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By Nicholas Congleton Nicholas Congleton Writer William Patterson University Nick Congleton has been a tech writer and blogger since 2015. His work has appeared in PCMech, Make Tech Easier, Infosec Institute, and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 15, 2020 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming TV, Movies, & More Netflix Hulu Disney+ Prime Video Apple TV+ Favorite Events With Locast, you can watch local TV without cable for free on your computer, phone, or streaming device. Information in this article applies to the web version of Locast, the Locast mobile app, and Locast for Roku. What Is Locast And Where Is It Available
Locast converts over-the-air signals to digital ones and broadcasts them online for free. The only requirement is that you be located in the actual range of the signal you're trying to access. As of late 2020, Locast is available in the following U.S. cities: New York CityLos AngelesChicagoPhiladelphiaDallas-Fort WorthSan FranciscoWashington, D.C.HoustonBostonAtlantaPhoenixTampa BaySeattleMinneapolis–Saint PaulMiamiDenverBaltimoreWest Palm BeachSioux FallsSioux CityRapid City How to Get Free Local TV With Locast
To start watching free local TV with Locast: Open a browser and go to the Locast home page. Select Allow in the pop-up window to allow Locast to know your location. Once Locast finds where you are, you'll see your location appear in the upper-right of the web page. Select Live TV Guide at the top of the page. Locast will take you to a TV guide page where you can select a show to watch. In the upper portion of the screen, you'll see details about the show that is currently selected. Select Watch Now to begin the sign-up process. Select Login With Facebook or select Register now to create your account. Enter your email address and a password for your Locast account, then select Register. You will return to the TV guide page. Select Watch Now again to start your selected show. The show will take a few seconds to load depending on your connection. You can watch through your browser any time now by following the same steps. To watch in full-screen mode, select the icon that looks like a box with thick corners in the lower-left of the viewing area. Watch Locast on Roku and Mobile Devices
You can also watch TV with Locast on Android, iOS, and Amazon Fire devices. Just download the free app from your device's app store. The Locast channel is available through the Roku channel store as well, so can you watch live broadcasts on your smart TV. Once you download the app for your platform, you can sign in to the account that you created in your browser and start watching right away. Because Locast is a non-profit service, you will be prompted to donate every time you launch the app. While this may be annoying, the picture quality and reliability beat most antennas on the market. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Is YouTube TV Worth It? 5 Reasons to Sign Up 12 Best Free Movie Websites Online (October 2022) 11 Best Free Apps for Streaming Movies in 2022 How to Get Peacock on a Smart TV The Top 7 Streaming Services with Local Channels The 10 Best Ways to Watch Movies With Friends Online How to Stream Sunday Night Football How to Watch NFL Games on Firestick: Free or Paid (and All Legal) How to Watch the US Open Golf Live Stream How to Watch TikTok on Your TV How to Use Amazon Prime Video How to Install YouTube TV on Fire Stick How to Stream How I Met Your Mother How to Use DirecTV Stream Oodle: Free Local Classifieds How to Stream the Hallmark Channel Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies