Can I plug my cable directly into my TV?

Just plug the coax cable directly into the TV. But first, you need to do a channel scan with your TV to find all the basic tier stations. When you do the channel scan, be sure to set the TV to “CABLE”, not “OFF THE AIR”.

Can I get cable channels for free?

Getting cable TV for free is a nice thought, but you will likely have to pay for some part of the setup. First of all, if you have an HD TV with an antenna and tuner, you can get over-the-air local HD channels for free. If you want access to the major networks, this is a good way to get TV without paying for it.

Can I connect my router to my cable box?

You can’t. From your cable company’s distribution facility or “headend” they transmit many channels and each are translated to a different frequency. These reach your home via the thick coaxial cable leading to your CABLE BOX. This box in turn converts, decrypts and unscrambles the signal for viewing on your tv.

Can you watch basic cable without a box?

If you’ve been using one to watch standard cable fare like ESPN or the Weather Channel without a box, you’ll need a digital-cable adapter— a much smaller add-on than a regular cable box, in many cases free from Comcast— for that set.

Can I get local channels with coaxial cable?

Just plug one into the coax port on the back of your TV. Under settings, you will need to look for an “Air TV” or “Over-the-air” option and scan for channels. Using a TV antenna isn’t that complex.

How do I get basic cable channels?

How can I get local channels? The simplest way to get local channels is through an OTA TV antenna, which usually costs $30–$60. Traditional TV packages also come with local channels, and you can get a basic channel package for as low as $25 per month.

Does a cable box provide internet?

Cable box = gives you TV. Modem = gives you Internet.

Can I get any TV channels without a cable box?

If you don’t want to use an antenna, there are several ways to stream your local network channels. The best options to stream local ABC, NBC, Fox, and CBS are Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. They both offer a way to live stream major broadcast networks in nearly every market in the US.