A video sign displays the logo for Roku Inc, a Fox-backed video streaming firm, in Times Square after the company's IPO at the Nasdaq Market in New YorkThomson Reuters
- Some streaming options require a subscription.
- Local streaming channels aren't available in all markets.
After using a Roku to watch content by over-the-top providers like Netflix and Hulu, you may be wondering how you can watch local content.
There are many options available today on Roku. Some are available free, while other content requires a subscription. You can watch live broadcasts as they happen, or catch up later with the on-demand versions.
Most services will allow you to stream content over multiple devices, so you're not limited to viewing just on Roku.How to stream local channels with a subscription service
All of these Roku apps stream local channels.
CBS
How to stream free news channels
These apps offer live and pre-recorded news coverage, some of which has a local focus.
How to stream local channels with a cable subscription
If you aren't one of the many consumers who have already cut their cable cord, you have the added advantage of viewing content on-demand from many local and national stations on Roku. You only need to login to an on-demand channel using your cable account credentials. Streaming channel access may depend on the type of cable subscription you have - check with your cable provider for details. Many cable channels offer limited access for free without requiring a cable provider login.