If you're thinking about cutting the cord, you probably have two questions:
- Which device should I buy?
- Will I still be able to watch local news and weather?
If you buy one of Roku's range of devices, the answer to question two is a resounding "Yes!" Of course, there are lots of private channels that can deliver your fix (they're easy to install), but you'll also find plenty of choices in the Roku Channel Store. Here are some of the best:
NewsON
NewsON is one of the best ways to watch local news. It's a must-have news app for cordcutters. It covers more than 170 markets in the United States and even lets you flip between locations on demand.
LocalNow
LocalNow is backed by The Weather Channel. It offers hyper-local news, weather, sports, and traffic reports for your area. It operates in more than 207 American towns and cities.
The app is free for the first 30 days. Thereafter, you'll either need to pay or already subscribe to a participating TV provider.
Various Local News Channels
Navigate to the News and Weather category in the Channel Store, and you'll find free local channels from lots of broadcasters, including WGN Chicago, KHOU Houston, FOX25 Boston, and WSB Atlanta.
The Weather Network and WeatherNation
The Weather Network and WeatherNation are the two best free weather channels on the Roku platform. They both offer graphical short-, medium-, and long-range weather forecasts for your area as well as frequent video forecasts.
And of course, don't forget that you can also listen to local radio channels through Roku. You'll find apps for both iHeartRadio and TuneIn Radio.
Which Roku channels do you use for local news and weather? Let us know in the comments below.