The Summer Olympics officialy start in Tokyo tomorrow, which NBC is broadcasting.
One option to watch for free is the over the air broadcast using an antenna. In Seattle NBC is on channel 5-1. I’ve done this in the past and it works reasonably well but often requires fiddling with the antenna to get the most consistent signal. Unfortunately, depending on where you live and your geography you may not even be able to get the channels you’re interested in. And obviously, going this route requires both a television and an antenna.
Locast.org is a totally FREE service (operated by a non-profit) that streams local television broadcasting. Including poular networks such as:
- NBC
- ABC
- CBS
- FOX
- PBS
It does require registration, but it’s ultra-minimal. Just email and password. Once you’re registered you have several viewing options including:
- Web Browser
- Roku
- Amazon Fire TV Stick
- iPhone app
I was up and running in a matter of minutes on both my Roku and Fire Stick.
Happy Streaming! 📺😀
UPDATE: I used Locast to watch the Olympic Opening Ceremonies and discovered a small catch with the free offering. Your broadcast will periodically be interrupted by a message from Locast asking to become a member for $5/month. To resume I had to use the back button on the remote and then reselect the channel.