Does this require a monthly subscription to use the Program Guide when watching Over-The-Air TV?
1995763
Yes. but I think its worth it compared to cable/sat DVR prices 14.99 a month if you promise for one year of service else 19.99 a month
1995764
You can buy a stand alone OTA DVR from other companies that do not require a subscription, and use the program guide direct from the TV stations. The guide will normally be only 4-12 hours into the future whereas Tivo will be a week or two. The OTA EPG guides can also have errors and many stations do not maintain them properly; many just show the name of the program and no other information, IF THAT. (The difference is quite noticeable.) Setting up recording is like an old VCR... you tell it channel number, time on and time off. It doesn't know repeats or if a showtime was changed, etc. With the Tivo, you can set up 'Season pass' where it will record the shows automatically, skip repeats and make adjustments for programming changes. It has very complete episode information and Tivo will 'learn what you like' then recommend shows for you. You get a lot for that $15 a month. I am currently using a standalone OTA DVR and I am considering going back to Tivo now that they have a better unit... it's worth it.
1693073
Yeah you just have to subscribe to it but im not sure if u have to buy a reciever but the home screen displays the option
1381290
Yes, this model does NOT operate on a paid subscription like Tivo. You can set the DVR to record based on a start/stop times or more easily, you can just use the Channel Guide grid that shows the different upcoming programs & choose what you want to record from there. The Channel Guide pulls information that over-the-air broadcasters transmit along with the channel...usually 1-3 days worth of information. The week-long "TV Guide" service that this model offered is no longer functional because the service provider Rovi no longer transmits this data. I read that this service was being phased out (or more accurately, not being renewed) in all markets by March/April 2013. Yes, this model does NOT operate on a paid subscription like Tivo. You can set the DVR to record based on a start/stop times or more easily, you can just use the Channel Guide grid that shows the different upcoming programs & choose what you want to record from there. The Channel Guide pulls information that over-the-air broadcasters transmit along with the channel...usually 1-3 days worth of information. The week-long "TV Guide" service that this model offered is no longer functional because the service provider Rovi no longer transmits this data. I read that this service was... » Read More Yes, this model does NOT operate on a paid subscription like Tivo. You can set the DVR to record based on a start/stop times or more easily, you can just use the Channel Guide grid that shows the different upcoming programs & choose what you want to record from there. The Channel Guide pulls information that over-the-air broadcasters transmit along with the channel...usually 1-3 days worth of information. The week-long "TV Guide" service that this model offered is no longer functional because the service provider Rovi no longer transmits this data. I read that this service was being phased out (or more accurately, not being renewed) in all markets by March/April 2013. « Show Less
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No, it does not require a subscription. I use it with a digital antenna because I live in an area with a lot of digital TV station signals and it works great. It will also work with either cable service or satellite service (sorry for the spelling). I record shows that come on late at night on a couple of oldies TV stations like Perry Mason, The Untouchables, Mission Impossible, Peter Gunn, etc. and watch them during the day. You can program it in one sitting to record 8 future shows and then when you watch one you can then delete it to free up the space if you like. It is a great product. Glad I bought it. No, it does not require a subscription. I use it with a digital antenna because I live in an area with a lot of digital TV station signals and it works great. It will also work with either cable service or satellite service (sorry for the spelling). I record shows that come on late at night on a couple of oldies TV stations like Perry Mason, The Untouchables, Mission Impossible, Peter Gunn, etc. and watch them during the day. You can program it in one sitting to record 8 future shows and then when you watch one you can then delete it to free up the space if you like. It is a great product.... » Read More No, it does not require a subscription. I use it with a digital antenna because I live in an area with a lot of digital TV station signals and it works great. It will also work with either cable service or satellite service (sorry for the spelling). I record shows that come on late at night on a couple of oldies TV stations like Perry Mason, The Untouchables, Mission Impossible, Peter Gunn, etc. and watch them during the day. You can program it in one sitting to record 8 future shows and then when you watch one you can then delete it to free up the space if you like. It is a great product. Glad I bought it. « Show Less
170189
No you don't need to add link. But remember one day you have channels and next day you may lose it. There is no customer service you could call and if you e-mail zaaptv they don't reply. i bought it for 5 channels i watch and i lost all of them last December. Think about it before you pay $350
78347
No subscription is needed. This device is largely for people like myself who get their signal over the air. 21 channels and no monthly fee. We look up the TV schedule on line.
1753132
No, there are lots of selections that come with the Roku LT that don't require a subscription to view.
1425456
No, this is only a one-year subscription. You will have to purchase a renewal one year after activation if you want continued access.
1476706
No subscription needed. Just buy the device, the steaming data is free. The data is delivered via radio waves, ie a pager network. Check your zip code to see if you live in one of the 152 major markets that is cover by the data signal. Think of this device as a data-radio, instead of sound, it receives and displays information.
1274770
Yes it does. My account states that on every app I use. As well, it is supposed to transfer if you ever upgrade to a newer device such as the dual tuner. Going through the Simple.tv website does not offer that great of a deal and I really don't know why. Hope that helps. I will add that it was not the most simple thing to setup, but it was worth it for my household without cable, using only OTA broadcasting. It's not for everyone though because it does take a lot more work to get things set up to your liking.
2099313
There is no subscription fee. The software is included with the unit and does not require any subscription or activation.
1156337
This is only free to air box, you can only see free programming. no account is required, just aim the dish to the satellite, scan the channels, and watch TV.
1518877
If you are in an area with over the air broadcast, then yes you will receive those local channels. You are not going to receive cable TV.
310905
It does include the cable and 12 month free subscription. The app is free and available in the App Store free of charge.
1623230
No. There are TV shows ( previous episodes not current) available to watch but you have to pay.
1808770
No the fitbit zip doesnot require a subscription. I have mine hooked up with "My Fitness Plan". It works great!
1181565
No, there is no subscription required. They do periodic software updates, but they are free.