LocalBTV

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LocalBTV
TypePrivate
FoundedOctober 23, 2017; 4 years ago (2017-10-23)
Headquarters
Los Altos, California
,
United States
Area served
List of markets served
ProductsOver-the-air television on Internet-connected devices
ParentDidja
Websitewww.localbtv.com

LocalBTV is an internet television service based in Los Altos, California and owned by Didja. The service allows subscribers to view live and DVR recorded streams of over-the-air television on Internet-connected devices.[1]

Background[]

Similar in concept to the defunct services, Locast and Aereo, LocalBTV offers local channels via streaming. However, LocalBTV has indicated they will only carry local channels that permit them to do so, thus avoiding the legal issues Aereo had, and more recently, Locast.[2] LocalBTV's target customers are viewers who cannot receive local antenna reception, or their cable, satellite, or streaming service does not carry the local broadcast channel they would like to watch.[3]

Services[]

As of December 2021, none of the major networks are carried, but the service is hoping to carry them at a later time.[4][5] Some of the channels that LocalBTV currently carries are subchannels such as Antenna TV, Buzzr, Cozi TV, and getTV as well as bilingual channels. Local PBS stations are available in some areas.[5][6][7][8] Also included with the app for the service is a program guide and cloud DVR service. Currently, the service is free with a optional paid version planned at a later date.[9]

Availability[]

Currently, LocalBTV is available in 21 media markets in the United States.[10]

Supported devices[]

Currently, the service is supported on various platforms such as laptops, smartphones, as well as Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, and Roku streaming devices, including additional integration with Android TV's Live Channels app.[11]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "About". Didja. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
  2. ^ "BTV brings local TV to your phone and desktop for free". Techhive.com. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
  3. ^ "Didja Launches 'SoCalBTV' in Los Angeles". tvnewscheck.com. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
  4. ^ "Didja's Local OTT TV App Streams into Los Angeles". Multichannel.com. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
  5. ^ a b Newman, Jared (2021-10-29). "This free streaming service has the local channels others lack". Fast Company. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
  6. ^ "LocalBTV Launches a New 100% FREE Live Local TV Streaming Service". cordcuttersnews.com. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
  7. ^ "What is LocalBTV?". LocalBTV. Retrieved 2018-05-01.
  8. ^ "Didja's "LocalBTV" Adds COZI TV and TeleXitos To Local Broadcast App". Business Insider. Retrieved 2018-11-27.
  9. ^ "Frequently Asked Questions: How is LocalBTV different from cable or satellite?". LocalBTV. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  10. ^ "LocalBTV-Markets". LocalBTV. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  11. ^ "LocalBTV-Watch Now". LocalBTV. Retrieved 2018-11-27.

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