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How to Watch Locast on Android TV

You can stream Locast on Android TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Locast using your Android TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Android TV while using Locast.


Locast

Locast is a live TV streaming service offering access to local TV affiliates in 36 markets. The service has been suspended because of a legal fight with broadcasters. Whether or not it returns, viewers have other options to watch local channels for free.

While the service could be used for free, users who didn’t pay for the membership tier would get a prompt to donate every 15 minutes. After the prompt, users were kicked back to the home screen and booted off the channel they were watching.

Locast could be viewed within Sling TV on select devices.

Android TV

Android TV is a streaming device that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

Limited Warranty

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Can you stream Locast on Android TV?

How to Sign Up and Download Locast on Android TV

Locast is available natively using Android TV. Additionally, you may be able to stream to your Android TV through Google Cast.

Locast app on Android TV

  1. Go to the Home Screen on your Android TV.
  2. Launch the app store and search for “Locast” on your Android TV. Alternatively, Click here to install the app.
  3. Select “Download” to install the app.
  4. You can now stream Locast on Android TV.

Google Cast

  1. Install the Locast iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  2. Make sure your streaming device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
  3. Start playing the content in the Locast app and select the Google Cast icon.
  4. Choose your Android TV and it will start displaying on your streaming device.

How to Sign Up for Locast on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Locast on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, iPhone/iPad, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


What features are available on Locast?

No Cloud DVR

Locast does not offer a DVR.

Up to 4 Devices

Locast allows you to stream on up to 4 devices simultaneously.

No Parental Controls

There are no parental controls for Locast.

Only DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and Sling TV have parental control features.

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.