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How to Watch LocalBTV on VIZIO Smart TV

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

Can you stream LocalBTV on VIZIO Smart TV?

How to Sign Up and Download LocalBTV on VIZIO Smart TV

LocalBTV is available natively using VIZIO Smart TV. Additionally, you may be able to stream to your VIZIO Smart TV through Apple AirPlay (2016+ models) or Google Cast (2016+ models).

LocalBTV app on VIZIO Smart TV

  1. Click here to sign up for LocalBTV.
  2. Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your VIZIO Smart TV.
  3. Launch the app store and search for “LocalBTV” on your VIZIO Smart TV.
  4. Select “Add to Home” to install the app.
  5. Once installed, log in using your LocalBTV credentials.
  6. You can now stream LocalBTV on VIZIO Smart TV.

Apple AirPlay

  1. Click here to sign up for LocalBTV.
  2. Install the LocalBTV iPhone/iPad app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your LocalBTV credentials.
  4. Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the LocalBTV app and select the AirPlay icon.
  6. Choose your VIZIO Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.

If you have a compatible TV and you don’t see AirPlay as an option, make sure you update to the latest VIZIO Smart TV firmware.

Google Cast

  1. Click here to sign up for LocalBTV.
  2. Install the LocalBTV iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your LocalBTV credentials.
  4. Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the LocalBTV app and select the Google Cast icon.
  6. Choose your VIZIO Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.
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LocalBTV

LocalBTV gives users the ability to watch free local broadcast TV without an antenna on their computer, phone, tablet, or TV (aka virtual-over-the-air or vOTA streaming). The platform is available in 53 US markets/DMAs, powers 704 local broadcast TV channels, plus 88 “hyper-local” Community Video channels. The service paused operations in November 2023. It is unclear if it will return.

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The service only streams channels that are in your area – local programming, comedy, movies, family-friendly channels, and classic TV shows, as well as channels serving bilingual viewers. Viewers will find local news and entertainment in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and more.

Along with ads, LocalBTV allows viewers to pause, rewind, forward, and record their favorite shows via a free cloud-based DVR with 1TB of storage (holds 300 hours of programming), and they can surf through the channel guide which has two weeks of upcoming program information. There is even a customized channel guide so viewers can choose to see only what they are interested in.

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How to Sign Up for LocalBTV on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use LocalBTV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, and Sony Smart TV.

TV Shows

LocalBTV does not currently include major national network programming.

The platform is available in these US markets:

  • Albany-Schenectady-Troy
  • Alexandria (VA)
  • Atlanta
  • Austin
  • Bakersfield
  • San Francisco Bay Area
  • Biloxi
  • Minot-Bismarck-Dickinson
  • Boston
  • Charlotte
  • Chicago
  • Cincinnati
  • Cleveland
  • Columbus (OH)
  • Columbus (GA)
  • Dallas
  • Detroit
  • Fargo
  • Fresno
  • Hartford
  • Houston
  • Indianapolis
  • Jackson
  • Las Vegas
  • Los Angeles
  • Louisville
  • Miami
  • Milwaukee
  • Missoula
  • Monterey
  • Nashville
  • New York City
  • Norfolk
  • Orlando
  • Palm Beach
  • Pensacola
  • Philadelphia
  • Phoenix
  • Pittsburgh
  • Portland
  • Raleigh
  • Reno
  • Sacramento
  • Salt Lake City
  • San Antonio
  • San Diego
  • Seattle
  • Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo
  • St. Louis
  • Tampa Bay
  • Toledo
  • Washington D.C.
  • Wichita

It depends on what area you are in for the channels you’ll have access to. For instance, there could be networks/channels like: COZI TV, Antenna TV, PBS, PBSKids, WORLD, JTV, NewsNet, Azteca, Almavision, FNX, Circle, NHK, KPOP, Rewind, TeleXitos, TBN, PosiTiV, CMC, RightNowTv, BUZZR, Create TV, TCN, DEFY, beIN SPORT, SBN, SMILE, getTV, CMC-USA, OPTV, and lots more.

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LocalBTV

LocalBTV gives users the ability to watch free local broadcast TV without an antenna on their computer, phone, tablet, or TV (aka virtual-over-the-air or vOTA streaming). The platform is available in 53 US markets/DMAs, powers 704 local broadcast TV channels, plus 88 “hyper-local” Community Video channels. The service paused operations in November 2023. It is unclear if it will return.

…

The service only streams channels that are in your area – local programming, comedy, movies, family-friendly channels, and classic TV shows, as well as channels serving bilingual viewers. Viewers will find local news and entertainment in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and more.

Along with ads, LocalBTV allows viewers to pause, rewind, forward, and record their favorite shows via a free cloud-based DVR with 1TB of storage (holds 300 hours of programming), and they can surf through the channel guide which has two weeks of upcoming program information. There is even a customized channel guide so viewers can choose to see only what they are interested in.

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Free
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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.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • Purchase must be completed on the DIRECTV STREAM website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

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.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Sling TV subscribers to Sling Orange, Blue, or Sling Orange + Blue.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Sling TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.

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.

Offer Terms

  • Only valid for new Hulu Live TV subscribers.
  • Only valid once per household.
  • You must pay and maintain service for at least one month to be eligible.
  • You must click from The Streamable and complete your purchase on the Hulu Live TV website.
  • You’ll receive gift card 4-6 weeks after purchase (~2 weeks after your first month).
  • Cannot be combined with any other promotion and won’t be eligible if you try to use a coupon code or cash back from another site.