In some of the older posts on this site, you can find plenty of ways to get free cable TV channels and movies using streaming media players like

Roku Streaming Player

Google Chromecast Media Player

Amazon Fire TV Stick

which all can be found on Amazon.com in the Streaming Media Players section.

The Antennas like the RCA Indoor FM and HDTV Antenna which provides free cable TV, also can be found on Amazon for about $10. While there are many types of antennas for TV, but they all give you access to free cable TV channels that you would normally have to pay for with your regular cable and satellite TV provider.

Using these types of devices can save you hundreds every month just by simply switching to a no contract cable TV platform and a cheap movie streaming service provider.

Here are some of the articles that goes into details about using a antenna and other media steaming devices as an alternative to your regular cable TV service.

Using Your Xbox To Stream TV and Movies

Watch Free Cable TV With An Outdoor/Indoor Antenna

Many people are familiar with those streaming media players listed above but what many people do not know is that many of the top electronics manufacturers have like Sony and RCA makes streaming devices too. Not only that, there's many other manufacturers that have been manufacturing streaming media devices for some years now, but they are a more under the radar than some of the more popular brands.

Though they may be a little more expensive than the general streaming media players, they come with a lot of added benefits.

Check out a few of the top streaming media players that you may not be too familiar with.

Top Streaming Media Players You May Not Be Familiar With

TiVo Roamio HD Digital Video Recorder and Streaming Media Player

The Tivo Roamio is an all in one media box that has all the features you need and more. You can access regular tv channels and stream content from Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu Plus, VUDU and more without switching inputs. The device also allows you to Record 4 shows at once and save up to 75 hours of High Definition recordings.

The TiVo Roamio does requires subscription to the TiVo service which is as low as $14.99/month with annual plan.

Sony SMP-N200 Streaming Media Player with Wi-Fi

The Sony SMP-N20 Streaming Media Player lets you turn your TV into a smart TV and enjoy wireless access to popular apps like Netflix, HuluPlus, YouTube, Pandora, and Crackle. You can stream your favorite movies, TV shows, music and more in full High Definition and 3D. Download the free Media Remote app to your iPhone, iPod touch or compatible Android phone and use it as a remote control.

One of its best features is its compatibility with the Sony HomeShare speakers, you can connect to any TV and share music.

WD TV Media Player

The WD TV Media Player by Western Digital is one of the top Media Players on the market. Along with the access to thousands of hit movies, TV shows, trending videos and chart-topping music on streaming services like Pandora, HuluPlus, Vudu, YouTube and more, you can play back media stored on USB and network storage devices like a My Passport Ultra, My Cloud and any computer on your network.

With many features packed into this little device, keeping up with your favorite blogs and websites to chatting with friends on social media, this is the perfect all in one device for your home entertainment. Allows you to play back virtually all your media files including MKV, MP4, XVID, AVI, WMV, MOV, AVI, MOV, ISO/VOB and much more on your TV.

With all the different media players out on the market, there is no need to break the bank with your regular cable subscribers when you can purchase a streaming media player for all your home entertainment needs.

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