The FOX News Channel is the most popular cable TV news network, but is cable TV the only way to watch it? It isn't, but the options for watching the channel live are limited. To watch it live, you need an account with a TV provider, an Amazon Prime account, or a subscription to YouTube TV.

Fox News also plays in certain commercial locations like airport lounges, hotels or sports bars. Aside from a cable TV or satellite TV subscription here’s how you can watch:

YouTube TV: Offers Fox News along with more than 100 other channels and includes features like unlimited DVR. It's a streaming service with a base package price of $72.99 per month plus taxes. YouTube TV is known for its easy-to-use platform and a diverse mix of channel offerings.

Fox News Streaming App: You can download the Fox News streaming app for free but to watch Fox News live you have to log in with the username and password for your TV service provider account. Once you do this you can watch all the programming found on the regular Fox News channel.

Fox News on Fox.com: Some Fox News streams are available for free on Fox.com.

Amazon Prime: Fox News channel is available on Amazon Prime. You can find the Fox News app in the Android marketplace within Amazon Prime.

Do I Need a Smart TV To Watch Fox News?

No. You can watch Fox News channel live on an older TV provided you have a cable or satellite TV subscription and thus use the receiver provided with your account.

Can I Bring the Internet to an Older TV?

Yes, you can get streaming content from the internet to a TV that isn’t a “smart tv” by using a streaming device like Roku or Amazon Fire Stick. That’s what they were invented to do when Smart TV’s costs thousands. The price of the average Smart TV today is under $500 on sale but these popular streaming devices will help you put off that purchase by allowing you to watch a variety of content from the internet on your TV. Here's a brief overview of each:

Roku Basics

Type: Streaming media player.

Functionality: Roku connects to your TV and uses your home's internet connection to stream digital content. You can watch movies, TV shows, live news, sports, and more.

Content Access: Offers access to thousands of streaming channels, including popular services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and many others.

Variants: Comes in various forms, including streaming sticks (which plug directly into the HDMI port of your TV), set-top boxes, and even Roku TVs with the streaming capabilities built-in.

User Interface: Known for its simple, easy-to-navigate interface.

Remote Control: Comes with a remote control for navigation, and some models support voice control.

Additional Features: Some Roku models support 4K and HDR content for enhanced viewing on compatible TVs.

Cost: Roku Express 4K+-- New: $28.42 - $59.99, Used: $31 - $49.99

Roku Express (New) --$24 - $43.92; Used: $23.76 - $32.99

Roku Streaming Stick --New: $39 - $69.99; Used: $34.98 - $50

Roku Ultra --New: $89.99 - $139; Used: $93.49 - $125

Roku Ultra LT (2023) -- New: $47.35 - $108;Used: $51.4 - $99.99

Amazon Fire Stick Basics

Type: Streaming media player developed by Amazon.

Functionality: Similar to Roku, it plugs into your TV's HDMI port and allows you to stream digital content over your internet connection.

Content Access: Provides access to a wide range of content, including Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu, and many other streaming services. It also integrates well with Amazon's ecosystem, making it a good choice for Amazon Prime subscribers.

Variants: Available in different models, including the basic Fire Stick and more advanced versions like the Fire Stick 4K, which supports 4K resolution streaming.

User Interface: Features a user-friendly interface, with a focus on content available through Amazon's services.

Remote Control: Comes with a voice-controlled remote, featuring Alexa for voice commands, searches, and smart home control.

Additional Features: Some models support advanced features like 4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR, and HDR10+.

Cost: All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K --Price: $29.99

Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote --Price: $24.99 (New), $21.24 - $21.99 (Used)

All-new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max --Price: $44.99

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite --Price: $17.99 - $25.99

Fox News Viewing Bottom Line

FOX has become an empire by monetizing content effectively which means there are not many ways to watch Fox News without a cable TV login, or satellite package, or an account with Amazon Prime or YouTube TV.

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