James A. Kimble

James A. Kimble is a seasoned industry expert with over two decades of journalism experience. Jim has been at the forefront of the cord-cutting movement since 2016, testing and writing about TV-related products and services. He founded The Cord Cutting Report in 2016. Major publications, including MarketWatch, Forbes, and South Florida Sun Sentinel, have interviewed Kimble for his years of expertise. He gives advice on the complexities consumers are navigating with streaming options, and over-the-air TV. Kimble has been a staff writer or correspondent for several award-winning, daily newspapers, including The Boston Globe. You can follow Jim on LinkedIn, YouTube and at X at @james_kimble

Knowledge Base, Streaming TV Topics

Why You Can’t Watch Live Sports on The CW app

The CW offers free streaming for its shows, but live sports like NASCAR, WWE, ACC football, and LIV Golf are “broadcast only.”

By James A. Kimble

Published: November 5, 2024

Knowledge Base, Streaming TV Topics

How to Cast YouTube without Internet

Cast YouTube from your phone to a TV without internet. Use the ‘Link with TV code’ feature on a Smart TV or streaming device with the YouTube app pre-installed.

By James A. Kimble

Published: November 5, 2024

Knowledge Base, OTA DVR Topics

How to Add NBC, CBS, FOX & ABC to XBox Series X

When Microsoft ended Xbox OneGuide support in 2021, it removed a key feature for OTA TV access. But with an HDHomeRun and a TV antenna, Xbox users can still watch and record live TV from NBC, CBS, FOX, and more—subscription-free.

By James A. Kimble

Published: November 5, 2024

Knowledge Base, TV Antenna Topics

Attic Antennas vs Indoor TV Antennas

Outdoor TV antennas outperform indoor antennas, especially for distant broadcast towers. Attic-mounted antennas can be a good middle-ground for homes with strong OTA signals, providing access to major networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and more.

By James A. Kimble

Published: November 5, 2024

How to Watch Sports, News

Where to Watch College Football Using a TV Antenna

College football is still big on cable networks like Big Ten Network, ESPN, and FOX Sports. But more games are now airing on free broadcast channels. You don’t need cable or streaming to watch major conferences like the Big Ten and SEC. With a TV antenna, you can catch games on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and The CW. The Big Ten and ACC have deals bringing more games to broadcast TV. Nielsen estimates that 23 million U.S. households use an antenna.

By James A. Kimble

Published: November 5, 2024