how in the world am i supposed to get local channels with the sling app? i purchased an OTA antenna and it doesn't pick up the locals.

please advise.

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Posted by notsince98

KC, MO

Member since Oct 2012

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Posted on 6/20/24 at 1:50 pm to tigerdup07

You need the Sling device that connects to your antenna and connect to your LAN.

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Posted by Civildawg

Member since May 2012

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Posted on 6/20/24 at 8:10 pm to tigerdup07

Sling will typically send you an Air2 device which transmits the OTA signal to the app. You either have to do that or switch inputs and watch locals on the TV input

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Posted by Locoguan0

Baton Rouge, LA

Member since Nov 2017

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Posted on 6/23/24 at 7:40 am to tigerdup07

Check that your antenna is strong enough. Try AntennaWeb. You can search with your address to determine the best antenna type to use. I am in Old Jefferson, just outside of Baton Rouge, and I have to use a large roof mounted antenna for local.

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Posted by urinetrouble

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 8/20/24 at 5:19 pm to Locoguan0

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I am in Old Jefferson, just outside of Baton Rouge, and I have to use a large roof mounted antenna for local.

Did you try putting one by a window or in your attic instead? Mounting antenna on the roof sounds like a PITA.

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Posted by mchias1

Member since Dec 2009

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Posted on 8/21/24 at 4:24 am to Locoguan0

Why?

Im at Jones Creek and Jefferson. I have my sling antenna mounted my attic pointing westish. I used the direction antenna web told me to aim it.

I pick up every channel for baton rouge.

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