In recent years, “cutting the cord” has become a popular catchphrase thanks to people who thought their monthly cost of cable had become way too high. What started out as a small movement has resulted in what many would consider a mass exodus of users who had once relied on cable as a primary form of entertainment.

As AV installation has continued to increase due to home theater and smart home installation options, many users have embraced TV without cable and never looked back. Today, we’re going to delve into a few ways that eliminating cable in the “cut the cord” movement has helped consumers save money.

Hardware Already Equipped

Changing your viewing habits from cable to streaming or on-demand services is now easier than ever. Smart TVs have flooded the market are already equipped with the most popular streaming and downloading apps, and will connect to the internet so you can download and install others. The same is true with video game systems such as the PS4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Plus, there are convenient standalone devices like the Roku and Amazon Fire Stick.

Not Tied to Bundle Sign-up

Cable companies have always relied on selling multiple channels as part of a bundle. What they would typically do is provide you with a premium channel or two that would be bundled with a bunch of smaller channels. The secondary channels were often ones that someone didn’t want, but they would still have to pay a higher price if they wanted the premium channels, too. Streaming and downloading provide a more piecemeal approach so you have a lot more control over what you pay for.

Plenty of Options Available

The piecemeal approach referred to above also relates to the different streaming and on-demand options available. The most popular ones include Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Disney+, but there are several others available, each with their own content. With so many to choose from, you can sign up for only those have the greatest value in terms of content you would be interested in and the cost of the service. Since most of these only cost in the $6-12 range, you can sign up for several without getting close to the cost of cable.

Intermittent Activate Accounts

What many people have always hated about the cost of cable is the fact you’re often forced to sign up for a contract in order to lock in a specific price. Streaming services don’t work that way. You can sign up one month, watch everything you’re interested in, and then cancel the service with absolutely no penalty. In fact, some users save money by signing up for only one or two services each month and then switching back and forth a few times a year. This level of flexibility simply isn’t possible with cable.

Multiple Device Usage

With cable TV installation, you typically receive one device for the monthly fee of the service. Any additional devices must be added to your account. On top of that, if you want cable TV to be in a room that isn’t cable-ready, then you may be forced to pay for a technician to run new cables into that room. By choosing to use TV without cable and opting for streaming and on-demand services instead, you can easily add additional devices such as TVs, phones, computers, tablets, etc. And you can also stream to multiple devices at once for a nominal fee.

Contact Simplified AV for Your Smart Home Needs

TV without cable may not be for everyone, but it has certainly proved liberating for many who have chosen it over normal cable services. If you’re ready to begin any type of smart home project, the experts at Simplified AV can assist you with AV installation, TV mounting, automated system integrations, and more. Our team offers 24-7 365-support, so feel free to contact us by calling (813) 235-8497 for a no-cost consultation,