Locust is a nonprofit streaming service that broadcasts TV over the internet for free. To do this, they set up antennas in cities and collect the TV signal and then send it over to the internet. This is totally legal as nonprofit services such as Locast can rebroadcast TV content without receiving any legal issues from the original broadcaster.
Locast might be a good option if you don’t have a cable TV subscription. Plus, you are contributing to a nonprofit service that works for social welfare. Locust is completely free. Since it launched in 2018, it has come a long way with expansion across 30 major cities in the states.
In which cities is Locast available?
Locast is available in following cities:
Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Madison, Wisconsin, Miami, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, Puerto Rico, Rapid City, South Dakota, Sacramento, San Francisco, Scranton, Pennsylvania, Seattle, Sioux City, Iowa, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Tampa Bay, Washington, D.C. & West Palm Beach.
How to activate Locast on PS4?
- Go to the PlayStation Store on your PS4.
- Enter ‘Locast’ on the search bar.
- Download the Locast application and open it after installation.
- Select Log In.
- Follow the above steps to activate your account.
- Login with your Locast credentials.
How to activate Locast on Xbox 360?
- Open the store app on your Xbox.
- Under the Apps section, look for Locast.
- Install the application and open after completion.
- Launch the Locast app.
- Activate your account.
- Login with your Locast credentials.
How to activate Locast on Roku?
- Start the Roku Channel Store.
- Access the search option and enter ‘Locast’
- Download the ‘Locast’ channel on your Roku.
- Open the Locast app and select Login.
- Refer to the above steps to activate your account.
- Login after activation and start streaming.
How to activate Locast on Firestick?
- Download the Locast app on your Firestick.
- Open the Locast app.
- Select Sign Up on the left side of the screen.
- Activate following the above steps.
- Login using your Locast account username and password.
How to activate Locast on Samsung Smart TV?
- From the home screen of your Samsung TV, navigate to Apps.
- Search for ‘Locast’.
- Install the Locast application.
- Open the Locast application.
- Select Sign In.
- Follow the above steps to activate your account.
- After activation, Login with your Locast credentials.
How to activate Locast on Apple TV?
- Open the App store on your Apple TV.
- Access the search bar and enter ‘Locast’.
- Download the Locast application.
- Once installed, open the Locast app.
- Select Login.
- Activate your account following the above steps.
- At last, login with your account credentials.
Is Locast free?
Locast is totally free. It depends on donations to cover the operating costs. So, don’t be surprised if you get blasted with donation requests while you are streaming.
How to remove donation requests from Locast?
To eliminate donation requests while streaming, you can donate any amount you want to. You can donate as little as $4 -$6 per month with a processing fee of 50 cents.
Is Locast legal?
Locast is totally legal as it acts under the Copyright Act of 1976 (17 U.S.C. 111(a)(5)). This law allows nonprofit services to rebroadcast local stations without receiving any copyright issues from the broadcaster.
When I stream Locast, I don’t hear the audio?
This is a common problem among users who use surround sound on your speakers. Try setting your speaker settings to stereo sound. This should fix the issue.
Since Locast supports stereo sound, it only works properly if your speaker is set to stereo sound.
