SAN MARCOS, Calif. — Cyber Monday is all about scoring a great deal and upping your tech game. In this Zevely Zone, I plugged into our new 24/7 streaming platform, CBS8+. I've always been a cable television guy but this Cyber Monday, I decided to play ball and start streaming! For $18 on sale, I bought a Roku Express. You can also find CBS8+ and other streaming options on Amazon Fire TV Stick.
CBS 8 has recently launched the CBS8+ app on Roku and Amazon Fire TV. There you’ll find all of our newscasts, specials, the latest weather forecasts, breaking news and much more.
You'll be able to watch live and on-demand streaming of San Diego news and weather on CBS 8 Mornings, CBS 8 News at 11 AM, and all the rest of the newscasts throughout the day ending with CBS 8 at 11 PM.
Here’s how to watch CBS8+:
- Go to the app store on your Roku | Amazon Fire device
- Search for "CBS 8 San Diego"
- Select the CBS 8+ app
- Download the app to your device for free
Viewers will see live breaking news. aerial shots from our chopper high above San Diego and specials, such as Celebrating Black History and our News 8 Throwback Special.
My experience connecting to Roku was easy. I opened the package and read the quick guide directions: "Step one connect your streaming player to an HDMI port on the back of your TV," I said. "Tada! There's my wifi and connect."
I set up an account using my email and Roku was activated. "My kids are going to love this," I said as I scrolled through dozens of streaming platform options. I want to remind you that all I did was pay 18 dollars for ROKU on sale. At this point I can pay to subscribe to Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, YouTube TV, Apple TV or I can start streaming CBS 8 + for free.
As soon as my account was activated, I saw our morning show anchors Neda and Eric streaming a newscast. CBS8+ has news, weather, sports and even Heartthread specials. The Zevely Zone produced special streaming shows on military veterans, gardening, pets, friendship, restaurants and much more. All of those Zevely Zone segments will be at your fingertips.
Binge time! Sorry, I've got to go. Shawn is about to show me how to make a great omelet! When you open up the CBS8+ app you will see an option to view our 24/7 stream, which will feature our live newscasts and replays in case you missed one. The CBS8+ app has what you need to know across San Diego - 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
You can also still stream on the go with the CBS 8 San Diego mobile app in the Apple and Google Play stores. For more information click here.
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