Local Now is your one-stop shop for local news, weather channels, movies, and more. You can choose from more than 200 local news streams, including local weather coverage, and thousands of movies and TV shows. You can find everything you need, including current news from around the world and entertainment news.
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* Movies from Hollywood’s largest studios included
How to Activate Local NOW App on All Devices via activate.localnow.com
Android (TV) Boxes
The following steps will allow you to install the LOCAL NOW App on your Supported Android Box:
- Go to the Home screen of your device.
- Go to Google Play Store for your device.
- Search for “LOCAL” in the Google Play Store.
- Click the LOCAL NOW App.
- Click “Install” in the app store.
- Once the download is complete, click “Open”.
Once the LOCAL NOW App has opened, sign in using the email address or password that you have created for your LOCAL NOW Account.
Now you can start to enjoy all that LOCAL NOW offers
Roku
By:
- Select ” Streaming channels” from the Roku homepage.
- Select ” Search channels“
- Enter “LOCAL NOW”
- Select “LOCAL”
- Get the channel
- Register for LOCAL NOW using the same email address and password you used to sign-up for LOCAL NOW.
- You will then be able access all the amazing content we have to offer.
Android Phones & Tablets
The following steps will allow you to install the LOCAL NOW App on an Android device:
- Go to Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Google Play Store search for “LOCAL NOW”
- Download the LOCALNOW app to your phone.
- After it has been downloaded, you can open the app.
- Register for LOCAL HERE and log in with your username/password.
Apple iPhones & iPads
Please follow these steps to add LOCALNOW to your iPhone or iPad:
- Look for the “LOCAL” option in the App Store and then download the app to your Apple device.
- Open the LOCAL NOW App on your Apple device.
- Start streaming by signing in using the email address you used to register your LOCALNOW membership.
Apple TV
The following steps can be used to install the LOCAL NOW App on Apple TV:
- The App store icon will be displayed on the TV’s home screen. Navigate to the App store and choose it.
- You will see the following at the top of your screen: “Featured”, Top Charts, Categories and Purchased. Select Search by clicking on the link.
- Type LOCAL NOW in the text box. The app will appear.
- Select the app you wish to download and click “Download.” After downloading the app, you will need to enter your email address and password that you used when creating your LOCALNOW account. The app will allow you to view all of our content.
Chromecast Android
- Navigate to the home screen of your Android device.
- Go to Google Play Store on your Android device.
- Look for the LOCAL NOW App.
- Click the LOCALNOW app in Google Play.
- Click on “Install” to access the Play Store.
- After you’ve completed the download, go back to Google Play to download Chromecast.
- Go to the Google Play Store.
- Look for the Chromecast App.
- Click on the Chromecast App in the Play Store.
- Click on “Install” to access the Play Store.
- After you’ve completed the download verify that the Chromecast and Android device are both connected to the same WiFi.
- The LOCAL NOW App is available.
- Click the Chromecast icon at the top right of your screen.
- Then select your Chromecast device.
- Tap play on a title to cast
Chromecast for Apple
The following steps will allow you to cast your Android device to an external Chromecast:
- Navigate to the home screen of your Apple device supported.
- Go to the App store.
- Look for the LOCAL NOW App.
- Click the App Store icon for the Local NOW app.
- Click on “Get”, as in some cases, there may be a Cloud icon that indicates it has been downloaded previously.
- After you’ve completed the download verify that your Apple device is connected to the same WiFi network as the Chromecast device.
- The LOCAL NOW App is available.
- Click the Chromecast icon at the top right of your screen.
- Then select your Chromecast device.
- To cast, select a title and click play.
Xbox One
- Start at the Xbox One dashboard. Use the left analog stick (or the directional pad) to move all the way to your right using the Xbox One Dashboard.
- Scroll down to the bottom right of the screen and select “Search“.
- Use the keyboard to search for “LOCAL”
- When the LOCAL NOW App appears in your search results, please select it.
- Select ” Get” from the right-hand corner of the screen.
- Once the installation is complete, you can use the keyboard to sign in using your email address and password that are matched to your Local NOW membership.
Fire Stick/TV/Cube
Pure Flix can be found on Amazon Fire devices:
- Click on the ” Home” button. It looks like a remote control house.
- Scroll to the left until you see the magnifying glass ” Search“.
- Type “LOCAL” without spaces
- Click on “LOCAL NOW”.
- Scroll down to ” Games & Apps“
- Select the “LOCAL” app
- Click on the Cloud Icon ” Download“
Kindle Fire Tablets
The following steps will allow you to install Pure Flix on your Kindle Fire Tablet:
- On the Fire Tablet, press the ” Home” button
- Navigate to ” AppStore“, which looks like a box with the word “APPS” in it.
- Click on ” Search“, at the top right. It looks like a magnifying lens.
- To search, type “LOCAL NOW” in the search box and click on the magnifying glass.
- Click ” Download“, on the LOCALNOW app
- After the download is complete, click ” Open“.
LG Smart TVs
You can use the following steps to install the LOCALNOW app on your Samsung Smart TV as long as it is supported by LG Smart TVs:
- Click “HT0_ Home ” to see a picture of a house from the remote.
- Scroll down and choose ” Search” (looks similar to a magnifying lens).
- In the search bar, type “LOCAL NOW”
- Select the LOCAL app from the Apps section.
- Select ” Install“.
- Click ” Launch“.
FAQ
1. What is Local now?
Local Now is a streaming app that allows you to stay connected to the happenings in your area with local news, weather, and more. Local Now offers thousands of TV and movie shows for free!
2. Why is it necessary to enter my zip code?
Local Now offers a local viewing experience. We need to know your zip code or city to create a stream that is specific to you.
3. What is the point of asking me to provide a location?
Local Now is looking to provide a localized news stream that is pertinent to you. We just need some information to get started.
4. Local Now charges a monthly subscription fee
Local Now is totally free
5. Why isn’t my area on the list? Are there any plans to add more streams in my area?
Local Now currently covers over 220 US cities. We are constantly expanding our coverage to better serve you. So be sure to keep checking back for new locations!
6. Who do I contact if I have an idea or suggestion for Local Now?
We are always grateful for feedback from our customers! We appreciate your feedback and make Local Now even better for everyone. Let us know what you think. THANK YOU!
7. What does Local Now cost you?
Local Now is totally free
8. Local Now offers severe weather coverage if I live in an area that is weather-prone.
Yes, Local Now provides live coverage of severe weather from The Weather Channel for those who are in the affected areas. Clips are available for those not directly affected by severe weather events.
9. How do I change my location?
Click on My City to go to the “Add A New City” page. To find local streams, you can search by zip code or city.
10. Closed Captioning is turned on, but it’s not working.
Closed captioning is not available for all Local Now content. However, many of our videos contain text and other visuals to assist the hearing impaired in understanding our stories. We are currently working on a solution that will add closed captioning to all Local Now content (where applicable).
11. Can I view my local news on your app
Although we have limited access to local TV stations, we are proud to provide a fresh view on local news. We offer quick hits of local news and weather as well as other relevant information. We are always looking for ways to enhance your viewing experience with brands we love. Please let us know what you would like to.
12. Is it possible to watch movies on Local Now for free?
All movies, TV shows, streaming channels, and everything else on Local Now are completely free!