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Sling TV and VIZIO Partner to Seamlessly Integrate Free Over-the-Air Channels into the Sling TV Guide

VIZIO TV users can now access live local channels directly within the Sling TV app
Integration simplifies the viewing experience, eliminating the need to switch inputs
Sling TV customers can save hundreds of dollars per year with no monthly fees for local channels

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 22, 2025 – SlingTV, a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation, and the most flexible live streaming service, has partnered with VIZIO to integrate free, live local over-the-air (OTA) channels directly into the Sling TV guide, making it easier than ever to watch local programming. The new OTA tuner feature is available on select VIZIO TV models, allowing users to seamlessly access their local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, PBS and more within the Sling TV app when connected to an OTA antenna without the need to switch inputs or applications.

“At Sling TV, we’re always looking for ways to simplify the viewing experience while delivering the best value in television," said Seth Van Sickel, senior vice president, product and operations, EchoStar video services. “This integration with VIZIO allows our customers to effortlessly access their favorite local programming right alongside their Sling content, reinforcing our commitment to affordability, flexibility and ease of use.”

VIZIO TV owners can quickly activate the OTA integration by connecting an OTA antenna directly to their TV’s coax input and scanning for channels. To do so, users can follow these simple steps:

1. Open the SlingTV App

2. Navigate to Settings > Local Channels > Configure Locals

3. Select Scan for Channels

Once the scan is complete, available local channels will be displayed within the Sling TV guide. Viewers can easily access their free local programming by selecting the local filter on the left side of the guide. You can also visit our help guide for more information.

Expanding Access to Free TV

Free OTA broadcast programming continues to be a popular option for millions of Americans. According to Nielsen, nearly 20% of U.S. TV households rely on OTA antennas, with 23 million households using them to access free local content. By integrating OTA channels directly into Sling TV, customers can enjoy the benefits of live, local programming without extra costs.

For more information about Sling TV, visit Sling.com.

About Sling TV

Sling TV is an Emmy® Award-winning live streaming TV service that provides more than 700 channels from today's most popular networks across its general market, Latino and international services. It is available on all major streaming devices, smart televisions, tablets, game consoles, computers and smartphones. Sling TV offers two general market streaming services, Sling Orange and Sling Blue, that collectively feature content from Disney/ESPN, FOX, NBC, AMC, A&E, AXS, Discovery, Scripps, Turner, Viacom, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network, GSN, Hallmark, SHOWTIME, STARZ and MGM+. Sling TV offers customers access to free content via Sling Freestream, à la carte channels and services, plus Pay-Per-View events and movies on-demand. Sling TV provides a suite of stand-alone and add-on Spanish-language services and packages tailored to English-dominant, bilingual and Spanish-dominant U.S. households. Sling TV is the leading U.S. provider of foreign-language programming, with more than 400 channels in 27 languages. Visit sling.com for more information. Sling TV L.L.C. is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS).