After getting my first apple tv about 5 years ago, I do not use any other stuff to watch TV. Not even any of the smart TV functions. Only subscribe to Netflix and Amazon Prime. Once you get your unit, just download whatever apps that is available for news and entertainment. And search through it. Many are free content even stuff from CNN, Al-Jazeera etc. Dont forget the China apps like CCTV. It should be enough unless you have so much time to watch TV. Then may have to subscribe to one of the channels.