Have you gotten a streaming device to save money on cable?Most of the big streaming services have subscription fees, and many don't come with live TV or make you pay extra for it.You can watch free TV on your Fire Stick, Roku, Apple TV, or other streaming device without spending a dime."free" means "ad-supported," so you'll have to watch some commercials.You can learn how to watch live free TV and on-demand content on your streaming device or smart TV.
Step 1: There is a Peacock.
The Office, Saturday Night Live, and Law and Order are some of the popular NBC shows that can be found on Peacock.You have access to tons of on-demand movies and shows, and you can scroll through a guide of live channels like you would with cable.After airing on live TV, most current NBC shows will be available to watch with a free account.One day after airtime, you can upgrade to Peacock Premium and watch NBC and Telemundo shows, as well as access a larger catalog of other things to watch.As far as free streaming services go, the free tier is pretty good.The Peacock app can be installed on most modern smart TVs and streaming devices.You can download the Peacock app on your phone or tablets, or visit the website at www.peacocktv.com.
Step 2: The channel is on the Roku.
You can use The Roku Channel on a variety of devices to watch live channels, even if you have "Roku" in your name.Select to see what's on if you have a Roku TV or player.On other compatible devices, you can install the Roku Channel app from your device's app store.You can check out on-demand titles or browse a cable guide.The app is available on all Roku's, as well as on Amazon Fire Stick/Fire TV and modern smart TVs.You can download the app on your phone, or check out the website.
Step 3: The Amazon Fire TV is live.
If you own an Amazon TV or Fire Stick, you have access to about 200 free live channels.You can find live content at the top of the home screen.When you launch the app for the first time, you'll be asked to enter your region, which will give you access to local news channels.
Step 4: It is free to watch Sling TV.
You can also download the app onto a variety of devices if you own a Sling device.There's a wide variety of content available, but most of it is older.You can browse a guide of free live programming the same way you would with most digital cable platforms, and check out hundreds of on-demand shows and movies.This isn't the place to find the latest episodes of your favorite shows because most of the content is older.If you want to cure your boredom, you can upgrade to a paid subscription or buy a pay-per-view title.The Sling TV app is available on a number of devices.You can watch the show in a web browser, but there are no phone or tablet apps to use.
Step 5: Local now.
Local Now has a wide variety of live comedy, music, and movie options, as well as local channels for 220 United States cities.You can watch channels from all over the world.You can find a catalog of on-demand movies and TV shows at any time.The Local News app can be found on the majority of streaming devices, including the Amazon Fire TV/Fire Stick and most modern smart TVs.You can download the mobile app to your phone, as well as watch it on the web at LocalNow.com.
Step 6: Newson.
NewsON is a great place to find live news in the United States.NewsON has local news options in more than 75% of the United States, with over 275 stations in 160 US regions.The flow remains natural despite the ads on the service.NewsON is available on a number of devices.You can watch NewsOn on your web browser or download it to your mobile device.
Step 7: It was called Plex.
Although it started as a peer-to-Peer media sharing platform, it now offers about 130 live ad-supported streaming channels in addition to 20,000 on-demand movies and TV shows.There's also a paid tier that gives you access to even more content, removes the ads, and allows you to download your favorite movies and shows.Their partnership with AMC brings you six different AMC channels.The app can be found on most modern smart TVs, as well as on the Amazon Fire TV/Fire Stick.You can watch it online.You'll need to pay a one-time fee or subscribe to Plex Pass if you want to use any of the apps.
Step 8: There is a TV called Pluto TV.
The totally free ad-supported streaming service has been around for a while.You can find over 200 channels of live content, even if you only watch CBS shows.Pluto has tons of content for all ages, but seems to have an impressive amount of children and teenage content thanks to a partnership with Nickelodeon.You can watch a lot of on-demand content with Pluto TV, like most other free live streaming TV services.You can use the Pluto TV app on a variety of electronics.The app is available on a number of mobile devices.
Step 9: Redbox is live TV.
Redbox offers video rentals outside of grocery stores.You won't need a credit card to watch Redbox Live TV.Many smart TVs come with Redbox Live TV, but you can also download the app onto other streaming devices.There are dozens of channels, including several news channels and a small amount of sports coverage, as well as plenty of on-demand content to sift through when you don't find anything live.There are ads, but they are not bad.Redbox Live TV is available on a variety of smart TVs.You can install the app on your other devices as well.To watch in a browser, go to redbox.com/stream-free-live-TV.
Step 10: There is a Tubi.
It is hard to believe that Tubi is free.Tubi makes money by showing commercial-style ads while you watch.Tubi isn't full of Fox-only programming because it is actually owned by Fox.Tubi is a competitor to paid services because it has movies and TV shows from major channels and studios.Fox will be producing some original movies and TV shows that will only be available on Tubi.You can find live news channels.The Tubi app is available on many streaming devices and smart TVs.If you have an iPad, you can download the Tubi app to your phone.Tubi can be watched on your web browser.
Step 11: There is a television show named "IMDb TV."
Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick owners already have access to this free, on-demand platform.If you have a different streaming device, you can download the IMDb app.You won't be stuck with a bunch of things you've never heard of if you watch a lot of critically-acclaimed movies and TV shows.IMDb TV can be found on the Fire TV and Fire Stick.You'll need to download the IMDb app from your device's app store if you have an Android TV, Apple TV.You can watch free TV on the app and website, as well as in a web browser.
Step 12: It's Crackle.
Crackle is owned by Sony and is one of the first free streaming services.There are lots of TV shows and movies on Crackle.Almost as much as Tubi, there's a massive library of awesome stuff.You'll only find original content on Crackle.The Crackle app can be found on many smart TVs, but also on other platforms.You can download the mobile app to your phone, or watch it in a web browser.
Step 13: There was a person named Kanopy.
You can enjoy movies, documentaries, and tons of other content for free if your local library partners with Kanopy.There's a lot of high-quality programming on offer from PBS, Paramount, HBO, and the Criterion Collection.Kids programming includes classics like Peanuts and Sesame Street.The only problem with Kanopy is that your library will usually limit the amount of titles you can watch per month.To find out if you can use Kanopy, go to https://www.kanopy.com.You'll be asked to log in with your library account.You will see how many titles you get once you sign up.If you own an Amazon Fire TV/Fire Stick, you can download the app.Signing in tokanopy.com will allow you to get the app on your computer or phone.