Free Streaming Services

Review These Popular Options

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Free

XUMO is a free streaming service owned by Comcast. The service offers over 180 free channels and although the channel lineup can change, it can include America’s Test Kitchen, The Bob Ross Channel, Fox News, AccuWeather, This Old House, Hell’s Kitchen, Teletubbies, PGA Tour, Game Show Central, Latino, Comedy TV and more. It also includes access to on demand movies and classic TV series.

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  • Pros
  • It’s FREE
  • No limit on the number of simultaneous devices in your household streaming XUMO at the same time.
  • Watch on your web browser with no need to download an app
  • Over 190 free TV channels
  • Includes classic series like the Dick Van Dyke Show, That Girl, and the Beverly Hillbillies
  • Cons
  • Missing the major, popular TVs shows found on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox
  • Not for sports fans. Doesn’t include NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, etc
  • Only includes a few local news channels
  • There are no Parental Controls on XUMO
  • Devices

Firestick, Google Chromecast, Roku, LG, Windows, iOS, macOS, Android, Andriod TV, Samsung and Sony are compatible.

FAQ’s

No, XUMO does not have a parental controls setting on its streaming platform.

XUMO makes its money through the advertising within the TV shows and movies.

Yes, you can simply go to https://www.xumo.tv/ and begin watching live streaming TV and movies as well as free, on demand TV shows and movies.

XUMO’s programming is limited. It does not carry the popular tv shows from the major networks at this time.

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Free

pluto tv is a free streaming service owned by Paramount Global. The service offers over 100 free channels and although the channel lineup can change, it includes the NFL Network, Nick Jr, CMT, Bloomberg Television, NewsMax, COPS, Court TV, Storage Wars, Weather Nation, Antique Roadshow, Blaze TV, Game Show Central, Dr Phil, MLB, Smithsonian Channel, and Iron Chef. Also, includes access to on demand movies and classic TV series.

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  • Pros
  • It’s FREE
  • No limit on the number of simultaneous devices in your household streaming pluto tv at the same time.
  • Watch on your web browser with no need to download an app
  • Over 100 TV channels
  • Includes a large library classic TV series
  • Includes the NFL, MLB, MLS and PGA Tour channels
  • Cons
  • Missing the major, popular TVs shows found on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox.
  • Only includes a few local news channels
  • No ad-free option
  • No DVR of live streams
  • There are no Parental Controls on pluto tv
  • Devices

Firestick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Playstation, iOS, Windows, macOS, Android, Andriod TV, LG, Samsung, VIZIO and Sony are compatible.

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Yes, you can simply go to https://pluto.tv/en and begin watching live streaming TV and movies as well as free, on demand TV shows and movies.
pluto tv offers lots of classic series. Although the channel lineup can change, it includes the Dick Van Dyke Show, The Odd Couple, The Love Boat, Mork and Mindy, Family Ties, The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, Burn Notice, Green Acres, Alf, All in the Family, Perry Mason, Matlock, Mission: Impossible, Johnny Carson, Three’s Company, The Andy Griffith Show, and the Carol Burnett Show.
No, pluto tv does not have a parental controls setting on its streaming platform.
pluto tv can currently be used in Australia, Europe and Canada, however, you’ll need to connect to a US IP address via a VPN app.
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Free

ROKU was originally a part of Netflix but was spun off in 2008. ROKU not only produces a popular digital media device for streaming but also provides free live and on demand streaming content through The ROKU Channel. The channel lineup can change but can include Live programming from the Hallmark Channel, Red Green Show, The Bob Ross Channel, BET, Game Show Central, Tiny House Nation, Ice Road Truckers and This Old House.

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  • Pros
  • It’s FREE
  • Watch on your web browser with no need to download an app
  • Larger inventory of free shows and channels
  • Quite a few options for kids including Sesame Street, Barney, and Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog
  • Many options for Spanish channels
  • Parental Controls available when signed in utilizing a PIN to restrict access based on content rating
  • Cons
  • Missing the major, popular TVs shows found on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox
  • Currently only includes these few news channels… Live Fox Now, NBC News Now, ABC NewsLive, and NewsMax
  • Limited to only three concurrent streams at a time per account
  • No ad-free option
  • Not for sports fans. Minimal sports channel options
  • Devices

Firestick, Google Chromecast, Roku, LG, Samsung, VIZIO and Sony are compatible.

FAQ’s

Yes, you can simply go to https://therokuchannel.roku.com/ and begin watching live streaming TV and movies as well as free, on demand TV shows and movies.

Yes. The ROKU Channel does have Parental Controls available when signed into your account. You’ll utilize a PIN to restrict access to kids based on content rating. Note that you can not utilize a PIN to restrict access to content for kids streaming via a web browser and who not logged into your ROKU account.

Yes, The ROKU Channel has a pretty extensive library of older TV series. The channel lineup can change but can include Dragnet, Rockford Files, Columbo, American Justice, The Mentalist, Murder She Wrote, 2 Broke Girls, Hart and Hart, The Rifleman, Charlie’s Angels, I Dream of Jeannie, Bonanza, Family Affair, Cagney and Lacey, Bewitched, Petticoat Junction, Highway to Heaven, and the Doris Day Show.
The ROKU Channel does not let you watch content when traveling internationally.

Free

You’ve seen or even used the Redbox kiosks for renting movie DVDs? These are the Blockbuster stores of the past without the big buildings. The kiosks are typically located at grocery stores, convenience stores, Dollar Generals, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacies, and even at Walmarts. Did you know they’ve also got online store where they rotate a selection of free movies plus free live streaming TV content? Select “FREE LIVE TV” when logging into the app to review the channel options. Select “FREE ON DEMAND” to see the films available to stream for free.

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  • Pros
  • It’s FREE
  • Watch on your web browser with no need to download an app
  • You can register up to eight devices on your app account
  • Did we mention that it’s free?
  • Cons
  • The free movie inventory is mainly lower budget, “B” class films
  • Missing the major, popular TVs shows found on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox
  • Very few news channel options
  • Smaller library of classic shows but currently includes The Johnny Carson Show, Bonanza, and The Danny Thomas Show
  • No Parental Controls are available
  • Devices

Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Playstation, iOS, Windows, macOS, Android, Andriod TV, XBOX, LG, Samsung, VIZIO and Sony are compatible.

FAQ’s

The only way to get the free movies and free TV shows offered by Redbox is online either through a web browser or streaming through the Redbox app on an internet connected device.

No, Redbox does not have a parental controls setting on its streaming platform.
Actually, if you’re find watching the content on a web browser from your computer, tablet or smartphone, you can simply go to https://www.redbox.com and click on “Watch Free” to view both free live TV programming and free on demand (movies) content.
Redbox generates most of it’s revenue from the sale and rental of newer releases. They only place their older inventory in the “free” category.
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Free

Freevee is a free streaming service owned by Amazon. It used to be called IMDb TV but was rebranded in the spring of 2022. You can access the free content by going to the Amazon Prime Video website and selecting “Channels.” You don’t need to be an Amazon Prime member to access this content, but Amazon will ask you to provide either your phone number or email address. freevee also produces its own original content.

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  • Pros
  • It’s FREE
  • Watch on your web browser with no need to download an app although you will need to log into your Amazon account.
  • Quite a few options for kid’s movies and also TV series which currently includes Sesame Street, Barney, and Adventures of Sonic The Hedgehog.
  • Currently includes good a library classic TV series including Batman, Burn Notice, White Collar, Dragnet, The Walton’s, Mad Men, Dallas, and The Virginian.
  • Cons
  • Missing the major, popular TVs shows found on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox.
  • Free films are predominantly lower budget “B” class movies
  • TV channel options are pretty limited
  • Doesn’t include sports channels like the NFL, MLB, MLS and the PGA Tour.
  • Devices

Firestick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Playstation, iOS, Windows, macOS, Android, Andriod TV, XBOX, LG, Samsung, VIZIO and Sony are compatible.

FAQ’s

No, not if you’re accessing the content via their website. If you’re accessing via the app, freevee can pull your viewing restrictions and PIN settings from your Amazon account.

The content on freevee tends to be less “premium” ie not as popular and not as new. Non-Amazon Prime members can still access the content found on freevee.
The streaming providers typically rotate their TV series and movies onto their platform and then off again. Either their contract to distribute the content runs up or they are simply refreshing with their offerings with alternative content. You can search again down the road and as it may come back or you can research other streaming services to see if one has the series you’re looking for.
Since freevee is free, you can stream from as many devices as you’d like.
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Free

VUDU has both free content and content you can purchase. You can access the free content by going to the VUDU website and selecting “Free” in the menu header but you’ll need to create a VUDU account to access the content. To search for content on the app, you can simply hit “Start Browsing” to begin searching. In the app, search for “Free New Release” for movies and “Browse All Free Titles” to find free TV shows. Available free content rotates in and out of the platform.
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  • Pros
  • It offers FREE TV and has a smaller library of FREE movies.
  • No limit on the number of simultaneous devices in your household streaming pluto tv at the same time.
  • Watch on your web browser with no need to download an app although you will need set up an account.
  • Parental Controls are available in Info and Settings section of the app.
  • Cons
  • Limited live stream options
  • Only a small selection of free kids content
  • Not for sports fans. No sports channels
  • Missing the major, popular TVs shows found on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox.
  • Very few classic TV shows
  • Devices

Firestick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Playstation, iOS, Windows, macOS, Android, Andriod TV, XBOX, LG, Samsung, VIZIO and Sony are compatible.

FAQ’s

No, VUDU is apparently not a sports fan. You’ll need to find an alternative streaming platform to stream sports content.
Free TV content from streaming services like VUDU are typically provided by their parent company, who has created the content, or the streaming service purchased the license to stream the content from other content creators/owners. The newer programming, just like newer movies, is much more expensive to purchase. Plus, there may be restrictive license agreements that conflict with the airing of the content too early. It can be complicated. The subscription streaming services typically get first crack at newer programming. The free streaming providers like VUDU are typically further down the food chain when it comes to the newest tv shows and movies.
There are older films in the free film inventory but they probably wouldn’t fall into the “classic” category. They’d instead be lower budget, “B” class films
Apparently, it was part of a broader effort to prioritize the company’s core strength in retail.
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Tubi is a free streaming service owned by Fox Corporation. Its programming includes over 35,000 films and television series. It’s also begun to create its own original content. It appears to have highest number of local news/weather/sports options compared to other free live streaming options but there’s a good chance these stations will not be in your local area. The movie selection appears to be better than most other free streaming services.

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  • Pros
  • It’s FREE with no limit on simultaneous streams in your household
  • Watch on your web browser with no need to download an app
  • Includes NFL Channel, Fox Sports, MLB Network, and the fubo Sports Network.
  • Includes a “tubi kids” section for children
  • Parental Controls are available in the Settings section of the app.
  • Higher number of national/local news options compared to other free streaming services
  • Large selection of classic films
  • Cons
  • Missing the major, popular TVs shows found on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox.
  • No DVR of live streams
  • Small number of sports channels (but huge inventory of sports-related movies)
  • Devices

Firestick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Playstation, iOS, Windows, macOS, Android, Andriod TV, XBOX, LG, Samsung, VIZIO and Sony are compatible.

FAQ’s

All these can change but current shows include Baywatch, The Carol Burnett Show, The Johnny Carson Show, The Bob Ross Channel, The Patty Duke Show, That Girl, Father Knows Best, and The Dick Van Dyke Show.

Actually, if you use your web browser and go to https://tubitv.com/live then click on “Browse” in the top menu, it may help you more easily find some of the great content buried in Tubi. You can then go back to “Search” option in the app and type in your title. Alternatively, you could go to “Categories” in the app to narrow your search.

No, Tubi does not allow users to download videos to watch offline at this time.
Yes, you can simply go to https://tubitv.com/ and begin watching live streaming TV and movies as well as free, on demand TV shows and movies.

Free

Previously owned by Sony until 2017, Crackle is popular free streaming service. Crackle appears to contain more free TV channel and on demand movie options than any other free service. Although they don’t have the current content of YouTubeTV, Hulu + Live TV, or DirecTV Stream, and Netflix, Crackle can easily compete with entertainment value. They’ve also created their own original content for both TV and movies.
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  • Pros
  • It’s FREE
  • Watch on your web browser with no need to download an app
  • Huge selection of quality free movies and TV shows.
  • Set Parental Controls by going under “My Crackle” to “Settings” and select “On/Off.” You’ll create a PIN to enable
  • Crackle has created original movie and TV content
  • Cons
  • Missing the major, popular TVs shows found on ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox.
  • Only available in the US and its territories for streaming
  • No DVR of live streams
  • Not for sports fans. No sports channels
  • No section of content geared toward kids
  • Devices

Firestick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Playstation, iOS, Windows, macOS, Android, Andriod TV, XBOX, LG, Samsung, VIZIO and Sony are compatible.

FAQ’s

The channel lineup can change but Classic TV shows include Davey and Goliath, The Partridge Family, Dennis the Menace, The Little Rascals, Laurel and Hardy Show, The Danny Thomas Show, Benson, Hopalong Cassicy, Father Knows Best, Alf, The Abbott and Costello Show, Car 54, Barney Miller, The Beverly Hillbillies and so many more.
No, at this time Crackle doesn’t include a feature to download shows or movies to watch offline.
Some movies and TV shows are only available for a limited time due to agreements with programming providers. To stay up on Crackle’s programming, be sure sure to sign up for our eNewsletters. You can do so in the Account Settings area of Crackle.
Parental Controls can only be activated if you have a Crackle account. You can activate closed captions if you have an account. You can activate the “Watch Later” feature if you find a movie or TV show you’d like to watch at a later date.
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$4.99/Month (Also an Optional Free Plan)

Peacock is a streaming live TV and on demand movie service owned by the television and streaming division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast. Peacock’s Premium tier ($4.99 per month) allows access to its full library of content while the free version contains a subset. The Free tier allows you to instantly watch over 40,000 hours of movies and TV shows and includes over 50 TV channels. Both the Free and Premium tiers include a maximum of five minutes of commercials per hour. The Premium Plus tier ($9.99 per month) is mostly commercial-free and allows for downloading of select titles for viewing offline. 

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  • Pros
  • Peacock has a FREE version
  • You’ll need to sign up for an account if you’d like to watch content on the free version on a web browser
  • Access to full seasons of The Office
  • Set Parental Controls to block access inappropriate content to your kids by creating a PIN
  • Access to Peacock Originals
  • Cons
  • Missing the major, popular TVs shows found on ABC, CBS and Fox.
  • No downloads for offline viewing unless subscribe to the Premier Plus tier
  • Few sports options unless you subscribe to the Premium tier
  • You’ll need to connect to a US IP address via a VPN app to stream Peacock when overseas.
  • No content category for kids programing
  • Devices

Firestick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Playstation, iOS, Windows, macOS, Android, Andriod TV, XBOX, LG, Samsung, VIZIO and Sony are compatible.

FAQ’s

The Free tier includes TV shows like The Office, Psych, The NFL Network, Saturday Night Live, and Law and Order. If you subscribe to the Premium tier, ($4.99 per month) you also get to watch episodes of Yellowstone, Parks and Recreation, King of Queens, Cheers, Downton Abby, 30 Rock, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Keeping up with the Kardashians,The George Lopez Show, Two and a Half Men, Everybody Loves Raymond, Frasier, plus live events (WWE and NBC’s NFL games).
Yes, popular movies include the Bourne movies, the Fast and Furious movies, Despicable Me movies, Field of Dreams, Jaws, Shrek, ET, Bridesmaids, Casino, and Erin Brockovich.
NBC’s Sunday Night NFL games are available via streaming on Peacock to only those who subscribe to the Premium tier of Peacock, but it’s only $4.99 per month.
Unfortunately, these games are streamed only on the Premium tier of Peacock, but it’s only $4.99 per month. So, if you’re a fan, it’s still a great deal.
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Free

Haystack News is the only place where you can watch a free newscast created just for you. Tell us where you live, your favorite news outlets, what topics interest you, and we’ll create a personalized playlist of news clips every time you open the app, called “My Headlines.” Watch your local weather forecast, local news, national news and more without touching a button. You can also browse one of our topical channels with all the latest news on Politics, Business, Entertainment, International News, Weather and more. Plus, don’t miss one of our many pop-up channels throughout the year surrounding various news events or holidays. With more than 400 news providers in our lineup at the local, national and international level, Haystack News is catered to independent thinkers who want to watch the news they care about. We’re also an independently owned and run organization, so you can be sure we won’t prioritize some news or news providers over others.
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  • Pros
  • Haystack News has an ad-supported FREE version
  • Free 30-day trial
  • Ad-free on demand news with premium subscription
  • Cancel anytime
  • Coverage of more than 300 channels
  • Cons
  • May not have your local news outlet
  • Live channels not available ad-free
  • Few sports options unless you subscribe to the Premium tier
  • No FOX News
  • Devices

Firestick, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Playstation, iOS, Windows, macOS, Android, Andriod TV, XBOX, LG, Samsung, VIZIO and Sony are compatible.

FAQ’s

Haystack News is available wherever you watch the news, on your TV or on mobile platforms.
Yes! You can watch live streams from international, national and local news outlets on Haystack News. Just head to the “Live” channel on our app, right next to the other topical channels on Haystack. We’re adding more live news channels every day, but here are the ones we have so far: National News • ABC News • CBS News • Newsy • Newsmax International News • Al Jazeera • Euronews • Deutsche Welle Business News • Bloomberg • Bloomberg Quicktake • Yahoo! Finance • Cheddar Local News • KIRO 7 (Seattle, WA) • Fox 23 (Tulsa, OK) • WFTV 9 (Orlando, FL) • WFXT 25 (Boston, MA) • Fox 13 (Memphis, TN) • WHIO (Dayton, OH) • WFOX (Jacksonville, FL) • WPXI 11 (Pittsburgh, PA) • WSB (Atlanta, GA) • WSOC 9 (Charlotte, NC) • WTVQ (Lexington, KY) • WXXV (Biloxi, MS) • WDEF (Chattanooga, TN) • WWAY (Wilmington, NC) • WCBI (Columbus-Tupelo, MS/AL) • WAPT – Very Jackson (MS) • WCVB – Very Boston (MA) • KHBS – Very Arkansas (AR) • KCCI – Very Iowa (IA)

Yes! You can get the full Haystack News experience for free. We are an ad-supported platform, so there’s no cost to you. If you’d like to watch Haystack News without the ads, you can subscribe to Haystack Premium for $4.99 per month. Try it free for 30 days!

Haystack News creates a personalized newscast with all the topics that matter to you — and without the ones that don’t. If you don’t want to see videos on a certain topic or from a certain news organization, you can do it right in the Haystack News app.