“It’s the season to get a new streaming device. If you took a new Roku this holiday season or you feel like one is waiting for you under the tree, we have covered you with a list of some of the best free TV apps, movies, news and more.
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No wonder The Roku Channel is at the top of our list. The Roku Canal is your home for free television. Watch an ever-changing selection of successful movies, TV shows, 24/7 live news and popular children’s shows, all for free. Roku has added content to their free service all year round, making it an app that every Roku user should check out.
Although you’ll have to pay for a Peacock subscription to access all of the app’s content, NBCUniversal’s streaming service offers a free tier of hundreds of movies and TV series, along with a daily dose of news, sports, and pop culture.
Watch thousands of movies and TV series for free with this free streaming service owned by Fox. Tubi has dozens of categories, including a special section for content that is not available on Netflix.
Stream movies, TV series and original Crackle content. Although you don’t need a subscription to watch Crackle, you can sign up for a free account to see fewer ads and pick up where you left off.
Most free streaming services have a section of music streaming channels, but if you want an app dedicated to music videos, Vevo has what you’re looking for. There are up to 100 thematic channels, from genres and states to essentials and the latest versions.
Haystack News provides hyper-relevant news, including both local coverage of current global events. Get a variety of coverage from a network of trusted news sources, including BC News, CBSN, Newsy, AP, CNET, Euronews, Cheddar, CBC, Bloomberg and more.
Along with original content from the creators, YouTube has a collection of TV shows and movies that you can stream for free. Be sure to check out the official YouTube channels of your favorite TV networks and movie studios to check out their free content.
Watch over 100 channels and 1000 free movies on Pluto. Since it was purchased by ViacomCBS, Pluto has added a lot of channels and content organized into categories, making it easy to find content by browsing the sections for Home + DIY, Classic TV, Sports, Games + Anime and more.
In addition to a collection of digital movies for rent or purchase, Vudu offers thousands of free movies with commercials. Vudu always spins in new titles, so be sure to check the app often. Start streaming without the need for a subscription.
Hoopla works with public libraries to provide free streaming movies and TV shows with a library card. It’s like having a public library on hand and on screen. Check your local library website to see if they are Hoopla partners.
Jess Barnes