Google TV free channels: The full list
Google TV has always been a destination for finding content, and now there’s a ton more with the addition of free channels available directly on the homescreen. Here’s everything that’s available.
Rolling out now to all Google TV devices in the United States, there are in excess of 800 free live TV channels that stream everything from news to movies and so much more, all without costing you a dime. Some of these channels are built-in, while others are powered by third-party apps.
Google TV free channels: What’s built-in
Out of the box of devices such as Chromecast with Google TV, you’ll get access to 77 total free live channels. These channels require no app installations or extra accounts. Just set up your Google TV device, go to the “Live” tab, and you’ll get all of these channels.
The full list is as follows.
NBC News Now
Today All Day
Sky News
Reuters Now
Scripps News
Cheddar News
AccuWeather
Xumo Free Movies
Filmrise Free Movies
Hallmark Movies & More
Maverick Black Cinema
Documentary+
Xumo Free Westerns
Filmrise Action
Ion
Deal or No Deal USA
Family Feud
Ion Mystery
Dateline 24/7
Filmrise Unsolved Mysteries
Filmrise Forensic Files
Midsomer Murders
Xumo Crime
Reelz Famous & Infamous
CourtTV Law & Crime Trial Network
Divorce Court
Filmrise Hell’s Kitchen
The Jamie Oliver Channel
Lidia’s Kitchen
America’s Test Kitchen
Tastemade
At Home with Family Handyman
Great American Adventures
PBS Nature
Love Nature
Stingray Naturescape
Bein Sports Xtra
World Poker Tour
Impact Wrestling
PGA Tour
Billiard TV
Outdoor America
Outside
PowerNation
BounceXL
FailArmy
Just for Laughs Gags
The Pet Collective It’s Showtime at the Apollo
Drybar Comedy
LOL Network
Circle
Wu Tang Collection
Family Affair Channel
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Paranormal Files
Dust Sci-Fi
Estrella News
EstrellaTV
Telemundo Al Día
Cine Romántico
iHeartCountry
iHeart90’s
Stingray Classic Rock
Stingray Soul Storm
NBC News Bay Area
NBC News Boston
NBC News Chicago
NBC News Connecticut
NBC News Dallas Fort Worth
NBC News Los Angeles
NBC News New York
NBC News Philadelphia
NBC News San Diego
NBC News South Florida
NBC News Washington DC
Google is constantly updating this list, too, so check back for new additions.
What other channels are free on Google TV?
Beyond those 77 built-in channels, Google TV also provides free live channels from a variety of third-party apps. These include channels from:
Channels are all listed together in the same guide, but picking a channel from one of these other providers will launch the associated app, which you’ll need to have installed. Some of those services require an account, but they still won’t charge you.
How to pick your favorite live channels on Google TV
With hundreds of channels available and no number pad to quickly get between them, Google TV’s “favorite channels” feature really comes in handy. As pictured below, this works rather simply. Find the channel you want to add as a favorite, click on its name, and then a new “Favorites” category will be added to the top of the “Live” tab. This works with channels from any source, paid or free.
Are free channels available on Android TV?
At this time, Google is only offering free live TV channels on Google TV, not on the older Android TV experience. You’ll find Android TV on devices such as the Nvidia Shield TV and other devices produced before 2021. At this point, most devices are running Google TV instead.
However, Google has expressed interest in bringing these live channels to Android TV, but at a later time that hasn’t been confirmed.
We also plan to bring the new TV guide and free channels to eligible Android TV devices later this year.
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Source: 9to5Google
