OVER 800 FREE LIVE TV CHANNELS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON GOOGLE TV

Wed 12 Apr 2023:

Google announced on Tuesday that it will begin offering more than 800 free channels to its Google TV software for the Chromecast streaming device and select Sony, CL, Hisense, and Philips TVs.

Google’s aggregation of several existing free TV services like Fox’s Tubi, Paramount Global’s Pluto TV and Haystack News is a move to differentiate its streaming operating interface from competitors, including Roku, Apple and Amazon. And it may help attract people to Google’s platform who otherwise don’t want to pay for streaming services.

The company said it is also launching free built-in channels from Google TV that you can watch without even downloading or launching an app. In total, you can now browse over 800 channels and premium programming, including news channels from NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX. You can also tune in to channels from around the world, with programming in more than 10 languages including Spanish, Hindi and Japanese.

From breaking news to blockbuster movies and everything in between, there’s something for everyone. And with no subscriptions or fees, it’s never been easier to jump in and start watching.

Find what you’re looking for with ease

The new TV guide brings all your new free TV channels together and organizes them for easier and faster browsing. Whether you’re in the mood for true crime, classic TV reruns or your favorite cooking show, we’ve got you covered. Plus, you can save your “Favorites” to the top of your guide for quick and easy access next time.

And if you have a premium live TV subscription from YouTube TV or Sling TV, or access to over-the-air channels, you can use the Live tab to see those too. Now all your live channels can be found in one place.

The new live TV experience will be available on all Google TV devices in the U.S., including Chromecast with Google TV and TVs with Google TV built-in from Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips. We also plan to bring the new TV guide and free channels to eligible Android TV devices later this year.