Free Live-TV Apps

Just like free video sources for movies and TV shows, there are also live streams of TV channels on the Internet. And there are free apps that can find and play them. However, the free streams are mostly limited to the most popular channels from major networks.

Considerations

Consider the following factors when using a free live-TV streaming app:

Streaming Quality

Most of the channels are in 480p standard resolution. Because it’s free, occasional buffering (also known as freezing or stuttering) is to be expected. Sometimes, an entire channel may be unavailable for a period of time.

Privacy

It is highly recommended that you use a VPN service to protect your identity while using the free apps.

TV-Friendly User Interface

Some of these apps are designed primarily for touch screen devices. They require a pointing input device (such as a standard mouse, an air mouse remote control, or a touchpad keyboard) to operate.

Almost all free live-TV apps contain ads.

Best Free Live-TV Apps

We have tested several free live-TV apps and only one is worth recommending. The rest either have very few good channels or are only suitable for touch screen devices.