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- Netflix. Netflix needs no introductions, as it’s practically synonymous with cord cutting and streaming TV, with a huge selection of films and original TV programmes.
- Amazon’s Prime Video. One of the main competitors to Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video service offers films, TV programmes and originals like Jack Ryan and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power as part of its Prime membership, plus the ability to purchase more films and TV shows on-demand.
- NOW (Formerly NOW TV) Sky’s answer to Netflix and Prime Video, NOW is a subscription service that offers separate paid plans for TV programmes (and Kids), Sky Cinema and Sports.
- Disney+ Disney’s streaming service is perfect for those looking for content for the whole family, or simply for fans of their five main worlds of content – Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, and Star – which includes more adult-oriented content.
Sep 13, 2024 · That includes power players like Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video, Peacock and Max. But the list of best Roku channels doesn't stop with the big-name streaming services. Try PBS Kids or ...
Apr 13, 2024 · Warner Bros. Discovery. Formerly HBO Max, after Warner Bros. Discovery went with the rebrand. Max is slightly pricey at $10 monthly at its most basic tier ($16 monthly for the ad-free tier and $20 ...
Apr 21, 2021 · Roku also now allows you to upgrade to the Hulu + Live TV tier for $64.99 per month, which gives you access to 50+ Live and On-Demand channels on top of the streaming library. PBS and PBS Kids ...
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- Overview
- Free Live Shows and Movies: Pluto TV
- The Best of British TV: Acorn TV
- A Free Netflix-like Channel: Tubi TV
- Simplify Your Content Access: The Roku Channel
- TV and Movies From Around The World: FilmOn.TV
- The Best Cult Movies and Shows: Shout Factory TV
- The Best in Anime: Crunchyroll
- Edge-of-Your-Seat Thrills and Horror: Shudder TV
- Current Events Without the Hype: Scripps News
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With over 5,000 "channels" and apps, Roku media steamers provide access to the most comprehensive selection of online content to watch. However, with so much choice, finding the channels you might like is a daunting task.
Of the channels that are pre-loaded or that you can add, most users stick with the most popular, well-known offerings, such as Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, Amazon, and delayed playback from TV networks, such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox or Cable channels, such as HBO and Showtime.
However, if you are sticking with those obvious choices, you may miss out on some great content from lesser-known providers. Below is our pick of the 18 Best Roku Channels you should consider, including some hidden, private channels not on Roku's official list.
Pluto TV provides over 100 free news sources, sports, TV shows, music, and over 1,000 movies you can add via the Roku Channel Store.
Like a cable or satellite menu, you scroll through the categories and select what you want to see or hear (no need to install additional apps). Channel categories include News, Sports (including boxing and wrestling), Comedy, Geek/Gaming, Life/Style, and Music and Radio. There is even a 4K channel (provided you have a compatible Roku device and TV).
Since many selections are live (the onscreen guide is set to your local time), programs or music may already be in progress. However, the on-demand movie offerings start when selected.
Since the selections and movies are free, most of them feature ads.
Are you a fan of British TV shows? If so, then Acorn TV may be for you.
Acorn's program library is extensive, featuring exclusives, mysteries, dramas, comedy, documentaries, feature films, and programs and movies from other select European countries with English Subtitles.
If you are addicted to the British TV programs you usually watch on PBS, take it up a notch and commit yourself to Acorn TV.
You can install Acorn TV free via the Channel Store. However, after a free 7-day trial period, the subscription fee is $4.99 monthly (commercial-free).
Tubi TV (pronounced Too-bee) is a free ad-supported channel with an extensive library of movies from MGM, Paramount, and Lionsgate and an extensive library of TV shows.
Tubi's offerings are divided into genres such as action films, comedy, documentary, drama, and horror, foreign movies, movies for kids, and more. Two great categories are Not on Netflix and Highly Rated on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Tubi TV onscreen menu looks similar to a Netflix menu — including a "continue watching" option that allows you to pick up where you left off if your viewing is interrupted.
Tubi TV doesn't have original programming or the latest movies, and it doesn't offer a 4K viewing option, but there is a lot of great content that is worth watching that you may have missed or is an old favorite.
Roku offers its own channel in addition to over 5,000 third-party channels. The Roku Channel has an exciting mix of content that provides users with a more compact version of what Roku offers without having to go from app to app to find what you may want to watch. Both free and paid content are provided.
If you are an adventurous TV viewer, you can watch live channels worldwide with the FilmOn TV Roku App (which acquired OVGuide — a major player in early internet streaming — in 2016).
International Channels (designated by their flags) from the UK (including live BBC News), France, Germany, India, Russia, Slovakia, and more are featured (in their natural languages), as well as both free and paid on-demand film content and special interest content for English and other language viewers.
For example, if you click on the "breaking news" icon, you will get a listing of live news channels from several countries without visiting each country's list to find them.
FilmOn TV is one of the best private channels available for Roku. To add it, log into your Roku account using a PC or smartphone, click on Add Channel with a code, and type the letters NMEVA into the entry box.
If you are a fan of cult-status B-movies and old TV shows, Shout Factory TV is a free ad-supported channel you can add via the Roku Channel Store.
Shout Factory has an extensive film and TV show library to draw from, including action, adventure, comedy, cult, documentary, drama, horror, martial arts, music, westerns, and more.
Watch classic episodes of MS3TK (Mystery Science Theater 3000) and films from the legendary work of Roger Corman.
If you are a Power Rangers fan, check out some episodes of Super Sentai — the original Japanese version of the series (subtitled in English).
You can also check out great classic stand-up comedy from Steve Martin and classic variety TV replays from The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour and The Red Skelton Show.
Shout Factory TV also has an original series, Backlot, featuring some great behind-the-scenes info on select classic cult films and TV shows.
If you are an anime fan, you should check out Crunchyroll, which can be downloaded for free via the Channel Store. Once installed, you can watch their basic service free or go for either the Premium ($6.95 per month) or Premium Plus ($11.95 per month) subscription services.
The Basic service allows you to watch a limited selection of anime and live-action content (labeled as drama) with periodic commercials.
The Premium option provides ad-free access to Crunchyroll's entire film and TV library and new episodes of select Japanese anime and TV shows just minutes after they air on Japanese TV.
Premium Plus takes it up a notch with discounts on products sold on the Crunchyroll Store and VIP access to Japanese anime creators who attend fan conventions.
If you are a fan of suspense, thrillers, and horror, you must check out Shudder TV offered by the Channel Store.
With films ranging from Bram Stoker's Dracula to the Texas Chainsaw Massacre, there are enough thrills and chills to keep you on the edge of your seat.
In addition to movies, there are classic series, such as Tales from the Darkside, and original series, such as Born to Kill and Black Lake. Some great podcasts explore film-related topics, such as Inside the Exorcist.
Movie and Series categories include Curator's Choice, New Festival Arrivals, Alien Intruders, Shudder Exclusives, and more...
Are you tired of cable news channels that are more opinion and gossip than actual news? If so, add Scripps News (formerly Newsy) to the Roku Channel list.
Scripps News covers stories from around the World in short, easy-to-understand videos that tell the story with necessary context and analysis without debating talking heads or pontificating by a biased host.
News stories are posted around the clock in the following categories: Top Stories, Live Stream, World, Business, U.S. News, Politics, Sci/Health, Entertainment, Tech, and Sports.
Scripps News is free to install and watch — no subscription or pay-per-view fee. However, there are occasional ads.
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