- The whole variety of free channels is now 171
- Google TV Freeplay stays unique to the US
- There’s been a current growth in free TV with adverts
We have already seen dozens of recent free-to-view channels added to Google TV throughout 2024, and another replace has been rolled out in time for the vacations – bringing the variety of channels obtainable to US viewers to greater than 170.
This newest replace was noticed by 9to5Google, and ought to be obtainable now for those who’re utilizing a tv set or streaming gadget with the most recent Google TV software program on it. You will discover them underneath the Google TV Freeplay app.
The brand new channels are Better of Dr Phil, Xumo Free Vacation Film Channel, Xumo Free Vacation Classics, Xumo Christian Christmas, Continuum, Z Nation, The Design Community, Filmrise: Traditional TV, UFC, Unbeaten, Massive 12 Studios, Waypoint TV, and PursuitUP.
There are additionally updates for Stingray Biggest Vacation Hits, Stingray Soul Storm Christmas, and Stingray Scorching Nation Christmas. These new channels comply with on from Designated Survivor and Locations & Areas – The Nice Christmas Mild Combat added in November.
Maintain them coming
That brings the whole variety of channels obtainable in Google TV Freeplay to 171 – although as 9to5Google notes, a few of them are prone to be solely obtainable over the vacations (as a couple of of these title channels would recommend).
One channel has been eliminated on the identical time although: it appears Motortrend Quick TV is now not obtainable. Little question this chopping and altering of content material goes to proceed as we undergo 2025 as nicely.
We have seen a gradual rise within the variety of free ad-supported tv (FAST) channels obtainable on streaming platforms lately: there are lots of extra obtainable in apps resembling Plex, Tubi, and PlutoTV.
You might keep in mind Google TV including further channels in August and September of this yr, in addition to at different factors throughout 2024. The software program has additionally been given loads of new options over the past 12 months as nicely.