There is a New Free Streaming Service With 150 Live Channels Called Google TV Freeplay

[@CordCuttersNews]

You can learn more here: cordcuttersnews.com/google-tv-introduces-google-tv-freeplay-its-home-for-over150-free-channel/

[@stevemill4434]

@@CordCuttersNews good job

[@mrstlavery]

@cordcuttersnews still hoping you will agree to do a review of the streaming service that I use.

[@dsprismg30]

Im using the TV this guy is talking about. $250, 50" ONN Roku model CX512. It been the best TV Ive ever had. Lets you use a flash drive as a live TV DVR. Really good picture

[@ed9492]

All those free channel services have the same channels.

[@unclestinky6388]

Regarding the price of a TV, in the late 70s a 19" tube TV with no remote was equivalent to over $500 in today's money

[@lexlopez15]

Something worth mentioning with Google free TV ...if you have a VPN or ad blocker running they will block the channel and show you a prompt to disable your ad blocker or VPN if you want to see that channel....given that most of their channels exist on other free services, I don't bother to watch them on Google.

[@FrankRicci-c1u]

Nothing New.. Live TV isn't LIVE TV. It's reruns of old shows. Real live TV is new shows and episodes. The industry mis-uses live TV.

[@SirGregoryPageTurner]

When I hear the term "Live TV" I think of material that cannot be paused, as is the case with the 30 free-to-air digital channels in Australia. These channels can be received with an old-fashioned antenna on the roof. No streaming service is needed. Yes, some services rebroadcast them using set-top boxes, and they can then be paused. You can go backwards in time, but of course not forward in time.

[@maryhiggins6783]

Exactly. For example, Roky and Tubi claim they have local channels airing live, but all they air is the news....

[@redshed2020]

Live tv, over the air, plays reruns every day.

[@MrDonCoyote]

Didn't google already have a streaming service similar to this where they consolidate everything? It's all just copy/paste anyway. If you've seen one of them, you've pretty much seen em all. There is no need for all of this crap.

[@Gmen2487]

When will these come to Andriod tv and phones?

[@AAa-qd8hb]

So the 150 channel ("Free TV") button on some of the new Onn 4 K Pro streaming players is now called Google TV FreePlay.

[@AAa-qd8hb]

Google FreePlay not Google FreePay. 😅😅😅.

[@georgewatson6622]

Lol...😊😊😊😊😊​@@AAa-qd8hb

[@jamesmullaney5841]

Long time no see, Kurt. ✌😎 I was an undergraduate student at NYU in '81-'83 when MTV was just getting off the ground.

[@user-hm4tt9hy5f]

Since you said it, my first HDTV was a 32 inch and it was only 720p I paid 400 and it was on sale. My most recent TV is a 40 inch, I paid 275

[@CommodoreFan64]

You think that's bad I remember my first 720p TV that was only 19 in back in 08 that was a cheap rebranded Polaroid job that also doubled as a monitor for my home office PC was close to 350, and I remember my stepdad getting a 47in 1080p Samsung LCD in 09(It was given too me after he died, and is in my den as a 2nd TV) was almost 1K after taxes. just back at the end of 2022 I was able to get a 55in Sceptre 4K dumb TV after taxes for 285. It really is crazy how prices have fallen if you don't have to have top of the line specs to keep up with the Joneses so to speak.

[@oddluck7539]

My first 32" Flat Panel was a Sony and I paid $650 in 2008. My most recent acquisition is a Samsung 41" smart TV I paid $225 US on sale

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@oddluck7539 I had to replace the TV in my guest room 2 weeks back that only gets used on occasion when family stays over, and I was able to get a 24in ONN 720p Roku TV for 79 bucks which is just an everyday price. So as I've said before, it's crazy how cheap they have gotten, I just hope ROKU supports them for a long time like their boxes/sticks.

[@jclements7361]

I use a lot of the freeware strreaming services, my favorite is Pluto (I am a Star Trek junkie...) plus, going back to using an antenna for local channels I discovered that my local PBS station runs several dotX sub-channels (it is channel 2 and also 2.2 and 2.3) channel 2.2 is the Create network which is my default channel now.

[@oddluck7539]

Nice to see a fellow Trek person (not Trekki, just someone who enjoys the franchise) like me

[@Kuanyin3]

You should say this is only for the states

[@joszandstra2044]

Thanks for your reply, just watched the video but I live in Holland so it won't be for me

[@scalawag6878]

@@joszandstra2044 I'm sure it would work for you if you use the VPN

[@MsVictory1945]

Hasn't Google taken over enough of planet earth?

[@nodak81]

They haven't even gotten started yet.

[@MattJr4793]

No we have not

[@luisreyes1963]

They're trying to beat Elon Musk for global domination. 🌐

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@MsVictory1945 it's not like you're being forced to use a single Google service, as I can list a alternative for just about anything you can name, and some are better, some just as good, and some not as good but they exist as viable alternatives nonetheless.

[@janetk2564]

So true the company is Evil

[@PeterJ-ij6mm]

Is this for USA only ? Can't find it in South Africa.

[@crosslink1493]

From what you show in this video it just looks like another streaming service. We don't need more streaming, we need consolidation. There are too many services trying to compete for viewers while they all show the same stuff.

[@thegreyhoundgirls536]

This! And it would be nice if local channels were free on the free streaming apps. That way one doesn’t have to mess with an antenna

[@cvdixon29]

I don’t think we will ever have locals streaming for free. They are used to those huge monthly fees they get from cable. They would expect it from free streaming services too. Greed.

[@mrstlavery]

I use a streaming service with everything you could possibly imagine for $2 a day. They are in the Amazon App Store, Google play store and the IOS App Store. The Roku and Apple TV apps are being released in the coming weeks.

[@oddluck7539]

Get a digital antenna, they work great if you are within 100 miles of a good sized city

[@bill3716]

Same can be said about KZbin creators. All say the same thing, esp on political topics.

[@DavidA877]

Thank you great content - Cheers

[@oddluck7539]

Funny you bring up using an antenna for local channels. We bought one for $50 off Amazon and we live about 60 miles from Atlanta and with this indoor antenna we get about 15 or so channels in 4k clarity and another 30 or so in decent clarity, just a little blurry and then another 10 channels that remind me of the Rabit Ear days. LOL. Seriously though, we are amazed at our selection of channels. Some from Tennessee and NC. Now, our LG smart TV allows us to seamlessly integrate Pluto, which you mentioned as well. With that we get another 250 to 300 channels. Always watching Mission Impossible channel or the JAG channel on Pluto. Glad we dumped Dish. It was affordable once, but had become just another cable provider in the past 10yrs. I can't wait to check out and try this Google TV. I have a question...Will it work better if I attach my 2023 Chromcast adapter to my Samsung Smart TV or do you think Samsung will offer the app soon. What do you think ? Thank You in Advance. I am subscribed to your channel and enjoy the content

[@dancook4993]

I only use free service ,,,,I’m not paying the others to watch adds,if I see an add the service should be free.

[@tiffanydolezal3130]

Is google tv freeplay going too be on roku or firestick

[@CommodoreFan64]

Nope just on devices that use Google TV like Chromecast dongles, ONN Boxes/TV's, etc..

[@thegreyhoundgirls536]

@@CommodoreFan64thank-you!

[@thistlemoon1]

Luke, what's wrong with Pluto? I haven't been able to play it on my Roku for a week now.

[@biancagerade4229]

Really maybe it's just your Roku because it plays great on my Chromebook😊

[@nodak81]

I watch it every day with no issues. Did you try deleting the app and reinstalling? Might need to clear your Roku's cache as well if it got corrupted. There's instructions on the internet somewhere.

[@CanItAlready]

Definitely your device. I haven't had any problems with Pluto on my ONN devices or my phone.

[@CommodoreFan64]

if you can't get it work after uninstalling the app, and reinstalling it on your Roku, and it's going to be a pain in the arse, you might have to do a total factory reset of your device, and setup everything again, and if that doesn't work, then something is wrong with your Roku, or it might just be too outdated to handle a heavy app like PlutoTV, and you'll need to replace it with an upgrade.

[@terryshipe609]

I have a two year old Roku TV and sometimes Pluto plays fine and other times it will revert to the Roku home screen. Don't have this problem on my Roku streaming device. I will not buy another Roku TV, but will get a regular TV and use the streaming device.

[@johnturner7322]

Pluto seems to be having issues. At times the guide text is block type and unreadable, havbe to exit and reenter many times for it to claerup. Also noticed I cannot continue to watch a show from one device to another, Ex: living roonm tv to beadroom tv! Especially if you restarted the show and in its live state has ended.

[@rubenvil09]

Does google tv has closed caption and can you record.

[@privatepilot4064]

I hit the subscribe bu’un.

[@AAa-qd8hb]

Google FreePlay not Google FreePay. 😅😅😅.

[@KevinBenecke]

Is this available on Amazon Firestick as well?

[@luisreyes1963]

How long will it be before the lesser free TV streaming services start to disappear, just because they offer nothing new or original?

[@andrewriggs9808]

Looks like you were watching the KSU vs AZ game? Go KSU! 😊

[@EricOnYouTube]

Is it in the Google TV app?

[@DannikaHouse]

Can you use it for phone's to

[@TuvixLogic]

Looks like the others like Pluto and I would not go out of my way to watch anything google when others exist.

[@CommodoreFan64]

If you have a Google TV OS device like a Chromecast, or ONN streaming box/stick it's right on the main screen with nothing needed to be installed, but I can't blame ya for not wanting to watch it, as the vast majority of it is garbage.

[@ivanhoe20091]

I have the ONN TV and the remote free tv but when I press the button nothing happens.

[@brandonsmith1198]

Where can I find the new service? I like to give it a try under other Roku apps I want to give it a try.

[@CommodoreFan64]

I really don't understand why people can't get this, that's is for Google TV devices only!!! he stated this in the video!!

[@davejohn255]

@@CommodoreFan64 Yeah I missed that. In any case it has to approved by the Streaming Box (Roku,Firestick) etc.

[@Britefoot]

We don't have a smart TV we have a Roku and direct TV, however with that said I had a repairman out last week and he said that we would have to cut some trees, we did that when we had dish and ended up going to direct. We are looking into going with just streaming. My husband wants MLB network and they don't offer it on streaming. Do you know if they will ever offer streaming of the network? My husband likes to watch Quick Pitch and something in the winter. Does anyone know this?

[@bcole2864]

Looks like Pluto application

[@IMagnus123123123]

is there a website ?

[@CommodoreFan64]

No this is for Google TV OS devices only like Chromecast, ONN TV boxes, and TV's with Google TV OS installed on it.

[@beautyblk]

Laughing st the prople in the comment session, complaining. You don't have to get this if you don't want too. This isn't Russia. Maybe someone would appreciate Google tv. People grow up😂😂😂. 5:09 🤦🏿‍♀️

[@newlegend2005]

I can't find it on any of my devices here in Canada.

[@joe10117]

DEC. 2024 STIL. NOT AVAIABLE ON APPLE TV WHY ???. PLEASE RESEARCH

[@danprince6587]

The reason they don’t show Drew Barrymore is (in my opinion) is because it to new. It appears to me most of the non news shows are ancient history.

[@RickySailes]

How do I get Google TV on a firetv?? Because I can't find the right app. Please help

[@reginadasilva57]

Can I get it on Firestick?

[@louisbrownusofa]

Freeplay is on Chromecast with Google TV, but when launched there is no guide just a scrolling horizontal list of available channels in no particular order...is the guide not available? Quite a hassle this way..

[@CommodoreFan64]

I don't think the update has rolled out to all devices, and some older ones may, or maynot be getting it, as I have one slightly older 1080p ONN box in my guest room that still uses the square icon layout instead of the rounded ones, but still gets regular updates, and all the apps I use work. 🤷‍♂

[@ivanhoe20091]

I have the ONN Google tv box but every time I open the Freeplay I always get Channel Error and it says it may be connection issue or an ad blocker. I have neither an issue connection nor do I have an ad blocker. What could it be?

[@69mazzz]

Mine seems to have disappeared from my apps as of today.

[@MAGApepe]

in usa if course :)))

[@ryanfgrantjr3009]

i want fox news and cnn and newsnation added to these tv streaming services

[@dukeofurl01]

Is this new service only for Android or Google TV?

[@andrewrivers1005]

What’s the difference between KZbin tv and free play? Aside from svod

[@CommodoreFan64]

KZbin TV is a cable like paid service, and Free play is FREE, it's in the name it's not hard to understand this stuff people. They run ads for KZbin TV all over the place as a PAID SERVICE!!!

[@FrankRicci-c1u]

When you get a Credit card charge from KZbin, You'll find out the difference.

[@123Russp]

Question for Luke. Do you have statistics from streaming Companies like Disney+ or Netflix, which reveals if more users purchase paid subscriptions or subscriptions with ads? Which generates the most revenue?

[@PandaBaras]

Sounds like something Google try packaging into KZbin TV eventually

[@ThraxMan84]

I didn’t see it in the App Store

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@ThraxMan84 You won't, it's just part of the GoogleTV OS update process

[@FitzGrey]

Maxmore and those channels need

[@LarcR]

Not interested. There are already far more than enough streaming services with "me too" content. Bring something new to the table and I may bite.

[@jmcdhome]

It doesn't come up on my menu on my Samsung TV in a search. Nor on my fire stick.

[@joanellis9995]

Not on Firestick?

[@CommodoreFan64]

No Google puts it's stuff on it's own Chromecast boxes, and others who use their ecosystem like ONN. I don't get why people can't understand this??

[@strikerz2912]

All new smart tvs can get you 120 to 150 channels, that’s why I dont pay for cable

[@KP11520]

Google? You mean the company that will enter you through any portal you don't even know you have and bury itself in your brain? Keep IT!

[@surgepro322able]

I cut my cable several years ago. I use an antenna for local news and some channels. Then I subscribe to Netflix, max, and paramount for movies and shows. I rarely watch network TV. Finding those shows boring and soapy.

[@shanandersson1779]

I have Google TV HD but I can't find that application.

[@CanItAlready]

It's not showing up as freeplay on either of my ONN boxes, either. But when i went to the live tab from the main home screen and then down to the menu, Google TV now lists 150 channels on one and 157 on the other. I'm not sure if those are the ones being offered by this Freeplay rebrand.

[@lukewarme9121]

Google needs an antitrust breakup not unlike Ma Bell.

[@mikecrabtree8200]

This is not on the android app store

[@robertott9925]

55 tcl 228 from walmart

[@chriskuczynskimusic34]

Yeah the price of TV's now are stupidly cheap.... i remember buying a tv for like a grand many years ago and thought "Man I got a STEAL" lol.....

[@JustinThompson]

I'm not a subscriber but I would try to clean up your audio there is a lot of noise in there. The content seems solid but it's hard for me to listen to with so much white noise in the background.

[@RodgerMudd]

Only thing in life that is free is air and rain water.

[@LogoLowgee]

The streaming model has to move to an ad based free to the consumer model, like over the site tv, it's the only logical end to all of this.

[@CommodoreFan64]

There will always be paid content like sports which make a lot of money, far as what you called OTA(Over The Air) TV that's in doubt if broadcasters get their way with ATSC 3.0 that requires an internet connection to decrypt a signal, and rumors of them adding pay services to it, but thankfully it might not fully catch on with the way the rollout is being handled, and has a 50/50 chance of drying with ATSC 1.0 staying the standard with only a change in codecs being broadcasted to get a higher quality picture/sound that most TV's on the market sold in the past decade, or so can decode with little issue.

[@SFBenjaminK]

LOVE Goggle TV bought the Chromecast TV dongles for my 3 TVS few years back when they released it & toss all my Rokus in Garbage , specially if u have & use YT & YTTV GREAT feathers combines together with GREAT feathers & interface , they gonna come up with this new streamer end of the month looks really powerful Google Streamer as i pre-ordered few of them last month,gonna replace my few years old Chromecast dongles models they released few years back , if u Google & YTTV user this is Must have as Streamer device .. cant wait to get my Google Streamer end of the month, LOL u & ur Roku, advertise the shyt out of it every time even while u talking about Google lol , well is ur responder I'm understand✌🙌🥂

[@MoonbeameSmith]

I have Googlecast and it can't "see" Googlefreeplay ...

[@Ridethebomb777]

The decent apps that work well are not on Google Play ....... they are on private websites and joining a decent forum will put you in the know.

[@tvideo1189]

Why are you calling this "Live" when it is all just old replays?

[@CommodoreFan64]

Because there are some live channels like news, and weather, plus it's considered linier "LIVE" TV instead of on demand as the end user does not get to choose what those channels are playing same as cable, or OTA Antenna TV.

[@lukewarme9121]

There is nothing “Live” anymore. Live is delayed because of Political Correctness. California police chases are a good example.

[@FrankRicci-c1u]

Because it's all BS.. Who cares about old game shows from the 70's, 80's or old Matlock shows seen multiple times. Actually, it's live New's and old recorded Shows. Call it what it is.

[@rcurtiswarfield]

I love Luke and Cord Cutters News but I've never seen anyone so paranoid about a copyright "ding". Like we all know Luke is 1000 percent legit and wouldn't break copyright laws, but why does he panic if even 1 second of a video accidentally starts playing in the background. Obviously anyone would see he's not trying to break any rules. I've seen other youtube channels that actually show content that they should be worried about streaming. Is it really that easy for KZbin to penalize someone for showing a 2 second clip?

[@CordCuttersNews]

Sadly, the automated copyright system is very unforgiving. And can get your channel deleted very quickly. No humans review it. It's all done automated nowadays.

[@tammieprintz3975]

Can you access it on Roku?

[@CommodoreFan64]

This is for Google TV devices only, he clearly stated this in the video, it's not like you have Google assistant on Roku.

[@tammieprintz3975]

@@CommodoreFan64 Thank you - I am brand new at streaming 😊

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@tammieprintz3975 anytime, and on my main TV I have both a Roku 4K stick, and an ONN 4K box so I get the best of both, as they're not very expensive, plus after the ROKU & KZbin TV fight a few years back it showed me not to rely on a single platform. I also have a desktop PC running Manjaro Gnome Linux attached to that TV as well for even more choice along with an indoor OTA antenna setup with amp/4G filter

[@kreplatch2]

Once you get used to it, streaming is THE way to go! Since you can't get Freeplay, give Pluto TV a try - LOTS of free channels there for your interests

[@Moon_wolf7899]

its not on my roku

[@CommodoreFan64]

Well yeah, that's because it's not a Google TV OS device like a Chromecast, ONN TV box, or Smart TV w/Google TV OS installed on it. He made this very clear in the video. 🤦‍♂

[@lindatuttle9188]

Is this new Goggle Free tv like Plex?

[@michaelmcchesney6645]

Right now, I have two Samsung TVs and two Rokus so I can't access this service. However, I've been thinking of upgrading my "tiny" 82" living room TV to a 98" or 100" Mini LED QD TV from TCL or Hisense. Since TCL and Hisense use Google TV, if I do decide to upgrade I can give FreePlay a try.

[@iwals]

I cannot find Freeplay on my Firestick.

[@nancybrown9706]

All TVs ain’t created equal no matter how cheap they are

[@catbriggs4774]

Not available on Roku ?? How come ?

[@CommodoreFan64]

Because it's GOOGLE that why they are putting it on their own ecosystem to promote their Chromecast dongle/boxes/TV's. and ones who license from them like Walmart's ONN brand. It's not hard to understand this, it's all marketing. 🤦‍♂

[@catbriggs4774]

@@CommodoreFan64 - well excuse me ! Sorry I inconvenienced you.

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@catbriggs4774 Trust me, if it was an inconvenience to me I would not have bothered to answer you, It just amazes me how people don't bother to full listen to a video, and comprehend it, when it's plainly explained, or bother to do 1 min of research on a topic themselves for other sources.

[@georgewatson6622]

​@@catbriggs4774Roku has apps just like this if you look arround

[@AvoidOnly]

I would like a service that truly streams LOCAL channels with all its programming, don't understand grab it out the air and its free but wired it costs you 60-90 bucks with crap loaded into it.

[@mrstlavery]

My service has local channels included.

[@AvoidOnly]

@@mrstlavery what service is that?

[@mrstlavery]

@@AvoidOnlyshoot me an email and I can give you the info. Tlavery is my username and I use Google for my email provider.

[@AvoidOnly]

@@mrstlavery what service may this be?

[@mrstlavery]

@@AvoidOnlyUGH they keep removing my reply 🤬.

[@bill3716]

I don't like so called live TV. It's a step back. Rather have on demand I can pause or watch when I want to watch.

[@wesbrake9231]

crashing issues, no longer available

[@FitzGrey]

Daystar TBN sonlife broadcasting

[@tomsettles6873]

Not live TV.

[@ivanhoe20091]

It’s not working at all.

[@sogent56]

Samsung was first years ago

[@brandonsmith1198]

I just wanna say another question is this does it have any Power Ranger content or anything or Harry Potter or anything? Please let me know.

[@CommodoreFan64]

You Harry Potter, you gotta pay, they don't put their stuff out for free, and Shout Studios has the original Japanese versions of Super Sentai for free on places like KZbin.

[@bobbyk9815]

I don't know about Freeplay, but I have seen a Power Rangers "channel" somewhere. Not sure if it was Pluto, Tubi, Roku...something with a stupid name.

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@bobbyk9815 It's not a stupid name it makes perfect sense as Shout Studios owns the US rights to Super Sentai, as well as many other Japanese programs/movies, it is called "Tokushoutsu" which is a play on Tokyo, Shout, and Su which is a Verb in Japanese, and means to do, or occur depending on how it's said, as the tone/volume of your voice can make a word mean different things in Japanese speaking culture.

[@FrankRicci-c1u]

What are you, 5 Year's old. GTFOH

[@excedere-gobeyond]

Not free if you're based overseas unfortunately

[@timothyweers8054]

For you to get a 32 inch screen tv for 800.00 must have been a high end Samsung or Magnolia brand tv. I paid 86.00 for my tv in 2011. Yes it still works the same today.

[@Steelers5555]

Why would you want that?

[@jetteroheller]

Google will rename it 8x and then will disappear it all within a few years.

[@jethro276]

Voldemort?

[@anythingandeverything5593]

This sucks how do get this

[@Jedi71]

Its just channels showing old stuff that no one wants to watch anyway.

[@WindomRettes]

Programming for brain dead people.

[@CommodoreFan64]

A good chunk of it is, but there are some free weather, and news channels if someone really wants it. Plus many people do like watching that old stuff as Pluto TV, has had a large viewership for years, and Tubi is the 5th largest streaming provider out there.

[@FitzGrey]

what happened to all of the HBO what happened to all of the Cinemax showtime TNT history USA CNN BBC AMC lifetime Lmm Hallmark FX sports weather TBS BET comedy central discovery history weather encore action encore Western star encore Syfy and others what happened to those channels cartoon network Disney Nick cartoon and a lot more

[@SteveSummers-l5s]

Whoopee! Yet another "free" cornucopia of broadcast TV on steroids--with all those disruptive "free" ads, delivered loudly at the broadcasters' convenience--not yours. All the things that made it worthwhile to pay for a few channels that deliver enough movies worth watching, commercial free, when I want to watch them.

[@pattyfreeburn3743]

I really want live local tv. This google tv doesn’t have what I want, so it isn’t doing any good for me. Looks like google tv has a lot of useless channels, I’ll pass on this.

[@jacobburns9343]

Get an antenna.

[@CommodoreFan64]

Like someone else said get an good Antenna, preamp, and a 4G LTE/5G line filter, and stop complaining it's not hard to do, as well over 90-95% of the US can pick up local channels with a proper antenna setup that's only a small one time cost.

[@FrankRicci-c1u]

It's all BS. The FCC needs to stop these BS companies from saying, Live TV. By law, I believe they have to show live New's and weather.

[@martysusanf]

From what I see this is a useless option. Most of the channels are of no interest to the average viewer. Where are all the live major network stations? Where are ghe live sport's networks? Exactly, not there..Useless

[@FrankRicci-c1u]

I agree, these channels are a dime a dozen. It's not Live TV. I don't care if the New's and Weather is.

[@only257]

Not that interesting the channels🎉

[@tammieprintz3975]

Does Roku have a similar app? I want to watch live CNN

[@jiggrinder]

Said no one ever

[@CommodoreFan64]

There is news on The Roku Channel, but why in the world anyone would actually want to listen to the propaganda that is CNN is well beyond me!! Also just about all the news channels have some bias, and you should be looking up independent sources, and doing your own research, otherwise you're sheeple, and that's just SAD!!!

[@georgewatson6622]

CNN is cable

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@georgewatson6622 they have a free version on Pluto TV, and a KZbin channel but it's not the normal live feed, again why anyone wants this trash that's not an NPC is beyond me.