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- Philo's Free ChannelsMusic, news, reality, and more.
- 120+ free channels
- 30-day DVR (on select titles)
- No hidden fees or credit card required
- Philo Bundle+Access to HBO Max Basic with Ads, AMC+, and discovery+ included with subscription.
- 70+ paid TV channels
- 1-year unlimited DVR
- $33 / month
- Includes access to HBO Max, AMC+, and discovery+
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s Philo’s free, ad-supported alternative to the Essential and Bundle+ subscription plans. Free Channels offers over 120+ free news, comedy, reality, and entertainment channels.
No, you can start watching instantly without an account. However, creating a free account lets you save shows, favorite a channel, and keep track of your watch history. You can sign up in seconds with your email address, and no payment information is required.
You can watch free channels on these supported devices
- TV: Roku, Fire TV, Samsung TV, Apple TV, Android TV, LG TV and Chromecast via an Android device with the Philo app.
- Desktop/Laptop: Web browser
- Mobile device: iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or tablet using the Philo app.
They sure are! Free Channels is an ad-supported plan that lets you watch over 120+ live channels and thousands of movies and shows on-demand. There is no contract, and no credit card is required. You can also browse the channels and titles that are available with the Essential, Bundle+, and Add-On plans, so you can easily upgrade anytime to access even more entertainment.
You can watch channels like Tiny House Nation, Love and Hip Hop, The Walking Dead Universe, Bon Appetit, AMC Thrillers, BBC Kids, Cheddar News, and more.
After creating a free account, you’ll get access to the DVR, which lets you save select titles and enjoy your recordings for up to 30 days. You can personalize your streaming experience by creating up to 10 profiles and favorite channels to customize the Guide.
You can upgrade your account at any time. Philo offers two subscription plans, so you can choose the experience that fits your needs:
Essential ($25/month): Get 70+ live channels and a library of over 75,000 movies and shows on-demand. New users can enjoy a 7-day free trial!
Bundle+ ($33/month): Includes all the channels available in the Essential plan, the entire AMC+ library, and access to HBO Max Basic with Ads and discovery+.
Both plans include unlimited cloud DVR that saves recordings for up to a year, 3 simultaneous streams, 10 custom profiles, and no contracts, so you can cancel at any time. Best of all, you can enjoy ad-free entertainment by adding premium add-ons to your chosen plan.
You can switch from any of our paid subscription plans to Free Channels at any time. Simply go to your account page, cancel your subscription, and select Free Channels to continue watching our ad-supported, free channel lineup.
- Yes! You can record select live or upcoming content to your DVR and save them for up to 30 days with a free account.
- 3Stream on up to three devices at the same time.10Create up to ten profiles per account.