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Does Freely let you watch TV without a subscription?
As the name suggests, there's no cost for Freely and in a world of subscription services, it’s the best kept secret that people need to know about.
Freely TV offers a simple alternative to costly sign-ups, giving you access to live and on-demand TV through your internet connection, without a monthly fee.
Ever opened your bank account to see you’re paying for more streaming services than you can even name? Whether it’s that one you can’t remember ever using or the free trials you forgot to cancel, monthly charges can add up quick. So, a free alternative sounds pretty good.
But is it really all subscription free? And can you still watch all the shows you love? Like any good nail-biting series, we’ll iron out all the details and get to the truth of the matter. But you won’t have to worry about plot twists, since it’s all pretty simple.
So, what is Freely?
Freely TV streams live TV and on-demand shows using the internet, so you don't have to rely on an aerial like you would with Freeview. No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no extra purchases.
It works similarly to your classic set top box too, letting you flick through a TV guide with tons of your favourite channels on. So, you can forget switching between apps like BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4, and My5, it’s all in one place.
It’s not any less convenient either. If you were busy making a brew during the beginning of your nightly soap, you can restart or pause live TV – that’s right, no need to wait for it to hit catch-up to see what you missed.
How does it work?
Basically, Freely hops on your home Wi-Fi to stream.
Just keep in mind, an internet connection that’s not stable can cause buffering and affect picture quality. If you want to find out whether yours is up to scratch, you can test your connection speed by checking with your provider or using an online speed tester.
Here's how to set it up
- Connect your TV to your home Wi-Fi
- Download the Freely app onto your TV if it’s not already installed
- Open the Freely app on your TV
- That’s it, you’re ready to start streaming
Can it replace other streaming services?
Not completely – but it mostly depends on what you watch.
Freely is your best bet for catching all your favourite shows as they air, and for easily catching anything you’ve missed. Especially since it’s got tons of the top channels all in one place, instead of spreading them across different apps.
But for anything outside of the TV guide - like large movie catalogues or shows that are exclusive to services like Netflix, Sky, or Prime - you’ll need to take a look at paid subscriptions.
If you're weighing up your options, check out our TV & Entertainment Discover hub for more ways to watch.
All the best Freely features
No subscriptions needed
All the low, low cost of…free, there's really no reason not to give it a try.
Easy to set up
Got Wi-FI? Got a compatible Smart TV? You're good to go - just download the app.
Live TV and on-demand
A whole TV guide’s worth of live programming and catch-up all in one app.
Someone at the door?
No problem, you can pause or restart live TV with the push of a button.
Backwards programmes guide
If you got serious show FOMO, you can scroll back up to 7 days to see what you've missed.
Miniguide
If want to know whats on next, just open the Miniguide to check the schedule while you watch.
Fancy getting to know Freely a little better? We’ve got a whole guide that’ll help get you up to speed.
Or, if you’re ready to jump in, take a look at our range of Freely TVs.
