Pluto TV
Pluto TV differs from the other services in that it combines a diverse range of material, including web-based and bespoke channels picked from licensed TV shows, as well as movie "channels" with on-demand films. Despite its unconventional approach, Pluto TV provides a vast amount of streaming material, is accessible via a variety of devices, and is absolutely free. Pluto TV has recently been integrated into VIZIO's WatchFree service. As long as your TV is connected to Wi-Fi, you'll have free, direct streaming access to more than 100 live and linear channels.
The streaming TV channels have regular commercial breaks, and if you're watching something and want to go back in time, you may be forced to endure a few minutes of advertising before playback resumes. The advertising themselves are usually short, lasting between 15 and 30 seconds, but you'll see several of them - and quite frequently, the same handful of spots over and over. It's rather extensively available across desktop, mobile, and set-top box devices, as well as smart Televisions, though not as widely as Netflix.
If you have an iOS or Android phone or tablet, you can get the official app from either store. Apps are also available for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV devices, as well as smart Televisions from Vizio, Samsung, and Sony. On PlayStation 4, there is also a Pluto TV app.
Pros:
- Has the same feel as a TV's channel guide
- See what will be on later in the day
- Lets you start the movie from an earlier time or watch it live
- Includes thousands of on-demand movies
- Streams TV shows, news, music, and more
Website: pluto.tv
