FREE new TV channels for cooking, space, and nature fans can now be enjoyed via Roku and Amazon Fire Stick.
But that’s not all, as downloading this Netflix competitor's app will unlock dozens more freebies.
Philo has added five new free live TV channels, Cord Cutters News revealed on Tuesday.
This bonus service comes just a few days after Philo launched a 100% free streaming service, also per Cord Cutters News.
The five new channels are: America’s Test Kitchen, to empower curious home cooks; Love Nature, to see animals in awe-inspiring landscapes; MagellanTV Now, based on complex and dramatic real life stories; Space Science Now, to journey with astronauts into hostile extraterrestrial realms; and Wild Oceans, where predators and prey fight for survival.
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And in other great news for thrifty viewers, the Netflix rival is now the second live TV streaming service to offer a free tier with DVR, reported Tech Hive last Thursday.
Philo's surprise move follows that of Sling TV, whose FreeStream service added a cloud-based DVR in January.
"Both services let you record from their free, ad-supported streaming channels, then use the DVR to skip through commercials," said Tech Hive.
OVER 70 CHANNELS
Philo's website said it was delighted to offer new channels.
"Five more channels are now available to all users on Philo," the streaming service announced yesterday.
"With a dynamic mix of cooking, nature, science and exploration content, these channels are now available to watch.
"These channels have been added to Philo’s core line-up, as well as to Philo’s library of 70+ free channels now offered to all users."
These range from reality to music, news to classic TV, with additional free channels to be offered "over time."
Just a few days ago, the service said it wanted to offer "amazing value for our subscribers."
"What’s new is that users will now be able to sign up to watch and record a majority of free channels without being a core subscriber or providing a credit card," said Andrew McCollum, Philo CEO.
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You can view Philo on the big screen with your favorite streaming media player.
Its list of supported devices include: Roku, all current models; Fire TV, all models; Apple TV, OS 16.0 or higher; android TV 5.0 or higher; Chromecast, 2nd generation or later; Samsung TV, 2017 models or later; or Vizio TV, 2016 models or later.
The service is also available via other favorite devices, such as PC/Mac, an android phone, or Fire tablet.
HOW TO RECORD
When it comes to recording from Philo’s free channels, you simply select a show and click the save button.
Recordings of its free offerings will remain available to watch for 30 days from the original air date.
"The video player marks up commercial breaks automatically, and you can skip through them with one click of the remote," noted Tech Hive.
