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Summary
- Google TV Freeplay now offers 174 free streaming channels.
- Nine new channels have been added to Google TV, mostly focused on kids’ content.
- Google is simplifying access to free channels by requiring a dedicated “Free” button on remotes.
One of the perks of using a Google TV device in the US is getting access to hundreds of free channels. Much like Samsung TV Plus and LG Channels, Google began offering free streaming TV channels last year under the Freeplay banner, giving access to hundreds of channels without needing a subscription.
Google continues to rotate and refresh the list frequently. Around the holidays in 2024, the company added a dozen new channels, and earlier this year, some were also quietly removed. Now, the list is growing again, with nine new channels added, most of which are focused on kids’ content.
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This latest batch includes popular children’s content, including dedicated channels for Teletubbies, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Strawberry Shortcake. One of the most notable additions is Baby Shark TV, which streams non-stop episodes of the internet’s viral hit.
However, not all of the new channels are for children. A notable addition for adults is Filmrise: Hot Ones, which streams the full episodes of the popular talk show. Here’s the full list of the nine new channels added to Freeplay:
- Filmrise: The New Detectives
- Women Behind Bars
- Filmrise: Hot Ones
- Baby Shark TV
- Sonic The Hedgehog
- Teletubbies
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Rainbow Rangers
- Xumo Free Kids TV
Freeplay now offers over 170 free streaming channels
Source: 9to5Google
With these new additions, the total number of free channels available on Google TV devices has grown to 174. According to 9to5Google, some channels were also removed from the list, although it’s unclear exactly which ones were taken down. Google maintains a support page listing all Freeplay channels, but it hasn’t been updated recently. The current list still shows 161 channels and does not include the latest additions.
That said, it’s great to see Google continue expanding the list of Freeplay channels, especially as more users look for free content amid rising subscription costs. Just keep in mind that Freeplay does require an internet connection to work and does include ads during streaming.
Google has also been working to make these free channels easier to discover. A recent report noted that Google is now mandating OEMs to include a dedicated “Free” button on Google TV remotes to simplify access to these channels.
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