Google TV Adds 171 Free Channels, Including Holiday Specials

Google TV is wrapping up the year with a boost to its Freeplay service, adding over a dozen new free, ad-supported live streaming channels, many of which are holiday-themed.

This comes after the platform surpassed 150 free channels earlier in 2024, continuing to expand its library.

New Channel Additions

Among the recent additions are:

• Designated Survivor
• Places & Spaces – The Great Christmas Light Fight
• Best of Dr. Phil
• Xumo Free Holiday Movie Channel
• Xumo Free Holiday Classics
• Xumo Christian Christmas
• Continuum
• Z Nation
• The Design Network
• Filmrise: Classic TV
• UFC
• Unbeaten
• Big 12 Studios
• Waypoint TV
• PursuitUP

Additionally, several Stingray music channels have been updated for the holidays, including:

• Stingray Greatest Holiday Hits
• Stingray Soul Storm Christmas
• Stingray Hot Country Christmas

These updates bring the total number of free channels on Google TV to 171. However, some holiday channels may be temporary.

Other Updates and Changes

While the Freeplay channel lineup expands, Google TV has removed one car-focused channel, Motortrend Fast TV, and continues to offer over 1,100 free channels through partners like Plex and PlutoTV, though these require additional app downloads.

The revamped Freeplay app, which was initially rolled out, has faced issues and has been rolled back from most devices due to crashing problems, with the exception of the Google TV Streamer.