What is Sling Freestream?<\/h2>\n
Similar to Roku<\/a>, Sling Freestream is a free, ad-supported streaming service with more than 500 live TV channels, plus more than 40,000 on-demand TV shows and movies. It works the same way as other streaming services, but doesn\u2019t require a credit card or a paid Sling subscription to use. In fact, you don’t even need to sign up for an account (more on that in a minute).<\/p>\n
While you can get a one-month free trial<\/u><\/a> of Sling\u2019s paid Premium Pass, that is separate from Freestream, which is always free and not a trial. In other words, if you\u2019re asked for your credit card info, you\u2019re in the wrong place.<\/p>\n
If you want confirmation that you\u2019re in the right (i.e. free) place, look for the Freestream logo with \u201cAlways FREE TV\u201d written below it when you open the app or visit the website.<\/p>\n
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How to watch Sling Freestream without an account<\/h2>\n
It\u2019s free to set up an account, but if you\u2019d rather skip that step, you have that option. <\/p>\n
To access the free channels, visit <\/u><\/a>watch.sling.com<\/u><\/a> or sling.com\/freestream<\/u><\/a> and click the orange box that says \u201cStream Free\u201d on your browser of choice; or download the Sling app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, or other device. That will take you to the Freestream home page.<\/p>\n
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How to create a Sling Freestream account<\/h2>\n
Though you don\u2019t need a Freestream account, having one allows you to save your favorite channels and shows, create profiles for different users, and activate parental controls. It also means Sling will keep track of what you watch and use the information to make personalized recommendations.<\/p>\n
To create a Freestream account:<\/p>\n
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To confirm that you have Freestream access, go to Settings > Account on your device. It should say “Freestream” under “Services.”<\/p>\n
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If you already have a paid Sling subscription, you can use the Freestream filter on your guide\u2014or scroll to the bottom of the page\u2014to find the channels included in this service.<\/p>\n
What can you watch on Freestream?<\/h2>\n
You can find the 500+ live TV channels by selecting \u201cGuide\u201d at the top of the screen (next to “On Demand”). From there, you can scroll through them alphabetically, or broken down into categories like News, Lifestyle, True Crime, and Kids. <\/p>\n
There are a handful of national and local news channels, a lot of professional and college sports channels, and a wide range of others, including the Architectural Digest Channel<\/a>, Stories by AMC<\/a>, MTV Pluto,<\/a> Non-Stop ’90s<\/a>, and Scream Factory TV<\/a>. <\/p>\n
There are also some less traditional channel offerings, like the Supermarket Sweep Channel<\/a> (dedicated entirely to episodes from the show’s original 1990-2003 run), ALF<\/a> (it exclusively shows episodes of the 1980s live-action sitcom about a lovable Alien Life Form and its companion animated series), and the Teletubbies Channel<\/a> (where it’s literally always time for Teletubbies). <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

How to watch Sling Freestream without an account<\/h2>\nIt\u2019s free to set up an account, but if you\u2019d rather skip that step, you have that option. <\/p>\n