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How to watch Singapore TV for free

Compare official services, free-to-air antenna TV and the channel directory for Singapore. Online availability depends on your region, device and the source.

Official free streaming apps

mewatch

Mediacorp · Free tier + paid plans · Live TV

Free live streams of Channel 5, Channel 8, Channel U, Suria, Vasantham and CNA plus free on-demand Mediacorp programmes, with a paid Prime tier for ad-free viewing and partner content; live channels work only in Singapore.

Platforms: web, iOS, Android, Apple TV

CNA

Mediacorp · Free · Live TV

The free CNA app and CNA's official YouTube channel carry the CNA 24/7 livestream and on-demand documentaries and current affairs shows, and are available outside Singapore.

Platforms: web, iOS, Android, YouTube

8world

Mediacorp · Free

Mediacorp's free Chinese-language news app, with current affairs programmes and news bulletins on demand.

Platforms: iOS, Android

Free-to-air antenna TV

Broadcast standard
DVB-T2

Mediacorp's free-to-air channels have been broadcast digitally in DVB-T2 since analogue TV ended on 1 January 2019; viewers need a TV with a built-in DVB-T2 tuner or a DVB-T2 set-top box, plus an indoor or rooftop UHF antenna. Reception is free, and the six free-to-air channels are Channel 5, Channel 8, Channel U, Suria, Vasantham and CNA.

Watch on your TV

Step-by-step guides for putting these channels on a smart TV, Android TV, Fire TV, Apple TV or Chromecast:

Good to know

  • Singapore abolished its radio and TV licence fee from 1 January 2011, so no fee is needed to watch.
  • Live channels on mewatch are geo-restricted to Singapore; only selected programmes can be watched overseas.
  • Pay-TV subscribers (StarHub, Singtel) already receive Mediacorp's free-to-air channels digitally.

Questions

Can I watch Singapore TV online for free?

Official broadcasters may offer free viewing in their apps, on their websites or through free-to-air TV. Check the service’s regional restrictions and terms. Doubo browser availability is shown in the quick answer above.

What is the best free app to watch Singapore TV?

Official options include mewatch, CNA, 8world. Compare their current free tiers, supported devices and regional restrictions. A directory listing does not guarantee playback in Doubo.

Can I watch Singapore TV from abroad?

Some streams play anywhere, but broadcasters often limit others to viewers inside Singapore because of their rights. Doubo only lists streams that broadcasters make public and does not bypass these limits.

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