Free TV by country · United States

How to watch United States TV for free

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

Official free streaming apps

PBS App

PBS · Free · Live TV

Free livestream of your local PBS station plus on-demand PBS programmes.

Platforms: web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Android TV, smart TVs

Pluto TV

Paramount · Free with ads · Live TV

Hundreds of free ad-supported live channels plus on-demand movies and shows; no account required.

Platforms: web, iOS, Android, smart TVs, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, game consoles

Tubi

Fox Corporation · Free with ads · Live TV

Large free on-demand library plus 250+ live channels, including local news from Fox stations and other groups.

Platforms: web, iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, smart TVs, Xbox

The Roku Channel

Roku · Free with ads · Live TV

Free ad-supported live channels, movies, shows and Roku Originals, watchable on the web and Roku mobile app as well as Roku devices.

Platforms: web, iOS, Android, Roku devices

Free-to-air antenna TV

Broadcast standard
ATSC 1.0 / ATSC 3.0

Local broadcast stations (such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, PBS and their subchannels) are free over the air with an antenna and a TV or converter with an ATSC tuner; the number of channels depends on location. ATSC 3.0 (NEXTGEN TV) needs a compatible tuner, and stations must keep broadcasting in ATSC 1.0, so existing TVs still work.

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

  • The PBS livestream shows only stations for your geographic area, and an account is required on streaming-device apps.
  • Some stations encrypt their ATSC 3.0 signals, which can block reception on some NEXTGEN TV devices; the FCC is reviewing this.

Questions

Can I watch United States 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 United States TV?

Official options include PBS App, Pluto TV, Tubi. Compare their current free tiers, supported devices and regional restrictions. A directory listing does not guarantee playback in Doubo.

Can I watch United States TV from abroad?

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

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