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How to watch Vietnam TV for free

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

Official free streaming apps

VTVgo

Vietnam Television (VTV) · Free tier + paid plans · Live TV

The public broadcaster's national platform streams VTV channels, the national essential channels and provincial channels live for free, with replays of past programmes; the paid VTVgo Plus tier removes pop-up ads and adds extras.

Platforms: web, iOS, Android, Android TV, Samsung Tizen, LG webOS

VieON

DatVietVAC · Free tier + paid plans · Live TV

A free registered account unlocks a set of basic live channels, including VTV1; channels marked VIP require a paid plan.

Platforms: web, iOS, Android

HTV Online

Ho Chi Minh City Television (HTV) · Free · Live TV

Free app for live channels produced by HTV and its HTVC cable centre, plus films and programmes on demand.

Platforms: iOS, Android

Free-to-air antenna TV

Broadcast standard
DVB-T2

Digital terrestrial TV is broadcast free of charge and can be watched with an antenna and a TV with a built-in DVB-T2 tuner or a DVB-T2 set-top box; according to VTV, the full VTV channel package is carried on DVB-T2. Analogue terrestrial TV was switched off nationwide on 28 December 2020.

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

  • VTV1 is designated a national essential channel and is broadcast free of charge.
  • The HTV Online app only serves users inside Vietnam.
  • VTC's channels stopped broadcasting in January 2025 as part of a state media restructuring.

Questions

Can I watch Vietnam 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 Vietnam TV?

Official options include VTVgo, VieON, HTV Online. Compare their current free tiers, supported devices and regional restrictions. A directory listing does not guarantee playback in Doubo.

Can I watch Vietnam TV from abroad?

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

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