Thursday, August 1, 2013

Top 5 Apps to Watch Live TV on Android

So you love watching TV on the go? Well, thanks to an ambitious and competent pool of developers on the android platform, there are quite a number of really cool android TV apps that you can install on your device to watch live TV shows, films and more.

Of course, watching any TV show is fun, useful, interactive than spending your time reading web blogs. If we go by the count, there are numerous apps that are capable of streaming TV shows to your android mobile phone or tablet PC. However, not all of them will give you the best experience as far as content quality is concerned. As it is, you’ll find that a section of the highest reviewed and ranked android TV apps come from the biggest Television players.

1. Netflix


By all measures, Netflix ranks to be the best android TV android app which is free (although they require you to subscribe for their streaming service which starts at $7.99 per month). Netflix provides you with tens of thousands of videos that you can watch anytime and from anyplace just provided your android phone, phablet or tablet PC is covered by a sound internet connection.
The reason as to why we rank Netflix to the top android TV app list is due to the app’s undisputed high video and sound quality. This gives you a really entertaining experience when watching videos. If you rushed out of the house when your favorite show was broadcasting on your huge Plasma TV, you can just start Netflix and continue enjoying your show with nearly the same zeal. The Netflix app taps into your instant queue and shows you similar recommendations plus your viewing history.
The Netflix android TV app also has its negatives. Some users have been complaining about the amount of scrolling that you get to do especially if you have a huge queue. Netflix might also not be up-to-date with the latest TV shows, but at least offers a wealth of previous seasons that you can watch hour after hour on end from wherever you are.
With a high average rating by users on the Play Store, this android TV app is probably an app you must have on your device.

2. TV.com


TV.com is yet another great instant TV streaming android TV app for your android device. TV.com will provide you with video content from the CW, CBS, CBS Sports, CBS News, CNET, ET and Showtime! TV.com allows you to watch full TV show episodes over a Wi-Fi or cellular network and choose the programming based on the particular channel you are looking for.
TV.com comes with some current shows but is also equipped with a library of older shows. Like with many other free android TV apps, you will have to sacrifice a small fraction of your show time staring at ads. But the most important thing is that TV.com comes with a lot of full episodes and shorter video clips, so you can watch your favourite shows from anywhere and without having to commit to any subscription fees.

3. HBO GO


This android TV app is a streaming service from HBO that lets you watch and enjoy your top HBO movies, shows, sports, documentaries and comedy specials. They offer every episode of every season of HBO’s best, free with your HBO subscription.
With this android TV app, you will be able to:
  • Keep up with your best HBO shows, movies, comedies and any other videos. If you are a fanatic of True Blood, Girls, Veep, Curb your Enthusiasm and Game of Thrones, among many other premier shows, download this android TV app and watch conveniently on your mobile phone.
  • Personalize your HBO experience – this  android TV  app allows you to create a customized watchlist, and easily catch up and add your preferred new episodes with their Series Pass feature.You will be able to watch your favorite shows and particular episodes simultaneously as they premier on HBO.
Only accessible among android users in the US, this android TV app requires a minimum of 3G network to work smoothly on mobile phones.

4. Crackle


This is another free android TV app. The Crackle team adds at least twenty TV episodes and full movies every month, which means that you will always find great new content once you check back after a while. With Crackle android TV app, you will be able to watch full-length Hollywood movies and TV series. The app is also optimized for both android phones and tablets, so you will have an easy time navigating through it with your android gadget. With this android TV app, you can stream HQ video via 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi networks, build your watch list for viewing and easily browse through scores of videos.
The only drawback with this android TV app is that it will only work in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia. So if you are outside these areas, it might not be of any use to you.

5. BBC iPlayer


This is a free service android TV app that lets you watch TV program from the past week. With the BBC iPlayer android TV app, you can either follow a show as it is being transmitted live or catch up later after broadcast.
This app provides you with the following features:
  • Watch live TV
  • Listen to live radio
  • Watch or listen over Wi-Fi and 3G networks
  • Scroll through and find a list of featured and ‘most popular’ program
  • Browse through  a schedule for upcoming broadcasts
To get the best video and sound quality with this android TV app, you need to download and install the BBC Media Player application from Google play store. You will be prompted to do this when you first play a program.
The BBC app is available for UK users, or any user who played a program when in the UK and then later traveled out.

1 comment

  1. Those are great apps for Android Tv and Plasma Tv and this article is really helpful in installing tv and download Tv apps in android system. Thank you assistant about it.

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