May 18, 2020

How to Watch HGTV Without Cable

By Kim P

Streaming Services That Have HGTV

Hulu with Live TV

Hulu with Live TV includes HGTV, along with 65+ other popular channels and access to Hulu's streaming library. This is one of the costlier streaming services at $54.99 per month, but it offers access to a large variety of programming, including live sports, entertainment, and news.

Hulu with Live TV Features

Try one week free of charge
No contract—cancel anytime
Choose from live TV and on-demand TV
Have access to the latest news and sports live
Watch on two screens at one time
Record up to 50 hours of live TV in cloud storage

How to Watch Hulu Live
Hulu Live is currently available on the following platforms:

iOS and Android phones or tablets
Roku
Fire TV and Fire Stick
4th generation Apple TV
Chromecast
Xbox One or Xbox 360
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
Certain Samsung or LG TVs

What You Should Know
Hulu offers a variety of add-ons, including unlimited screens. Without it, you are limited to 2 screens at one time.

Hulu also offers add-ons for an upgraded cloud DVR (200 hours), premium networks (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz), and an entertainment add-on for more entertainment channels.

Philo

Philo is an entertainment-based streaming service that includes HGTV in its lineup. Known as one of the most affordable streaming services available today, Philo includes 59 channels at just $20/month.

Philo's on-demand library is smaller than other services, like Hulu, but if entertainment channels like Discover, Lifetime, TLC, and VH1 are your favorites, it has a lot to offer.

Philo Features

Try Philo TV for 7 days for free
Cancel at any time
Stream up to 3 devices at once
Save as many shows as you want for up to 30 days
Add up to 10 profiles per account

Philo Requirements
Philo is currently available on the following platforms:

Mac and Windows computers
iOS and Android phones and tablets
Android TV
Apple TV
Amazon Fire TV
Roku

What You Should Know
Philo doesn't have an extensive channel lineup, but if you have a Philo-enabled device and only care about entertainment channels, it's a great value.

You still get your Chip and Joanna fix while saving yourself quite a bit of money every month. As a bonus, you get unlimited DVR recordings, which is hard to come by in streaming services.

Sling TV

Sling TV offers two subscription options, both of which include HGTV.

Sling Orange is the smaller subscription with 30+ channels, but it hits all of the favorites, including ESPN, CNN, and Disney Channel. Sling Blue is the more robust subscription with 50+ channels, but it doesn't include every channel in the Orange subscription. You can save $10 a month by signing up for both Blue and Orange.

Sling TV Features

Stream on up to 3 devices at one time
Record up to 10 hours
Stream up to 4 devices at one time if you subscribe to Sling Orange and Sling Blue together
Cancel at any time

How to Watch Sling TV
Sling is currently available on the following platforms:

Apple TV and Android TV
Roku
Amazon Fire TV
Select LG and Samsung TVs
iOS and Android phones and tablets
Windows 10 and Mac computers
Xbox One

What You Should Know
Watch which subscription you choose. For example, the Blue subscription, which has more channels, doesn't include ESPN or Disney Channel, and Orange doesn't include any NBC channels. Sling offers a large number of add-ons as well for sports and movie enthusiasts.

They also offer cloud DVR storage of up to 500 hours for an extra monthly fee. Sling's on-demand selections also change often, so if there's something you want to watch, do it quickly or it may be gone.

fuboTV

fuboTV started as a sports streaming service, but today it offers many other channels, including HGTV. fuboTV is a little more expensive than other streaming services, but if you want access to the largest selection of sports channels in combination with entertainment channels, such as HGTV, it's a great option.

fuboTV Features

Access to 105+ channels
500 hours of cloud DVR recording
Stream up to 3 screens at once
Cancel anytime without penalty

How to Watch fuboTV
fuboTV is currently available on the following platforms:

Chromecast
Samsung Smart TV
Android and iOS phones and tablets
Apple TV
Amazon Fire TV
Roku

What You Should Know
fuboTV has two programming options-Family and Ultra.

The Family Plan offers 104+ channels and more than 130 sporting events in 4K. The Ultra plan, which is quite costly ($79.99/month), includes 175 channels plus some premium channels, including Showtime and extra sports channels.

YouTube TV

YouTube has one package, which makes it easy to choose your programming. It includes 70+ channels, including HGTV. YouTube offers a large variety of channel genres including entertainment, sports, and kids' entertainment.

Features

Cancel at any time (month-to-month contract)
Unlimited cloud storage space
Set up to 6 profiles
Stream on up to 3 devices at once
Local network coverage

Requirements
YouTube TV is available on a variety of platforms, including:

Roku
Amazon Fire Stick and FireTV
Apple TV
iPhone and iPad
Android phones and tablets
PS4, Xbox One, and Xbox One X
Select Vizio, Samsung, and LG TVs
Chromecast

What You Should Know
YouTube offers a good selection of channels across several genres, appealing to families of all sizes and likes. Their pricing is average and they do offer premium add-ons if you need access to popular movie channels, such as Showtime or Starz.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is HGTV Go?
HGTV Go app gives you access to your favorite HGTV shows while on the go. You must sign in with your current provider's credentials, though. The app itself is free, but you must have a service in order to access it.
Can you watch HGTV shows on Hulu or Netflix?
Some shows may be available on Hulu or Netflix, but not live and/or current shows. The selection changes monthly, so check back often to see if your favorite shows were added.

Bottom Line

HGTV is available on today's top streaming services. Look at your options before settling on one service. Base it on the other channels you may need/want as well as your budget, as the costs vary from $20 to as much as $74.99 per month for the various services.

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