How to Watch Discovery Channel Without Cable?

Tue, Mar 29, 2022 3:39 PM

How to Watch Discovery Channel Without Cable? Are you sick of paying for cable? You don't have to watch Naked and Afraid or Shark Week if you don't want to. Check out the best TV streaming services to watch Discovery Channel without having to pay for expensive cable.

YOUTUBE TV

YouTube TV makes decisions easy because they offer one package, which does include Discovery Channel. The package is $49.99 per month.

Features

• Keep recordings for up to 9 months

• 3 streams at one time

• Have up to 6 profiles on one account

• Access to 70+ channels

• Access to local sports and news

• Cancel at any time

• Unlimited storage space with streaming anywhere

Requirements

YouTube doesn't require any boxes or clunky devices; use it with the devices you already own, including:

• Roku

• Chromecast

• Apple TV

• Select LG, Samsung, Vizio, and Sharp TVs

• PlayStation

• Xbox One

• Android and iOS devices

• Amazon Fire TV

YouTube TV does not feature Discovery Family or Discovery Life, but it does provide a diverse enough range to satisfy everyone in your household at a reasonable price. However, if you have a family member who is devoted to MTV or Lifetime shows, they will be dissatisfied.

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PHILO

You can watch live TV on 59 channels, including the Discovery Channel, for just $20 a month. Philo, on the other hand, caters to the "entertainment watcher" rather than sports or news fans. Instead of ESPN or CNN, you'll get Lifetime, MTV, Comedy Central, and the History Channel.

Philo Features

• 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

• Try Philo TV for 7 days for free

• Cancel at any time

Philo Requirements

Philo is currently available on the following platforms:

• Apple TV

• Amazon Fire TV

• Roku

• Mac and Windows computers

• iOS and Android phones and tablets

• Android TV

Philo's $20 subscription includes access to Discovery Channel, Discovery Life, and Discovery Family. Your $20 buys you access to educational and enjoyable television, but not sports or news programming, and Disney Channel is not included.

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SLING TV

Orange and Blue are the two subscription plans offered by Sling TV. You can subscribe to one or both, but the Discovery Channel is only accessible with the Blue package. You can select between a Blue-only membership or an Orange + Blue subscription that gives you access to more than 50 channels and saves you $15 per month.

Sling TV Features

• Stream up to 4 devices at one time if you subscribe to Sling Orange and - Sling Blue together

• Cancel at any time

• Stream on up to 3 devices at one time

• Record up to 10 hours

How to Watch Sling TV

Sling is currently available on the following platforms:

• Select LG and Samsung TVs

• iOS and Android phones and tablets

• Windows 10 and Mac computers

• Xbox One

• Apple TV and Android TV

• Roku

• Amazon Fire TV

With Cloud DVR Plus ($5 more each month), you can add up to 50 hours of DVR recording time, as well as sports, comedy, kids, news, and lifestyle extras. In each category, you'll get between 5 and 10 additional channels for an additional $5 to $10 a month. Premium movie channels, such as Showtime or Starz, can also be added.

You can move between Sling Blue and Sling Orange for free each month if you choose simply Sling Blue, but you will lose Discovery Channel if you go to Orange.

With Cloud DVR Plus ($5 more each month), you can add up to 50 hours of DVR recording time, as well as sports, comedy, kids, news, and lifestyle extras. In each category, you'll get between 5 and 10 additional channels for an additional $5 to $10 a month. Premium movie channels, such as Showtime or Starz, can also be added.

You can move between Sling Blue and Sling Orange for free each month if you choose simply Sling Blue, but you will lose Discovery Channel if you go to Orange.

HULU WITH LIVE TV

Although Hulu with Live TV is one of the more expensive streaming services, it offers a good variety of channels as well as access to its streaming library. You can get the Discovery channel, as well as 65+ additional channels, including live sports, for $54.99 per month.

Hulu with Live TV Features

• 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

• Try one week free of charge

• No contract—cancel anytime

• Choose from live TV and on-demand TV

How to Watch Hulu Live

Hulu Live is currently available on the following platforms:

• Chromecast

• Xbox One or Xbox 360

• PlayStation 4

• Nintendo Switch

• Certain Samsung or LG TVs

• iOS and Android phones or tablets

• Roku

• Fire TV and Fire Stick

• 4th generation Apple TV

Hulu Live has the most comprehensive assortment of network television series, news, sports, and children's programming. You'll have to pay extra for each service if you want more DVR hours or the option to stream to an infinite number of screens at once (prices vary). It's also an additional $7.99 per month add-on if you want Discovery Family or Discovery Life.

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FUBOTV

The sports lover who also appreciates a wide range of leisure channels, including Discovery Channel, will enjoy fuboTV. They have a few different options, but the Discovery Channel is included in the base subscription, which is $54.99 per month.

fuboTV Features

• Stream up to 3 screens at once

• Cancel anytime without penalty

• Access to 105+ channels

• 500 hours of cloud DVR recording

How to Watch fuboTV

fuboTV is currently available on the following platforms:

• Apple TV

• Amazon Fire TV

• Roku

• Chromecast

• Samsung Smart TV

• Android and iOS phones and tablets

fuboTV also offers an Ultra package, which offers the following:

• 9 channels of Showtime with on-demand features

• Access to 9 special sports channels

• Access to more than 176 channels

• 40 entertainment channels

If a wide selection of sports channels is important to you, fuboTV may be worth the money, as it is their primary focus. Please keep in mind that neither of the bundles available includes access to ESPN.

FAQ About Discovery Channel without Cable

Is Discovery Channel on Amazon Prime?

Select Discovery Channel shows are available for free on Amazon Prime, but many others cost $0.99 for each episode or $9.99 for the season.

Is the Discovery Channel available on Netflix?

Some Discovery Channel shows are available for a limited time on Netflix, but new episodes take a long time to arrive and are only available for a limited time.

What exactly is Discovery Go, and how much does it cost?

Discovery Go is a free app from Discovery Channel that allows you to watch the latest episodes on almost any device. The app is free, but you must have a TV or streaming service subscription to log in and access the content. Not all providers are supported; for example, AT&T Now is not currently on their list of approved providers.

FINAL WORDS

Today, a few major streaming services offer basic Discovery Channel access, but AT&T Now does not. Your alternatives are a little more limited if you want even more access to Discovery Family or Discovery Life: Hulu with Live TV or Philo are two options.

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