Did you miss your favorite TV show or web series? Did the power go out? Or are you traveling and couldn’t watch your favorite TV series and find the best OTT platforms? There are a variety of reasons which can make you skip your favorite TV show. But, whatever be the reason, with various live TV apps at your fingertips, you will not have to miss out on anything at all. What’s more? Some of these subscriptions can be used on your TV to get more as well!
Which are some of the best streaming apps in India to help you watch all that you want?
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Jio TV:
With 350 channels in various languages and 55 HD channels, JioTV by Reliance is a popular choice for watching TV on your phone. It streams channels like ZEE, Sony, SetMax, and so on, and that too for free. With this app, you can watch all the live TV shows aired in the past 7 days too.
You can also use the new JioTV+ with the JioFiber set-top box, as they enter the leagues of the DTH providers in India. The biggest advantage is that with a single login you can access 12 OTT platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, etc. They will provide an option to surf through categories like Movies, Shows, Live TV, Kids and Music.
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Disney+ Hotstar:
Hotstar airs many Indian web series and is the most beloved app for all sports lovers. It is the one-stop destination that airs all sports-related content live. It gained its popularity by being one the only platform to stream HBO’s Game of Thrones. It allows users to watch shows broadcasted across US, UK, Australia, and other countries.
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Airtel Xstream:
Unlike JioTV that is restricted to Jio SIM users, the Airtel Xstream app allows all users to download and stream content. You can watch live content and pause when you need it. You can also select from various movies and TV shows it offers.
Besides, Airtel is one of the DTH providers in India with its Airtel Digital TV set-top box. It now has the Airtel Xstream Box, which has upped its services to a greater level. Apart from streaming live from a wide range of 500+ TV channels, this box can be used to binge watch and stream content from different platforms as well. You can search with voice commands on Google assistant. Another fun feature is that your smartphone can double as a TV remote with the Airtel Xstream Box.
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Vodafone Play:
Free for Vodafone SIM users, the Vodafone Play app has partnered with ZEE5, Eros Now, Hoichoi, and others to provide fresh content for its users. The bonus is that you can also download web series and movies to watch offline later. The offline facility is free for the first 3 months, after which the charges are nominal at only Rs 49 per month. Vodafone Play lets you bookmark the shows/episodes/movies of your choice as well so that you can find them easily to re-watch later.
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ZEE5:
Most of the content on the ZEE5 app is free unless it has the ‘Premium’ tag. All you have to do is register with your mobile number or social media account, and permit your device to access the location. You will be able to view curated content based on your region. It contains all the shows and movies that are broadcasted by the Zee network. From watching live TV to downloading original Indian web series, TV shows, movies and other international shows, ZEE5 offers it all.
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Tata Sky Mobile:
For pre-existing Tata Sky DTH users, this mobile app is a gem. You can watch the channels to which you are subscribed in your Tata Sky connection on this app on your phone. The app also lets you recharge your connection online, and to buy/remove channels at any time. What’s more? You can record your favourite shows, and set reminders so that you do not miss out on anything! You can contact the Tata Sky helpline to guide you with any issues you might face.
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VOOT:
Owned by the Colours network, VOOT is a free app that allows you to view popular TV shows (Big Boss and Comedy Nights with Kapil being its major selling points), numerous movies, kids TV shows, amongst others. It is also available to be watched on your TV with the help of the Google Chromecast.
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Sony LIV:
Sony LIV features all the channels broadcasted by Sony Entertainment Network and more. It has a collection of 700 movies and 40,000+ hours of shows. The content is great for people of all age groups. The subscription costs only Rs. 99 per month, Rs. 299 for 6 months and Rs. 499 for a year. The best part is that the app streams great even if the network connection is slow.
While Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and other such subscriptions allow you to view various movies and TV shows, you can opt for getting these new DTH connections to get more of your TV watching experience.
