Today, VIZIO announced the Documentary+ streaming channel is available on WatchFree+, VIZIO SmartCast’s TV’s free ad-supported streaming service. Now, viewers can access the Discovery+ library of curated nonfiction films and series 24/7 right from their VIZIO SmartCast TV.
“We are bullish on the idea that FAST is the next step in the evolution of TV as we build Documentary+ to become the leading premium doc channel,” said Bryn Mooser, Documentary+ Founder. “Launching on VIZIO’s SmartCast is bringing the Documentary+ channel to millions more households.”
Discovery+ has a wide variety of content from genres including true crime, music documentaries, exposes’s and more. Since it launched in January 2021, the average user spends 80 minutes watching content on the platform.
“With access to feature-length and short documentary films from the Documentary+ channel on WatchFree+, we are able to serve up a premium content and viewing experience at no cost to the SmartCast audience,” said Greg Barnard, Director of Content Acquisition for VIZIO. “Adding these high quality, non-fiction films to the ever-expanding library of content options means there is something for everyone with SmartCast.”
In addition to VIZIO, Documentary+ is available on smart TV channels including XUMO, LG Channel Plus and LG Channels as well as on-demand streaming apps including Apple TV, Amazon and Roku, mobile devices and www.docplus.com.