Back in January, Cord Cutters News broke the news that Frndly TV was launching a new app with a dedicated home screen. Now, Frndly TV has officially announced this new app and its availability on multiple streaming players.
The update no longer defaults to the guide but instead to a screen that looks a lot like the movie and TV shows tab. With this, you will find a collection of recommended live and on-demand programs.
You can still jump to the guide if you want, but Frndly TV no longer defaults to the guide when you first launch it.
Here is what the new home screen looks like:
Here is how Frndly TV describes this new app update:
- DVR Access: With direct access to DVR recordings, users can easily keep up with their must-see TV without missing a beat.
- Continue Watching: This feature allows users to resume their viewing precisely where they left off, across any device.
- Favorites: A dedicated space for users’ preferred shows and channels, ensuring that their favorites are always at their fingertips.
A Tailored Viewing Experience Recognizing the uniqueness of each viewer’s preferences, the Home Screen brings personalization to the forefront with features such as:
- Customized Live Channels: Arranged according to individual viewing habits for a more personalized experience.
- Curated Recommendations: Leveraging viewing history to offer tailored suggestions, enhancing content discovery and enjoyment.
- Because You Watched: This section introduces users to new content based on their recent viewing choices, expanding their entertainment horizons.
Community-Centric and Curated Content At Frndly TV, we pride ourselves on being more than just a streaming platform; we’re a vibrant community. Our curated content reflects this ethos with sections like:
- Trending Now: Showcasing what’s popular among Frndly TV viewers, fostering a shared viewing experience.
- Thematic Rows: Whether it’s the call of the Wild West or the allure of romance, our curated categories deliver content that resonates with current viewer trends and seasonal moods.
- Critically Acclaimed: A showcase of the highest-rated shows and movies, as celebrated by critics and our audience.
Discovery and Anticipation Fueling the desire to explore and engage with content, the Home Screen introduces:
- Coming Soon: A feature that alerts viewers to upcoming content, complete with DVR scheduling options.
- Most Watched: Highlighting the content that’s garnering the most attention on Frndly TV.
- Free Previews: Offering sneak peeks at new shows and movies, allowing users to explore fresh content without extra cost.
You can find more about the service on Frndly TV’s website HERE.
First, if you want to see Frndly TV in action, we have a full breakdown of the service on YouTube here:
One of the first things you need to ask is will these services work on the devices you own.
| Device | Frndly TV |
| Roku | ✓ |
| Fire TV | ✓ |
| Apple TV | ✓ |
| Android TV & Google TV | ✓ |
| Chromecast | ✓ |
| iOS | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ |
Channel Lineup
Frndly‘s subscribers can watch over 40 channels live and on-demand. (channel listings are subject to change).
| Channels | Frndly |
| A&E | ✓ |
| AccuWeather Network | ✓ |
| BabyFirst | ✓ |
| BYUtv | ✓ |
| Court TV | ✓ |
| Frndly | |
| Crime + Investigation | ✓ |
| Curiosity Channel | ✓ |
| Decades | ✓ |
| Frndly | |
| Dove Channel | ✓ |
| Dove Family Movies | ✓ |
| Dove Kids | ✓ |
| FETV | ✓ |
| FMC | ✓ |
| getTV | ✓ |
| Great American Family | ✓ |
| Great American Living | ✓ |
| Grit | ✓ |
| GSN | ✓ |
| Hallmark Channel | ✓ |
| Hallmark Drama | ✓ |
| Hallmark Movies & Mysteries | ✓ |
| Frndly | |
| Heartland TV | ✓ |
| Heroes & Icons | ✓ |
| History | ✓ |
| Ion | ✓ |
| Ion Mystery | ✓ |
| INSP | ✓ |
| Justice Central.TV | ✓ |
| Lifetime | ✓ |
| LMN | ✓ |
| Local Now | ✓ |
| MeTV | ✓ |
| MeTV+ | ✓ |
| Frndly | |
| Military History | ✓ |
| Movies | ✓ |
| Outdoor Channel | ✓ |
| Pixel | ✓ |
| Frndly | |
| QVC | ✓ |
| Recipe.TV | ✓ |
| Sportsman | ✓ |
| Start TV | ✓ |
| Story Television | ✓ |
| Frndly | |
| UPtv | ✓ |
| Weather Channel | ✓ |
Plans, Pricing, Add-Ons & Features
Frndly TV
Frndly offers 40+ channels live and on-demand starting at $6.99 per month. Plus, subscribers can try it out for free before they subscribe. Frndly offers popular channels including A&E, Hallmark, Lifetime, Vice, and more. The service has a loopback feature that allows users to rewatch shows 72 hours after the initial airing.
Here are all the plans Frndly TV currently offers:
- Basic: Frndly’s starter package includes 40+ channels live and on-demand, SD video quality, and users can watch one screen at a time for $7.99 per month.
- Classic: For $9.99 per month, subscribers can watch all the channels Frndly has to offer in HD video quality. Plus, the plan includes unlimited DVR recordings that you can keep for 3 months and you can watch 2 screens at a time.
- Premium: The Premium plan unlocks everything that Frndly has to offer. For 11.99 per month, subscribers can watch all 40+ channels in HD video quality with unlimited DVR recording that you can keep for 9 months. Plus, you can watch on 4 screens at a time.