Most of us rely on our smartphones for a variety of different things. We use it for communication, we utilize it for getting information, and we also make use of it as a means of entertainment. The problem, however, is that you cannot watch your favorite TV shows on it unless it is available on a streaming platform. Is there a way for you to enjoy cable TV right on your device? Well, look no further than the Sling TV App.
What is It?
The Sling TV App is basically a cable TV subscription that is more affordable than what your cable companies usually provide. You can stream live channels on your mobile device, but you can also project that using a screen mirroring device on your TV as well.
Why would you need this in the first place? Well, I know that there are some channels that are only accessible through a cable subscription and most of what is offered in your area might be too overpriced.
You could be spending upward of $80-$100 even if you just want to watch a handful of channels from the subscription’s portfolio.
With the Sling TV App, you can watch live channels at a much affordable price. By just paying $30, you get to enjoy a lot of different channels based on the package that you want.
Sling TV Packages
If you are interested in using the service, you will need to pay $30 for the Sling Orange or Sling Blue packages. What are their differences?
Well, both of them are priced the same, but Sling Orange only has 32 channels and Sling Blue offers a total of 47. Instinctively, you’d go for the latter, right? I mean, it offers more channels than the former. But, you might want to choose carefully. Let me explain.
You see, while it is true that the Sling Blue package offers more channels, they might not be the channels that you want. It is still best that you look at the channel list first before subscribing to a particular plan.
Some notable channels on Sling Orange include ESPN, AMC, Food Network, TBS, and CNN. Noteworthy channels on Sling Blue include El Rey, Viceland, USA, and FX.
Now, if you cannot decide on either of the two, you can have both of them for just a low price of $45. That beats most (if not all) of the cable subscriptions being offered in your area!
Add-on Packages
While you can subscribe to Sling TV’s base package, you can also add-on some channels in a particular niche as well.
For instance, if you are a sports enthusiast, you can avail of the company’s sports package that contains channels such as NBA TV, NFL Redzone, beIN Sports, ESPN, and more.
Premium Channels
Now, Sling TV’s basic subscription packages offer a lot of different channels already, but if you are looking for a specific channel that is not offered on either list, then you can also add one channel to your subscription as well.
For example, if you want to add the channel ‘Showtime’ to your subscription, all you have to do is notify the company and they will add $10 to your monthly bill.
Verdict
Although this service is only available in the U.S, Sling TV is basically what I would recommend for people that want a great alternative to their local cable TV service.
The Sling TV App can be downloaded on both iOS and Android devices.