It’s worth noting that many of Frndly TV’s channels either aren’t included in live TV streaming services or are relegated to expensive price tiers. “It’s just that there’s not a cost-effective way for them to get that content.” There are a lot of people who love the content,” he said. “People are cutting the cord, and it’s not that they don’t like the content. The service also provides movies and shows on demand, and with all channels you can jump back to the beginning of any live program or view the past three days of programming.Īs for the networks, El-Khatib said they see Frndly TV as a way to win back cord-cutters, who might’ve stopped getting those networks’ channels after dropping traditional TV service. The DVR can record individual episodes or entire series through the grid guide, and you can look up specific shows in the search section. Jared Newman / IDGĪ “last channel” button is just a couple of clicks away. You can quickly switch channels or flip to your most recent channel while watching live TV. The apps launch directly into live TV, and the main menu is a cable-style grid that shows 10 days of guide data. Loading up the Roku and Fire TV apps, it’s clear that Frndly TV knows its target audience, which mainly skews older and won’t tolerate a drastically different interface than cable. Jared Newman / IDGĪ grid guide serves as Frndly TV’s main menu. In all cases, the lineup is the same, with Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Hallmark Drama, Game Show Network, Outdoor Channel, Sportsman Channel, World Fishing Network, BabyFirst TV, PixL, Light TV, QVC, and The Weather Channel.Īs for device support, the app is available on Roku, Fire TV, iOS, Android, and the web.

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