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He has been writing for over a decade for various print and online publications, with a focus on consumer tech. He joined How-To Geek in 2024 while working at [Pocket-lint](https://www.pocket-lint.com/author/adam-davidson/). As well as being a long-term fan of Apple products, he also has a strong interest in smart home tech, running a Home Assistant server at home to automate all his smart home devices. He believes that the ideal smart home should work with minimal interaction from the user, with automations running as if by magic rather than requiring you to push buttons on a control panel. You can find more of his work on [Muck Rack](https://muckrack.com/adam-davidson-40/articles). [Sign in to your How-To Geek account]() [Add Us On](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=howtogeek.com "Add Us On") Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like [Thread](https://www.howtogeek.com/i-ignored-the-free-content-on-lg-tv-for-years/#threads "Threads") Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap Every time I access the streaming apps on my smart TV, I see information about LG's own streaming content. Until now, I've completely ignored these shows and movies, but I finally decided to see what was available, and I was pleasantly surprised.  Related ##### [Your Comfort Show Isn't Worth a Subscription](https://www.howtogeek.com/your-comfort-show-isnt-worth-a-subscription/ "Your Comfort Show Isn't Worth a Subscription") Buy the box set and save a bundle. Posts [1](https://www.howtogeek.com/your-comfort-show-isnt-worth-a-subscription/#threads "Total Posts") By [Dan Helyer](https://www.howtogeek.com/author/dan-helyer/ "Posts by Dan Helyer") Mar 1, 2025 ## Streaming services are getting out of hand ### Watching them all costs a small fortune  Credit: Lucas Gouveia/How-To Geek Streaming used to be a cost-effective way to view a lot of great content. When [Netflix was really the only show in town](https://www.howtogeek.com/netflix-isnt-the-best-streaming-service-anymore/), you could find most of the things you wanted to watch on there and didn't have to pay a fortune to do so. Sadly, the streaming wars arrived, and suddenly every studio under the sun had its own streaming service. I did the math recently and worked out that if I wanted to sign up to Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Hulu, Max, Paramount+, and Peacock, it would cost as much as \$1600 per year, which is an insane amount of money. What's worse is that streaming services [continue to increase their prices](http://www.howtogeek.com/every-streaming-service-price-hikes-in-2026-so-far/) at the same time as showing ads on their services, which is the worst of both worlds. Even rotating streaming services so that you're only subscribed to one or two at any one time is becoming expensive now. It finally pushed me to take a look at the free content on my LG TV.  ##### [Netflix](https://www.howtogeek.com/tag/netflix/ "Netflix") **Subscription with ads** Yes, \$8/month **Simultaneous streams** Two or four Stream licensed and original programming with a monthly Netflix subscription. **Live TV** No **Price** Starting at \$8/month [Visit Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/) Expand Collapse ## I'd always ignored the free LG content promoted on my TV ### There are only so many hours in the day  Credit: Josh Hendrickson / How-To Geek There are plenty of [apps that I can install](https://www.howtogeek.com/reasons-to-avoid-smart-tv-apps/) on my LG TV if I want to watch free content. I already know about [apps such as Tubi and Plex](https://www.howtogeek.com/the-best-free-streaming-services/) that offer free shows and movies, and I've taken a look at their content before. What I've never done before is look at what LG itself is offering. Many LG TVs give you access to the LG Channels feature, which is supported by ads and [free to use](https://www.howtogeek.com/one-year-in-what-i-love-and-hate-about-free-ad-supported-tv-platforms/) and allows you to stream shows and movies through your smart TV. There are often promos on my TV displaying shows and movies that are available on LG Channels, but I've always ignored them in the past. With so much content on streaming services, I didn't have the time to start watching ad-supported LG content, too. After yet another email about an upcoming price increase for one of my streaming subscriptions ([Disney+, I'm looking at you](https://www.howtogeek.com/820651/how-much-does-disney-plus-cost/)), I decided that maybe it was time to take a look at what free content was actually on offer in LG Channels. ## There's a lot more free content than I expected ### It's not all great, but some of it is -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek -  -  -  -  -  Close -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek -  -  -  -  -  LG Channels has a fairly minimal user interface, in the style of a traditional TV channel listing. You can scroll through the live channels and select something you want to watch, just like watching any [live TV service](https://www.howtogeek.com/781520/best-live-tv-streaming-service/). There were many shows and movies that definitely wouldn't be considered high-quality, and the ads are a little frustrating, but there's enough good content that I haven't yet run out of things to watch. I found a lot of stuff to like, including kids' cartoons such as *Sonic X* and *Super Mario World* that I couldn't help but watch, and I even got sucked into watching billiards for a while. There's a channel devoted to the 1970s TV show *The Incredible Hulk*, which my kids really loved. The content can vary by region and may change quickly, so your mileage may vary. While [most content is live](https://www.howtogeek.com/158934/fast-is-the-latest-trend-in-streaming-tv-but-what-is-it/), so you can't pause or restart it, there are some on-demand shows and movies, too. I found some genuinely excellent movies, including the brilliant *An American Werewolf in London*, as well as shows such as [*The IT Crowd*](https://www.howtogeek.com/episodes-of-the-it-crowd-that-take-me-back-to-life-before-smartphones/) that I could watch on demand. There's also the Space Live channel that shows live feeds of Earth from the ISS and satellites, which I watched for far too long. There were a lot of shows and movies that definitely wouldn't be considered high-quality, and the ads are a little frustrating, but there's enough good content that I haven't yet run out of things to watch. The user experience also isn't perfect; trying to fast-forward through a movie was painful. That's not really the point, though; the main focus is on live channels that you just sit back and watch. ## It won't replace Netflix, but that isn't the point ### Live content is great when you don't want to choose  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek I'm not planning on canceling all my streaming subscriptions and only ever watching LG Channels from now on, but that's not really the point. The service isn't a replacement for streaming services, but it can be a really good complement to them. ### Subscribe to the newsletter for hidden smart-TV gems Unlock more smart-TV discoveries by subscribing to our newsletter, where you'll get curated tips on uncovering free channels, on-demand finds, and practical ways to get more from your TV without adding costly subscriptions. *** Get Updates By subscribing, you agree to receive newsletter and marketing emails, and accept our [Terms of Use](https://www.valnetinc.com/en/terms-of-use) and [Privacy Policy](https://www.valnetinc.com/en/privacy-policy). You can unsubscribe anytime. Sometimes, trying to choose [what to watch next](https://www.howtogeek.com/netflix-shows-weekend-watch-march-13/) on all the different streamers feels like a full-time job. There's something refreshing about flicking through the different live channels and landing on something great completely by chance. It almost felt like a relief. While I won't be [canceling Netflix](https://www.howtogeek.com/662944/how-to-cancel-your-netflix-subscription/) just yet, I'm definitely going to keep watching some of the shows I've discovered or rediscovered on LG Channels. There's a channel showing non-stop [*Seinfeld*](https://www.howtogeek.com/watch-these-episodes-to-get-hooked-on-seinfeld/) that's got my name all over it.  ##### LG C4 **Brand** LG **Display Size** 65-inch LG's signature OLED technology creates an incredible watching experience and stellar picture quality. With 8 million self-lit pixels, great audio, and several game modes. **Operating System** webOS **Display Type** OLED **Display Resolution** 4K [\$2700 at Best Buy](https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/c/156932/614286/10014?subId1=UUhtgUeUpU2022109&subId2=ehtg&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Flg-65-class-c4-series-oled-evo-4k-uhd-smart-webos-tv-2024%2F6578042.p%3FskuId%3D6578042) Expand Collapse *** ### It's worth seeing what your smart TV can offer If you don't have an LG TV, you won't get LG Channels, but many other manufacturers offer similar services. They're definitely worth checking out; you may find that shows or movies you really love are lurking inside your TV. 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[](https://www.howtogeek.com/author/adam-davidson/) Published Mar 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT Adam has a degree in Engineering and has a life-long interest in technology. He has been writing for over a decade for various print and online publications, with a focus on consumer tech. He joined How-To Geek in 2024 while working at [Pocket-lint](https://www.pocket-lint.com/author/adam-davidson/). As well as being a long-term fan of Apple products, he also has a strong interest in smart home tech, running a Home Assistant server at home to automate all his smart home devices. He believes that the ideal smart home should work with minimal interaction from the user, with automations running as if by magic rather than requiring you to push buttons on a control panel. You can find more of his work on [Muck Rack](https://muckrack.com/adam-davidson-40/articles). Every time I access the streaming apps on my smart TV, I see information about LG's own streaming content. Until now, I've completely ignored these shows and movies, but I finally decided to see what was available, and I was pleasantly surprised.  Related ## Streaming services are getting out of hand ### Watching them all costs a small fortune  Credit: Lucas Gouveia/How-To Geek Streaming used to be a cost-effective way to view a lot of great content. When [Netflix was really the only show in town](https://www.howtogeek.com/netflix-isnt-the-best-streaming-service-anymore/), you could find most of the things you wanted to watch on there and didn't have to pay a fortune to do so. Sadly, the streaming wars arrived, and suddenly every studio under the sun had its own streaming service. I did the math recently and worked out that if I wanted to sign up to Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Hulu, Max, Paramount+, and Peacock, it would cost as much as \$1600 per year, which is an insane amount of money. What's worse is that streaming services [continue to increase their prices](http://www.howtogeek.com/every-streaming-service-price-hikes-in-2026-so-far/) at the same time as showing ads on their services, which is the worst of both worlds. Even rotating streaming services so that you're only subscribed to one or two at any one time is becoming expensive now. It finally pushed me to take a look at the free content on my LG TV.  **Subscription with ads**Yes, \$8/month **Simultaneous streams**Two or four Stream licensed and original programming with a monthly Netflix subscription. **Live TV**No **Price**Starting at \$8/month ## I'd always ignored the free LG content promoted on my TV ### There are only so many hours in the day  Credit: Josh Hendrickson / How-To Geek There are plenty of [apps that I can install](https://www.howtogeek.com/reasons-to-avoid-smart-tv-apps/) on my LG TV if I want to watch free content. I already know about [apps such as Tubi and Plex](https://www.howtogeek.com/the-best-free-streaming-services/) that offer free shows and movies, and I've taken a look at their content before. What I've never done before is look at what LG itself is offering. Many LG TVs give you access to the LG Channels feature, which is supported by ads and [free to use](https://www.howtogeek.com/one-year-in-what-i-love-and-hate-about-free-ad-supported-tv-platforms/) and allows you to stream shows and movies through your smart TV. There are often promos on my TV displaying shows and movies that are available on LG Channels, but I've always ignored them in the past. With so much content on streaming services, I didn't have the time to start watching ad-supported LG content, too. After yet another email about an upcoming price increase for one of my streaming subscriptions ([Disney+, I'm looking at you](https://www.howtogeek.com/820651/how-much-does-disney-plus-cost/)), I decided that maybe it was time to take a look at what free content was actually on offer in LG Channels. ## There's a lot more free content than I expected ### It's not all great, but some of it is -  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek LG Channels has a fairly minimal user interface, in the style of a traditional TV channel listing. You can scroll through the live channels and select something you want to watch, just like watching any [live TV service](https://www.howtogeek.com/781520/best-live-tv-streaming-service/). There were many shows and movies that definitely wouldn't be considered high-quality, and the ads are a little frustrating, but there's enough good content that I haven't yet run out of things to watch. I found a lot of stuff to like, including kids' cartoons such as *Sonic X* and *Super Mario World* that I couldn't help but watch, and I even got sucked into watching billiards for a while. There's a channel devoted to the 1970s TV show *The Incredible Hulk*, which my kids really loved. The content can vary by region and may change quickly, so your mileage may vary. While [most content is live](https://www.howtogeek.com/158934/fast-is-the-latest-trend-in-streaming-tv-but-what-is-it/), so you can't pause or restart it, there are some on-demand shows and movies, too. I found some genuinely excellent movies, including the brilliant *An American Werewolf in London*, as well as shows such as [*The IT Crowd*](https://www.howtogeek.com/episodes-of-the-it-crowd-that-take-me-back-to-life-before-smartphones/) that I could watch on demand. There's also the Space Live channel that shows live feeds of Earth from the ISS and satellites, which I watched for far too long. There were a lot of shows and movies that definitely wouldn't be considered high-quality, and the ads are a little frustrating, but there's enough good content that I haven't yet run out of things to watch. The user experience also isn't perfect; trying to fast-forward through a movie was painful. That's not really the point, though; the main focus is on live channels that you just sit back and watch. ## It won't replace Netflix, but that isn't the point ### Live content is great when you don't want to choose  Credit: Adam Davidson / How-To Geek I'm not planning on canceling all my streaming subscriptions and only ever watching LG Channels from now on, but that's not really the point. The service isn't a replacement for streaming services, but it can be a really good complement to them. Sometimes, trying to choose [what to watch next](https://www.howtogeek.com/netflix-shows-weekend-watch-march-13/) on all the different streamers feels like a full-time job. There's something refreshing about flicking through the different live channels and landing on something great completely by chance. It almost felt like a relief. While I won't be [canceling Netflix](https://www.howtogeek.com/662944/how-to-cancel-your-netflix-subscription/) just yet, I'm definitely going to keep watching some of the shows I've discovered or rediscovered on LG Channels. There's a channel showing non-stop [*Seinfeld*](https://www.howtogeek.com/watch-these-episodes-to-get-hooked-on-seinfeld/) that's got my name all over it.  LG C4 **Brand**LG **Display Size**65-inch LG's signature OLED technology creates an incredible watching experience and stellar picture quality. With 8 million self-lit pixels, great audio, and several game modes. **Operating System**webOS **Display Type**OLED **Display Resolution**4K *** ### It's worth seeing what your smart TV can offer If you don't have an LG TV, you won't get LG Channels, but many other manufacturers offer similar services. They're definitely worth checking out; you may find that shows or movies you really love are lurking inside your TV. Now I'm off to watch *The Six Million Dollar Man*.