You can watch the Hallmark Channel live without cable with one of these streaming services: Philo, Sling TV, fuboTV, AT&T TV NOW. In this article, we’ll help you decide which option is best for you.
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Watch the Hallmark Channel on Philo
One of the best ways to catch Hallmark content without a traditional cable TV plan is Philo. Philo has surprisingly robust channel lineup for its price. It doesn’t carry any broadcast networks or sports channels, though.
Philo Pricing and Packages
Philo offers only a single package of channels for a low monthly fee. There’s also a seven-day free trial. You’ll get over 60 channels, including Hallmark Central, as part of your subscription. You can add Starz and Epix as add-ons if you want those movie channels.
| 64 Channels 7-day free trial $20.00/ month | 64 channels Starz and Epix add-ons 3 simultaneous streams 30-Day DVR | Try Free |
For more information on Philo plans, check here.
Philo Channels
With Philo, you get not only Hallmark but also great channels like Discovery, Science Channel and more.
For more information on Philo channels, check here.
Philo Supported Devices
Philo’s Android app is currently kind of useless, since you can’t use it to watch TV. However, you can use the mobile Chrome app to watch Philo on a mobile device.
- TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV (all models), Chromecast and Roku (all current models)
- Smart TVs: Android TV (5.0 and up)
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android (7.0 and up, Chrome browser), iOS (10.3 and up)
- Game consoles: None
- Desktop browsers: Most Mac and PC browsers
Check here for more information on Philo’s supported devices.
Philo Simultaneous Streams
Philo’s simultaneous stream limit is three devices. In other words, you can share your account with two friends, family members or roommates and you can all watch TV at the same time.
To learn more about Philo’s simultaneous streams, click here.
Philo DVR
Philo’s unlimited DVR is one of its best features. You can record as much TV as you want with it.
Check here to learn more about Philo’s DVR.
Philo On-Demand Library
Though Philo does have some on-demand content, it can’t keep up with Hulu and Netflix. According to the Philo website, the library includes 25,000 on-demand titles.
Click here to learn more about Philo’s on-demand library.
Watch the Hallmark Channel on Sling TV
Sling TV was one of the first companies to venture into the uncharted waters of internet-based live TV several years ago. It’s still an attractive deal for cord-cutters. Hallmark is included with the inexpensive Lifestyle add-on.
Sling TV Pricing and Packages
After you sign up for Sling TV, the first thing you’ll do is pick one or both base plans. Sling Blue and Sling Orange are your options. If you get them both, you can get a discount. From there you can expand your channel lineup by purchasing channel add-on packs.
| Sling Orange Limited time offer $35.00/ month | 30+ channels ESPN Try 3 days free 1 simultaneous stream. | TRY FREE |
| Sling Blue Limited time offer$35.00/ month | 45+ channels Fox, NBC, CNN, MSNBC Try 3 days free 3 simultaneous streams | TRY FREE |
| Sling Orange + Blue Limited time offer $50.00/ month | 50+ channels ESPN Try 3 days free 4* simultaneous streams | TRY FREE |
To learn more about Sling TV pricing, check here.
Sling TV Channels
No matter which base plan you get, you’ll be able to watch Hallmark. Just choose whatever base plan you like best (or get both) and then select the Lifestyle add-on.
To learn more about Sling TV channels, check here.
Sling TV Supported Devices
Like fuboTV and PlayStation Vue, Sling TV has a very competitive device lineup:
- TV streaming media players: Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV (all versions), Chromecast, Roku (LT and up), AirTV.
- Smart TVs: LG TV (Web OS 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0, as well as select 2016-2018 models), Samsung TV (2016 through 2018 models), Android TV (4.4 and up), Roku TV, Mi TV.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android (4.4 and up), Â iOS (11 and up), Amazon Fire (tablets).
- Game consoles: Xbox One.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome on Mac and Windows recommended.
Check here for more info on Sling TV’s supported devices.
Sling TV Simultaneous Streams
Sling TV’s rigid simultaneous stream limits are one of its main drawbacks. You can only stream Sling Orange channels to one device at a time. The limit for Sling Blue channels is three simultaneous screens.
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To learn more about Sling TV’s simultaneous streams, click here.
Sling TV DVR
Before an upgrade that came out last year, Sling TV’s restrictive DVR was the worst in the industry. The recent revamp made Sling TV a bit more competitive in the area of recording features. You now get ten hours for free with an option to upgrade to 50. That may not sound like much, but at least you can record ESPN and the other Sling Orange channels now.
To learn more about Sling TV’s DVR, check here.
Sling TV On-Demand Library
Sling TV has a sizable on-demand library, but most of the titles are TV show episodes. Some movies are available as well, though.
Click here to learn more about Sling TV’s on-demand library.
Watch the Hallmark Channel with fuboTV
fuboTV is not only one of the best streaming services for sports fans, it’s also an excellent way to watch Hallmark and lots of other family-friendly channels without cable. When fuboTV finally added ESPN’s family of channels in 2020, it became one of the top streaming services in the industry.
fuboTV Pricing and Packages
All subscribers get Hallmark. However, there are two plans to choose from: fubo Family and fubo Elite. Elite has much better features and more channels because it comes with the fubo Extra add-on pack. It’s also more expensive, of course.
Learn more about fuboTV’s subscription plans here.
| Family 7-day free trial $64.99/ month | 114 channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space ESPN SHOWTIME Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Family Plan with Showtime 7-day free trial $74.99/ month | 114 channels 2 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space ESPN SHOWTIME included Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
| Ultra 7-day free trial $84.99/ month | 196 channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space ESPN SHOWTIME included Sports Plus add-on | SIGN UP |
fuboTV Channels
Half of the channels in fuboTV’s base plan are sports channels, but the other half are a mix of general entertainment and news channels. Various channel add-ons increase the number of channels you get. fubo Elite comes with fubo Extra, which is the largest add-on you can get. Sports Plus is another popular add-on. It comes with NFL RedZone and about 25 other sports channels.Â
You can see a full channel list here.
fuboTV Supported Devices
Aside from the fact that fuboTV doesn’t support any game consoles, fuboTV has great device support. Whatever device you use to stream, fuboTV probably has an app for it.
You can learn more about fuboTV’s supported devices here.
fuboTV Simultaneous Streams
Back when fuboTV started out its subscribers with only two streams, it was a bit behind the curve here. Now all subscibers get three streams by default with an option to upgrade to as many as five. Very few other streamers offer as much account sharing flexibility.
You can learn more about fuboTV simultaneous streams here.
fuboTV DVR
You can now record up to 1000 hours to fuboTV’s DVR. However, fubo Family comes with a 250-hour DVR. If you don’t want to pay for fubo Elite but you still want more DVR time, you can save money by buying the standalone 1000-hour DVR upgrade.
You can learn more about the fuboTV DVR here.
fuboTV On-Demand Library
fuboTV is mostly about live TV, but it does have an on-demand library. Both TV episodes and movie titles are available.
You can learn more about fuboTV’s on-demand library here.
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Watch the Hallmark Channel on AT&T TV NOW
AT&T TV NOW used to be a best low-cost cable alternatives out there. A recent price hike changed that– but its rates are still reasonable. Still, it’s worth considering if you’re in the market for a streaming service that has Hallmark.
AT&T TV NOW Pricing and Packages
AT&T TV NOW has two main plans: Max and Plus. There are six other plans, but they cost about the same as traditional cable services. Plus is the budget plan and it costs about the same as base plans from other streamers. Since Plus comes with Hallmark, it might be your best option if you want to save some money.
| Plus 7-day free trial $55/ month | 45+ channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space Add-ons like HBO and Showtime | SIGN UP |
| Max 7-day free trial $80/ month | 60+ channels 3 simultaneous streams 500 hours of DVR space HBO Max Included | SIGN UP |
For more information about AT&T TV NOW plans, click here.
AT&T TV NOW Channels
Every single one of the plans (with the exception of the Spanish-language subscription) has Hallmark. The fact that HBO now comes with AT&T TV NOW’s cheapest plan mitigates the disappointing price hike a bit.
Click here to see the full list of AT&T TV NOW channels.
AT&T TV NOW Supported Devices
AT&T TV NOW has apps for most of the devices that are popular among cord-cutters:
- Living room devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast and Roku.
- Smart TVs and Blu-ray players: None.
- Mobile devices and tablets: Android and iOS.
- Game consoles: None.
- Desktop browsers: Chrome and Safari.
Click here to learn more about devices that work with AT&T TV NOW.
AT&T TV NOW Simultaneous Streams
AT&T TV NOW’s simultaneous stream limit is three devices.
To learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s simultaneous streams, click here.
AT&T TV NOW DVR
You now get 500 hours of recording time when you join. That’s a significant improvement over the previous versions of AT&T TV NOW’s DVR feature and puts this streamer in the top tier here.
Click here to learn more about how AT&T TV NOW’s DVR works.
AT&T TV NOW On-Demand Library
AT&T TV NOW has a large on-demand content library, but it’s not as big as what you get with Netflix or Hulu.
Click here to learn more about AT&T TV NOW’s on-demand library.
How to Watch the Hallmark Channel on Amazon Fire TV
You can watch the Hallmark Channel on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: Philo, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW. Simply go to the Amazon Fire TV app store and click whatever live TV service appeals to you the most– or try them all.
How to Watch the Hallmark Channel on Roku
You can watch the Hallmark Channel on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: Philo, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW. The process of installing a Roku app is the same as installing a smartphone app. Just look up the app you want to try and complete the sign-up process to get going.
How to Watch the Hallmark Channel on Apple TV
You can watch the Hallmark Channel on Amazon Fire TV with one of these streaming services: Philo, fuboTV, Sling TV, AT&T TV NOW. Apple’s app store has them all, so try them out for yourself and compare.
Hallmark Channel Everywhere
If you have a subscription to a cable provider, you may be used to logging directly into the Hallmark Channel website or app to watch your shows.
And the good news is that you can still do this with an internet TV subscription. Unfortunately, though, not all of our picks support this. As of publication time, only Philo and fuboTV support this option on the Hallmark website. You can’t watch live or on-demand episodes with AT&T TV NOW, PlayStation Vue, or Sling, which is a bit strange.
Why bother doing this at all? Well, it’s a good way to add some flexibility to your cord-cutting plan. You see, when you log into Hallmark to watch content directly, you don’t have to use up one of your simultaneous streams.
Basically, if you are using Philo, and 3 of your family members are streaming TV with Philo, you can still log into the Hallmark website, and stream live TV without having to force anyone to stop watching their show. This is definitely a nice feature for larger households.
Hallmark Movies Now
If you’re just interested in Hallmark Original movies, you have another option – the Hallmark Movies Now on-demand service. This service collects all of the very best Hallmark movies, and lets you stream all of them on-demand.
You can stream on your computer and iOS/Android devices, as well as Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Chromecast, some Samsung and Sony TVs and Blu-Ray players, and on the Chromecast. The Xbox One is also supported.
A subscription costs $4.99/month (billed annually), or you can choose a month-to-month subscription for $5.99/month. Your subscription will get you unlimited streaming, commercial-free, of the entire Hallmark Movies content library, with new content added regularly.
