


The big strikes against it are the pricing (usually $1 or $2 higher than Amazon Instant Video) and inconsistencies for big releases. If you subscribe to Sling TV you can get your free local channels inside the Sling TV app. I ended up finding out after a few weeks that it’s actually operated by Blockbuster On Demand, which is a competent service with a few annoying holes. AirTV review Free TV channels straight to your phone or tablet By Tyler Hayes. The on-demand movie service is convenient, but sadly not competitive when compared to existing options on other set-top boxes or devices. The channel lineup is impressive, as Sling TV has expanded its initial offering of ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS, TNT, HGTV, Food Network, the Travel Channel, CNN, the Disney Channel, Cartoon Network, and ABC Family to also include AMC, IFC, A&E, History, H2, and Lifetime over the past few months. The UI is fantastic, as the channel choices are far clearer than any cable service’s menus, and everything runs much faster in general - once the app connects, it’s basically instant with nary a drop in signal or quality. The Xbox One is probably the best way to use Sling TV, as it can snap on your screen just like the TV app can, but every platform has been stress-free.
