HGTV provides great entertainment and a welcome escape from the ordinary. Whether you want to dream of what’s possible with House Hunters International or see the latest flip from Christina on the Coast, we show you how to watch HGTV without cable in this review.
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Which Streaming Services Carry HGTV?
You don’t need cable to catch the latest episodes of Renovation Island or Home Town. There are multiple ways to see Hilary’s latest interior designs on Love it or List It.
If you’ve been wondering, “how can I watch HGTV without cable?” here are the seven best streaming options.
1. Philo
At only $25 per month, Philo is the most affordable way to stream HGTV. The catch is that it does not show sports or your local channels.
An antenna is an affordable way to solve that problem. You can find one on Amazon, or buy one like the Mohu Leaf. We use that in our home and love it.
You can use the code FRUGALRULES10 to receive ten percent off your purchase of one.
Learn more about how to get HGTV without a cable provider in our review of Philo TV.
2. Sling TV
Sling TV is another super affordable way to stream HGTV without a TV provider. It offers its channels in two packages – Sling Orange and Sling Blue.
HGTV is included in both, so your choice here comes down to which sports channels you want. Orange includes ESPN, while Blue offers Fox Sports.
Like other streaming providers, Sling TV is easy to install and use. You can access it and watch content live or on demand from your laptop, smartphone, tablet, or other streaming device.
We cover all the particulars in our Sling TV Review.
3. FuboTV
If you like sports, fuboTV may be right for you. Along with the network we’re discussing, it offers many popular cable networks including Hallmark Channel and Weather Channel, which can be harder to find.
Platform support and streaming quality are good. However, it is one of the more expensive streaming services. Still, if you love live sports like soccer, it could be great for you.
Read our fubo review to learn more about this cable alternative.
4. DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV), isn’t the cheapest way to stream TV, but it is less expensive than cable.
We’ve tested the DIRECTV STREAM platform and find it an easy and enjoyable way to watch our favorite TV shows.
Learn more in our review of the DIRECTV STREAM packages.
5. Vidgo TV
Vidgo is a newer way to stream your favorite shows. The platform provides a social viewing experience through social sharing features and chat rooms you can join while watching a show or game.
It offers two different plans. The Plus package has 110+ channels or if you want more channels the Premium package gives you access to 150+.
Both packages offer HGTV along with ESPN and Fox Sports and a full suite of lifestyle and entertainment networks. Vidgo has two key drawbacks though – it’s light on news networks and does not currently offer a cloud DVR.
Read our Vidgo review to learn more about the service.
6. Hulu Live
Hulu Live is an excellent way to watch HGTV shows when they air, unlike legacy Hulu, which only includes on-demand content. It also includes ESPN, CNN, and a good variety of the most popular cable channels.
If you want a close-to-cable experience without the hefty price, take a look at this streaming service.
Read more in our Hulu with Live TV review.
7. YouTube TV
A YouTube TV subscription costs $72.99 per month and comes with 100+ channels including HGTV.
Like all the other cord-cutting solutions here, it comes with no contract and no cancellation fees.
Read our YouTube TV review to learn more about the service.
Try YouTube TV’s free trial and see if this streaming service works for you to watch the latest Property Brothers episode or Flip or Flop.
How Can I Watch HGTV for Free?
You can watch certain shows for free on HGTV’s website. However, the number of shows are limited. Still, if you’re traveling or aren’t interested in signing up for a live TV streaming service, this might work for you.
There’s one more ‘free’ way to watch shows online. That’s if you currently have a cable subscription.
If you do, you can use your cable’s online app to watch content. However, without a monthly cable subscription, you’ll get a black screen.
Watch Shows Online: Buy Full Episodes
Don’t need regular access to your favorite programs online? Another way to stream without paying for cable is by purchasing full seasons of HGTV shows on Amazon.
The latest seasons of popular shows like My Lottery Dream Home and Rehab Addict are available for purchase on Amazon for $25 each.
If you only watch one or two shows, this is one of the cheapest ways to get your content.
If you don’t mind watching older content, you can catch up on older seasons of popular shows on Hulu and Netflix for free.
However, one good option to watch HGTV without cable or satellite is Discovery+. The newer service has on-demand content from 20 different networks, including HGTV.
You can try the service with a seven-day free trial to see if it’s for you.
Is HGTV free on Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, or Fire TV?
Yes. It is available on all of the major streaming platforms including Roku, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Amazon devices.
However, you must still pay for whatever streaming service you’re using outside of what’s available on the HGTV site.
You can also easily watch it online on your computer or mobile device with just an internet connection.
Summary
If you want to get HGTV without cable, there are various ways to do it. Now is a great time to pick one and try it free. When you’re done with that free trial, move on to another and enjoy free TV for a month or more.
What’s one channel you can’t live without?
I’m Nicole Schmoll – a master’s-educated professional writer, mompreneur, and co-founder of Frugal Rules.
As a freelance copywriter in Omaha, I still believe that writing is an artistic expression. Every time I strike the keys, I intend to evoke a response from my listeners. I left my full-time career as a senior copywriter for an insurance agency to start my own freelance writing business.
I love watching and writing about TV (and how to stream it!)
