How to Watch Lifetime Without Cable: 5 Top Options
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If Married at First Sight and Dance Moms are two of your favorite shows, you need to know how to watch Lifetime without cable.
Philo TV, Sling TV, Hulu Live, Vidgo, and fuboTV are the five top ways to watch Lifetime without a TV provider. Here, we help you figure out which streaming service is best for you.
How to Watch Lifetime Without Cable
Before diving in to each streaming provider, there are a few things you need to know about how they work and how they’re different from cable, especially if you’ve not used one before.
- Streaming services have NO contract and NO fees
- These options cost less than half the cost of cable
- You will need a reliable internet connection AND a streaming device or a smart TV to stream Lifetime movies
- All of these streaming service options offer free trials
- You can cancel at any time
With that covered, let’s get in to our number one way to watch Lifetime live – Philo TV.
1. Philo
For just $20 per month, you get over 60 channels, including access to the Lifetime live stream. While Philo doesn’t carry any sports channels, it does offer a great selection of lifestyle and entertainment networks, including the following:
- A&E, AMC, BET
- Hallmark, Hallmark Drama and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries
- HGTV, MTV
Learn more about this affordable cable alternative in our comprehensive streaming review.
Philo TV at a Glance
2. Sling TV
If you want to watch sports along with your favorite Lifetime TV shows, Sling could be the right choice for you.
It offers a solid lineup of the most popular channels at an affordable rate..
The trick with Sling is to pick the right package. They offer two – Sling Orange and Sling Blue. Both include the Lifetime TV channel. The big difference is ESPN.
If you want ESPN, go with Sling Orange. If you want Fox Sports, choose Blue.
Read our guide to Sling TV packages to learn about the available options.
Sling TV at a Glance
3. Hulu with Live TV
A third awesome option for streaming Lifetime without cable is Hulu Live. While it’s pricier than Philo and Sling, it offers a closer experience to cable and a large library of on-demand and original content.
Plus, it’s one of the best ways to watch local channels without cable.
Cloud DVR recording is included, so you can watch your favorite shows live and record the ones you miss. Learn more in our Hulu Live review.
Hulu Live at a Glance
4. Vidgo
If you enjoy watching TV with others, this streaming service will appeal to you. One of the newer options, Vidgo is unique in the social sharing features it includes.
Creating and sharing GIFs, memes, and short live react videos are just a few things you can do while watching TV through Vidgo. You can also join chat rooms and join or create watch parties for the content you enjoy.
Learn all about it in our Vidgo review.
Vidgo at a Glance
5. fuboTV
A final way to stream Lifetime without cable is fuboTV.
While it’s our most expensive option listed, that price tag includes 100+ channels.
Everything from news to sports to Lifetime Channel comes with fuboTV. You can also customize your experience with various add-on packages like Latino Plus, fuboTV Latino and fuboTV Portugues.
Read more about its diverse channel offering here.
FuboTV at a Glance
Can I watch Lifetime Channel for free?
No. There’s really no way to watch it without paying for it.
Can I Watch on Apple TV, Chromecast, Fire TV, or Roku?
The resounding answer is yes! Like many other popular network channels, all of the mainstream platforms allow you to stream Lifetime Channel.
Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV, and more all make it easy to get Lifetime without cable.
You can also watch their movies online with your laptop computer or device with any of the services mentioned here.
Watch Through the MyLifetime Website
The MyLifetime website and Lifetime TV app have clips and episodes that are completely free to watch.
However, if you’re looking for a free way to stream Lifetime movies, you’ll either need to subscribe to one of the streaming services mentioned here or sign up for the Lifetime Movie Club, which costs $3.99 per month or $39.99 per year.
If you’re mostly a fan of Lifetime movies and not its ongoing shows, this could be an excellent choice for you.
They offer a free trial and let you cancel anytime.
Purchase Shows
If you don’t want a subscription, go to Amazon Prime Video and purchase the season of the show you want.
Summary
If you’re looking to cut the cord on cable, you can do so with confidence knowing you can still watch your favorite Lifetime shows and movies cable-free.
If you’re worried about not getting your local channels without cable, you can get all your local channels with a digital antenna, like our Mohu Leaf.
What channels are keeping you from canceling cable? How much do you spend per month for cable? What could you do with an extra $50+ per month?
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