Frndly TV Review

Frndly TV is a budget internet-based streaming TV service that provides family-oriented content. This service has been on the market for more than 4 years. It was founded by two former TV executives, Bassil and Elizabeth.

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Special features

You can stream content with Frndly TV using all major types of media players. Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, Roku devices, Android or iOS devices, and all major browsers are compatible with Frndly TV. The service is available via PC, smartphone, or Smart TV.

Cloud DVR is included in the package once you subscribe to the Classic or Premium plan. You can record your favorite content at ease as the service allows for unlimited DVR recordings. Afterward, you will be able to access the recordings within the following 3 months with the Classic plan or 9 months with the Premium plan.

Catalog

There are approximately 15 channels in Frndly TV’s catalog. Some of the names you can find on their list include Hallmark Movies & Misteries, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, UPtv, Game Show Network, BabyFist TV, Outdoor Channels, Sportsman Channel, The Weather Channel, Light TV, INSP, Curiosity Stream, PixL, BYU TV, Recipe.TV, GetTV, QVC, World Fishing Netwoork.

Frndly TV only focuses on family-friendly content.  A few on-demand sections where you can access movies or TV shows are also available. Dove Channel is one of their on-demand options.

Global coverage

Friendly TV streaming service is available anywhere in the US.

Account

One of the advantages of Frndly TV is the fact that you can benefit from up to 4 connections simultaneously.

To make sure you truly enjoy the family-friendly video content Frndly TV provides, you need a good internet connection with a speed of 5 Mbps if you’re using the Classic or Premium plans, and 1.5 Mbps for the SD quality offered by the Basic plan.

If you watch recorded content, you can easily fast-froward or rewind it. Since you only need a stable internet connection to use Frndly TV, you can also enjoy content on the go, from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.

Prices

Frndly TV offers three pricing plans.

The Basic plan costs $5.99 per month.

The Classic plan costs $7.99 per month.

For the Premium plan, you must pay $9.99 per month.

Frndly TV also offers a 7-days free trial. 

All plans offer access to the same channels. What makes the difference is the quality of the video and the Cloud DVR function. The Basic plan provides SD video quality. The Classic and Premium plans offer HD quality. The number of streams also differs based on the plan you’re on. The Classic plan allows for 2 screens and the Premium plan is available on 4 screens.

If you want to pay per channel, the prices vary between 40 to 67 cents, depending on the channel. You can also get an annual subscription, which unlocks discounts of up to 25%. If you get a monthly plan, you benefit from flexibility as you’ll be able to pause and restart your subscription throughout the year.

When you register with Frndly TV, you are required to provide your billing information. It’s important to remember that the company will bill you when the 7-days trial ends if you don’t cancel your subscription.

Customer support

If you have any problems with your account, you can contact Frndly TV’s customer support department via email or live chat. A comprehensive Help Center with different FAQs is also available.

Account cancelation

You can easily cancel your subscription without any help from the settings section of your account. You don’t have to pay any fee to cancel your account or reactivate a subscription. The company only provides refunds in extraordinary circumstances, if required by the law.

Summary

Although this service provides fewer channels than some of its competitors such as YouTube TV or Hulu+ Live TV, Frndly TV’s affordable plans are worth purchasing. Frndly TV is an excellent option if you are looking for family-friendly content. You can use a wide array of devices to enjoy the content, even on the go. The monthly plans you can purchase after the 7-days free trial ends are flexible and can be canceled at any time.

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