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How to Use Frndly TV: Hallmark, Lifetime, and 40+ Channels for Under $10

Frndly TV streams Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, A&E, and more live channels for under $10/month. This guide shows you how to sign up and start watching.

At a Glance

Sign up at frndlytv.com

~23s

Open your browser and go to frndlytv.com. Click "Start Free Trial" and enter your email address and a password. Choose a plan — Basic, Classic, or Premium — based on whether you want DVR recording capability. Your trial begins right away.

Quick Tip

Quick Tip: If you plan to record Hallmark movies or other shows to watch later, choose the Classic or Premium plan. The Basic plan only includes live TV without recording.

Download the Frndly TV app

~17s

On your phone, tablet, or streaming device, open your device's app store and search for "Frndly TV." Download the free app. It is available on Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, iPhone, Android, and select smart TVs. On a computer, you can also watch at frndlytv.com in any browser.

Sign in and browse live channels

~16s

Open the app and sign in with your email and password. The main screen shows a channel guide similar to what you'd see on cable TV — a grid listing each channel and what is currently playing. Tap any channel to start watching it live.

Set up cloud DVR recording (Classic and Premium plans)

~26s

To record a show, find it in the channel guide and press and hold or look for a Record button. The recording will save to your cloud DVR library, which you can access from the main menu. Recordings are saved for a set number of days depending on your plan.

Quick Tip

Quick Tip: Set recurring recordings for your favorite series so every new episode is captured automatically without you having to remember to record each one.

Browse on-demand content

~16s

In addition to live TV, Frndly TV includes an on-demand library with past episodes and movies from its channels. Look for the On Demand section in the app's navigation. This is where you'll find Hallmark movies available to watch at any time, not just when they're scheduled live.

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Frndly TV is a live TV streaming service that focuses on family-friendly and wholesome content. For under $10 per month, you get access to over 40 live channels including Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies, A&E, History Channel, and more.

If you are a fan of Hallmark holiday movies, Lifetime original movies, true crime shows, or history documentaries, Frndly TV delivers all of that without requiring a cable subscription. It is one of the most affordable live TV streaming options available in the United States.

Frndly TV offers three pricing tiers. The Basic plan ($5.99/month) includes live TV. The Classic plan ($7.99/month) adds cloud DVR recording so you can record shows to watch later. The Premium plan ($9.99/month) adds more simultaneous streams and extended DVR storage.

The service works on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV, iPhone, Android, and smart TVs. You can also watch in a web browser at frndlytv.com.

One thing Frndly TV is particularly known for is the Hallmark Channel family of networks. If you love the Hallmark schedule — especially around Christmas — Frndly TV is one of the most cost-effective ways to watch those channels without cable.

Setup is quick: you create an account, download the app to your device, and you're watching live TV within a few minutes. There is a free trial available so you can test the service before committing to a paid plan.

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