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How to Stream HSN (Home Shopping Network) Without Cable

As I watch how online retail continues to transform shopping habits in today’s digital world, HSN stands out as one of the frontrunners in this booming industry.

In a hurry? HSN is not widely available through streaming services, although you can stream it online for free. If you would like it with a live TV streaming service, we recommend DIRECTV STREAM. New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.

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What Is HSN?

HSN, formerly the Home Shopping Network, is an American free-to-air TV network. It’s based in the Gateway area of St. Petersburg, Florida. HSN, Inc is owned by Qurate Retail Group. Qurate is a Fortune 500 company dedicated to providing a more convenient way to shop.

Qurate owns six leading retail brands, which include HSN and its sister channel, QVC. Since 2010, HSN’s other sister channel, HSN2, broadcasts tape-delayed presentations of programming and products.

Today, shopping network is broadcast over digital public airwaves. Viewers can watch without a cable subscription or a streaming device.

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What Brands Are Available on HSN?

HSN airs different segments, each with specific featured brands. Here are just a few:

  • Fashion and Shoes (DG2 by Diane Gilman, Kathy Ireland Fashion 360, Birkenstock)
  • Housewares and Home Decor (Bell + Howell, Bissell, and Concierge Collection)
  • Electronics (Apple, Arlo, and ASUS)
  • Beauty and Skincare (BeautyBio, Beekman 1802, and Benefit Cosmetics)
  • Cookware and Food (Curtis Stone, Anchor Hocking)
G by Giuliana is another popular brand. These clearance leggings are a steal!

How to Watch HSN

It is very easy to watch HSN, considering that it runs on digital public airwaves. It doesn’t require a streaming device or cable subscription. But if you want sports, entertainment, and more — along with home shopping — try DIRECTV STREAM.

Watching HSN on Live TV Streaming Services

A great way to watch HSN and all its great commerce content is through live TV streaming services. You will need no satellite or cable subscription. The best thing is that several of these services offer free trials.

You have two options to watch this channel on streaming services: DIRECTV STREAM and YouTube TV. Unfortunately, other popular live TV streaming services, such as Philo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo, don’t carry this particular home shopping channel.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM

Subscribing to the DIRECTV STREAM Entertainment package for $86.99/month provides you with access to HSN, QVC, and QVC2.

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You also access 75+ other channels that are part of their plan, such as ABC, USA Network, NBC, Disney Junior, E!, ESPN, Fox, CBS, Cartoon Network, CNN, MTV, and Nickelodeon.

Today's Special on HSN
“Today’s Special” is a big feature of HSN — like these Mary Jane sandals.

DIRECTV STREAM supports a wide range of devices:

  • Amazon Fire TV
  • Android Mobile
  • Android TV smart TVs
  • Apple TV
  • Chromecast
  • iOS (iPhone/iPad)
  • Roku
  • Sony Smart TVs

YouTube TV

YouTube TV is available on all the big streaming devices including the Xbox and PlayStation gaming systems. HSN is one of the platform’s 100+ channels covering on-demand entertainment, sports, local and national news, movies, and TV shows.

Other Ways to Watch HSN

You can easily stream HSN live on the channel’s website: www.hsn.com. You can also download the HSN Phone Shop App. The app is free on compatible devices such as Android, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and more.

HSN - Home Shopping Network - Home Page
Just an ordinary Thursday at the HSN website.

Alternatively, you can use the HSN+ service free of charge. This service offers all the channel’s content.

Smart TVs often have the Shop by Remote app, too, where you can click on HSN.

Antenna

The beauty of HSN is that like ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, it is a television network. That means it’s a free, over-the-air channel that transmits through digital public airwaves, so you should be able to pick it up with an antenna.

Sling TV usually has a deal for new subscribers involving prepaying one to two months in exchange for a free antenna. Find out more.

Wrapping Up

HSN channel is one of the best platforms for live video shopping. Thankfully, you can watch the channel free via antenna or website, and you can also download the mobile app or use the HSN+ service.

DIRECTV STREAM is our top choice for streaming HSN. New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.

FAQs

What is HSN+?

The HSN+ and QVC+ streaming service combines five linear broadcast channels (HSN, HSN2, QVC, QVC2, and QVC3), four digital-only linear channels, and 200+ streaming-only show episodes. Users can enjoy live, on-demand, and streaming-only content. You can watch influencers, celebrities, and interesting personalities as they present fresh new products, premier brands, and the people and stories behind them.

You can download the HSN+ and QVC+ app for free on all major streaming platforms, as well as Comcast X1, Cox Contour, and Xfinity Flex.

Can I watch HSN for free?

There are many ways to watch HSN for free. You can stream it directly by going to the website, or check out HSN+. You can also watch it for free on one of its many over-the-air digital channels with an antenna. It has a lot of content available for free.

Here are some of the affiliates across the country that carry HSN:

City/MarketStationChannelOwner
Mobile, AlabamaW19CO-D19.1Ventana Television
Phoenix, ArizonaKAZT-TV7.3Londen Media Group
Fresno, CaliforniaKFSN-TV30.4ABC Owned Television Stations
Miami, FloridaWPXM-TV35.6Ion Media
Atlanta, GeorgiaWGBP-TV66.4CNZ Communications, LLC
Nampa, IdahoKTRV-TV12.6Inyo Broadcast Holdings
Champaign, IllinoisW31EH-D33.1Marquee Broadcasting
Fort Wayne, IndianaWFWC-CD45.3HC2 Holdings
Louisville, KentuckyWBNA21.10Word Broadcasting
Monroe, LouisianaKMCT-TV39.7Carolina Christian Broadcasting
Bangor, MaineWLBZ2.8TEGNA
Detroit, MichiganWADL38.7Adell Broadcasting Corporation
Minneapolis, MinnesotaK33LN-D33.2HC2 Holdings
Las Vegas, NevadaKGNG-LD47.1King Kong Broadcasting
Albuquerque, New MexicoKLUZ-TV41.3TelevisaUnivision USA
Buffalo, New YorkWKBW-TV7.5E. W. Scripps Company
Charlotte, North CarolinaWCCB18.7Bahakel Communications
Portland, OregonKORS-CD16.1WatchTV, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaWOSC-LD61.1The Videohouse Inc.
San Juan, PRW05DK-D29.7Mako Communications
Greenville, South CarolinaWYFF-TV4.5Hearst Television
Victoria, TexasKXTS-LD41.32Morgan Murphy Media
Rhinelander/Wausau, WisconsinWJFW-TV12.4Rockfleet Broadcasting

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