As someone who enjoys watching live TV, I find Philo to be the perfect middle ground. It offers more channels than FrndlyTV without the hefty $70 monthly price tag of full cable replacement services.
In a hurry? Philo gives you 70+ channels, some of which are among cable’s most popular, along with AMC+ for just $28.00/month. That’s a small price to pay for what most people would have once considered (minus local stations) a full cable package including Comedy Central, TV Land, A&E, MTV, GSN, Hallmark, Nickelodeon, Discovery, History, Animal Planet. Food Network, HGTV, Bloomberg, and BBC World News.
But you don’t want to start your money-saving Philo odyssey by shelling out $50 on a new device because Philo doesn’t work on any of yours. Which devices does Philo support, anyway?
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Devices
Philo rates pretty well regarding devices — especially considering its price. It supports some streaming platforms that services three times its price don’t.
It doesn’t support anything fancy, like video game consoles, smart home hubs, or VR systems. But it’s got all the major players, plus a few, like Fire tablets, that are notably missing from other providers.
Set-Top Boxes and Accessories
- Amazon Fire TV, all models
- Android TV 5.0 or higher (Google-certified, officially Play Store-approved)
- Apple TV, 4th generation or later
- Chromecast, 2nd generation or later (firmware 1.42 or higher)
- Roku, all current models.
Mobile
- Amazon Fire tablet, OS 5.0 or higher
- Android, OS 5.0 or higher
- iPhone and iPad, iOS 14.0 or higher
- Web browsers
- Chrome
- Safari
- Firefox
- Edge.
Philo Device Alternatives
How does Philo’s device support stack up against other live TV streaming services?
- DIRECTV STREAM: Pretty well. It supports everything Philo does as well as Samsung smart TVs. (DIRECTV STREAM Devices)
- Fubo: Supports more smart TVs and the Xbox gaming system. It integrates with Alexa and other smart home doodads. (Fubo Devices)
- Hulu + Live TV: Hulu provides the best device support in the industry. It is particularly appealing to gamers with its broad support for video game consoles. (Hulu + Live TV Devices)
- Sling TV: Sling is almost as good as Hulu for broadest device support, only really missing support for the PlayStation. It’s got support for a number of oddballs like Portal TV, Xfinity, Cox Contour, TiVo Stream, Oculus, Evoca, and more. Sling will also give you a great deal on a Sling-optimized (but not exclusive) AirTV if you prepay. (Sling TV Devices)
- YouTube TV: YouTube TV provides excellent device support including smart TVs and PlayStation and Xbox gaming systems.
Wrapping Up
Philo is ultimately somewhere in the middle in terms of device support. If having a really wide selection of devices that support your service is a deal-breaker for you, you would probably be better served by Sling TV or Hulu + Live TV.
Otherwise, Philo certainly has the basics covered, and chances are you already have a device that can stream it. If nothing else, the device you’re reading this article from.
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Her expertise stems from being an early adopter of various entertainment technologies, from mail-order Netflix to modern streaming platforms. Alanna's in-depth knowledge of Sling TV's modular service and her ability to cover diverse streaming content make her a key expert in navigating the complex landscape of modern streaming options, especially in sports and entertainment.
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