Hallmark Channels: Keep the Staple TV Channels Cheaper Online When You Cut Cable

I love watching Hallmark Channel for its heartwarming, feel-good movies and shows. When I need to unwind, especially during the holidays, this channel provides me with the perfect dose of classic seasonal films.

Those wishing to ditch cable can still enjoy Hallmark and its sister channels without a cable contract. It’s available on a number of streaming services, which we will discuss in detail below.

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How to Watch the Hallmark Channel Without Cable

There are three Hallmark channels that you will be interested in:

• Hallmark Channel: The base channel that shows family-oriented original and licenced TV movies and shows.
• Hallmark Drama: Traditionally, the place for older Hallmark movies and TV series but has been suplemented with some original programming.
• Hallmark Movies & Mysteries: Primarily airs family-friendly movies and mystery TV series.

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The Hallmark channels are not available over-the-air (OTA). That means you need to get them through a provider. In the past, that meant cable. But now you can get these channels from a number of streaming services.

The best thing about streaming services is that they are cheaper than comparable cable plans. They are also more flexible and don’t require you to sign a contract. And you can use them on pretty much any TV or device that you currently own.

All you need is an internet connection. And if you’re reading this, well, you already have one of those. So let’s dive into your options.

Streaming Services with Hallmark Channel

Hallmark isn’t available on some of the most popular streaming services. In fact, the two most popular live TV streaming services, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV, do not offer any of the channels. But don’t be discouraged. There are lots of (even low-cost) services that do provide Hallmark.

Fubo

Fubo (formerly FuboTV) is a complete cable replacement streaming service offering 150+ channels for $79.99/month. This includes all the Hallmark channels plus Discovery and OWN. Unfortunately, Fubo does not offer any of the A&E channels, which includes Lifetime and LMN.

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But if you want Hallmark and a great selection of sports channels, Fubo is the service for you. It offers 50+ sports networks. The rest of its base (Pro) package includes a broad selection of local, news, entertainment, and family-oriented channels.

You can learn all about Fubo in the following articles:

• Fubo Review
• Fubo Packages
• Fubo Local Channels
• Fubo Devices.

Philo

Philo provides all the Hallmark channels as well as the related channels Discovery, Lifetime, Lifetime Movie Network (LMN), and Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). It provides 70+ channels overall.

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Philo manages to keep its price so low because it doesn’t provide any local or sports-oriented channels. If those are important to you, check out Sling TV or one of the other services.

You can learn more about Philo with the following guides:

• Philo Review
• Philo Packages
• Philo Devices.

Sling TV

The base Sling TV plans cost $40.00/month. To get the Hallmark channels, you need to add the Lifestyle Extra add-on for a total of $51/mo. This also gives you Discovery, Lifetime, and LMN. Sling TV does not offer OWN.

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Along with these channels, Sling TV offers the local Fox and NBC affiliates and 50+ other channels that show sports, entertainment, movies, and family-friendly TV.

See the following for more information about Sling TV:

• Sling TV Review
• Sling TV Packages
• Sling TV Local Channels
• Sling TV Devices.

DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV) offers Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries along with 90+ other channels for $79.99/month. You can add Hallmark Drama for an additional fee. And if you upgrade to the Ultimate plan for $119.99/month, you will also get LMN, OWN, and 130 other channels including a year of free HBO MAX.

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DIRECTV STREAM is a good choice for people who are doubtful about abandoning cable. You don’t need to go out and get a streaming device: DIRECTV STREAM has its own so you will not have to deal with a third party.

You can learn all about DIRECTV STREAM in the following articles:

• DIRECTV STREAM Review
• DIRECTV STREAM Packages
• DIRECTV STREAM Local Channels
• DIRECTV STREAM Devices.

Other Ways to Get Hallmark

There are other ways to get Hallmark content and live channels:

• Frndly TV: Provides access to all of the Hallmark channels for just $7.99/month. In total, you get 50+ mostly live TV channels including GSN, insp, and The Weather Channel. This is a particularly good service for Christian families. (Frndly TV review)
• Amazon Prime: Select Hallmark content is available to stream or you can sign up for the Hallmark Movies Now channel for $5.99/mo.
• YouTube TV: You can get Hallmark Movies Now as an add-on for $5.99/mo. Again: this is on-demand; you won’t get to watch any of the live Hallmark channels.

Hallmark Movies Now

Hallmark Movies Now is Hallmark’s own on-demand streaming service. Completely ad-free, it features around 1,000 hours of original content not found on the live channels. It also includes classics from The Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, Hallmark Drama, and the Hallmark Hall of Fame movies.

Some TV providers (such as Sling TV) offer it as a premium channel/service, but it’s also available as a stand-alone subscription directly from Hallmark for $5.99/mo ($59.99/year, save a dollar a month) after a seven-day free trial.

The Hallmark Movies Now app is supported on all the regular major streaming platforms.

TVs and Mobile Devices for the Hallmark Channel

To view the Hallmark Channel without cable, you’ll need a device capable of installing streaming apps. All of the streaming services we’ve discussed support the vast majority of devices.

These include the following streaming devices:

• Amazon Fire TV
• Apple TV
• Chromecast
• Roku.

They also all support mobile devices running Android and iOS (iPhone/iPad). All but DIRECTV STREAM support Android TV. And everyone supports web browsers, which can be used with an HDMI cable to connect to a TV.

All the services except Philo support Samsung smart TVs directly. Fubo and Sling TV support LG smart TVs. But only Fubo supports Hisense smart TVs. Sling TV and Fubo also support the Xbox One gaming console.

There are various other devices that are supported. For example, DIRECTV STREAM has its own device you can use. And some services support the iPod Touch. If you have a device that wasn’t mentioned here, contact the streaming service directly. 

Wrapping Up

If you want to kill the cable bill but fear losing your Hallmark classics, fear no more. Simply make the move to your preferred streaming service with the Hallmark channels included. Then you can watch all the feel-good shows you love whenever you want.

FAQ

What is the cheapest way to get the Hallmark Channel?

Frndly TV is the cheapest way to get the Hallmark channels for $7.99/month. But if you want a general cable channel, Philo provides an excellent service with 70+ channels for $28/month. Sling TV also provides excellent service including local and sports channels for $51/mo.

Who carries the Hallmark Channel?

The two most popular streaming services, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV, offer a great channel selection. But the Hallmark Channel isn’t one of them. Here are the services that do offer the Hallmark Channel:

• Philo
• Sling TV
• DIRECTV STREAM
• Fubo
• Frndly TV.

Can you pay for just the Hallmark Channel?

If you already use a streaming service that doesn’t offer the Hallmark Channel, it can be a nuisance to change platforms. But you can’t get Hallmark all by itself. You can, however, get Hallmark movies and TV shows on-demand. Simply subscribe to Hallmark Movies Now. It costs $5.99/mo. 

Is the Hallmark Channel on Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime offers the Hallmark Movies Now channel. It is roughly the same as a standalone Hallmark Movies Now subscription. It does not provide you with the Hallmark Channel itself, however. Instead, you get access to Hallmark’s large library of movies and TV shows on-demand.

How can I watch other family and kids channels?

Here are our options for watching related channels:

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I am a Senior Content Editor at Hotdog.com, specializing in sports streaming and regional programming issues. With a PhD in Atmospheric Physics from the Oregon Graduate Institute of Science and extensive experience in remote sensing technology, including early video streaming, I bring a unique technical perspective to the streaming industry.

My expertise in sports coverage, particularly for out-of-market games and regional sports networks, stems from years of hands-on experience as an early adopter of streaming services and my work addressing fans' viewing challenges. As a longtime cord-cutter and subscriber to multiple streaming platforms, I combine my technical knowledge with practical user experience, making me a leading expert in the field of sports streaming and entertainment technology.

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