Right now, you can get extended free trials for several streaming channels, including Showtime and Acorn TV, as well as free access to EPIX with no subscription required.
Apple Channels were introduced last year, allowing Apple TV users to subscribe to third party services including CBS All Access, HBO, Starz, and others. The feature is similar to Amazon Channels, giving users a way to manage subscriptions from one central location.
9to5 Mac shared the full list of current available offers, listed below.
- EPIX – Free access until May 2, no subscription required
- Arrow Video Channel – Limited time 1-month trial for new subscribers, then $4.99 per month
- History Channel Vault – Limited time 1-month trial for new subscribers, then $4.99 per month
- Lifetime Movie Club – Limited time 1-month trial for new subscribers, then $3.99 per month
- Noggin – Limited time 2-month trial for new subscribers, then $7.99 per month
- PBS Living – Limited time 1-month trial for new subscribers, then $2.99 per month
- Showtime – Limited time 1-month trial for new subscribers, then $10.99 per month
- Acorn TV – Limited time 1-month trial for new subscribers, then $5.99 per month
- Smithsonian Channel Plus – Limited time 1-month trial for new subscribers, then $4.99 per month
- A&E – Limited time 1-month trial for new subscribers, then $4.99 per month
You can watch Apple TV Channels on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and some streaming devices including Roku and Fire TV.
Compare Acorn TV to BritBox here.
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