Redbox Introduces Free Streaming Service

Remember Redbox? This iconic DVD rental kiosk company has been around since the early 2000s – you may remember renting out a movie or two from your local Redbox outside of a grocery store, drug store, or fast food restaurant. (And, if you’re like us – forgetting to return it on time and getting stuck with some extra fees!)

Now, with the age of streaming in full force and DVD players on their way towards being obsolete, Redbox has faded into the background… until now.

This February, Redbox announced the launch of its new free streaming service. Offering free live TV without the need to even sign into an account, Redbox has certainly caught our attention.

Right now, Redbox has only been released to select users. But, it will soon make its full release for users throughout the United States. Read on to learn all about Redbox’s new streaming service and how you can use it for home entertainment.

Content Offered With Redbox Streaming

Redbox’s new, free streaming service will offer TV from popular channels and exclusive Redbox channels.

Channel categories for Redbox streaming include:

• Celebrity and Entertainment News (i.e. TMZ)
• World and National News (i.e. USA Today)
• Epic Viral Videos (i.e. FailArmy)
• Featured Favorites (Redbox channel)
• Comedy (Redbox channel)

Examples of popular TV programs available with Redbox Streaming include:

• America’s Funniest Home Videos
• Unsolved Mysteries
• Family Feud
• Forensic Files

While Redbox doesn’t offer any exclusive TV content for streaming (meaning that you can find this content elsewhere), we like their easy-to-use interface. Along with the fact that you don’t even need to create an account to start watching, it’s clear that Redbox has created a convenient entertainment platform with its live TV offerings.

Redbox On Demand

In addition to free live TV, Redbox is offering an on-demand service. There’s no charge to sign up for Redbox on-demand, but you will need to pay rental charges for the programs that you want to watch. Thousands of movies and TV programs are available on Redbox On Demand for as little as $1.99. Plus, when you rent movies with Redbox On Demand, you’ll earn Redbox Perk points that can be used for free rentals at Redbox kiosks.

Popular movies and TV programs that you can rent with Redbox On Demand include:

• Knives Out
• Jojo Rabbit
• A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
• Parasite
• Joker
• Lady Bird
• Good Will Hunting
• This Is Us
• American Horror Story
• Empire

With Redbox On Demand, you can also download your rentals and purchases to watch offline, without a WiFi or cellular connection.

Compatible Devices For Redbox Streaming

Redbox free TV and on-demand content are available for most home and mobile devices, including:

• Smart TVs: VIZIO, Android TV, LG, and Samsung
• TV Streaming Devices: Roku, Apple TV, and Chromecast
• Computers: Windows, Apple, and Chromebook
• Smartphones and Tablets: Apple and Android

Wrap Up

Redbox’s new, free live TV platform is an exciting development in the world of streaming. While it likely won’t replace your other streaming subscriptions when it comes to exclusive content and just-out TV shows, Redbox Free TV is another easy way to enjoy entertainment at home.