LOS GATOS, Calif. — To help Roku users more easily find free content to watch, the streaming platform announced Tuesday a new “Home Together” initiative that highlights six channels currently offering extended free trials or free entertainment.
“As most of us are spending time at home now, you may be wanting to watch the latest news, stream educational and family entertainment, or take a break with free movies and TV shows. To make streaming TV a little easier, we’re rolling out ‘Home Together’, an initiative focused on helping Roku users find and watch the content that matters most right now,” writes Roku’s director of communications, Mike Duin, in a blog post on Tuesday.
The six channels on the Roku platform that are offering free or extended trial periods include:
Bell Media’s Crave is offering a 30-day free trial for new direct-to-consumer subscribers until April 30, providing the opportunity to sample its library of content from HBO, Showtime and Starz, as well as Hollywood hit movies and French-language TV and films from Super Écran.
Until April 30, Stingray Qello has unlocked popular titles of full-length concerts with a special focus on artists who have had to cancel or postpone upcoming shows due to Covid-19. Viewers can relive Madonna’s Confession Tour, Miley Cyrus’ Bangerz Tour, or watch the documentary Sensation: The Story of Tommy, featuring The Who, among others.
For fans of thrillers, suspense and horror, Shudder is the largest and fastest growing selection of spine-tingling films. Shudder has extended its trial period from seven to 30 days.
Insight TV is the world’s leading 4K UHD channel, featuring action sports, lifestyle and entertainment shows. It’s the home of original productions such as Travel with a Goat, Street Art Challenge and MTB Heroes. Insight TV is currently available for free for 30 days.
Digital Concert Hall (Berliner Philharmoniker)
Digital Concert Hall features classical music concerts and is currently available for a 30-day free trial. Viewers can stream hundreds of concerts and there is also an exciting selection of documentaries and bonus films available on The Digital Concert Hall.
From the latest works to established favourites, Marquee TV brings dance, opera, theatre, concerts, original series and documentaries to the viewer’s screen of choice. For all new subscribers, Marquee TV is offering a 14-day trial and 30% of their annual subscription.
Roku has also written several blog posts with tips to help users quickly find the news and entertainment they want to watch:
