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How to Watch Haystack News on Android TV

You can stream Haystack News on Android TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Haystack News using your Android TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Android TV while using Haystack News.


Haystack News

Haystack News is a streaming service that pulls together news coverage from 400 local, national, and international providers. Users will see reports from ABC Owned Television Stations, CBS Television Stations, Cox Media Group, Fox Television Stations, Hearst Television, Hubbard Broadcasting, Nexstar Media Group, Scripps and more. You can use the service for free with ads or eliminate commercials for $4.99 / month.

Haystack News national/international programming providers include ABC News, the Associated Press, Bloomberg, CBSN, Cheddar, CNET, Euronews, GameSpot, Newsy, and Yahoo Finance.

When you first use the app, you’re asked which categories you’d like in your daily headlines: weather, current events, science & technology, entertainment news, business & finance, international news, and/or politics.

Roku users can get headlines in a Haystack News screensaver. Users can also customize the “Newsline” ticker with real-time updates on the stocks in their portfolios.

Android TV

Android TV is a streaming device that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

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Can you stream Haystack News on Android TV?

How to Sign Up and Download Haystack News on Android TV

Haystack News is available natively using Android TV. Additionally, you may be able to stream to your Android TV through Google Cast.

Haystack News app on Android TV

  1. Click here to sign up for Haystack News.
  2. Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your Android TV.
  3. Launch the app store and search for “Haystack News” on your Android TV.
  4. Select “Download” to install the app.
  5. Once installed, log in using your Haystack News credentials.
  6. You can now stream Haystack News on Android TV.

Google Cast

  1. Click here to sign up for Haystack News.
  2. Install the Haystack News iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your Haystack News credentials.
  4. Make sure your streaming device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
  5. Start playing the content in the Haystack News app and select the Google Cast icon.
  6. Choose your Android TV and it will start displaying on your streaming device.

How to Sign Up for Haystack News on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Haystack News on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


TV Shows

Haystack News compiles news segments from hundreds of sources, including some local affiliates. The service features at least one news channel in each of the 30 largest media markets. You can see a full list of Haystack News affiliates here.

The service covers nearly the entire United States, including affiliates in major markets like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose, Atlanta, Houston, Washington, D.C., and Boston.

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