DistroTV Review
DistroTV is a free streaming service with 270+ free channels featuring live shows, movies, sports, news, gossip, and lots more. The platform features an array of genres and categories, such as News & Opinion, Español, Desi - Indian & South Asian, Business, Comedy, Classics, Fun & Games, Local News, Live Sports, Outdoor Entertainment, Reality TV & Documentaries, Lifestyle, and more.
DistroTV features 45 sports channels, 13 documentary channels, 21 Spanish-language channels, 36 Desi South Asian channels, and 11 channels centered on African entertainment.
The service also offers local news in 6 markets.
The platform caters to viewers in the U.S., Canada, and UK.
Review
We tested DistroTV and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. DistroTV is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Content
TV Shows
The content library includes shows from Bloomberg, EuroNews, People TV, Magellan TV, and TD Ameritrade network, as well as Black Enterprise, Canela TV, and Dove Channel.
Sports channels include Stadium, beIN SPORTS Xtra, Swerve Sports, IMPACT Wrestling Channel, FightNetwork, Wired2Fish, ACL Cornhole, MotoAmerica TV, and FuelTV.
The movie and entertainment lineup features CineLife by Magnolia Pictures, Kweli TV, Watch It Scream, FrightFlix, Bowery Classics, Dark Matter, CinePride, and many more.
DistroTV also offers local news in a handful of markets:
- Albany, New York (NewsChannel 13 WNYT)
- Albuquerque, New Mexico (KOB 4)
- Duluth, Superior (WDIO News)
- Rochester, New York (News10NBC WHEC)
- Rochester-Austin, Minnesota (ABC 6 News)
- Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota (5 Eyewitness News KSTP)
Movies
Films available on the service include “V/H/S,” “Tucker & Dale vs. Evil,” “RBG,” and “Let the Right One In.”
Kids
There is no specific children’s content on DistroTV.
Compatible Devices
DistroTV is compatible with these devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Google Chromecast
- Roku
- Android TV
- iPhone/iPad
- Android Phone/Tablet
- Mac
- Windows
- LG Smart TV
- Samsung Smart TV
- Sony Smart TV
- VIZIO Smart TV (AirPlay/Google Cast)
DistroTV is not compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo devices.
Tech Specs
720p HD
(Up to 1080p HD)
Most video streams are in 720p HD. Some video streams are available in 1080p HD.
Stereo Sound
Content has stereo audio.