How to Watch Redbox on Android TV
You can stream Redbox on Android TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Redbox using your Android TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Android TV while using Redbox.
Can you stream Redbox on Android TV?
How to Sign Up and Download Redbox on Android TV
Redbox is available natively using Android TV. Additionally, you may be able to stream to your Android TV through Google Cast.
Redbox app on Android TV
- Click here to sign up for Redbox.
- Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your Android TV.
- Launch the app store and search for “Redbox” on your Android TV.
- Select “Download” to install the app.
- Once installed, log in using your Redbox credentials.
- You can now stream Redbox on Android TV.
Google Cast
- Click here to sign up for Redbox.
- Install the Redbox iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
- Once installed, log in using your Redbox credentials.
- Make sure your streaming device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the Redbox app and select the Google Cast icon.
- Choose your Android TV and it will start displaying on your streaming device.
Redbox
Redbox was a free ad-supported video streaming service with dozens of live streaming channels and on demand movies. Users could also rent or buy movies through the platform. The service shut down in 2024.
How to Sign Up for Redbox on Other Streaming Devices
If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Redbox on Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
What features are available on Redbox?
No Parental Controls
There are no parental controls for Redbox.
Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.
Up to 2 Devices
You can have up to five devices registered to your account. You can stream purchased titles on up to two devices simultaneously. Rentals can only be viewed on one device at a time.
Ads
Free channels, shows, and films include ads. Rentals and purchases do not.
Offline Downloads
Downloaded titles are available within the Redbox app.
Originals
In 2019, Redbox launched Redbox Entertainment, a new division to produce and distribute original content across its services. Through Redbox Entertainment, the company released “The Fanatic” and “Running with the Devil” through VOD and at the kiosk.
TV Shows
Users can access some titles on demand, like the first season of “3rd Rock from the Sun,” “The Weird Al Show,” and “Are We There Yet?”
Most TV available on the platform comes in the form of virtual channels.
Movies
While users can rent/buy many titles, there are many free films available. These are usually older titles or less popular contemporary movies. At the time of this writing, some movies available include “Halloween,” “Beverly Hills Ninja,” “Attack the Block,” “Blue Valentine,” “The Artist,” “Clerks II,” and “Train to Busan.”
There’s a nice section of classic films, including titles like “His Girl Friday,” “Metropolis,” and “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.”
Redbox offers some free faith-based movies as well.
Kids
Redbox offers a very limited number of free kids titles, including films like “The Hero of Color City,” “Dino King,” and “Sea Level.”
Redbox
Redbox was a free ad-supported video streaming service with dozens of live streaming channels and on demand movies. Users could also rent or buy movies through the platform. The service shut down in 2024.