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WGN-TV+ Review

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WGN-TV+ is a TV streaming service from the popular Chicago broadcaster. It offers news, weather, and sports, with specific sections for entertainment, daytime lifestyle programming, investigative stories, and even short WGN films. Since WGN is not available on most live TV streaming services, this is a nice workaround.

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Review

We tested WGN-TV+ and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. WGN-TV+ is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, Mac, Windows, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


Content

Originals

All content is locally produced, and the service includes WGN Films, “Backstory with Larry Potash,” and a WGN Investigates section.

Whether you enjoy the freewheeling morning show or the more straightforward evening news, WGN+ provides the experience on demand.

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Compatible Devices

WGN-TV+ is compatible with these devices:

WGN-TV+ is not compatible with iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, or Samsung Smart TV devices.

  • Amazon Fire TV
  • Apple TV
  • Google Chromecast
  • Roku
  • Android TV
  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Sony Smart TV
  • VIZIO Smart TV

  • iPhone/iPad
  • Android Phone/Tablet
  • PlayStation
  • Xbox
  • Nintendo
  • LG Smart TV
  • Samsung Smart TV
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Tech Specs

4K
1080p
720p

720p HD

Most video streams are in 720p HD.

Stereo Sound

Stereo Sound

Content has stereo audio.

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