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How to Watch WGN-TV+ on Android TV

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


WGN-TV+

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.

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 WGN-TV+ on Android TV?

How to Sign Up and Download WGN-TV+ on Android TV

Unfortunately, WGN-TV+ is not currently available natively using Android TV. WGN-TV+ may launch a native app for Android TV in the future, but for now you can only stream using Google Cast.

You can still sign up for WGN-TV+ and use it on other devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Mac, Windows, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

Google Cast

  1. Click here to sign up for WGN-TV+.
  2. Install the WGN-TV+ iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
  3. Once installed, log in using your WGN-TV+ 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 WGN-TV+ 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 WGN-TV+ on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use WGN-TV+ on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Mac, Windows, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


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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