Paramount+ FAST Channel Now Available on VIZIO WatchFree+ Service
The free Paramount+ channel will offer some favorites from the streamer, in an effort to drive more customers to its paid service.
The VIZIO WatchFree+ streaming service has had a big year, continuing to expand not only its programming options but also the ways in which audiences can access the service. That growth is continuing, as on Thursday VIZIO announced it was bringing a new channel to WatchFree+: the Paramount+ channel which offers select episodes from originals on that streaming service.
Key Details:
- The Paramount+ channel will include episodes of ‘Lioness,’ ‘Tulsa King’ and other shows.
- VIZIO says the channel has already generated “hundreds of thousands” of viewing sessions.
- Audiences can watch VIZIO WatchFree+ on VIZIO TVs or Android or iOS mobile devices.
The launch of the Paramount+ channel on VIZIO WatchFree+ means that viewers of that service can now stream select episodes of Paramount+ originals like the rebooted “Frasier,” titles from the pen of Taylor Sheridan like “Lioness” and “Tulsa King” and more at no cost.
“This is a perfect example of how content owners can combat TV fragmentation and create a seamless viewing experience across streaming environments,” said VIZIO executive Sean Booker. “And when you pair this FAST-focused experience with the Smart TV Home Screen, VIZIO is uniquely positioned to reach viewers before they start splitting off into streaming environments.”
The move is clearly intended to help hook viewers into a particular series, then drive them to Paramount+ where they can stream that series in its entirety. Ad-supported plans to Paramount+ start at $8 per month.
VIZIO WatchFree+ has made great strides in expanding its content to more viewers in the past year. Most recently, the streamer announced it was launching a mobile app to let users who don’t own a VIZIO smart TV to stream WatchFree+ anyway for the first time.
Speaking of VIZIO smart TV owners, the company recently updated the interface of its sets to include a sports hub, with scores, data on where viewers can watch top games and more content. VIZIO continues to upgrade its hardware as well as its streaming services to increase customer choices, and the addition of the Paramount+ channel to VIZIO WatchFree+ is just the latest example.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr. and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.