Pros
- No account required — open and watch
- Huge lineup of themed channels
- Works on nearly every device
- Excellent for background TV and news
- Kids-friendly categories included
Cons
- Ad breaks are frequent
- Some content varies by country
- Live channels cannot always be paused
Pluto TV is a free, ad-supported streaming service (FAST) owned by Paramount. It offers a cable-like channel guide with hundreds of themed channels plus an on-demand library. Because it’s funded by advertising, there is no subscription fee.
Pluto TV is ideal for news, casual viewing, and discovering channels you can leave on in the background. It is also a strong option for cord cutters who want a familiar “channel guide” experience without paying for cable.
Pluto TV Channel Categories
News
20+ channels — International and headline channels
Movies
40+ channels — Action, comedy, drama themed channels
Reality TV
25+ channels — Lifestyle and reality marathons
Sports
15+ channels — Sports news and highlights
Kids
15+ channels — Family-friendly categories
True Crime
10+ channels — Crime documentaries and series
How to Watch Pluto TV
Visit pluto.tv in a browser or open the Pluto TV app on your device.
Start watching immediately from the Live TV section. No account required.
Use the channel guide to jump between categories and find what’s on now.
Use Movies and Shows sections to watch on-demand titles.
Pluto TV Device Setup
Go to pluto.tv and open Live TV. No signup required.
Search your TV’s app store for Pluto TV and install. Open and start watching.
Install Pluto TV from the Amazon Appstore. For device setup help see Firestick guide.
Install Pluto TV from the Roku Channel Store and open Live TV.
Install from the App Store, open Live TV, and cast to your TV if needed.
Install from Google Play and browse categories from the guide.
Pluto TV Tips & Tricks
- Use the channel guide to plan what’s on now and next.
- Browse on-demand for movies without waiting for schedules.
- Create a free account to resume playback across devices.
- Use kids categories for family-friendly viewing.
- Cast from phone to TV using Chromecast/AirPlay where available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Pluto TV is completely free to watch and is funded by ads rather than subscriptions.
No account is required. You can optionally create a free account for features like resuming playback.
Pluto TV is available in multiple regions, but the channel lineup can vary by country.
Pluto TV offers hundreds of themed channels across news, movies, reality, kids, and more.
Ads pay for content licensing and streaming costs. That’s how Pluto TV remains free.
Yes. Pluto TV is available on most Smart TVs and streaming devices including Firestick and Roku.