Google is ramping up efforts to compete in the space for free, ad-supported streaming TV channels with the US launch of 'Freeplay' in a redesigned app.

There is Pluto TV, Roku Channel, Tubi, Amazon Freevee, Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels and many more.

You can add Google TV Freeplay to the list.


 Freeplay is the new home for Google TV's free ad-supported channels. Photo: 9to5Google

Google TV's Freeplay app is available in the US, where it serves up 150 free ad-supported TV channels available via streaming – no tuner required. Channels include CBC News, NBC News Now, Ion, AccuWeather, Buzzr, and many more.


The Google TV Freeplay app
The Google TV Freeplay app has a fresh look and is rolling out now to devices such as Chromecast with Google TV as well as TV models from TCL, Hisense and other brands, as reported by 9to5Google.

Channels are divided into categories, but you can also select your favorite channels to make them appear in Favorites at the top, as shown below.


 The new Google TV Freeplay app. Photo: 9to5Google

If you are in the US and are not yet seeing the Freeplay app on your devices, you just have to wait a little longer. Google is rolling it out as a server-side update, so there is no need to update your device's software.

The Freeplay app will also be available on the new Google TV Streamer set to debut later this month.

- Source: 9to5Google