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Top 5 Apps for TV Lovers

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Our current digital age makes this the perfect time for lovers of television. With an abundance of apps, live streaming options, and services like Netflix and Hulu, it’s probably far too easy to get sucked into a black hole of TV binging. If you’re a TV junkie looking for the best TV-watching companions, check out these five apps that will enhance your watching experience.

Netflix

It would be crazy to even consider not adding Netflix to this list. With thousands of shows and movies right at your fingertips, every TV lover needs a Netflix account and the app to go along with it. Luckily, Netflix can be watched on multiple devices. The Netflix app allows you to watch your favorite shows on devices such as your smartphone (both iPhone and Android), tablet, laptop, and even your smart TV. Netflix also saves your stopping point in a show so that you can jump back into an episode whenever you’re ready.

With Netflix, there are no commitments. If you decide the subscription isn’t worth the money, you can cancel at any time. With multiple price ranges and packages, it’s easy to find the plan that works best for you and all your TV-related needs.

TV Guide Mobile

If you’re a fan of cable TV, then the TV Guide Mobile app is just the thing you need. This app is the ultimate cable-watching companion. Never miss an episode, because TV Guide Mobile will let you know what’s on and when. This app makes watching live TV easy again. With a listing grid that’s easy to read, exclusive news, and even full episodes available for watching, this is a must-download app. This app is available for both Android and iPhone and can be downloaded for free from the Apple App Store as well as the Google Play Store.

Peel

If you’re an Apple Watch owner, then your days of losing your TV remote are finally over. With Peel, you have a universal remote right on your wrist. This app is exclusive to the Apple Watch and works with more than 400,000 models of home electronics. Peel not only works with televisions but is also capable of controlling DVD players and devices such as Roku.

The only downside is that although the app will allow you to control some electronics via Wi-Fi, in most instances you will need to purchase the Pronto hardware in order for the app to do its job. The Pronto 360-degree IR blaster is what makes it possible to turn your Apple Watch into a universal remote. The hardware costs $49.99 and is relatively small. You can rest it on your entertainment center and control your devices via Bluetooth technology.

SeriesGuide

SeriesGuide helps you keep track of all your favorite TV shows. It suggests trending shows and gives you recommendations based on your TV-watching tastes. You can even create a watch list of movies and build a personal movie collection.

Use the app to check in and share what you’re watching with your friends on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. You can also track the progress of shows you’re watching to make sure you never miss a minute of your favorite series. Unfortunately, SeriesGuide is available only for Android users at this time.

HBO Go

HBO Go allows subscribers to stream all their favorite HBO shows directly to their Android or iOS devices. Users have access to HBO’s best programming anytime, anywhere. Enjoy shows such as “Game of Thrones” and “True Detective” at your leisure, and create a personalized watchlist of TV series and even movies to catch up on later. As most lovers of HBO know, their series are best watched in binge mode. So after you download this app, grab some snacks, and settle in for the long haul.

TV lovers are living in a time when their favorite shows are only a tap away at any given moment. Practically any series can be watched from start to finish whenever the mood strikes. With these apps, viewers can enhance their watching experiences and make sure they never miss an episode.

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  1. Sean J

    October 14, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Just read your post, It is very useful- Thank you, and keep up the great work!

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