With this in mind, its wise to find ways to keep your subscription spending under control.
In fact, Ive noticed a pretty significant overlap between some of the paid services and their free counterparts.
Dont want to sit through ads?
Rest assured, there are some ways to watch free movies and shows with no advertising.
That brings me to what I consider to be one of the best-kept secrets in streaming.
The first is called Kanopy.
This free streaming service offers classic films, indie favorites, and documentaries.
To access Kanopy, youll need to jump in with an account from a participating library or university.
You cancheck to see if your library participates with Kanopy.
This allowance varies by library but resets at the start of every month.
Kids content doesnt require tickets.
The second app that allows you to stream free movies without ads is called Hoopla.
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They have a similar setup where you enter with a library account.
you’re free to easilysee if your library participates with Hoopla.
Seriously, you dont need to sign up for everything at once.
Thats something you wouldnt be able to do with a cable service that has a long-term contract.
you could stillplug an antenna into a TV and watch local channels for free.
Plus, with an over-the-air DVR like the ones from Tablo and AirTV.
I’ve been able to record shows and cast them on other devices.
So its a win-win!
I’ve gotten some huge discounts on YouTube TV this way.
So yes, streaming has gotten more expensive (and its price continues to go up!
), but with these tips, you could cut back on those dreaded bills just like I did.
