Streaming movies and TV shows via the internet to your TV, phone, laptop or computer has become so popular it’s the norm nowadays.
TV stations are struggling to compete in some ways as viewers enjoy the freedom to watch what they like, when they like and all ad free!
Just pay a monthly subscription fee and you are part of the movement.
First up, here are some features that all streaming sites now offer so we’ll list them straight away…
Features Provided By All Streaming Services
- Can view on phone, tablet, laptop & TV
- Download and watch offline
- View in 4K and HDR (when available)
Best TV Streaming Sites
Here’s a roundup of the current media streaming providers in Australia with some key points about each one. Please note that if you’re viewing this article some time in the future (it’s almost 2022) then prices may well have changed.
NOT IN ANY PARTICULAR ORDER
Netflix
- Most well known streaming service
- Excellent catalogue of movies, TV shows & documentaries
- Growing list of Netflix original programs
- Easy to use interface
- Create up to 5 profiles on single account (can create kid friendly profiles)
- Your chosen subscription determines how many devices can watch Netflix at the same time
- Good recommendations system
- Between $10.99 and $22.99 a month
- https://www.netflix.com/au/
Stan
- Australian streaming service provider
- Lots of good movies, TV shows & documentaries
- Offers best range of Australian content
- Good interface
- 30 day free trial
- Between $10 and $19 a month
- https://www.stan.com.au/
- For $10 extra get Stan Sport https://www.stan.com.au/sport
Amazon Prime Video
- Included as part of Amazon Prime membership
- Includes Amazon shopping benefits like free shipping, some access to Prime Music and Prime Reading
- Great range of movies, TV shows & documentaries
- Some good original programming
- Requires Amazon Fire Stick (dongle) to view on some TVs
- Can now cast from your device to any TV
- 30 day free trial
- Great value at $6.99 a month
https://www.amazon.com.au/prime
Disney+
- Became available in Australia in Nov 2019
- Huge catalogue of Disney movies, TV shows & documentaries
- Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Disney+ Originals and Star
- Stream on up to 4 devices at once
- $11.99 a month
- https://www.disneyplus.com/en-au/welcome
Apple TV+
- Became available in Australia in Nov 2019
- Not a huge amount of movies, TV shows or documentaries to watch
- New Apple originals are added regularly
- With Apple’s customer base and marketing, has the potential to become very big
- Can share subscription with 5 other family members
- Viewing is available on Apple devices via the Apple TV app (Android devices via chrome browser)
- To watch on your TV, you need an Apple TV box
- 7 day free trial
- $7.99 a month
- https://www.apple.com/au/apple-tv-plus/
Foxtel Now
- Streaming service that’s different to Foxtel’s traditional satellite/cable service
- Offers movies, tv shows, sports events, live TV & news
- Ability buy different content genres in Packs
- Not to be confused with the Foxtel Go app that’s for satellite/cable customers only
- 10 day free trial
- From $25 a month
- https://www.foxtel.com.au/now/index.html
Kayo
- Totally dedicated to sports
- Watch sports events not broadcast on local TV
- Coverage of over 50 sports
- Live and on demand
- No score spoilers
- Excellent interface and user experience
- 14 day free trial
- $25 and $35 a month
- https://kayosports.com.au/
Binge
- Over 10,000 hours of popular TV shows, movies and documentaries
- Create your own playlists
- Surprise me feature for when you can’t decide what to watch
- Dolby digital sound
- 14 day free trial
- From $10 to $18 per month
- https://binge.com.au/
Pro TV Perth & Joondalup
We hope you find this overview of the current best device and TV streaming sites useful. They all have their pros and cons and it’s important to make the most suitable choice for you. Many people sign up for more than one service to cover what they and their family want to watch.
Pro TV offers professional and affordable TV wall mounting and TV antenna installations around Perth and Joondalup. If you want it done right the first time, please get in touch.