How to Watch History Channel Without Cable

Here are the most affordable ways to watch History channel without overpaying for cable.

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Streaming Services that Have the History Channel

History Channel has a lot to offer. Whether you love World War II documentaries or you binge watch modern-day shows like Pawn Stars.

Plus, you don't need a cable subscription to get it. Here's how:

Hulu with Live TV

Hulu with Live TV offers quite a variety of live channels as well as their own large streaming library. The History Channel is included in their lineup, as are A&E, Vice, and Lifetime, all of which are part of the same network.

Hulu with Live TV Features

• No contract—cancel anytime
• Choose from live TV and on-demand TV
• Have access to the latest news and sports live
• Watch on two screens at one time
• Unlimited DVR recording of live TV in cloud storage

How to Watch Hulu Live
Hulu Live is currently available on the following platforms:

• iOS and Android phones or tablets
• Roku
• Fire TV and Fire Stick
• 4th generation Apple TV
• Chromecast
• Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S
• PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5
• Nintendo Switch
• Certain Samsung or LG TVs

Hulu with Live TV has the largest variety of channels, including live sports and news. They also have one of the largest libraries of on-demand movies and exclusive programs. Hulu does offer the option to extend the cloud DVR storage and the number of screens you can stream at once, for a cost, of course.

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Philo

Philo is one of the most affordable streaming services available today, but you'll have fewer channel options, as you probably guessed. In the A&E network, you'll get access to the History Channel, A&E, and Vice. Philo focuses mainly on entertainment channels rather than sports or news-minded channels, so keep that in mind.

If you just want a basic lineup, Philo is a great choice as it's one of the most affordable services available. While it doesn't have an extensive on-demand library, you do get unlimited cloud DVR storage and can stream three devices, which may be perfect for small families.

Sling TV

Sling TV has two subscription options: Sling Orange and Sling Blue. Sling Orange is a slimmed-down version and includes the History Channel and some of its sister channels, such as A&E. Sling Blue also includes the History Channel as well as a variety of sports and entertainment channels.

Sling TV Features

• Stream on up to 3 devices at one time
• Record up to 50 hours
• Stream up to 4 devices at one time if you subscribe to Sling Orange and Sling Blue together
• Cancel at any time

How to Watch Sling TV
Sling is currently available on the following platforms:

• Apple TV and Android TV
• Roku
• Amazon Fire TV
• Select LG and Samsung TVs
• iOS and Android phones and tablets
• Windows 10 and Mac computers
• Xbox One

Sling TV offers a variety of add-ons that, of course, add to the price. If 50 hours of cloud DVR aren't enough for you, you can add up to 200 hours for a small fee.

Keep in mind, though, that if you choose Sling Orange (the less expensive version), you may only stream on one device and the channel options are limited, but it does have sports channels, like ESPN, ESPN 2, and ESPN 3.

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fuboTV

fuboTV is known as the "sports streaming service," but it's so much more. With more than 100 channels available, including the History Channel, there's something for everyone. fuboTV offers two packages, the Family and Ultra plan, both of which include the History Channel and its sister channels.

fuboTV Features

• Access to 185+ channels
• Unlimited Cloud DVR Space
• Up to 10 simultaneous streams
• Cancel anytime without penalty

How to Watch fuboTV
fuboTV is currently available on the following platforms:

• Chromecast
• Samsung Smart TV
• Android and iOS phones and tablets
• Apple TV
• Amazon Fire TV
• Roku

Both the Family and Ultra plan offer the same amount of cloud storage and simultaneous streaming, but the number of channels you receive differs.

The Family plan is more than enough for most viewers, but the Ultra plan does offer access to bonus channels, such as Discovery Family, Discovery Life, PeopleTV, and a variety of Nickelodeon channels, among others. However, the Ultra plan is rather costly at $79.99, which is just about the cost of cable services.

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AT&T NOW

AT&T NOW does offer access to the History Channel, but only in its higher-tier programs, which start at $93 per month for the Entertainment package. That's pretty steep for streaming services.

Features

• Get access to 65-125 channels depending on the chosen package
  
• Record up to 500 hours in the cloud DVR for up to 90 days
  
• Stream on 3 devices at one time
  
• No contract

Requirements
Despite its high price, AT&T NOW does stream on a large number of devices, including:

• Apple products, including Apple TV, iPhones, and iPads
  
• Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick
  
• Android phones
  
• Chromecast
  
• Some Samsung Smart TVs
  
• Internet browsers, Safari, and Chrome

What You Should Know
AT&T NOW offers the same channels as many other streaming services, but its 500-hour cloud DVR capabilities give the program a silver lining. Other than the large DVR capabilities, though, there isn't too much that sets AT&T NOW apart from other services.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can you Watch the History Channel on Amazon Prime?
  Amazon Prime memberships do include streaming of some History Channel programs. The selection changes from time to time, and many shows cost $1.99 for an episode or $14.99 for the entire season.

• Is the History Channel app free?
  The History Channel app itself is free, but you have to sign in with your TV provider to watch most episodes on it. Any of the streaming services mentioned above work, as do credentials for your cable subscription.

• Does Netflix stream History Channel shows?
  Netflix does have a large variety of History Channel shows on it. The selection changes often, so check back frequently if there's a specific series or show you wish to watch.

Bottom Line

You have many options to watch the History Channel without cable. Think about what other channels you want, how many screens you'll stream at once, and how often you'll record, as that will help determine which service is right for you.