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Pluto TV is a free, legal streaming service from Paramount that brings hundreds of live TV channels and thousands of on-demand films and shows to Android phones and Android TV, paid for by ads, with no subscription or playlist needed.
Pluto TV gives you hundreds of live TV channels and a big library of films and shows for free, legally, on your Android phone or TV.
There is no subscription, no playlist to find and no sign-up required - ads pay for it, just like regular TV.
It is run by Paramount, and the channels you get depend on the country you are in.
What Pluto TV Actually Does
Open the app and you land on a live TV guide, laid out like a normal cable guide. Pick a channel and it starts playing straight away.
- Live channels. News, films, comedy, crime, kids, anime, sport and reality channels, running around the clock.
- On-demand library. Thousands of films and episodes you can start from the beginning.
- Big-name partners. Content from Paramount, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and others, depending on your region.
- Optional free account. Sign up to keep a watchlist and favourites synced across your devices.
- Works almost everywhere. Android, Android TV, Fire TV, iPhone, Apple TV, Roku, games consoles, smart TVs and any web browser at pluto.tv.
What You Give Up for Free
Pluto TV shows ad breaks during programmes, much like broadcast TV. The most common complaint from users is how often they appear, so expect them.
You also can't pick exactly what is on a live channel, and the newest cinema releases are rare. Pluto TV is best for background TV and catching older favourites.
The line-up changes by country. Pluto TV is available in the United States, Canada, Latin America, most of Europe and, through 10Play, in Australia, but not everywhere.
Which File to Download
If your device has the Google Play Store, install Pluto TV from there - it updates itself. Use our APK files for TV boxes and phones without Play, or to install a specific version.
| Device | What to install |
|---|---|
| Android phone or tablet | Pluto TV 17.0.7 APK (phone version) |
| Android TV or Google TV box | Pluto TV 17.0.7 APK (Android TV version) |
| Amazon Fire TV or Fire tablet | Install from the Amazon Appstore, which carries its own Fire version |
The current app needs Android 7.0 or newer. Check any APK with our APK Checker before you install it.
To see whether an app will run on a box without Google services, try Play Check.
Pluto TV vs an IPTV Player
Pluto TV is a service with its own channels. Apps like TiviMate and IPTV Smarters Pro are players with no channels at all - you bring a playlist or subscription.
If you want more free channels on top of Pluto TV, our IPTV Finder collects public broadcasts into a playlist. Our list of free, legal IPTV playlists has more.
Load those playlists into VLC for Android or one of the best free IPTV players for M3U playlists.
Unsure whether a paid IPTV offer is above board? Read our guide on whether IPTV is legal. Pluto TV is the easy case: it is fully licensed.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
The tell that Pluto TV isn't enough: you want to choose exactly what to watch, without ads, the moment it comes out.
- More free on-demand films: Tubi TV, another free, ad-supported service.
- One place to browse everything you subscribe to: Google TV.
- An add-on media centre: Stremio or Kodi for Android.
- Your own IPTV subscription: TiviMate.
More live TV apps are in our IPTV Players category and the Android APK section.
Quick questions
Is Pluto TV really free?
Yes. There is no subscription and no payment - the service is paid for by the ads you see.
Is Pluto TV legal?
Yes. It is owned by Paramount and licenses everything it shows.
Do I need an account?
No. You can watch straight away, and a free account only adds a synced watchlist and favourites.
Why are the channels different from what my friend sees?
The line-up depends on your country. Pluto TV runs separate channel lists for each region it serves.
Can I add my own M3U playlist to Pluto TV?
No. Pluto TV only shows its own channels, so use an IPTV player such as TiviMate or VLC for playlists.
The app freezes during ad breaks. What can I do?
Update to the latest version, then clear the app's cache in Android settings. If it keeps happening on a TV box, try the Android TV version of the app.
Download Pluto TV 17.0.7 and see which channels you get, or tell us how you got on if you have used it before.
