Pluto TV
Pluto TV allows you to watch over 250 of free TV channels and 1,000's of on-demand movies.
Out of all the free TV streaming services, Pluto TV is my favorite. The website and app does have ads, it is completely free, no subscription is needed. It can be installed on a wide variety of platforms; however, I like watching it from the web app at https://pluto.tv/. If you use Linux as your operating system then you can customize the Pluto TV Web App to look like a native installed app on your system.
Adding it to your menu makes it look like an actual application installed. To add it to your menu you'll need to open your Control Center and click on Main Menu under the Look and Feel section.
Adding it to your menu makes it look like an actual application installed. To add it to your menu you'll need to open your Control Center and click on Main Menu under the Look and Feel section.
A Main Menu dialog box should appear on your screen. Select a menu on the left. I created an Entertainment menu to keep my entertainment links and applications organized. After you select the menu click on the + New Item button on the right.
You will see a Create Launcher dialog box appear on your screen. I will create an icon for Pluto Live TV and Pluto On Demand.
Enter the following information:
Enter the following information:
- Type: Application
- Name: Pluto Live TV
- Command: vivaldi --app=https://pluto.tv/live-tv
- Comment: Pluto TV Streaming TV
Enter the following information below to create an icon in your menu for Pluto On Demand:
- Type: Application
- Name: Pluto On Demand
- Command: vivaldi --app=https://pluto.tv/on-demand
- Comment: Pluto Movies On Demand
You can replace vivaldi with Firefox, Chrome, or Chromium because these browser support Application Mode. However, you must enter the browser command as you would as if you are starting it in your Terminal. You can use any icon your prefer or you can save the icon below and use it. Click the OK button when you finish entering the information. <You can also use Ice SSB (Site-Specific Browser) to integrate many of the modern web applications into your menus.>
You should now see Pluto Live TV and Pluto On Demand in your folder.
Pluto Live TV
Clicking on the Pluto Live TV icon in the menu will open the website, but it will display a minimal amount of your browser making it look more like an installed application on your system. It will open to the Live TV screen where it will display a variety of topics and channels to select from. Below is an image taken from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders channel.
Clicking on the Pluto Live TV icon in the menu will open the website, but it will display a minimal amount of your browser making it look more like an installed application on your system. It will open to the Live TV screen where it will display a variety of topics and channels to select from. Below is an image taken from the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders channel.
If you click on the Show Guide button in the lower right corner of the screen, it will display Pluto's Electronic Program Guide (EPG). The channels will be organized by topics (shown on the left) and each channel will have a channel number, channel name, and program title.
You can hover the mouse pointer over the video to display the video controls. You can click the square icon in the lower right corner to maximize the video full screen.
There's a classic Fear Factor channel for those who enjoy that type of Realty TV.
There's plenty of channels and options to keep you entertained for a very long time. CSI: Miami is a great show for those who like watching Action, Crime, and Drama TV shows.
It has several streaming channels that show TV shows and movies. Below is an image from Midsomer Murders series.
There's several comedy channels to select from. Below is an image from Big School.
If you love watching Classic TV then Pluto is for you. You will find several of classic TV shows found within the Classic TV section. Below is an image from The Addams Family.
You have a lot of options if you enjoy watching MMA, wrestling, and boxing events.
The Bellator MMA channel lets you watch past main events that might have been on pay-per-view or some other premium channel. Bellator has high quality fighters like those found in the UFC.
The Glory Kickboxing channel shows some of the greatest events from past kickboxing matches.
I enjoy watching the Stadium channel. It shows a wide variety of sporting events. I like watching the Toughman contests and the smaller MMA events.
There's multiple genre's to give you an opportunity to watch your favorite type of movies.
I enjoy watching horror movies. Pluto has several horror channels to chose from.
There's a Stories by AMC channel that shows some of the most popular shows and episodes from the AMC network.
You'll even find a Baywatch channel for those of you that like watching lifeguards patrol the beaches of Los Angeles County, California.
In the News + Opinion section you'll find a variety of news networks. These are live streaming news and not old news. You may sometimes find a news channel that shows a segment that say 'recorded earlier' or something similar, but not often. This helps you keep up with the current news around the world.
Each news channel is streamed in HD.
Bloomberg Television delivers business and markets news, data, analysis, and video to the world, featuring stories from Businessweek and Bloomberg News.
NewsmaxTV is a conservative news network that covers the top news headlines from the White House, Congress, and Hollywood.
It has CNN for those who prefer more of a liberal point of view.
You'll find several reality shows within the Reality section.
You'll find shows like American Pickers on the Skills + Thrills channel.
You can watch The Challenge 24 hours a day on The Challenge channel.
Pluto On Demand
Clicking on the Pluto On Demand icon in the menu will open the website and display a minimal amount of your browser. It will open to the On Demand screen where it will display a variety of topics and channels to select from. You are given a large amount of movies and TV shows to watch On Demand.
Clicking on the Pluto On Demand icon in the menu will open the website and display a minimal amount of your browser. It will open to the On Demand screen where it will display a variety of topics and channels to select from. You are given a large amount of movies and TV shows to watch On Demand.
Each month, Pluto adds a new list of movies to watch in the On Demand section.
It has a Trending Now section to see what is currently popular.
There's a Last Chance to Watch section to allow you to watch a particular movie before it is removed from Pluto's online database.
You can organize the On Demand movies via genre to help you find what you're looking for. Below is an example of movies found in the Action genre.
You can also watch Top TV Series within the On Demand section.
So, if you're looking for a movie or TV show to watch for "movie night," then give Pluto TV a try.
Apr 24, 2021