If there is something good that the Internet can offer is totally free entertainment. In Spain, we can access a large number of platforms that allow us to play games and watch movies and series without having to pay for a subscription or for the specific content.
In many cases, the way to make these types of websites profitable is through advertising that the user must see from time to time. Undoubtedly, it is a sacrifice that is worth it if we take into account that we are not being charged anything for accessing this platform to view content.
There are several video on demand platforms thanks to which users can access movies, series and documentaries totally free, and summer may be the best time to take advantage of this type of service. The best thing is that, in many cases, registration will not even be necessaryso it can be used by simply accessing its web version or downloading its application.
Platforms with channels
The previous platforms are a great option for video on demand, where users can access a catalog on which we decide what we are going to watch and when we are going to watch it. However, there are more platforms with a somewhat different concept.
Some like Rakuten or Pluto TV are based on live channels that are constantly broadcasting and in which you can watch scheduled content. It is also a very good option for enjoying free entertainment, although it is true that offers less freedom of choice to the user.
In addition to those mentioned above, there are other alternatives available in Spain that may be exclusive to some brands of televisions. For example, Samsung TV Plus or Mi TV+ offer more than a hundred channels with live content with which you will not lack boredom. There are also other thematic alternatives such as Cazaflix or ArteTV that can be a great option.
TV Channels
In addition to having its own TV channel, many broadcasters have also opted for their own streaming platform. where they can upload their original content. This makes it possible to access original movies and series on demand, even if they have not been shown on television.
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The free Android
In many cases, it is the only place to find such content, since this is not usually present on other platforms, with some exceptions. In addition, the option of to watch programs that have been broadcast live can also be interesting.
This is the case of Atresplayer, Mitele and RTVE Play, which are the streaming services of Antena 3, Telecinco and Radiotelevisión Española, respectively. In addition to being able to watch their original creations, you will also be able to access to a player with the live broadcasta good option if the TV is not nearby.
Alternatives with own content
If there is no free streaming service that convinces us, we can always play our own content on the TV or tablet. using a platform that makes streaming from a file on our computer. In this way we can see the photos and videos of the vacations or the content that we have stored on the device in a very comfortable way. For this, there are two applications that can be key.
Plex streaming app available for many platforms and devices
On the one hand, there is Plex, in addition to having its own collection of channels, it also offers users the possibility of stream their own files using the WiFi network.. It is even possible to connect to the server of our friends and family to share content.
On the other hand, Kodi also allows us to create a multimedia center at home to. organize and play all our music, movies or any kind of content.. To use it you will need to download it both on the device where you want to see the content and on the device where the files are stored.
YouTube
It is impossible to make a list of free streaming services and not talk about YouTube. Google’s app is, without a doubt, the best free video platform that can be accessed. There is endless content thanks to which we can have entertainment for hours.
The best thing is that this content is very varied, hosting from short and feature films made by amateurs to documentaries, reports and even movies that can be found in official channels to watch in a totally legal way. If you want to pay, recently released movies can also be accessed for rental. in theaters.
Even so, a little more searching will be enough to find content of high quality that sometimes goes unnoticed. among the rest of the most popular videos. The search filters can be of great help to find this type of videos, and as there is automatic subtitling, it is possible to understand those in another language.