Google TV Freeplay Channel Library Update: Additions and Removals
Google TV Freeplay, the free streaming service offered by Google, has recently made adjustments to its channel library. The latest update includes the removal of several channels and the addition of two new ones.
Channels Removed
As of December 2024, Google TV Freeplay boasted a catalog of over 170 free streaming channels. However, the library has since undergone two major shuffles, resulting in the removal of three channels:
- Xumo: Holiday Cheer
- Xumo: Holiday Movies
- Xumo: Holiday Kids
The removal of these channels, which were holiday-specific, was anticipated and followed the end of the festive season.
Channels Added
Despite the removal of three channels, Google TV Freeplay has added two channels back to its library:
- Cheddar News: Originals
- Cheddar News: Business
These channels, which were previously removed in early February, provide financial news and business updates.
Remaining Removed Channels
While Cheddar News: Originals and Cheddar News: Business have been restored, several other channels removed in early February have yet to return to the Freeplay library. These channels include:
- Animal Planet Go
- CBS News
- CBS Sports HQ
- Cheddar Originals
- CNBC
- Comedy Central Stand-Up
- Food Network Kitchen
- MTV
- Nick Jr.
- Nickelodeon
- Paramount Network
- VH1
Conclusion
The latest update to Google TV Freeplay’s channel library reflects the dynamic nature of streaming services. While the removal of holiday-specific channels was expected, the addition of Cheddar News channels and the continued absence of other removed channels highlight the ongoing changes in the platform’s offerings.
Users of Google TV Freeplay should regularly check the channel list for updates and be aware that the availability of channels may vary depending on region and other factors.
