我记得那些美好的 90 年代，那时电视意味着一个巨大的视频盒，我们通过按下片场上的八个按钮中的一个来改变频道。渠道有限，订阅费用高昂。从那时起，我们已经走了很长一段路，因为频道数量巨大，订阅要么合理要么免费，电视要么意味着纤薄的LED框架，要么意味着我们的手机。今天它一直是直播电视应用程序(Live TV apps)！
适用于 Windows 11/10 的直播电视应用程序
频道有 2 种类型，免费(Free-to-air)和付费(Pay)频道。大多数这些直播电视应用程序都会对(Live)付费(Pay)频道收取订阅费，同时允许免费(Free-to-air)频道和点播节目免费。
这是适用于Windows设备的顶级免费直播(Live)电视应用程序列表。
1]直播体育和电视：
用户评价很高，这个应用程序虽然是典型的体育应用程序，但已经在所有类别的用户中找到了用户群。流媒体新闻、体育、电影等等，直播体育(Live Sports)和电视应用程序涵盖 800 多个频道。尽管所有内容都不是高清的，但该应用程序流式传输RTSP、RTMP、RTMPE和HLS实时流。有趣的是，该数据库是众包的，例如SoundCloud。相反(Rather)，用户可以成为同一个社区的一部分并为频道做出贡献。此应用可在此处的(here)Microsoft Store 获得。
2] 电影直播电视：
FilmOn Live TV 应用程序覆盖所有主要频道，以标准清晰度流式传输电视。但是，它节省了互联网带宽。虽然该应用程序是免费的，但希望观看高清频道的用户可能需要支付合理的费用。FilmOn Live TV 应用程序为美国、欧洲(Europe)、拉丁美洲(Latin America)和亚洲(Asia)提供服务，显示新闻、体育、生活方式频道等等。此应用程序仅适用于 PC。如果你喜欢它，你可以从Microsoft Store下载它。
3] YouTube 电视：
该应用程序实际上与实际的Youtube相关联，其发行商是Google Inc。它的工作原理与Youtube流媒体频道完全一样，无需机顶盒。该应用程序与Google Chromecast和Apple Airplay兼容。
YouTube TV 有一个附加功能，允许将DVD视频存储在云中长达 9 个月。一个限制是该应用程序仅适用于美国，尽管它涵盖两种语言——英语(English)和西班牙语(Spanish)。在此处(here)从Microsoft Store下载(Download)该应用程序。
4]吊带电视：
Sling TV是一款非常受欢迎的应用程序，提供超过 100 个频道，涉及新闻、体育、生活方式等。但这并不是该应用程序受欢迎的原因。它允许流式点播节目和电影。Sling TV 提供 18 种语言的流媒体节目，包括西班牙语、印地语(Hindi)和阿拉伯语(Arabic)。Sling TV 是(Sling)Microsoft商店中最受欢迎的直播电视应用程序之一，也是强烈推荐的应用程序。涵盖新闻、体育、儿童、电影、生活方式等频道。如果您喜欢，请在此处从(here)Microsoft Store 获取该应用程序。
5] 网络电视加：
关于这些直播(Live)电视应用程序的一个值得注意的事实是，它们的评级更多地取决于界面和易用性，而不是功能本身。也许原因是人们只需要基础知识。NetTV Plus是另一个简单的应用程序获得好评的例子。它与Windows 10兼容并且评价很高。在此处(here)从Microsoft Store 获取应用程序。
6] 维亚韦：
Viaway应用(Viaway)程序提供 1,000 个频道、10,000 部电影和电视节目、100,000 个播客和视频以及 50,000 个互联网(Internet)广播频道。这使得Viaway 成为(Viaway one)最多样化的直播电视(Live TV)应用程序之一，它提供了几乎所有的东西。如果您的互联网连接允许应用程序无缝流式传输视频，并且还提供基于云的服务。我们可以通过设置收藏夹、队列等来个性化应用程序。该应用程序可在此处的(here)Microsoft Store 中获得。
7]世界电视（UWP）：
World TV ( UWP ) 有助于在Windows 10上流式传输全球大多数主要频道。提供 600 多个频道，覆盖英国、美国、德国(Germany)、巴西(Brazil)、巴基斯坦(Pakistan)等。该应用可在此处的Microsoft Store免费下载。
8] 外汇现在：
作为最成功的直播电视应用程序之一，FXNOW提供美国几乎所有主要频道。用户可以像下载的视频一样播放直播节目，从头开始、暂停、倒带等。该应用程序还提供超过 600 小时的点播节目。在此处从(here )Microsoft Store 获取应用程序并享受体验。
9] Windows 电视：
适用于Windows的电视应用程序通过 ustvnow.com 将用户连接到电视网络。用户需要在同一网站上注册一个计划（通常是免费的）。之后，用户将能够查看美国所有免费的频道。基本上(Basically)，这意味着该应用程序可以流式传输所有频道，例如BBC、CNN、Discovery、Animal Planet等。
该应用程序是第 3 方实体，与 ustvnow 没有关联。它可以从这里(here)安装。
10] AT&T U-verse：
理想情况下，品牌名称足以将其推到榜首，但正面评价只会锦上添花。U-verse 体验是它自己的体验之一。它可以与您的常规 AT&T 计划结合使用。该应用程序的另一个有趣功能是它可以将您的手机变成遥控器。AT& T U-verse应用程序可从此处的Microsoft Store下载。
让我们知道您使用的是哪一个。(Let us know which one you use.)
10 best Live TV apps for Windows 11/10 PC
I remember those good оld 90’s when TV meant a huge video box and we changed channels by pressing one of those eight buttons on the sеt. The chаnnels were limited, and subscriрtions were costly. We have moved a long way since then as the number of channels are huge, subscriptions are either reasonablе or free, and TV either meаns a ѕlim LED frame or on our mobiles. Today it is Live TV apps all the way!
Live TV apps for Windows 11/10
Channels are of 2 types, Free-to-air and Pay channels. Most of these Live TV apps would charge a subscription fee for Pay channels while permitting Free-to-air channels and on-demand shows free of cost.
Here is a list of top free Live TV apps for Windows devices.
1] Live Sports and TV:
Rated well by users, this app, while typical to sports, has found a user base across all categories of users. Streaming news, sports, movies and a lot more, the Live Sports and TV app covers over 800 channels. Though all are not HD, the app streams RTSP, RTMP, RTMPE, and HLS live streams. Interestingly, the database is crowd-sourced, like SoundCloud. Rather, users can become a part of the same community and contribute to channels. This app is available at the Microsoft Store here.
2] FilmOn Live TV:
Covering all major channels, the FilmOn Live TV app streams TV in standard definition. However, it saves on the internet bandwidth. While the app is free, users who wish to view their channels in HD might be charged a reasonable fee. Catering US, Europe, Latin America and Asia the FilmOn Live TV app shows news, sports, lifestyle channels and a lot more. This app is available for PC’s only. If you like it, you can download it from the Microsoft Store.
3] YouTube TV:
The app is actually associated with the actual Youtube, and its publisher is Google Inc. It works exactly like Youtube streaming channels without the need for a cable box. The app is compatible with both Google Chromecast and Apple Airplay.
YouTube TV has an added functionality which allows storing DVD videos in the cloud for up to 9 months. One limitation is that the app is available for the US only, though it covers two languages – English and Spanish. Download the app from the Microsoft Store here.
4] Sling TV:
A very popular app, Sling TV offers more than 100 channels involving news, sports, lifestyle, etc. But that isn’t what makes the app popular. It allows streaming on-demand shows and movies. Sling TV offers to stream programs in 18 languages including Spanish, Hindi, and Arabic. Sling TV is one of the most popular live TV apps on the Microsoft store and a highly recommended one. It covers news, sports, kids, movies, lifestyle, etc. channels. If you like it, get the app from the Microsoft Store here.
5] NetTV Plus:
One noticeable fact about these Live TV apps is that their rating depends more on the interface and the ease to use than the features itself. Perhaps the reason is that people need no more than the basics. NetTV Plus is another of those examples where a simple app is rated well. It is compatible with Windows 10 and a well rated one. Grab the app from the Microsoft Store here.
6] Viaway:
The Viaway app offers 1,000 channels, 10,000 movies and TV shows, 100,000 podcasts and videos and 50,000 Internet radio channels. This makes Viaway one of the most diverse of Live TV apps which offer pretty much of everything. Should your internet connection allow the app streams videos seamlessly and also offers a cloud-based service. We could personalize the app by setting favorites, queues, etc. The app is available in the Microsoft Store here.
7] World TV (UWP):
The World TV (UWP) helps stream most major channels across the globe on Windows 10. Offering more than 600 channels, it covers UK, US, Germany, Brazil, Pakistan, etc. The app is available for free on the Microsoft Store here.
8] FXNOW:
One of the most successful live TV apps, FXNOW offers almost all major channels in the US. Users can play Live shows like a downloaded video, restarting it from the beginning, pausing them, rewinding them, etc. The app also offers more than 600 hours of on-demand programs. Get the app from the Microsoft Store here and enjoy the experience.
9] TV for Windows:
The TV for Windows app connects users to the TV network through ustvnow.com. The user needs to register for a plan on the same website (which is usually free).After that, the user would be able to view all channels that are free in the US. Basically, that means the app streams all channels like BBC, CNN, Discovery, Animal Planet, etc.
The app is a 3rd party entity and has no association with ustvnow. It can be installed from here.
10] AT&T U-verse:
Ideally, the brand name is enough to push it to the top of the list, but the positive reviews only add a cherry to the cake. The U-verse experience is one of its own. It can be clubbed with your regular AT&T plans. Another interesting feature of the app is that it can convert your phone into a remote control. The AT&T U-verse app could be downloaded from the Microsoft Store here.
Let us know which one you use.
