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STARZ streaming service review
Can’t get enough of Outlander? Starz cable and satellite television network now has an app that allows you to stream its library of popular films and original television series. The network is a global media and entertainment company that operates under a subscription basis.
With a Starz cable or satellite subscription, you can enjoy the included streaming service through the app for free. But not all hope is lost if you don’t subscribe with your TV provider. Without a subscription, you can stream from the Starz app as a standalone package for $8.99 per month.
Get caught up on old episodes or keep up with new Starz original content from a number of smart devices or your computer using the Starz app.
Participating providers for Starz
While the list above gives a few top TV providers, there are additional providers not listed that also participate. You can add on Starz online or by phone.
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You can access the Starz app on a variety of different devices and platforms, including:
| Device/Platform Name: | Devices/Platforms: |
|---|---|
| Amazon devices | Kindle Fire Tablet 3rd generation or newer Kindle Fire Phone Amazon Fire Stick Amazon Fire TV |
| Android Phone and Tablets | Android TV running Android 4.0.3 or newer Nexus Player NVIDIA Shield Razer Forge |
| Apple TV | 3rd generation or newer running tvOS 9 or newer |
| Computer Operating System | Microsoft Window 7 or newer Apple OSX 10.5.7 or newer |
| Browsers | Current version of Edge Current version of Chrome Current version of Firefox Current version of Safari |
| iPhone, iPad and iPod | iOS 8 or newer |
| PlayStation | PlayStation 4 |
| Roku | 2nd generation or newer |
| Smart TVs | Sony TVs running Android 5 or newer Select Samsung Smart TVs |
| Xbox | One One X One S |
While you have to purchase a Starz cable or satellite subscription, you can download the Starz app for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Roku Channel Store or PlayStation Store.
For access to Starz through the mobile app without a cable subscription, you can purchase a standalone plan for $8.99 per month. By purchasing the $8.99 per month subscription, you can then use the Starz app on any compatible devices. Subscriptions are paid in advance of the covered month.
To add Starz onto your cable or satellite package, you will have to contact your TV provider to find out specific pricing. On average, adding Starz on can cost anywhere from $10 to $29.99.
You can register a maximum of 4 devices at any one time. If you try to connect more than 4 devices, you’ll receive an error message. If you wish to add an additional device, you’ll have to delete one of the previously registered devices.
With a single Starz subscription, you can simultaneously watch different streaming content on up to two devices. If you’d like to watch more than two simultaneous streams, you’ll need to sign up for another Starz subscription at $8.99 per month.
Here are a few things you can expect from Starz streaming subscription:
You can search through movies by genre. A few of the most popular movies you can stream include:
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You can also search each series by genre. A few genre options include: popular, originals, kids and classic TV. The following are popular shows right now:
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I first signed up for Starz streaming service because I’d heard good things about its original series Outlander and didn’t want to wait for it to hit Netflix. And then, as it goes, I just never got around to canceling it.
I think I pay around $9.99 a month for it (it’s bad that I can’t even remember anymore) and get access to its stream of free movies and TV shows each month. Occasionally, I’ll watch using the Starz app on my phone. But more often, I just access it through Amazon Video.
When it comes down to it, I’ve kept my subscription for two main reasons:
But in all honesty, I wouldn’t say I access its shows or movies all that regularly anymore. So I actually think I might cancel it.
