STARZ Networks offers STARZ Play, a streaming service that lets you watch hit movies and popular original series. You can stream from your computer or smart device.
STARZ Play Review
Can’t get enough of Outlander? STARZ Play is an app from the STARZ cable and satellite television network that allows you to stream their 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, STARZ Play, 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 Play app as a standalone package, for $8.99 per month. With STARZ Play, you can enjoy current or past episodes of STARZ Original Series.
| Participating providers for STARZ Play | |
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| DirecTV | Xfinity |
| Dish | AT&T |
| Verizon | Charter Spectrum |
| COX | Optimum |
| Mediacom | Suddenlink |
| Amazon Channels |
While the list above gives a few top TV providers, there are additional providers not listed that also participate. To add on STARZ, you can do so online, or by phone.
Compatible Devices with the STARZ Play app
You can access STARZ Play on a variety of different devices and platforms, including:
| Device/Platform Name: | Devices/Platforms: |
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| Amazon devices | Kindle Fire Tablet 3rd generation or newer Kindle Fire Phone Amazon Fire Stick Amazon Fire TV |
| Android Phone and Tablets | Running Android 4.0.3 or newer Android TV Nexus Player NVIDIA Shield Razer Forge |
| Apple TV | 4th generation Apple TV 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 | 360 One |
What are the benefits of STARZ Play?
- STARZ app. With the STARZ Play app, you can access and watch original series, and most movies. Additionally, you can enjoy full downloads, and search through every big genre. The app lets you download full movies and shows, and watch them anytime, anywhere – even offline.
- Free trial. If you want to try out STARZ, you can take advantage of a free 7-day trial. To get the free trial, all you have to do is download the STARZ app from the App Store, Google Play Store or Roku Channel Store. Then, start your 7-day free trial by using your Apple, Google Play or Roku ID. Simply create your STARZ profile, and start streaming on a supported device. If you do not cancel your trial within the 7 days, you will be charged the $8.99 monthly subscription fee.
- Multiple devices. You can enjoy STARZ On Demand on multiple devices with a lot of TV providers.
Pricing and packaging
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 Play 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 subscribe to the STARZ app on Apple and Android smart devices, and Apple TV and Chromecast. You will pay for your subscription 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, more or less.
How many devices does a subscription support?
You can register a maximum of five devices at any one time. If you try to connect more than five 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 Play 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 Play subscription at $8.99 per month.
Pros and Cons of STARZ Play Streaming Subscription
Here are a few things you can expect from STARZ Play Streaming Subscription:
Pros
- STARZ Play streaming. STARZ Play comes with your STARZ subscription. It is the online streaming service that comes with participating providers.
- Media options. You can choose from the hottest and most popular movies and TV shows. Many are award-winning, and the hits of today’s culture.
- Family options. Not only does STARZ offer a lot of today’s popular movie options, but it also brings back the family classics that are suitable for everyone in the family, like Monster’s Inc.
- Register multiple devices. You can register a maximum of five devices at any one time and can simultaneously watch different streaming content on up to two devices.
Cons
- Subscription required. In order to start streaming, you need to select your cable, satellite, or telco company TV provider, and enter in your STARZ account information. Or, you can subscribe to the app as a stand-alone package.
- Internet connection. To stream with STARZ Play, you need a high-speed internet connection. It is required that you have wired Internet connection, Wifi, or 4G. The minimum required bandwidth is 2.5 Mbps, but 6 Mbps is recommended for the best experience.
- Internet Connected Device. STARZ Play is not available on all Internet Connected Devices. In fact, it is currently only accessible with a few devices. The network is working on adding more providers to the list.
Top movies
You can search through movies by different genre. A few of the most popular movies you can stream include:
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You can also search through each series by genre. A few genre options including: Popular, Originals, Kids, Classic TV, etc. The following are popular shows right now:
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I just signed up for the free trial of STARZ and I am currently trying to set up profiles, is it possible to set up a profile only for kids so they see only shows/movies for kids and not all genres of movies?
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for your inquiry.
As I checked, Since Starz has “parental controls” yes it is possible to set up a profile for your kids and customize or manage the shows/movies that can be watched by your kids.
I hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Bella
I signed up for the 7 day free trial on my Amazon Fire Stick on one television. I turned that television off then went to a different room that also has Amazon Firestick and am now being asked for a username and password which I never had to provide the first time. Will I have to sign up for a second free trial to watch on a second television? Please help.
Hi Marisa,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
If you were using 2 different Amazon Fire Sticks then that may be the reason it is asking for another username and password. Please try to use the same Amazon Fire Stick you used when you signed up for a 7-day free trial with on that TV you have in the other room and see if that works. If you need further assistance on this matter, please reach out to Amazon Fire TV support.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
I can’t find the download option on my Starz app on android or windows device. It only has a share button. How do I download episodes?
Hi Tina,
Thank you for getting in touch with Finder.
To download a title, just tap the series or movies download icon. If the one you’re considering to download doesn’t have the icon then you may not be able to download it them. The maximum number of downloads stored at any time is 25 per subscriber account. Of these, no more than 15 can belong to the same series.
I hope this helps.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Jeni
I just join a few minutes ago and STARZ will not let me sign , it states there is an error in I have already paid
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for your inquiry.
While we do not have the information what’s the cause of the error you are encountering. It’s best to get in touch with STARZ 855-247-9175 directly to give you further assistance on this.
I hope this helps.
Kind regards,
Bella
Why isn’t your app available on PlayStation 4? Shame really…you are losing out on a lot of customers. Started a trial today with the possible intent of subscribing but as I can’t watch it without jumping through hoops looks like I’ll go with HBO.
Hi Heather,
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you. 😃
I’m sorry to hear about the issue you are encountering. However, you might want to check again. STARZ app is available on PS4. You can check by going from the home screen to TV & Video. From there, you should be able to find the STARZ app ready for download. If in case you don’t find it there, you can also go to the PlayStation Store.
Once you’re done downloading and installing, you should be able to stream videos through STARZ.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua
The movies come in different language? Like Spanish?
HI Michelle,
Thank you for reaching out to Finder.
STARZ Play offers “pop-up” closed captioning on every feature and program that was released the year of 1998 or later. Closed captions can also be in Spanish. You may check the subtitle settings per movie to see what captions are available for that movie. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
Can I stream Starz on my Crave on Xbox one?
Hi M&J,
Thank you for visiting Finder.
I’m afraid you are unable to watch STARZ on your Crave using an Xbox one. Although it is already on the works to become available to Xbox and to all other Crave-supported platforms including Samsung Smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Android TV.
While it is not yet available through Crave, you may download the STARZ app to your Xbox One and you should be good.
Hope this helps and please feel free to contact us back should you require further assistance. 😊
Kind Regards,
Mai
I am an Optimum subscriber. How do I get Starz on my mobile devices?
Hi Carol,
Thanks for reaching out to Finder.
In order to watch Starz on your mobile devices, you need to download Starz app from Apple or Android app store. Once you have completed the installation, you can then access Starz content through the Starz mobile app by logging in with your Optimum user name and password.
I hope that helps.
Cheers,
Charisse
I have started using the app on my iPad. I noticed that when I download episodes to watch on a plane, when no connection is available, It doesn’t work due to no connection. Am I missing something re “downloading”. Netflix, iTunes and Amazon downloads work flawlessly this way?
Hi Kevin,
Thank you for reaching out to Finder.
Have you configured where the Starz app stores your downloaded movies? This may be the reason why you are unable to access them. Another reason may also be that there is no downloaded content on the device when you used it. Download content when you are still connected to the internet and ensure it gets completed before you get your device offline. For further assistance, you may also reach out to a Starz customer service representative to assist you. Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Reggie
Hi, I live in Israel. What’s my best option to connect/subscribe in order to be able and watch outlander freely?
Hi Oren,
Thanks for getting in touch with Finder. I hope all is well with you. :)
STARZ Play is only available in the US. Thus, you can’t use STARZ Play in Israel to watch Outlander. You may need to use other services to watch this show.
I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.
Have a wonderful day!
Cheers,
Joshua