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If you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can still watch a live stream of the Lifetime TV Network via over-the-top streaming services, which allow you to watch a handful of channels on your computer, phone or other streaming device for a monthly fee.
And with the steady rise of these services, cable-cutters have a couple of different options to choose from for Lifetime: Sling TV is the cheapest option, while DirecTV Now offers different pros and cons. Both have a free trial, so you can test them out if you’re not sure which you want.
Here’s a rundown of what these live streaming services provide, and how to sign up to start watching Lifetime on your computer, phone or streaming device:
Cheapest Option: Sling TV
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If price is your No. 1 concern with a streaming service, there’s no doubt that Sling TV is the way to go. Lifetime is included in both the “Sling Orange” and “Sling Blue” bundles, which cost $20 and $25 per month, respectively.
Additionally, you can add the Lifetime Movie Network to either package with the “Lifestyle Extra” add-on for $5 per month.
Here’s a rundown of “Sling Orange”, the cheapest way to watch a live stream of Lifetime without cable:
Total Channels Included: 25-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here
Price: $20 per month
Extras: Watch on one different device at once (with Sling Blue–$25 per month, also includes Comedy Central–you can watch on three different devices at once); 50 hours of cloud DVR is $5 per month extra
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the Sling TV website
2. Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free” and then create an account
3. Select the channel package you want. Lifetime is included in either “Sling Orange” or “Sling Blue,” while Lifetime Movie Network is in the “Lifestyle Extra” add-on
4. Enter your payment information. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
5. Return to the Sling TV website and navigate over to Lifetime to watch live or on-demand content. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or other streaming device via the Sling TV app, which is free to download. A complete list of compatible devices can be found here
Most Channels + Fire TV Offer: DirecTV Now
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DirecTV Now’s cheapest bundle, “Live a Little”, costs $35 per month.
That’s a steep price point compared to Sling TV’s base bundle, but it does come with some important advantages, such as a larger cable-like package of channels, included DVR, the ability to watch on multiple devices, and an offer for a Amazon Fire TV if you prepay two months. You can also sign in to MyLifetime.com with your DirecTV Now credentials to watch content, which you can’t do with Sling.
If you want the Lifetime Movie Network, you’ll need to go with the “Go Big” package for $60 per month.
Here’s a complete rundown of DirecTV Now’s “Live a Little” bundle:
Total Channels Included: 60-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here
Price: $35 per month
Extras: Watch on two different devices at the same time; DVR is in Beta stage; offer for free Amazon Fire TV; Can sign in with DirecTV Now credentials to watch content on MyLifetime.com
Free Trial: 7 days
How to Sign Up & Watch:
1. Click here to go to the DirecTV Now website
2. Click on “Start your free trial now” and then create an account
3. Select the channel package you want. Lifetime is included in every package, while Lifetime Movie Network is in “Go Big” or “Gotta Have It.” You can add the Fire TV during the next step if you want
4. Enter your payment information. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged
5. Return to the DirecTV Now website to start watching on your computer. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the DirecTV Now app, which is free to download. A complete list of compatible devices can be found here
6. You can also watch on-demand content on MyLifetime.com or the Lifetime app by signing in with your DirecTV Now credentials
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