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Amazing LIVE TV!
First off, reading other reviews a reminder to all: THIS IS LIVE TV. It isn’t like most of your mainstream services, this is live as in it airs the same things at the same time as other providers. So no, you can’t skip or jump ahead because it is, well, LIVE. Secondly, the price for the selection is unparalleled! It is more than worth it!! Their on demand section is awesome as it has 72 hour look back as well as movies that are just there. THREE HALLMARK CHANNELS as well as PixL (commercial free movies) and UpTV (original programs and movies) was my main draw. Curiosity Stream, Outdoor, Game Show Network... such awesome selection! And for those who think it’s not enough selection, take a moment and really think about what you watch. I mean, you can’t watch 500 channels all at the same time so... I save so much money and still have amazing things to watch! And yes, it’s available across multiple platforms so TRY THE FREE TRIAL YOU WONT REGRET IT!!!Show lessclsc1980
Developer Response
Thank you for the review and kind words. We're glad to hear you enjoy our programming and service. Our goal is to provide our customers with feel-good programming and friendly service, and an even friendlier price. Thank you, Frndly TVNeeds improvement
I love the choices of channels, just what I want and why I still have the app BUT you seriously need to fix the playback and pausing etc. only rarely does a paused or stopped program show up in your “continue watching” lineup forcing you to start a show over. Which leads to the biggest annoyance....why can’t you fast forward back to your spot of previously aired shows or recorded shows?? I get for live (even repeats) but if you can’t save my spot and I need to rewatch the first 90 minutes of a movie again to see the end, makes me want to move back to other choices for apps that allow it.Show lesshalkmarklover
Update broke this app!
We love FrndlyTV! But since the update 5 days ago the app is now broken on iOS, both Phone and Apple TV. You have introduced a bug that makes watching previous episodes almost impossible due to buffering issues and sometimes crashing. It’s almost as if FrndlyTV recorded servers are blocking iOS requests. Live streaming still works fine. I’ve tried this on both my network and cell network to make sure it’s not a home configuration issue. This issue is not present while logged into the web application from a computer browser. Please patch the iOS apps soon.Show lessjaycuts
No closed captions, pausing & restarting issues
We were so excited to find something cheaper that would still allow us to see our Hallmark shows. The ability to record shows & watch them later is awesome. The first drawback is the fact that if we pause it we can’t start it back up. It goes back to the very beginning of the show. Pretty irritating!
The other drawback for us is the lack of closed captions. I am hard of hearing & require them for watching tv & movies. Makes it near impossible for me to enjoy the shows with my family.Show lessMamaspud
Buffering nightmare
I have the 7.99 plan and use on my fire stick. The movies buffer, then replay 10 seconds, buffer, repeat. Sometimes the buffer will be so long that when it stops, it’s a different movie. The guide is glitchy in that sometimes it’s just all black- no programs listed under time. This app looks like it was developed in the 90’s. It is the only app I have issues with on fire stick. I have unplugged fire stick, restarted/rebooted fire stick , deleted and reinstalled frndly app, checked for app updates, added a WiFi booster to room...no luck. I can see that many have complained about the same issues I’ve had, so the developers need to start from scratch and rebuild this platform so that it actually works.Show lessloves_podcasts
Great selection, bad execution
The movies are great, but frequently while using the on demand feature, an error message appears: FrndlyTV failed to load video. Typically when receiving this error message, pausing the video or the battery dying, your spot is saved where you left off. Lately, however, it has not saved the location and all interrupted movies must be started from the beginning since it doesn’t give you the capability to fast forward. So annoying! I just put the movie on silent and let it play until I see that it is at the spot where I left off so that I can finish my movie. Because of this, I miss a lot of endings.Show lessMickeyzeeful
App Issues——update!
Updated issues- but still thankful!!
-there should be a Way to record only brand new shows or only the complete series....it is absolutely ridiculous that it records all shows even if it has already been recorded! Way too many to weed through
- the series should also just be in its folder so you can click on anything in the folder easily
Original Post
-I agree that when fast forwarding i would prefer to see where i am...
-also if i pause or leave a recording it should give me the option to go back to where i left off...
-it’s also telling me a show i know exists on hallmark movies & mysteries is not coming up in my search of the title...
-We sould be able to search a title and see all the already aired shows on demand
*These are my issues with the app so far*
but I am thankful there is finally a place to watch Hallmark movies and mysteries channelShow lesscat/stever
Love it!
I absolutely love this app since we “cut the cable cord.” One of the reasons we kept cable for so long was because of the Hallmark Movies & Mysteries channel - I didn’t want to give it up! So, this app was a great solution. I also love the fact that I can watch it on my phone if I’m working outside, at the gym or going between multiple rooms in my house. I have had no problems with it, so maybe some of the issues others mentioned have been fixed. In my opinion, if you like Hallmark and their other channels, it’s completely worth the money! And, the other channels that come with it are just an added bonus. I highly recommend!!Show lessTheB-team
Needs better controls
I like the app and the shows and movies available but I really don’t like the playback controls. I’m limited to just 10 seconds rewinding and fast forwarding. I have to wait until the control is available to go forward/backward another 10 seconds. Most apps let a person fast forward 30 seconds at a time and a person can hit the option several times in a row.
I was looking for an app for my LG smart tv and don’t see one. Any plans to have one?
Other people have said that they have issues with a recording restarting when they pause a recording. I have used the app to watch 3 shows and have paused several times and have not had this issue. Hopefully I don’t encounter this.Show lessLisa43947
LOVE but a few things...
Okay, I absolutely LOVE ❤️ this app, my mom originally got it for Hallmark so me and her could watch it together, but we’ve explored all the other shows and movies. I love how you added UP TV because they play bringing up bates, Reba and heartland(and we don’t have the UP subscription so this is nice!)
My whole family love to sit down in the living room after dinner and watch Family Feud on The Game Show Network or LHOTP on Hallmark Drama(my fav show lol)
So as you can see, we love this wayyy better than anything, but there are a few tweaks that I would like to point out. When watching record or on Demand content and you try to fast forward or rewind you can’t see where your going and how far you’re going back/forward. Which can be annoying when you’re trying to fast forward commercials.
And sometimes when I’m watching a show on demand or on record it starts from the beginning!! And then I have to fast forward to the part where I was but then I can’t see it!
Also I think I’d be cool if you could search a series and all the episodes will be listed and then another section can be for the ones that will(or have) been played.
Overall FIVE STARS but please fix the issues PLEASE!! I absolutely LOVE this app so PLEASE FIX
THANK YOU 💫 ♥️Show lessCRAZY🐶CHILD
Developer Response
Thank you for your review and kind words about our service. We always look to improve and value your feedback on fast forward and search. We will be sure to pass along your experience and appreciate you being part of the Frndly TV family. Thank you, Frndly TV
