The advancement of technology and the increased use of mobile devices have transformed the way we consume entertainment, especially when it comes to television.

Accessibility to television content through mobile apps and websites has become an increasingly popular alternative for those who want to watch shows, films and live broadcasts.

However, the search for free methods to watch TV via mobile devices raises important questions about the legality, ethics and availability of such services, requiring careful analysis of the options offered and their compliance with regulations and copyright.

This is just an introductory start that highlights the evolution of television content consumption on mobile devices, while also pointing out the ethical and legal issues associated with free access to TV programs through apps and websites.

PlutoTV:

a free streaming app that offers more than 100 live channels and on-demand content, including films, series, documentaries and children's programs.

You can download the app from the Play Store or App Store, or access it via the website pluto tv. The app is funded by advertising, but does not require registration or subscription¹.

Tivify:

a streaming service that allows you to watch open and digital TV channels (DTT) over the internet. You can watch the channels live or record the programs you want to watch later.

The app is available for Android, iOS, Fire TV, Chromecast and Smart TV. The service is free, but has a premium version that offers more features and channels¹.

TDTChannels:

an application that brings together more than 600 free and legal TV channels, from various countries and languages. You can watch channels live or download programs to watch offline. The application is open source and works on Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, Mac and Smart TV¹.

Vix TV:

a free streaming application that offers more than 20 thousand hours of content, including films, series, soap operas, documentaries and shows. You can watch the videos in Portuguese, Spanish or English, with or without subtitles. The app is available for Android, iOS, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Smart TV. The service is funded by advertising, but does not require registration or subscription².