Search From Your TV’s Streaming Box
All the big modern TV-streaming boxes, including the Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Android TV devices—have built-in search features. They search multiple apps at the same time, and you can type out the name of a show or movie using your remote control or speak it aloud with your voice.
Each of the above streaming boxes is different, and some boxes may search more or different sources than others. You may want to try a different search solution if you can’t find what you’re looking for.
Use a Website on Your Computer, or App on Your Phone
Several websites and applications let you search for the name of a TV show or movie and show you exactly where that media is available for streaming online. They’ll even show you where it’s included free with a subscription and where it’s available for rental or purchase, letting you compare prices.
This is particularly convenient if you’re using a streaming platform that doesn’t offer this integrated search—like a PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Chromecast, or smart TV—or if you’re watching movies and TV shows on your phone, tablet, or computer.
Head to the website, search for a movie or TV show, and you’ll see exactly where it’s available. It’s a lot faster than searching several different services and comparing the price. If you’re searching for a TV show, you can even look at individual seasons or episodes to see where they’re available.
Just Watch is available as a free app for iPhone, iPad, and Android, too. You can install the app on your phone and quickly search across all the big platforms.
We’ve tried out other similar websites in the past, including Can I Stream It?. But Just Watch seems to provide the best, most up-to-date search across the most services right now.
In a pinch, though, you can even use Google. Search for “watch” followed by the name of a TV show or movie, and you’ll often see recommendations of official places where you can watch it online. But Just Watch searches more services for more TV shows and movies, so it’s a better option than Google.
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