LIST OF CHANNELS AVAILABLE ON USTVNOW FOR STREAM Archives

Want more Plex plugins? A Plex Channel can give you more options for both official and unofficial plugins.

One of Plex's best features is Plex Channels. Some channels are official and available via the Plex Channel Directory. Others are unofficial and only available through the Unsupported AppStore.

Here are the best unofficial Plex channels you should check out. And you won't need a Plex Pass to use them.

How to Install the Unsupported Plex AppStore

Before you can watch the channels we're about to recommend, you need to install the Unsupported Plex AppStore.

First, download the WebTools plugin from GitHub. Once the download is complete, extract the file, and ensure the new directory is called WebTools.bundle.

Next, move the folder into your Plex plugin folder. You will find it at %LOCALAPPDATA%\Plex Media Server\ on Windows and ~/Library/Application Support/Plex Media Server/ on a Mac. The Unsupported AppStore is part of the WebTools plugin. And keep in mind that you can sideload Plex plugins with our helpful guide.

To access the store, open a browser and enter your Plex Media Server's IP address followed by :33400. Log in using your Plex credentials and click on UAS in the left-hand panel to launch it.

Warning: The following channels are unsupported by Plex. As such, they may be unfinished, become buggy, or even stop working altogether.

1. C More Sport

Never let anyone tell you that cutting the cord means you're going to miss out on live news and sport; it's just not true. It's easy to watch live news on Plex, and C More provides a way to watch live sport.

C More Sport is a Scandinavian broadcaster that shows live soccer, ATP tour events, European ice hockey, NBA, UFC, and more.

2. FilmOn

FilmOn used to be a great way to legally watch U.K. TV networks from anywhere in the world for free. Today, the channels are behind a paywall.

Nevertheless, the app still boasts more than 600 channels that aren't behind a paywall, so there's plenty to watch.

3. Full Movies on Reddit

Reddit is a treasure trove of movie content. This add-on pulls data from seven subreddits: /r/FullMoviesDailyMotion, /r/FullMoviesOnGoogle, /r/FullMoviesOnline, /r/FullMoviesOnVimeo, /r/FullMoviesOnYouTube, /r/FullTVShowsOnVimeo, and /r/FullTVShowsOnYouTube.

Make sure you have the legal permission to watch the content before hitting Play.

4. Democracy Now

Democracy Now is a well-established name in the world of American political broadcasting. The content typically leans towards investigative journalism, though there's a healthy dose of regular news as well.

The show has won countless journalism awards during its 22-year existence.

5. The Internet Archive

The Internet Archive is a vast repository of old music videos, movies, and TV shows. You can find content such as The Adventures of Robin Hood, the 1955 version of The Fast and The Furious, and the House on Haunted Hill.

6. The ITV Player

If you live in the UK, you can use the unofficial version of the ITV Player to access all of the network's most recent shows on demand.

Non-residents will need to use a VPN like ExpressVPN (save up to 49% off using this link) or CyberGhost (get 6 months for free using this link).

7. LiveLeak

LiveLeak is a British video sharing site. It's less strict than YouTube about what it allows users to upload, often leading to some rather edgy content.

8. MTV Networks

If you like the type of shows churned out by the former music-only channels, you need to install this plugin.

You can grab old episodes from channels like MTV, VH1, CMT, and LogoTV.

9. NBC Sports

In case you're not aware, NBC Sports publishes lots of video clips on its official website. There are Premier League highlights, and the latest from the NHL, the NFL, NASCAR, and more.

The plugin pulls all the videos off the website and makes them available in the Plex app.

10. Old Movie Time

Old Movie Time is an online repo of classic movies from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s.

We listed the same channel when we discussed the best private Roku channels in an article elsewhere on the site.

11. CW Seed

CW Seed is an online-only offshoot of the CW Television Network. It features content that was specifically made for the web, with a particular focus on animation, game shows, and comedy.

Some of its most well-known web series include How to Be a Vampire, Freedom Fighters: The Ray, and Constantine: City of Demons.

12. USTVnow

USTVnow is another name that'll be familiar to many cord cutters.

The service is aimed at U.S. expats and military personnel. The free package includes The CW, ABC, PBS, and CBS. For $19/month, you also get FOX, AMC, Bravo, Nickelodeon, and more.

USTVnow also offers some TV shows and movies available on demand.

13. Webisodes

Webisodes can pull videos from shows on YouTube, Daily Motion, and Vimeo, then display them in your Plex library for easy viewing.

It also offers an RSS feed. Whenever one of your favorite shows pops up on it, Webisodes will make the video available.

14. Spotify

There is no official Spotify plugin for Plex. However, if you have a premium Spotify account, you can use this unofficial channel to listen to your music.

As is the case with so many third-party Spotify services, this channel requires a premium subscription. It's just one of the many reasons it's worth paying for Spotify.

15. TuneIn

Similarly, there is no official TuneIn radio plugin. But once again, the Plex community has stepped up to provide a solution.

The TuneIn channel boasts many of the same features as the regular app. You can even sign into your account for a customized listening experience.

16. IMDb Trailers

If you want to stay abreast of the latest upcoming movies, install IMDb Trailers. It lets you play thousands of movie trailers directly from the IMDb website.

17. Link TV

Link TV is an ad-free U.S. network that relies exclusively on contributions from viewers and other foundations for its funding.

It offers news, documentaries, music, and citizen-focused content. France24 provides the news programming. Additionally, you will often see English-language content from Deutsche Welle and NHK.

18. XKCD

Webcomic XKCD has earned itself cult status since launching in 2005. The comic strips usually feature one of either mathematics, programming, or science. These days, it's become essential reading for anyone who either works or has an interest in such fields.

The strip has won countless web-based awards.

19. Facebook

If you're a Facebook user, you might be interested in the unofficial Facebook channel. It can show your newsfeed and photo library via the Plex interface.

20. Library Updater

We end the list with a practical channel.

From time to time, the developers of these channels will release updates. Ordinarily, you'd have to re-enter the App Store and update each one manually. Library Updater removes that hassle. Just click the icon, and it will install any available updates for your channels.

Keep Digging for More Plex Gems

There are more than 170 channels in the Unsupported AppStore. In addition to video, music, and photos, they cover everything from subtitles to metadata. If these handpicked channels aren't enough to satisfy you, have a dig and see what else you can find.

We've also compiled lists of the best Plex web shows and popular Plex podcasts to explore. And when you're finally happy, make sure you grab the best Plex apps to supercharge your Plex experience. If you're ready to upgrade your Plex hardware, have a look at these pre-built and DIY NAS solutions for a Plex server:

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As if the Roku didn’t have enough channels already, there’s a decent selection of “private” channels you won’t find in the channel store. Here are some of the best private channels worth checking out.

Technically, private channels and apps are part of the Roku channel store, but not displayed publicly. A channel can be private for a number of reasons: maybe it has adult content, maybe it’s still in beta, or maybe it’s just an unofficial third-party channel for a service without any official app. You won’t find them when you browse the channel store with your remote, and to install them you’ll need a secret code or link.

The Best Private Channels

There are hundreds of private channels out there, but you can find most the best channels in a few places. For example, at The Nowhere Man web site, you can gain access to:

• Bloomberg News Live
  
• John Green’s Crash Course
  
• NBC Nightly News and CBS News archives
  
• NASA TV and Hubblecast HD
  
• Khan Academy learning videos
  
• Government-focused channels like C-SPAN, The Pentagon Channel, and White House Press Briefings
  
• International news from Al Jazeera (English, American, and Arabic), BBC, and CNN International
  
• TED Talks
  
• Adult Swim shows
  
• PBS
  
• Universal Sports Network
  
• Live local news for most major areas
  

You can watch all of those in one place when you download this cool channel called Nowhere TV (code: H9DWC). The channel acts like a channel hub of sorts with a little bit of everything. There’s even some home & garden, cooking, and spirituality sub-channels. Some of the content is audio-only podcasts, but there is plenty of video. If you still want more, here are some of the other more interesting private channels and apps out there:

• Nowhere Bullet: a Roku screensaver that shows your Pushbullet notifications (code: nowherebullet).
  
• Nowhere Tweet: a Twitter reader and screensaver (code: V8MRS).
  
• Nowhere Vine: an app that plays Vines on your Roku (code: nowherevine).
  
• Unofficial Twitch: Let’s you watch all of Twitch.tv’s streams on your Roku (code: TwitchTV)
  
• Great Chefs: A cooking show originally on PBS, but now is a collection of episodes available to view whenever you like (code: greatchefs).
  
• The Internet Archive: A massive collection of old films, cartoons, and TV shows (code: NMJS5).
  
• Amateurlogic: A video podcast channel that covers amateur radio, photography, computers, raspberry pi, and other electronics projects (code: Alogic).
  
• Relax TV: Nothing but hours of tropical lagoons, rain storms, fireplaces, and waterfalls to relax to (code: vrqhq).
• Wilderness Channel: A full on TV channel dedicated to hunting, fishing, survival training, and nature (code: fl821095).
• Ace TV: B-movie action, horror, sci-fi, and kung-fu movies streamed 24/7. May contain mature content (code: acetv).

Keep in mind, these channels are either in beta form or developed by third parties, so bugs are a reality you may have to cope with every once in a while—a small price to pay for channels that are free. You can find more private channels at sites like Roku-Channels.com, RokuGuide.com, StreamFree.tv, and RokuChannels.tv.

How to Install Private Channels

Once you’ve picked some channels you want to add, installing them is quick and easy. There are two ways to do it:

1. Go to the Roku web site, sign in to your account you used when you set it up, and head to the My Account page.
   
2. Then click Add a Channel under Manage Account. Once there, enter the channel’s code and click Add Channel.
   

Or, you can find a link that automatically sends you to the Add Channel page and enters the code for you. It will have the same URL as the Add Channel page, but the the code will be at the end. Either way works just fine as long as the code is right.

Once you’ve installed the channel or app, you’ll need to update your Roku so it will actually appear. They will show up normally within 24 hours, but you can speed up the process by going to Settings > System > System Update. In a few moments your new channels will appear on the Home screen. Know of any interesting, non-adult private channels? Tell us in the comments below.

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The Best New Hidden Roku Private Channels List can be found below. Finding the best up to date list of the unpublished and newest private Roku channels is now easy. Each free channel has a “Channel Code” and the code can be entered into your Roku account and you will instantly get that channel for free.

You can find a complete list of the Official Channels in the Roku Channel Store or you can find the new Complete Roku Private Channels List or How To Watch YouTube on your Roku Player. Please Note: Channels cannot be added unless the adult or the Roku account holder who setup the Roku has the proper pin code. Looking to cancel your cable and still get most of the premium channels? Now you can using theRoku with the PlayOn app!

How to add a private channel to Roku: To add a private channel you must first get the code from the list of free channels below. Next, simply sign in to your Roku account (which you created when you initially setup your Roku). Then enter the code and the private channel will appear on your Roku home screen. Go to the “Add Private Channel Page” here to enter in the private channel code. Don’t have a Roku Player? Find the Best Roku 3 Streaming Media Player Here.

Adding Private Channels to your Roku or Roku 3 Streaming TV Box is simple, see below for our 2014 updated channel list…

1080p Showcase – 1080p videos, and ONLY 1080p videos. Copy the following Channel code: 1080p

Aljazeera – Stream FREE 24 hour news. Copy the following Channel code: EA7NG

AnomaliesTV – Documentaries and Original Programming from the Anomalies Network. Copy the following Channel code: XM7EG

Archive Classic Movies – Streaming classic movies from the archives. Copy the following Channel code: WSW1P

Archive.org – The Internet Archive. Copy the following Channel code: NMJS5

AvalonPC – PC Sales with great deal and low prices. Copy the following Channel code: YW0AS

BBC – British Broadcasting Channel. Copy the following Channel code: BBCN

Chaneru – Streaming home media file manager. Copy the following Channel code: SHZFF

CNN – Stream CNN world news free. Copy the following Channel code: RBFA1

Earth Touch HD – Watch wildlife footage whenever you like, on whichever digital media player you prefer. Copy the following Channel code: 03VG9

FlickStream TV – Live 24/7 Movies and Original Series. Copy the following Channel code: WVS3B

Food Network Nighttime – Full episodes for your iPhone. Copy the following Channel code: FNNIGHT

France 24 – International News. Copy the following Channel code: G54GC

Google Voice – Check your google voice account on Roku. Copy the following Channel code: NXFBW

Nasa Hubblecast HD – Nasa Hubble News and Video. Copy the following Channel code: 9OFQX

JUSTINTV – Stream live feed television shows. Copy the following Channel code: JUSTINTV

Last.FM – Roku app for listening to Last.FM radio station. Copy the following Channel code: X0MCZ

LDS Video Podcasts – LDS videos from lds.org and BYU TV. Copy the following Channel code: TMLJW

LinkTV – Global & National news, documentaries & more. Connecting you to the world. Copy the following Channel code: LinkTV

Mormon Channel – Live streaming of the Mormon church. Copy the following Channel code: byurocks

Nasa TV – Streaming NASA video from nasa.gov. Copy the following Channel code: HIBMX

Nowhere TV – Features free content from providers like HGTV, Food Network, Smithsonian, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and CNN and local news content from stations around the country. Copy the following Channel code: H9DWC

Picasa Web – Access Google Picasa web albums on your Roku. Copy the following Channel code: NEJXJ

PlayOn – Comedy Central, Spike, PBS, ESPN, CBS, ESPN3**, Nick, TBS, BET and much more on your Roku. Copy the following Channel code: MYPLAYON

Positive Peak Radio and TV – Magic passion in your corner. Copy the following Channel code: MNYVP

PressTV – Iran’s television broadcasting in English. Based in Tehran. Copy the following Channel code: ASV5R

Pub-D-Hub – Pub-D-Hub has classic movies, television shows, and cartoons that are public domain. Copy the following Channel code: ZFJB5

Radioreference – World’s largest radio communications provider. Copy the following Channel code: ENGBH

Re/Max – Re/Max Realty University training on Roku. Copy the following Channel code: G8VAR

Roksbox – Gives you the ability to play your own videos and movies, listen to your own music, and show your own photographs on your television screen. Copy the following Channel code: P1KWQ

RT America – Russia RT America News. “Question more”. Copy the following Channel code: RTAMERICA

Russia TV – 24 Hour Russian News. Copy the following Channel code: VXRTU

Sarnav – International Channel for Telugu People. Copy the following Channel code: sarnav

Simple Weather – Local Weather. Copy the following Channel code: IFUIN

Soundcloud LITE – Puts your sound at the heart of communities, websites and apps. Copy the following Channel code: SCROKUBW

Tagesschau – German 24/7 News. Copy the following Channel code: K8BVY

TED Talks – Watch videos from TED.com. Copy the following Channel code: LORYR

TERRA Nature of our World – The Nature of Our World. Copy the following Channel code: F3SIG

TV.Com – Watch shows from TV.com. Copy the following Channel code: TVCOM

USB Media Browser – Access movies, music and pictures from your Roku HD XR’s USB port by adding a USB drive. Copy the following Channel code: KGULU

Ustream – Ustream on your Roku. Copy the following Channel code: IN4DN

USTVNOW.COM – Streaming TV from some of the most popular stations. Copy the following Channel code: USTVNOW

Viddler – A video platform for professional and personal use. Copy the following Channel code: Viddler

Youtube – Watch Youtube on Roku. Copy the following Channel code: B8VVK

THE ROKU SMART PHONE APP
If you have an Apple iPhone or an Android phone you can get the free Roku remote control app. The app includes a voice feature and you can start a channel by simply saying the name of the channel. If voice recognition is not for you then you can start a channel by scrolling through the channel list. The app also contains a perfectly designed remote control that can be used to change channels from your phone and even make the TV volume go up or down if you configure the app correctly.

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