7 Best ways to watch Indian Channels and Serials in USA

Do you want to watch Indian TV channels and serials in USA? Thanks to the internet, you don’t even need a television to watch your favorite shows. Your mobile/laptop is now equivalent to a TV. All you need is a working internet connection. I wrote this article after researching and trying out all of these networks for few months.

There are various streaming apps available in the market. You can use these apps to watch India serials on your device. In this article, we are going to talk about the best apps that you can use for watching free Indian serials.

1. Hotstar

Hotstar is the most famous streaming platform in India. Star Network is the owner of this app. Hence, you can enjoy every Star Network show on this channel. The best thing about Hotstar is that they have rights for IPL tournament, Asia Cup, T20 World Cup and has many exciting shows like Koffee with Karan, Hostages and many more.   

Although you need to buy their premium subscription,you can actually get the Hotstar Annual subscription for FREE.

Key features:

• Many latest movies and shows
• IPL and almost all Indian cricket matches in this app
• All Star network related channels and shows
• It is very affordable

2. Sling TV

If you want to watch live TV channels, then this app is perfect for you. This app is perfect for people who want to pay on a monthly basis. The best thing about this app is that it is compatible with Xbox, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire and other smart devices. 

Also, you don’t need to buy any base package first. You can directly purchase the international package in this app. If you want to watch Indian shows, then you don’t need to purchase Orange and Blue packages.

You can find Hindi, Telugu, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi and Kannada content in this app. Also, they offer cloud storage to their users. You can store more than 50 hours of video in their cloud. The streaming quality of this app is also very good. You can enjoy most shows in ultra HD quality. Also, you can pause live TV shows. 

If you love watching sports, then you can purchase the sports pack for only $10. The app also offers a 7-day trial to its new users. Thus, you can test this app before purchasing their package.

Key features:

• Compatible with most of the devices.
• Plans are affordable. 
• Find quality HD content
• Get access to cloud storage.

3. YuppTV

YuppTV is one of the most famous streaming apps in Asia. You can find South Asian content in this app. It has more than 250 TV channels. Also, they have a catalog of more than 5000 movies. Thus, it is a perfect app for entertainment. You can find more than 25000 hours of content on this app. 

They have separate packages available for Indian users. You can find different packages for Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Punjabi, and other regional languages. Just select the language while signing up.

YuppTV doesn’t provide DVR features to its users. However, you can use their Catchup TV feature. It will allow you to watch old shows.

The only disadvantage of this app is that you can only enjoy one stream. If you want to stream in multiple devices, then you can need to pay an additional fee. 

Key Features:

• Watch more than 250 TV channels.
• Also supports a 2g internet connection.
• You can watch content in all regional languages.

4. Dish TV

Dish TV is revolutionizing the digital entertainment. They are already the biggest satellite TV provider in the USA. You can also enjoy Indian movies and shows in their app.

You can enjoy Hindi, Malayam, Punjabi and Tamil content on this app. They have different packages for every regional language. If you want to enjoy content in regional languages, then this app is perfect for you.

However, there are some disadvantages to using this app. First, you need to subscribe to their American package. After that, you can add a regional package to your account. Thus, you will be paying extra money for watching regional channels. If you only want to enjoy Indian channels, then you should try some other apps.

This app is perfect for those people who also want to watch American shows.  It  also allows you to record your favorite shows.  You can record more than 16 channels in this app. Also, it will allow you to store more than 500 hours of TV shows.

Key Features:

• You can find regional content on this site.
• It will allow you to record more than 16 channels.
• They have a very clean UI.

5. My Indian TV

This app is very similar to YuppTV. However, it only contains Indian TV shows. You can also find regional content on this site. This app has more than 20 packages in their app. Thus, you can find the perfect package according to your needs. Also, there is no contract on this app. You can pay monthly or annually. 

However, you can only use your account in one device. If you want to use your account on multiple devices, then you can buy MAG Box. 

Key features:

• You can choose from more than 20 packages.
• This app is compatible with most of the devices.

6. Sun Nxt

Sun TV is the largest media network in India. They have more than 32 TV channels. Also, more than 100 million people in India are already enjoying their shows. You can access their channels in more than 27 countries. 

They have more than 32 TV channels in their network. Thus, other networks can’t compete with them. You can find any type of content on their app. Also, they have more than 48 Radio stations. If you are a fan of Radio, then their service is perfect for you. You can buy their premium service for only $1 per month. Thus, their subscription is very affordable. You can also enjoy more than 5000 South Indian movies in their app.

Key features:

• It is affordable.
• You can enjoy more than 32 TV channels.
• You will also get access to more than 5000 South Indian movies.

7. Comcast Xfinity TV

This is another very popular cable provider in the USA. You can also enjoy South Asian content on their app. However, you need to buy their core subscription first.

Comcast has very few Indian channels available in their app. You can enjoy content from Sony Asia. Also, you can find content from Zee TV and Star India. If you want to watch the news, then you can enjoy ABP News. However, most of the content is in Hindi. You won’t find Kannada or Telugu content on this app. 

Also, you need to buy their core plan first. If you don’t want to watch the English content, then you should look for some other app. 

The best thing about this app is that have a combination of both cloud and normal DVR capabilities. You can store more than 60 hours of video content in your cloud DVR.

Also, you can download content from your cloud DVR. Thus, you can enjoy your TV shows without any internet connection. If you are a traveler, then this app is perfect for you. You can watch your favorite TV shows during the trip. 

Conclusion

These are all the best streaming apps available in the market. You can use them for watching Indian TV channels. If you want to enjoy both Indian and English programs, then you should go for Comcast or Dish. You need to buy a base package in their app. Thus, you can’t enjoy South Asian channels without buying their base package. However, this can be an expensive option for you.

If you are only looking for Indian channels, then you can try My Indian Tv and YuppTV. They are cheaper when compared to other apps. Also, you don’t need to worry about buying their base plan. 

If you are looking for regional content, then YuppTV and Dish are perfect for you. You can only select South Indian programs in this app. Thus, you won’t pay for other channels. If you want to enjoy TV experience, then go for Comcast or Dish. The final choice will depend on your preferences and budget.