Using Your Xbox To Stream TV and Movies | Cable Box Cutters

Did you know that you can stream top TV Shows, Movies, all your favorite Sports and more from your Xbox 360? Your Xbox One and Xbox 360 are not only game consoles, they are also streaming media players.

Once you have high speed internet service and a XBox 360 or a XBox One, you can get access to popular apps on Xbox 360, including all your favorites, like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Twitch, Crackle, Machinima, Amazon Instant Video, and more!

At Cable Box Cutters, we are big fans of this service for several reasons:

• You can save money every month by getting rid of your current cable service provider and supplement your XBox with a Indoor HDTV Antenna. Check out this article on Choosing The Best Antenna 

• You can cut down some of the cable channels you currently have by using the Xbox 360 streaming services as a supplement to you Paid Cable TV. Get the cheapest package available by your cable service provider and sign up for online streaming services like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and more.

• Instead of paying for another streaming box (Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast) you can stream the same Online TV and Movie Services with your Xbox 360 directly from Internet Explorer.

• Or you can have all options, using an antenna, a Xbox and a Roku to watch Free Cable TV and Movies. 

Many people are opting out of the expensive monthly cable bill and saving hundreds yearly by using free and paid online streaming services and by using these services, there are not only saving money but also have access to thousands of Movies and TV Shows that you normally wouldn't have access to unless you rent, bought or caught the movie on television. 

Setting up your Xbox 360 to stream online TV Shows and Movies is very simple. 

1. Turn on your Xbox 360 and log into your profile. 

2. Connect your Xbox 360 to your WIFI

3. Go to the main menu, then scroll over to Apps. 

4. Once your in the App section, go down to browse apps and search for the TV and Movie apps of your choice. 

5. After choosing the apps you want, download the app to your Xbox 360. (check out the list of TV, Sports, and Movie Apps below)

6. After the download, the app automatically starts, and you can browse through the selections and start watching your favorite TV Shows, Movies, and sports channels.   

Choosing Your TV Apps

Selecting your TV app throughout the Xbox 360 app center is very easy but you do have a very large list of choices. Now in order to save money using these services, select only the apps you need that shows your favorite programs you wish to watch. 

Services like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Instant Video can give you access to many popular TV shows and movies in all genres. Services like HBO Go, A&E and Syfy will give you access to the full library of shows that are shown on their channels via paid cable services. If your into Lifetime movies and shows, download the Lifetime app as you will have access to all of their TV Shows and Movies that air on the channel.

The Xbox 360 gives you plenty of choices of online streaming services both paid and free to choose from whether your into sports, news, funny video, movies, or the latest TV shows like Empire, Scandal, and Gotham. 

Check out the list of apps in TV, Movies, Sports, News and more below! 

Streaming TV & Movie Channels 

Netflix - The King of online streaming. Watch thousands of HD movies and TV shows instantly from Netflix.

History Channel - Pawn Stars. Swamp People. Vikings. Now you can watch your favorite HISTORY shows on Xbox. The HISTORY app is a great new way to access full episodes and clips from all that HISTORY has to offer. New content is added all the time. 

Verizon FiOS TV - Get Verizon FiOS TV with great live channels like MTV, Spike, Food Network, Comedy Central, HBO, CNN and Nickelodeon and more. Plus with Kinect, change channels with your voice. 

VUDU - VUDU delivers a cinema-like experience at home with the hottest new releases and the largest HD library. There are no subscription fees or late fees, simply pay for what you watch. Choose to rent or own from thousands of titles available in vibrant 1080p with rich Dolby Digital Surround Sound. Stream directly to your Xbox 360 and enjoy your favorite films and TV series.

Xfinity On Demand - Get thousands of movies, TV shows and videos from XFINITY On Demand, direct to your Xbox 360. And with Kinect, play, pause and rewind the action with your voice.

Time Warner Cable - Enjoy live TV from Time Warner Cable with TWC TV™ on Xbox 360. Watch up to 300 channels and easily browse by category.

Showtime Anytime - Watch SHOWTIME® – live and on demand – on your Xbox 360 with SHOWTIME ANYTIME®. FREE with your SHOWTIME subscription through participating TV providers.

Animal Planet Live - From penguins to parakeets, puppies to kittens, Animal Planet L!VE brings you animal life—unedited and as it happens—directly to your television. Animal Planet L!VE includes scheduled events like live feedings and expert Q&A. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind viewing experience, only on Animal Planet L!VE.

Syfy - Unlock Syfy video with exclusive access to Syfy digital series as well as webisodes, clips and behind-the-scenes video of your favorite shows in HD.

MOVIEPLEX Play - Now you can watch movies on your terms. The MOVIEPLEX Play App gives you access to great entertainment on the Xbox 360. Best of all, the MOVIEPLEX® Play App is completely FREE. All you need is a MOVIEPLEX subscription through a participating television provider.

Ameba - Ameba is an independent children’s streaming TV provider that features music and programming geared specifically for children 2-12. Kids can search for a specific show or watch the recommended playlist.

CinemaNow - CinemaNow offers instant access to an extensive library of premium video content for rent or purchase, including the latest new release movies and TV shows. It's included with your Xbox Live membership, and there are no late fees.
 

Amazon Instant Video - Watch movies and TV shows instantly, anywhere. Subscribe to Prime Instant Video and get unlimited streaming of more than 40,000 movies and TV episodes with streaming exclusives like Alpha House, Betas, Under the Dome, Grimm, Dora the Explorer, and more.

HBO GO - With HBO GO and Xbox 360, get unlimited access to every episode of every season of your favorite HBO shows, movies and more, plus behind-the-scenes extras. 

Hulu Plus - Watch any current season episode of popular TV shows with Hulu Plus.

A&E - Duck Dynasty. Storage Wars. Bates Motel. Now you can watch your favorite A&E shows on Xbox 360. The A&E app is a great new way to access full episodes and clips from all that A&E has to offer. New content is added all the time.

Snag Films - We believe that great movies and motivated fans can change the world.

Frightpix - Frightpix on Xbox 360 offers your favorite horror movies free. Get ready to be “FRIGHTENED” and enjoy the FLIX!

FXNOW - FXNOW on Xbox 360 brings you the biggest and best lineup of critically acclaimed dramas, hit comedies and blockbusters movies within an Xbox experience that’s unmistakably FX. Access full episodes, movies and unique original content from 3 channels—FX, FXX, and FXM. Navigation is easy to use and seamlessly integrates with Kinect’s built in Voice and Gesture controls.

STARZ Play - The STARZ Play app delivers STARZ original series and hit movies—FREE. All you need is a STARZ subscription through a participating TV provider. Not a STARZ subscriber? Install the app and watch FREE full episodes of STARZ original series. If you like what you see, simply subscribe to STARZ through a participating television provider. 

Comedy Central Stand-Up - Comedy Central Stand-Up for Xbox gives you unlimited access to Comedy Central's massive library of stand-up clips, with a dedicated stand-up channel streaming right to your console and curated playlists featuring comedians like Aziz Ansari, Patton Oswalt, Hannibal Buress, John Oliver, John Mulaney, Amy Schumer and many more.

Crackle - Crackle is home to on-demand Hollywood movies and TV series. Watch thousands of full-length movies and TV episodes included with your Xbox Live membership at no additional cost.

Crunchyroll - Crunchyroll is the official destination for the largest lineup of current and classic Anime. Watch hit shows like Naruto Shippuden, Sailor Moon and One Piece in 1080p HD on all your favorite devices.

CW - Watch episodes and clips from some of your favorite CW shows like Whose Line Is It Anyway?, be the first to discover the next wave of comedies like Backpackers, and get front-row seats to the biggest awards and music specials throughout the year.

Lifetime - Dance Moms. Project Runway. Witches of East End. Now you can watch your favorite Lifetime shows on Xbox 360. The Lifetime app is a great new way to access full episodes and clips from all that Lifetime has to offer. New content is added all the time.

FOX NOW - Watch full episodes and clips of your favorite FOX shows with the FOX NOW app available for customers of participating TV providers on Xbox 360.
 

THE CRYPT - THE CRYPT, where terror lives! Satisfy your hunger with the best in classic and contemporary horror. For $3.99/month enjoy unlimited access to uncut and commercial-free viewing 24/7. Enter The Crypt. We’ve been waiting for you.

IndieFlix - IndieFlix on Xbox 360 brings the Film Festival home. Watch award-winning independent movies, shorts, documentaries, animation and Web series from around the world. Discover films that launch careers, blaze new trails, and that actors and directors make for the love of the craft. Try it free at indieflix.com/xbox. Every great film deserves an audience. 

EPIX - With EPIX, you can get thousands of the biggest Hollywood hit movies plus original comedy, music and sports all On Demand, Online and On The Go.

ENCORE Play - It’s here. The ENCORE® Play App. And now it lets you play your favorite movies and TV shows - FREE. All you need is an ENCORE subscription through a participating television provider.

Gaiam TV - With Gaiam TV on Xbox 360 you can instantly watch thousands of yoga practices, award-winning films and documentaries and original programs. Download the app for free and see your special offer when you subscribe.

Nickelodeon - Welcome to the home of all things Nickelodeon for Xbox 360. Catch full episodes and watch funny videos and animated shorts from your favorite stars and characters.

Paramount - Instantly watch your favorite new and classic movies from Paramount Pictures. Browse more than 60 titles, view trailers, and then visit ParamountMovies.com to purchase or redeem a movie for your UltraViolet™ collection in the cloud.

PBS - PBS on Xbox 360 features hundreds of videos from PBS stations, including new primetime programs and videos from the archives. From science to music to history, you can watch eye-opening programs like Austin City Limits, Frontline, Masterpiece, Nature, NOVA, and Secrets of the Dead, as well as original series from PBS Digital Studios.

Popcornflix - With Popcornflix on Xbox 360, stream hundreds of films instantly at no additional cost with your Xbox Live subscription! Watch a wide range of genres including comedy, action, thriller, romance, family and many more. New films are added every day. Get your popcorn. Enjoy!

Sports

NBA Game Time - Never miss a shot. Follow your favorite NBA teams and players on your Xbox 360 with NBA Game Time. Dig deep with daily highlights from around the league and up to the minute stats. When you subscribe to NBA.com League Pass, catch every live regular season game in stunning HD, and your couch becomes the floor seats you always wanted

NHL GameCenter - NHL GameCenter™ for Xbox brings you live regular season games, replays and classic games with a subscription to NHL GameCenter LIVE™. Personalize the experience with your favorite teams, catch highlights from around the league and control the experience with the power of Kinect for Xbox 360.
 

WWE Network - A 24/7 streaming network with every live pay-per-view event including WrestleMania for only $9.99 per month with no commitment. Download the free WWE app now and if you’re a subscriber enjoy instant and unlimited access to WWE Network.

UFC - Get access to live pre-event videos and a catalog of videos on demand, an Interactive Fight Card, and PPV events in stunning HD—all together in one place. 

ESPN - Never miss a moment of the action with thousands of live events, highlights and replays in HD, controller-free entertainment with the magic of Kinect, and premium features including split-screen viewing, and the interactive ESPN BottomLine. 

Major League Gaming - The Major League Gaming (MLG) App is the ultimate way to watch MLG.tv’s professionally-produced, premium competitive gaming content including MLG’s news program “eSports Report,” the world’s best players and teams, and premier competitions including MLG Pro Circuit tournaments.

MLB.TV - Watch every out-of-market regular season Major League Baseball game on Xbox with your Live membership and an MLB.TV premium subscription.

News

NBC News - Feed your curiosity about the world. Watch compelling NBC News video from TODAY, Nightly News, Meet the Press, Rock Center, Dateline and more. Explore the latest breaking news, health discoveries, political reports and business updates, and uncover new travel trends, lifestyle tips and entertainment stories.

FOX News - Watch the latest videos from the #1 name in news, Fox News Channel. Stay on top of today's latest stories in Politics, Entertainment, Health, Tech & more.
 

Watchup - Watch your personalized newscast without a cable subscription from trusted sources like CNET, Fox and GameSpot.

WSJ Live - WSJ Live on Xbox 360 brings you Original Programming Live and On Demand from 2,000+ journalists across the globe. Tune into over four hours of live programming a day covering the latest from Markets, Tech, Opinion and more, and get access to the entire video archive of The Wall Street Journal.

TMZ - Get an all-access pass to the latest entertainment stories and videos everyone is talking about, from fully produced stories to the Raw & Uncut video of your favorite celebrities with TMZ.

AOL On - Get the latest videos from AOL On—now on Xbox 360. AOL On makes it easy to find top new stories, the hottest in entertainment, even simple recipes with all of the best videos from Reuters, Entertainment Tonight, Moviefone, and many more.

TODAY - NBC News' TODAY, America's number one morning news program, provides the latest news, entertainment and lifestyle stories.

Music, Games & Videos

GameSpot TV - Get all the gaming reviews, trailers, previews and event coverage you love on GameSpot TV, now on Xbox Live. Watch eSports tournament exclusives, developer interviews and so much more. Get the best in gaming, right where you want it. 

Slacker - Slacker is the most complete music service on Earth. With millions of songs, hundreds of expert-programmed stations and endless personalization, Slacker gives listeners anytime, anywhere access to the world’s best music and entertainment. Listen free on your Xbox 360 or subscribe for on-demand access to millions of songs and albums.

GameTrailers - Watch all of your favorite GT Original shows, in-depth game reviews and the newest game previews on Xbox Live. Whether you want to see the latest rant from the Angry Video Game Nerd, predictions from Michael Pachter or opinions from Geoff Keighley on the Bonus Round, we have you covered.

VEVO - Watch over 100,000 videos by more than 21,000 artists, VEVO is the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform.

YouTube - From your favorite viral videos to gaming tips, a universe of compelling content is available through YouTube on Xbox Live.

Vimeo - What you watch on Vimeo will make an impact on you. You'll be inspired. Entertained. Informed. You may discover something you didn't even know you were looking for, made by one of the world's best filmmakers, or by someone just like you. On Vimeo, it's always worth watching.

Twitch - Twitch is the world’s leading video platform and community for gamers. Watch live video of your favorite games, the best players, and your favorite gaming events on your Xbox 360.

Break - Break is the #1 source for funny videos and pictures. We bring you the best videos every day, now featuring FREE full-length movies!

Univision on Xbox Live - Watch your favorite Univision shows anytime on Xbox Live. UVideos brings you your favorite Univision content including sports, news, documentaries and novelas.

Rhapsody - With Rhapsody on Xbox 360, you can choose from a catalog of millions of songs. Having a party? Just select from your playlists and jam all night long. Enjoy new releases every week, see what's popular on Rhapsody, or listen to Artist and Genre Radio.

Revision3 - With Revision3, watch the best TV shows from the Internet right on your Xbox 360. Access tens of thousands of Revision3 videos, including all original weekly and daily episodic and community driven programs. And with Kinect for Xbox 360, you can control your shows with a wave of your hand or the sound of your voice.

Redbull TV - Experience Red Bull's unrivaled world of action! Live events. Inspirational people. Breathtaking stories. Extraordinary TV, loaded with adventure and excitement, whenever you want it.

Qello Concerts - Stream unlimited full-length concerts and music documentaries! Watch Nirvana, Beyonce, Queen, BB King, U2, and much more – on demand. Visit Qello Concerts and start your FREE 7-DAY TRIAL!

Break - Break is the #1 source for funny videos and pictures. We bring you the best videos every day, now featuring FREE full-length movies!

BYUtv - Watch BYUtv in HD on Xbox 360. Enjoy live TV and thousands of hours of video-on-demand from great original shows like Granite Flats, American Ride, and Studio C. And of course, this is the place to watch BYU Sports.

CNET  - Introducing CNET TV, with all the product reviews, technology shows and event coverage you love, now on Xbox 360. CNET helps you use technology to enhance and enrich your life. From specially curated content to advice on the gadgets you love, it’s everything you need to buy and get the most out of tech that’s right for you. Get the best in technology, right where you want it.

Dailymotion - With Dailymotion, watch the best music and news videos, short movies, TV shows, funny and extreme videos made by the Dailymotion website community and premium partners.

GoPro - Watch the latest GoPro videos, and experience life as captured by the world’s most versatile camera. From skydiving to scuba diving, surfing to snowboarding, music to motorsports and beyond—whatever your passion, you’ll find it here.

IGN - The place for news and updates on your favorite games and entertainment is IGN on Xbox Live. Watch videos, live streams, reviews and shows like Strategize, IGN Pro League, and the Daily Fix.

iHeart Radio - Listen to more than 800 of the nation's most popular live broadcast radio stations from 150 U.S. cities or create your own Custom Stations with the New iHeartRadio.

Machinima - The place for gameplay videos, the Machinima app on Xbox 360 gives fans an easy, all-access pass to watch live streams, gameplay videos, scripted series and original content including Two Best Friends Play, Inside Gaming Daily, How to Annoy People, and more. Fans can also share videos directly from the app on to Facebook.

Manga Entertainment - Manga Entertainment on Xbox Live enables fans to watch full length episodes, movies, and clips of their favorite anime from the Manga Entertainment catalog included with their Xbox Live membership at no additional cost.

Maxim - Maxim delivers what guys want—hot girls, cool gear and funny videos—to Xbox 360! From behind-the-scenes coverage of Maxim's sexiest photo shoots to hilarious comedy originals to high-octane sports, it's the #1 destination for couch-bound men looking for a good time.
 

MTV - The MTV app for Xbox 360 brings you full episodes (included with your TV subscription from participating providers), behind the scenes video, and a ton of other great video content.

MUZU.TV - MUZU.TV on Xbox Live delivers over 40,000 music videos at your command using the power of Kinect. Brand new releases, great music videos from every decade, and the latest music news are all included with your Xbox Live membership.

Nerdist - Enjoy your burrito by downloading the official Nerdist app and get the latest and greatest in nerd-dom right on your Xbox.