# Affordable Family TV Services Vizio Launches the Frndly TV App Across its Vizio Smart TV Lineup By Kanesa D | Published 2023-04-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizio References: [digitaltveurope](https://www.digitaltveurope.com/2023/04/21/frndly-tv-launches-on-vizio-smart-tvs/) & [vizio](https://www.vizio.com/en/home)  Vizio has made an app for Frndly TV, a low-cost family-focused TV service. Available on all of its Vizio Smart TVs, the Frndly TV app offers A+E, [Hallmark Channel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-card-greetings1), The History Channel, MeTV, Lifetime, INSP, [Game Show Network](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quake-brutalist), Movies!, GAC Family, and more channels among the 45 live TV networks. In addition to more than 1000 hours of content, users can access full libraries from channels like [Dove Channel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mom-experience-translator). Before signing up for a $6.99 monthly subscription, Vizio viewers may enjoy Frndly TV for free for seven days. Frndly TV has joined the extensive list of streaming services offered by Vizio, which already includes Apple TV+, Discovery+, HBOMax, Hulu, Netflix, Peacock, and Prime. Interested users can download the Frndly TV app to access the new channels. Image Credit: Vizio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Family-focused Streaming:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the streaming industry by offering affordable, family-friendly content. - **Integration of Low-cost Services:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by integrating low-cost streaming services into smart TV lineups. - **New Content Libraries:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by offering new content libraries as part of low-cost streaming services. ### Where This Applies - **Streaming Services:** Streaming services have an opportunity for disruption by offering more affordable and family-friendly content. - **Smart Tvs:** Smart TV manufacturers have an opportunity for disruption by integrating more low-cost streaming services into their devices. - **Media and Entertainment:** The media and entertainment industry has an opportunity for disruption by adapting to the growing demand for affordable, family-friendly streaming content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Satellite Radio TV Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizio-tv-app.md) - [Low-Cost Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-howdy.md) - [Ad-Supported FAST Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-tv-1.md) - [Affordable Wide Smart Televisions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4k-smart-tv.md) - [Branded Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xumo.md) - [TV Streaming App Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-tv-plus-app.md) - [Dual-Screen Smart TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telly-tv.md) - [Smart TV Hardware Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-tv-hardware.md) - [Mobile Control TV Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-hd-tvs.md)