Is Discovery+ Right for You?

Discovery+ is Discovery, Inc’s on-demand streaming service that features content from Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, OWN, Animal Planet, Lifetime, History, A&E, and more. Discovery+ offers a free 7-day trial, with plans starting at $4.99/month. Keep reading to learn more about Discovery+ below. 

How much does Discovery+ cost?

Discovery+ offers two levels of packages starting with their base plan with ads.  Additionally, Verizon for a limited time offers the ad-free plan at no cost to Verizon customers for 12 months. The offer is available with select Verizon Unlimited plans, Fios Home Internet, or 5G Home service.

• Discovery+ is $4.99/month with ads, 55,000 episodes of content from 14 networks, including Animal Planet, Food Network, HGTV, A&E, History, Lifetime, OWN, Travel, and more.
• Discovery+ Ad-Free plan is $6.99/month with no ads, unlimited access to all of the content included in the base plan.

What do you get with Discovery+?

As noted above, whichever plan you choose grants you the same amount of access to content:

• An extensive library from 14 Networks, including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, Animal Planet, OWN, Discovery Originals, Magnolia Network, A&E, and more.
• Unlimited access to over 55,000 episodes from over 2,500+ current and classic shows.
• Content from beloved personalities such as Jonathon and Drew Scott (Property Brothers), Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives), Chip and Joanna Gaines (Magnolia Network), and many more.
• Access to a collection of award-winning specials exclusive to you, including BBC’s largest natural history offering, Planet Earth, Blue Planet, and Frozen Planet.
• Popular shows such as The First 48, Dance Moms, Ice Road Truckers, Married at First Sight, 60 Days In, and more.

What do you need to get Discovery+?

You’ll first need to sign up to one of their two different plans. Reluctantly, the two paid plans have a 7-day free trial. Discovery+ recommends to have an Internet connection with a speed of at least 2.5 Mbps, though we advise having a faster connection if you have multiple devices connected and streaming all at once. Once that’s been completed, all you need is a compatible device to stream your favorite content on.

What features come with Discovery+?

Regardless of the package you choose, you will be able to take advantage of many of the same features on the Discovery+ app. Not only can you stream through a smart TV but you can also stream with a compatible tablet, phone, and even your desktop browser. You can stream on up to four devices at one time and anywhere. However, you can create up to five personalized profiles with your account. With each account you will be able to save episodes you wish to watch later. Currently, for only a limited number of episodes and specials, you can stream in Ultra HD through 4K-enabled Fire TVs and Apple TVs.

Can I watch Discovery+ without cable?

Yes, you can sign up for Discovery+ independent of a cable subscription, however, consider the channels that come with the streaming service and if there’s any gaps in content. It’s worth noting that Discovery+ currently does not offer live TV so the episodes you view are pre-recorded and will still need a cable package for new episodes and content still unavailable.