Ready to try it? The rollout of the Vidnow TV new platform is happening in phases, but as of this month, it is available nationwide across the following devices:
Pro Tip: Existing subscribers do not need to do anything. The update will push automatically. If your app still looks old, uninstall and reinstall the app to force the Vidnow TV new version.
The app is available immediately on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Fire Stick, and via web browser. A PlayStation and Xbox app is slated for Q3 2026.
After spending a week with the updated service across a Roku Ultra and an iPhone 15, the conclusion is clear: Vidnow has officially entered the big leagues. vidnow tv new
The "new" is not marketing hype. The faster load times (channels open in under 2 seconds now), the massive DVR upgrade, and the modular pricing model fix nearly every complaint users had about the original service.
To understand if the new Vidnow is worth your money, you have to see how it stacks up against the establishment.
| Feature | Vidnow TV (New) | YouTube TV | Sling TV (Orange + Blue) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Base Price | $39.99/mo | $72.99/mo | $55.00/mo | | Channels (Base) | 40 | 100+ | 45 | | Sports (NFL/ESPN) | Add-on ($10/mo) | Included | Included (Orange) | | Cloud DVR | 500 Hours (Included) | Unlimited (9 months) | 50 Hours | | Multi-View | Yes (4 streams) | Yes (4 streams) | No | | FAST Channels | 45 Included | 0 | 0 | Ready to try it
Verdict: The new Vidnow TV is cheaper than YouTube TV and more robust than Sling TV. Its weakness remains the lack of Turner networks (TNT, TBS) in the base package, though the company has hinted at a "Warner Pack" launching next quarter.
We scanned Reddit and Trustpilot for mentions of the vidnow tv new update. Here are two representative quotes:
"The new update fixed everything I hated. The old guide took three seconds to load. Now it’s instant. And 100 hours of DVR? Finally." – Mark R., 4/15/26 Pro Tip: Existing subscribers do not need to do anything
"I want to like the new VidNow, but without my local news, I can’t cut cable completely. It’s great for my second TV in the bedroom though." – Linda T., 4/28/26
The old Vidnow carried roughly 60 core channels. The new version has exploded to over 120 channels, but with a twist: modular packs.
Vidnow has adopted a "build-your-own" strategy. The new base plan includes 40 essential channels (ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, local news, and general entertainment). From there, you add "Packs":
This is the most significant "new" feature: you no longer pay for 80 channels you hate.