In an exciting holiday update, Google TV has unveiled its latest expansion by adding over 170 free live-streaming channels to its platform. This expansion comes just in time for the festive season, marking a significant milestone as the service continues to grow rapidly. Earlier this year, Google TV had already surpassed the 150-channel mark, indicating its commitment to providing more entertainment options for viewers.

The key feature behind this expansion is Google TV's Freeplay, which allows users to access a variety of free, ad-supported live channels directly on new Google TV devices. However, it's important to note that this feature is currently only available to users in the United States. When Freeplay originally launched, it offered around 80 channels, but as of now, the count has surged to an impressive 171 channels, thanks to the continuous growth seen throughout 2024.

Among the new additions, viewers can immerse themselves in holiday-themed content, including popular shows like **Designated Survivor** and **The Great Christmas Light Fight.** Other exciting additions include:

- **Best of Dr. Phil** - **Xumo Free Holiday Movie Channel** - **Xumo Free Holiday Classics** - **Xumo Christian Christmas** - **Continuum** - **Z Nation** - **The Design Network** - **Filmrise: Classic TV** - **UFC** - **Unbeaten** - **Big 12 Studios** - **Waypoint TV** - **PursuitUP**

To complement the holiday spirit, several Stingray music channels have also been updated to feature festive tunes that are sure to get everyone in the mood:

- **Stingray Greatest Holiday Hits** - **Stingray Soul Storm Christmas** - **Stingray Hot Country Christmas**

While these new additions boost Google TV's offerings, it's worth noting that some holiday-themed channels may only be available for a limited time. Interestingly, the platform did see the removal of **Motortrend Fast TV,** hinting at ongoing content updates planned for 2025.

Beyond Freeplay, Google TV users can tap into over 1,100 additional free channels through collaborations with services like Plex, PlutoTV, and others. However, accessing these channels requires users to download separate applications.

In terms of functionality, the free app has faced some challenges, with reports indicating that an updated version is still being rolled out slowly. After a recent rollback due to crashing issues, many users are still waiting for the updated Freeplay app to reach their devices, a situation that seems particularly frustrating given the current holiday rush.

As Google TV continues to enhance its offerings, one can only wonder what exciting updates will come next. Are you ready to binge-watch your favorite shows this holiday season? Don't miss out!