SYFY (formerly Sci-Fi Channel and Sci-Fi) is the “go-to” channel for TV shows about science fiction, fantasy, horror, supernatural, and the paranormal. This year, SYFY has even had a hit with its new comedy Resident Alien. At the same time, The Magicians has been a sleeper hit for the past 5 seasons.
The cable network has been a favorite for nerds like me for 3 decades now. However, now you can watch SYFY without cable using and of the following streaming services: Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, fuboTV, DIRECTV Stream, or YouTube TV.
Streaming Services that Carry SYFY
Below are more details and links to more information on the streaming services that enable you to stream SYFY channel online without needing a cable subscription.
SYFY on Sling
Your cheapest option is Sling TV. You can subscribe to either Sling TV’s Blue package for $35/month, which gives you SYFY, and over 40 other channels.
Sling TV provides a live stream of SYFY, so you are able to watch exactly what would be airing on SYFY just as if you had cable. It is included in its Cloud DVR program, so you can record shows for later.
All Sling TV Channel options work on Windows and Mac PCs and laptops, Android and iOS devices, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Nexus player, Xbox One, 4th Generation Apple TV, Chromecast, and more. To find out more about what Sling TV has to offer, and more information about Sling TV device compatibility, check out this detailed review of Sling TV.
SYFY on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu Live TV offers SYFY, and tons of other channels live for $64.99/month after a 7-day free trial. Previously Hulu was known for its vast on-demand streaming library. Recently, they have added a Hulu Live TV service for $64.99 a month that offers SYFY. Hulu + Live TV is one of the best live TV streaming services available. It includes the following features:
- The basic package comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR storage. (Upgrades available)
- Watch on 2 screens at once. (Upgrades available)
- Comes with 6 customizable profiles
- Includes entire Hulu streaming library
Hulu + Live TV supports Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV (4th generation or later), Google Chromecast, and more. Check out our full review of Hulu Live TV for more details.
SYFY on FuboTV
FuboTV is a good place to go for sports, but it offers many other more general channels as well, including SYFY. You can watch SYFY as well as 90+ others in its Family Package for $64.99/month (after a 7-day free trial).
Here are some of fuboTV’s features:
- Watch SYFY, ESPN, FS1, and more are available in fuboTV’s channel lineup
- You can watch on three screens at the same time
- 250 hours of cloud DVR storage
- The FuboTV app is available on major platforms, including AppleTV, AndroidTV, Roku, and Amazon FireTV.
You can sign up for a 1-week free trial or check out our review of FuboTV for more details.
SYFY on YouTubeTV
YouTubeTV also streams SYFY live. YouTube TV includes a cloud DVR with limitless storage space for recording your shows. Your library of recorded shows can be streamed anywhere. YouTubeTV costs $64.99 a month.
YouTube TV provides:
- access to SYFY, Local Network Channels, and over 70 other channels
- unlimited cloud DVR storage
- stream on three devices at once
- Youtube TV supports Android, iOS, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and more. The YouTube TV app isn’t available on Roku. However, users can use YouTube TV through the YouTube app on Roku devices.
- Includes Youtube TV on-demand
- offers a 1-week free trial.
Check our review of YouTube TV for more details. They also offer a 1-week free trial.
SYFY Streaming on DIRECTV Stream
The DIRECTV Stream streaming service is one way you can watch SYFY. It’s offered as part of their “Entertainment” package. At $69.99 per month, you get SYFY and several other channels. A subscription to DIRECTV Stream includes:
- the ability to watch 3 streams simultaneously per subscription
- a cloud-based DVR
- channels like Syfy, AMC, HGTV, Discovery, and more
- supported on AppleTV, Android TV, Roku, Amazon FireTV, and more
You can check out everything this service offers on this promo page or read about it in our DIRECTV Stream review.
Watch SYFY for Free
Most of the streaming services that carry SYFY offer a free trial. You can take advantage of those and watch free SYFY for almost a month or longer if you use different email addresses. Let’s look at the free trials available.
- Hulu Live TV – Offers a 1-week free trial.
- FuboTV – offers a 1-week free trial.
- YouTube TV – offers a 1-week free trial
As long as you cancel before the free trial expires, you won’t be charged. You can cycle the free trials to get nearly a month of SYFY free. If you get creative with email addresses and payment methods, you could watch free SYFY even longer. Doing this would also let you test out the various live TV streaming services to see which one you like the best.
Watch SYFY on Roku
To watch SYFY on Roku, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a streaming service that carries SYFY (Sling TV, FuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV Stream, YouTube TV, etc)
- On your Roku Menu, navigate to “Search” and press “OK” on your remote
- Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
- Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
- Select “Add Channel” press “OK” on your remote. If the channel is already installed, “Go To Channel” will be an option.
- The App is now installed on your Roku. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. SYFY will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.
Watch SYFY on Fire TV
To watch SYFY on Fire TV, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a streaming service that carries SYFY (Sling TV, FuboTV, Vidgo, DIRECTV Stream, YouTube TV, etc)
- On your Fire TV Home screen, click on the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen.
- Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
- Select the streaming service and press “OK.”
- Select “Download,” and the channel will install
- The App is now installed on your Fire TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. SYFY will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.
Watch SYFY on Apple TV
To watch SYFY on Apple TV, follow these instructions.
- Subscribe to a streaming service that carries SYFY (Sling TV, FuboTV, DIRECTV Stream, YouTube TV, etc)
- Scroll right to the search icon in the upper-left corner of the screen
- Enter the name of the streaming service you subscribe to in the search bar
- Select the streaming service click the cloud icon, and the channel will install
- The App is now installed on your Apple TV. Open the app, and log in with the credentials you used to subscribe to the service. SYFY will be a channel available through the app’s live TV guide.
Using the SYFY App
While all the streaming services mentioned above are supported on Roku and Amazon Fire TV Stick, you may want to watch some of the on-demand content available on the SYFY app. Not to worry, SYFY is available on several streaming devices. You can even use your login credentials for FuboTV, Hulu Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV to unlock all the content on the app.
How To Watch SYFY on Your Device
For our example, let’s assume we have a Hulu Live TV subscription and a Roku. We can follow the steps below to get the SYFY app working on our device. While the steps below use Hulu and Roku to watch SYFY, most streaming services and devices will have the same process.
- Go to the channel store or app store on your device. On Roku, it’s called the “Channel Store.”
- Search for SYFY
- Add the for SYFY to your device and then open it.
- Your Roku device will then show you an activation code and a URL.
- Using a computer or mobile web browser, you go to the URL.
- You will then be asked for a TV provider and a username/password. I’m entering the username and password I use for Hulu.
- Once you sign in on SYFYs website, your TV screen will refresh. You should now have access to all the video content the app provides.
For information on watching other TV channels online check out: How To Stream Specific TV Channels
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