- Open access: all you need is an Amazon account, no Prime membership required.
- Eight free FAST channels with content from Sony One and Mr. Bean.
- "Live TV" section on the web, app, Smart TVFire TV Stick and Movistar UHD decoder.
- More channels are coming soon: BBC Earth, Tennis Channel, CNN Headlines and others.
Watching TV without a monthly subscription is back in style thanks to FAST channels , and now it's also available through Prime Video. In Spain, Amazon has added eight free linear channels that broadcast 24/7 and are accessible to any Amazon account holder, without requiring a Prime subscription.
The service works like traditional television , but integrated into the Prime Video ecosystem and funded by ads. With this move, the platform adds an open offering that positions Amazon to compete with alternatives like Pluto TV and Rakuten TV, with the added benefit of free access.
How to access free Prime Video channels
The process is very simple: just log in with your Amazon account on any compatible device and go to the appropriate section within Prime Video.
- Open Prime Video in a browser, mobile app, Smart TV, Fire TV Stick or on the Movistar UHD decoder.
- In the menu, go to the "Live TV" section.
- Explore the channel guide and click on the one you want to watch.
- Playback starts instantly: for free, with commercial breaks.
These are the 8 free channels available
The first batch comes from Sony Pictures Television under the Sony One brand, in addition to a channel dedicated to Mr. Bean. In total, eight free channels with continuous programming are now operational.
- Sony One Shark Tank: the popular entrepreneurship reality show with investors and aspiring entrepreneurs negotiating their projects.
- Sony One Comedy Series: catalog of international sitcoms with recognizable titles from various eras.
- Sony One Hits: a selection of classics from the Sony archive, including iconic small-screen series.
- Mr. Bean: 24/7 channel focused on the character created by Rowan Atkinson.
- Sony One Blacklist: continuous marathon of the series The Blacklist, with all ten seasons.
- Sony One Hits Action: action movies and series with chases, shootouts and a fast pace.
- Sony One Hits Comedy: comedy films with actors and titles from different decades.
- Sony One Series Thriller: suspense series, police cases and plots full of twists.
Sony One Comedy Series
This channel is all about sitcoms that never go out of style. Among the highlights are Seinfeld, The Goldbergs, and The Nanny , perfect for a laugh marathon any time of day.
Sony One Series Thriller
If you enjoy suspense, you'll find gripping series with constant cliffhangers here. The lineup features standouts like Breaking Bad, The Guardian , and the classic Starsky & Hutch —a combination that hooks you from the first episode.
Sony One Hits Action
Non-stop action with familiar faces from the genre. The films scheduled include Strike Team, Obsessed , Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid , and The Art of War II.
Sony One Hits Comedy
To unwind in good humor, this channel features titles with John Candy, Gene Wilder, Steve Martin or Adam Sandler, with films like Roxanne, Hanky Panky or Eight Crazy Nights.
Sony One Hits
A journey through classic TV shows that defined an era. Among the featured titles are I Dream of Jeannie and Bewitched , true icons for those feeling nostalgic.
Sony One Blacklist
A channel dedicated to the series starring James Spader . The Blacklist has 218 episodes spread across ten seasons, featuring Raymond Reddington collaborating with the FBI in a crusade against major criminals.
Sony One Shark Tank
The quintessential business reality show. Shark Tank has amassed 17 seasons and 360 episodes , an ideal resource for those seeking inspiration and seemingly impossible business deals.
Mr. Bean
Rowan Atkinson returns time and again with the adventures of his most famous character. The channel offers visual and universal humor , perfect for uncomplicated family viewing.
Devices and where to watch it
These FAST channels are available on the Prime Video app and website, as well as on compatible TVs and players. In Spain, you can watch them on web browsers, mobile phones and tablets , Smart TVs, Fire TV Stick , and also on the Movistar UHD set-top box.
What are FAST channels and how do they work?
Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels are free linear channels that broadcast 24 hours a day with commercial breaks. They don't require fees or premium subscriptions: the price to pay is watching ads during the broadcast.
Channels coming soon
Amazon has announced plans to expand its catalog with more free-to-air channels, though no firm dates have been set . Among the expected additions are Anime Vision, Tennis Channel, Forensic Files, All Crime, BBC Earth, BBC Top Gear, CNN Headlines, and Cines Verdi TV.
Context in Spain: rivalry and free alternative
With this addition, Prime Video competes for screen time against Pluto TV, Rakuten TV, Rlaxx TV, and Tivify , while keeping users within its own app. For viewers, this means more free options without having to switch between platforms.
Amazon's move opens the door to more free television within Prime Video: eight channels already operating in Spain , access with just a login, 24/7 broadcasts and new channels on the horizon to complete a lineup that does not require a monthly fee.
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