How to Save Money on Streaming Services in Canada
Even though there are numerous streaming services available in Canada, have we taken the time to consider how much money we are spending on them?
You can however sign up for services on a monthly basis. However, if you’re only interested in one show, make sure if you sign up for it, stop your subscription as soon as the show is over. However, it may be difficult to recall the exact date and time at which you should cancel in order to save money.
If you use a lot of different services, it can be difficult to keep track of your spending. Streaming services need not be abandoned, however. We watch them for our own amusement, after all.
Here are some ways to begin saving money and spending it wisely on streaming services in order to avoid missing out on the best content available on services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max in Canada.
So, to help you save money while still getting the most out of your streaming services, here are five suggestions.
1. Begin to share your account with others.
When it comes to password-sharing, different streaming services have different rules and regulations. Depending on the service, you may be able to stream to up to four different devices and five different user profiles. It makes no difference if all of those users are your neighbours.
So, if you have Netflix, and someone else has HBO Max. You can trade information about your accounts as opposed to buying two things, you’d only have to pay for one.
2. Start taking advantage of free trials
Free trials are available from a slew of streaming services. You don’t have to pay anything to watch TV shows or movies. When the free trial expires, be sure to cancel it or you’ll be charged.
You can watch TV shows and movies on-demand through a plethora of streaming services as well. There’s also a music services to enjoy. Some are completely free!
For music, you have a choice of two services. You can use the free versions of both Pandora and Spotify. Pluto and Tubi both offer streaming options for TV shows and movies. Be sure to keep an eye on the app store to see what new offerings are available.
3. Start choosing ‘with ad’ subscription plans
It’s possible to save money even if you don’t like commercials. In order to avoid commercials, you’ll have to pay $10 per month, or you can pay just $6 per month if you’re willing to sit through them. Annual savings of $48 are not a bad deal, especially if you save the full amount.
As a result of paying $6 less per month, you’ll have more time to do other things. This extra time off could save you money, so it’s better to take it than to pay for it.
4. Start Choosing non-premium plans
Consider whether or not you need 4K streaming when deciding on a plan for your home. Only Netflix Premium subscribers have access to this feature, which gives them four streams instead of two.
The 4K TV plan costs you an additional $3 per month. It’s also not worth it if you watch on a mobile device or tablet the majority of the time. The standard plan’s HD quality is excellent, and it looks great on a large TV. It looks just as good in 1080p as it does in 4K.
5. Start using one plan at a Time
When using different streaming services like Netflix, HBO Max, or Hulu, you may notice that you tend to watch more of one and less of the other at different times.
It’s not like you can just stop using your accounts if you don’t. or put them on hold for a little while? This is a simple process that anyone can carry out. Many people overlook this, but it’s an important consideration to keep in mind.
On-demand TV services such as Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, and others can benefit the most from this tip, but it isn’t exclusive to them. Most of your music is probably on YouTube, so cancelling your Spotify, Pandora, or Apple Music subscription might be a good idea. If you still want to listen, sign up for a free trial. You’ll also be able to save some money this way.
Summary
As you can see, there are many ways to save money on streaming services if you’ve been looking for one. This information will help you save when you are looking into streaming service subscriptions and ways to watch your favourite shows or listen to your favourite music.
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