Comet streaming app

I spoke about this before, but it's been a while and I wanted to do it again. I want to take a few minutes and talk about an app that doesn't get a lot of attention. I think it's one of the most interesting apps, not because of the content necessarily, but because of what the app is.

Comet is the app for the TV network that is carried in several cities. The nearest Comet affiliate to me is WTGS on the sub-channel 28.2. It's possible you have a local channel that carries Comet.

Comet is a science fiction channel. Think SyFy (formerly Sci-Fi Channel) but no new or original programming. It's like TV Land for sci-fi fans.

Comet stands apart form other non-major networks in that it offers a free live stream via their app. If you have a Roku or Apple TV, you can add the Comet app and watch the live stream of their programming. For free. No subscription. You want to watch Comet, just use the Comet app.

If you don't have Apple TV or Roku, you can launch the STIRR app and watch Comet that way. It's easier to watch via the Comet app. Unfortunately, there is not an app for Fire TV or Android/Google TV.

I'd love for other networks to follow this lead. I would enjoy being able to watch MeTV, Antenna TV,  Laff, Grit, Ion, or any of the other minor networks as easy as launching an app.

Now, if you have an antenna (I do), you don't really need the app to watch Comet. You can simply tune you TV to the local station that carries Comet programming and watch. Or, launch Tablo, Air TV, or a similar TV antenna based app and watch it that way.

My Streaming Life is better because of the Comet app. Yes, I have an antenna, but I'll use the app because sometimes that's just easier.