
John Finn
John Finn is the Founder and Editor of Streaming Better, where he helps consumers make smarter decisions about streaming. Since launching the site in 2019, John has focused on breaking down live TV streaming, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and TVOD services.
John has been covering technology since 2014, writing and editing for multiple online publications before shifting his attention to the streaming industry. His work includes hands‑on testing, industry research, and a consumer‑first perspective designed to highlight what actually matters.
Originally from England and now based in the United States, John holds a degree in Psychology. Before entering the streaming world, he worked as an airline reviewer — an experience that helped shape the detail‑oriented evaluation style he now applies to devices, services, and industry trends.
John subscribes to multiple streaming services to stay current with the market, but he continues to advocate for the cost‑effective strategy of rotating services based on what you want to watch, rather than paying for everything at once.
John’s Core Topics
- Live TV Streaming
- SVOD, AVOD & FAST Services
- Streaming Industry Analysis
- Device Reviews
- Consumer Streaming Strategy
Featured Articles
A selection of John’s most popular guides and explainers.

Want to Save on Streaming? Here Are 7 Tips I Use to Stream For Less
Seven things I do to help keep a lid on my monthly streaming costs.

Live TV Streaming Subscriber Tracker
See how many subscribers the most popular live TV services have, and had in the past.

Streaming 101: A Beginner’s Guide To Services, Devices, And More
Want to get started with TV and video streaming? You’re in the right place.
All Articles
John’s latest articles and guides.
AT&T TV Likely To Be Rebranded As DirecTV Stream
AT&T TV looks likely to be rebranded as DirecTV Stream, following the many other name changes the service has gone through over the years.
No, YouTube TV Is Not Free With Amazon Prime
YouTube TV is not free for Amazon Prime members and the two subscriptions cannot be bundled together unlike with some other services.
YouTube TV Picture Quality: How to Make Changes & Common Issues
How to check the current picture quality settings and make changes to stop YouTube TV from automatically lowering the quality of videos.
YouTube TV 5.1 Surround Sound Limited to On-Demand Videos
YouTube TV previously confirmed 5.1 Dolby surround sound was rolling out to all members, but it looks like it only applies to video on-demand.
No Discovery+ On Vizio Smart TV? Try Amazon, AirPlay & Chromecast
Although there’s no Discovery+ app available to download on a Vizio TV, Prime Video Channels, AirPlay or Chromecast might be able to help.
YouTube TV Celebrates 4K Plus Launch with Free Chromecast Offer
YouTube TV is now celebrating the launch of its 4K Plus tier with a free Chromecast with Google TV offer for existing live TV subscribers.
fuboTV Subscribers Lose A&E Channels, Including History & Lifetime
fuboTV has now dropped A&E Networks, including History and Lifetime, from its channel lineup as it looks to keep costs as low as possible.
YouTube TV Loses Newsy as Network Switches to Free-to-Air
YouTube TV subscribers no longer have access to Newsy and unlike other dropped channels in the past, this is not the result of a dispute.
YouTube TV: How to Download Videos & Watch Offline
YouTube TV 4K Plus subscribers can download recorded videos to watch without an internet connection, but there are limitations to be aware of.
Paramount+ Subscribers Seeing Too Many Ads (Possible Fix)
Paramount+ ad-free subscribers should occasionally expect to see ads, but there is a possible fix for subscribers currently seeing too many.
Downloaded YouTube TV Videos Are Blocked on Other Devices
YouTube TV subscribers can now download videos with the 4K Plus add-on, but those videos can’t be accessed on other devices while downloaded.
Get Disney+ Free for up to 6 Months with Amazon Music Unlimited
New and existing Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers can now check out all the latest Disney+ movies and TV shows for free for up to 6 months.
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