
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.
YouTube TV Adds NFL Network & New ‘Sports Plus’ Add-On
YouTube TV has now stepped up its sports game with NFL Network and a separate Sports Plus add-on.
Locast Goes Live in Detroit with Access to Free Local Live TV
Locast has now expanded again, this time offering residents in the Detroit and Ann Arbor TV market in Michigan access to free local live TV.
Hulu’s New Audio & Video Badges Make It Easier to Find 4K & HDR Content
Hulu has expanded its badge system to include audio and visual enhancements.
Sling TV & fuboTV Down Issues Linked to Wider Internet Outage
Sling TV and fuboTV subscribers were among those affected by a recent internet outage.
The Weather Channel Live: Frndly TV Is Your Best Option Right Now
If you’re looking for affordable live streaming access to The Weather Channel, then Frndly TV is worth considering.
NVIDIA SHIELD TV’s Latest Update Makes the Remote Even Better
The latest SHIELD TV update is now rolling out, with plenty of new features.
Roku Doesn’t Charge an Activation Fee (So Don’t Pay)
If you’re ever asked for payment to activate a Roku device or for technical support, don’t pay.
Sling TV ESPN & ‘Error 6-402’ Issues Affecting Subscribers
Sling TV seems to be encountering an issue with ESPN, but it is working on a fix.
Roku Channels Are Disappearing Again, Including Netflix [Update: Fix]
Roku channels are suddenly disappearing for a number of device owners, and this is not the first time.
fuboTV Experiencing Disney & ESPN Issues on Samsung Smart TVs
Besides the cloud DVR issue, fuboTV is also dealing with a Disney and ESPN problem on Samsung smart TVs.
No Android TV Ads on NVIDIA SHIELD Makes Sense, but Will It Last?
NVIDIA SHIELD TV seems to have skipped the new Android TV ads, but for how long?
Disney Plus: How to Cancel via Website, Android or iPhone
If it is time to say goodbye to Disney+ then here’s how to cancel through the website, the Android app, and the iOS app.
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