FANS left reeling after channels vanished from Sky and Virgin Media can now get them back without paying a penny.
A wave of closures saw favourites including The Box disappear, with bosses blaming the rise of streaming.
A secret trick could replace recently axed channelsCredit: Alamy Stock Photo
But telly tunes haven’t died; it seems they’ve simply moved house.
Viewers with a smart TV can unlock up to 16 music channels in seconds using built-in streaming .
Sets from and LG come with free services packed with round-the-clock music.
Apps such as Samsung TV Plus and LG Channels offer everything from pop hits to rock classics.
You’ll also find dedicated music stations on Pluto TV and Rakuten TV.
Big names including Vevo, Stingray and NOW Music now stream hits straight over the internet.
Genres range from 70s throwbacks and 90s bangers to , hip-hop and rock anthems.
The only thing you need is , so you won’t have to fork out on a dish, box or subscription.
Many of the channels stream in crisp HD, a boost compared to the old standard-definition broadcasts.
Industry insiders call them FAST channels, meaning free ad-supported streaming TV, which cut hefty carriage fees.
Because they run online, adverts can be tailored to viewers, helping keep the channels free.
So if your music stations vanished from the guide, the fix is simple: switch on your smart TV and start streaming.
Smart TV owners can unlock up to 16 music channels in secondsCredit: Alamy Stock Photo
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