Key Takeaways: Acorn TV Free Trial

• Acorn TV is a niche streaming service that offers mostly U.K.-made shows and movies.
• You can sign up for a 14-day Acorn TV free trial to check out the service and see whether you like it.
• If you don’t live in one of the supported regions, you can use a VPN to access the Acorn TV content library. We recommend using ExpressVPN.

If you’re looking for lesser-known U.K. TV shows, streaming services like Acorn TV should be on your shortlist. The service offers a solid variety of content and a free trial so you can try it out. 

Launched in 2011, Acorn TV is a relatively small player in the streaming scene compared to household names in the industry. However, it has a solid selection of carefully curated content that resulted in a huge increase in paid subscribers several years ago.  

What Is Acorn TV?

Acorn TV is a niche streaming service that offers crime, drama, mysteries and comedy content primarily created in the U.K. A large selection of the content you can watch on Acorn TV is not available on other streaming services, making it an attractive choice for fans of that type of content. 

The service comes at a monthly price of $6.99 or an annual price of $69.99 in the U.S., though pricing varies by region. If you aren’t sure whether the subscription is worth it, you can sign up for a free Acorn TV trial. 

Where Is Acorn TV Available?

Acorn TV is not available everywhere — you can only access it in a handful of countries in Europe, North America, Latin America and Oceania. It is completely unavailable in Asia. If you live in or travel to a country where Acorn TV isn’t available, you can use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch content — we’ll show you how further down.

You can access Acorn TV in certain countries via third-party platforms such as Apple TV, iTunes, Android TV, Google Play, Amazon Fire TV and Roku. Below is a full list of countries where Acorn TV is currently available: 

How to Get an Acorn TV Free Trial

Starting a free trial of Acorn TV is very simple if you’re in a supported country — we’ll show you how to do so below. If you’re not in a region where Acorn TV is available, you can start a free trial using a VPN — just make sure you use a VPN with a money-back guarantee to receive a refund when you’re done with the trial. 

1. Go to the Acorn TV Website

   In your web browser, navigate to the Acorn TV website. In the upper right corner, click “start free trial.” 

   

2. Start the Registration Process

   Once the page opens, click “start your free trial.”

   

3. Register an Account

   Enter your email address and password and click “create account.” On the next page, enter your payment information and choose a subscription. Once you’ve created your account, click the link to navigate to the Acorn TV login screen and log in. 

   

4. Log In and Watch Content

   Enter the email address and password you just used to register, and log in. You should now be able to watch content on Acorn TV. Don’t forget to cancel your free trial after 14 days — otherwise, you’ll be charged.

   

Is There an Acorn TV App? 

Yes — though you can access the content library in a browser, there is also an app for almost all devices. You can download the mobile app from your device’s app store, and you can get apps for smart TVs and streaming devices from their respective app stores.

MacOS users can install the Acorn TV app on a desktop device, but if you’re a Windows user, you’ll need to use a browser. 

Can I Get Acorn TV on Roku?

Yes, you can get Acorn TV on Roku. All you need to do is add the Acorn TV channel and log in with your credentials. You can also create an account through Roku if needed once you’ve added the channel to your device, and you can even start an Acorn TV free trial via Roku. 

Keep in mind that by using this method, your subscription will be added to your Roku account, so you’ll need to manage it from there.

How to Watch Acorn TV With a VPN

If you don’t live in a supported country, you’ll need to use a VPN to take advantage of the free trial or to watch content if you’re paying for a subscription. We’ll explain how to do so using ExpressVPN as an example. 

1. Register for and Download a VPN

   Go to the ExpressVPN website and click “get started” in the upper right corner or “get ExpressVPN” in the middle of the page. Follow the instructions to create an account and download ExpressVPN for your device.

   

2. Log in to the VPN App

   Open the ExpressVPN app on your device and use your activation code to log in. 

   

3. Connect to a VPN Server

   In the ExpressVPN app, click the three dots next to the location to open the list of available servers. Choose a location where AcornTV is supported and click the server. Then, click the “connect” button and wait a few seconds for a connection to be established.

   

4. Log in to Acorn TV

   Go to the Acorn TV website and click “log in” in the upper right corner. Enter your login email and password. You should now be able to watch the available content.

   

What Can I Watch on Acorn TV?

Acorn TV has plenty of shows you can enjoy even if you’re only on the two-week free trial. Here is a short list of some of the most popular shows to watch: 

• ‘The Clinick’
• ‘Darby and Joan’
• ‘The Chase’
• ‘My Life is Murder’
• ‘The Sounds’
• ‘The Great Train Robbery’
• ‘Cannes Confidential’
• ‘Winter Solstice’
• ‘The Other Wife’
• ‘Cardinal’
• ‘Deadline’

Final Thoughts

If you want to watch niche shows that aren’t available in most streaming services’ content libraries, Acorn TV might have just what you’re looking for. The service is an affordable way to access excellent content, and it offers a 14-day free trial that lets you check out everything that’s available. 

If you’re not in one of the officially supported regions, using a VPN such as ExpressVPN is the best way to start the free trial and enjoy content. Have you subscribed to Acorn TV yet? What’s your favorite show so far? Let us know in the comments, and as always, thank you for reading. 

FAQ: Get an Acorn TV Free Trial

• Can I Get Acorn TV If I Have Amazon Prime?

  Yes, you can get Acorn TV if you have a Prime Video subscription by clicking the “watch with Acorn TV” button on any of the shows you want to watch.

• How Do I Cancel an Acorn TV Free Trial?

  You can cancel the free trial by going into your account settings, clicking “membership” in the left side panel and clicking “cancel membership” at the bottom. The cancellation process will differ depending on how you signed up. For instance, if you signed up via an app store, you’ll need to cancel from there. Likewise, if you signed up on Roku, you’ll need to cancel from your Roku account.

• How Long Is the Trial Period for Acorn TV?

  The free trial period for Acorn TV is 14 days.