Haystack News - News aggregator & personalizer

Introduction:

Haystack News is the trusted choice of over 20 million news viewers, your all-in-one destination for everything from local updates to global events—completely free. Customize your newscast by picking categories, sources, and topics that matter to you, and stay on top of your neighborhood’s latest weather.   

Dive into on-demand channels like International News and Entertainment News, featuring stories from only the most reliable sources. Watch live news channels and get breaking news alerts right on your phone, ensuring you never miss what’s important. Explore in-depth coverage of key topics and trends through dedicated channels that gather global reports in one easy-to-access place. Stay connected to the world with Haystack News.  

Our News Partners & Feedback Channel 

We feature news from numerous national and world partners, including ABC News Live, Bloomberg, CBS News, Reuters, CBC, Cheddar, CNET, EuroNews, AfricaNews, GameSpot, NewsNation, Newsy, i24 News, Al Jazeera, Yahoo! Finance, Newsmax, The Hill, and more. For local news, you can stream content from outlets such as CBS New York, News12, WCBS, KCBS, CBS Chicago WBBM, KYW, KTVT, CBS San Francisco KPIX, KTRK, WCVB, and many others like WXYZ, KIRO, WCCO, WFOR, KMGH, etc. Please let us know how we can improve by tapping the feedback button on the main screen of the app or emailing us at feedback@haystack.tv.  

FAQS:

1 How can I change my location?

On Android phone:

Step 1: Go to your app menu

Step 2: On the top right corner of the menu bar you'll see a weather and location widget. By pressing the set location you can search for another one and change it

Step 3: You're all done. Enjoy watching Haystack TV!

On iPhone/iPad:

You can change your location by pressing the location widget on the top bar and typing in the correct location.

How to favorite a source?

From a Video:

On iPhone and iPad:

- While watching a video, tap on the source logo's button below the video to favorite that source.

On Android Mobile:

- While watching a video, click on the like button.

- Below the Like and Dislike buttons, you’ll see the source and topics. Click on these to favorite them.

On AndroidTV, FireTV, Vizio, Samsung, Hisense, LG, and AppleTV:

- While watching a video, focus on the like button and then click on the source to favorite it.

From Search:

On iPhone and iPad:

- Click on the Search button. You can click on the star above the suggested sources' logos.

- Or type the name of a specific source, click on the source, and then click on "Follow."

On AndroidTV, FireTV, Vizio, Samsung, Hisense, LG, and AppleTV:

- Scroll up on the side menu, and click on "Search."

- You can click on any suggested source or click on "Follow."

- Or type the name of a specific source, then click on the source, and finally click on "Follow."

From Settings:

On iPhone and iPad:

- Click the account button, scroll down to the "Favorite Channels" section.

- Click on "Find & Add More Channels" to favorite suggested sources or search for a specific one.

On Android Mobile:

- Click on the Favorites tab, then click on the button "Add people, sources, and topics."

- Click on the sources you want or type the name of a specific source.

On AndroidTV, FireTV, Vizio, Samsung, Hisense, LG, and AppleTV:

- Scroll down on the side menu and click on "Settings."

- Click on "Configure my headlines," here you can favorite other categories and then click on "Next" to favorite other sources.

After refreshing your playlist, you should see more videos from your favorited sources. Please note, the availability of news from a specific source can vary day-to-day depending on their video publication schedule.

2 How to search for a channel/topic?

Open the app and click on the Magnifying glass icon

You'll be able to explore our suggested sources, trending topics, and categories. Plus, we have a wide range of categories for you to discover:

You can go through the suggested sources and favorited them

Simply type in a source's name, location, topic, or show and our app will provide you with a variety of options. And if you want even more choices, just click on the "Search" button on your keyboard

Finally, You just have to click on the content you want to watch and start watching it!