# Waypoint TV

> FREE top outdoor content. WATCH. READ. LISTEN. The outdoors your way.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waypointtv](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waypointtv)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.waypointtv`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Waypoint Communications
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 50,352
- **Rating:** 4.17 / 5 (191 ratings)
- **Version:** 27.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2015-10-22
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 87 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.waypointtv)
- **Website:** [https://waypointtv.com/](https://waypointtv.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://waypointtv.com/privacy-policy](https://waypointtv.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**Waypoint TV** brings the outdoors directly to your fingertips. This free Chrome extension offers a rich collection of outdoor shows, films, and educational courses for watching. Users can also access expert articles providing tips and techniques to enhance their outdoor experiences. Additionally, top outdoor podcasts are available for listening, making it easy to stay connected anytime and anywhere.

Designed to educate, equip, and empower outdoor enthusiasts, Waypoint TV is the perfect companion for those passionate about exploring nature. Whether you're looking to learn new skills, find inspiration, or simply enjoy outdoor entertainment, this extension provides comprehensive content tailored to your interests. Download the WAYPOINT app on any device and join the movement to experience the outdoors your way.

## Rankings

- #299,298 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.waypointtv.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Waypoint TV offers excellent outdoor-themed content that users love for family viewing and learning. However, it struggles with app stability, frequent crashes, and poor casting or Android TV remote support. Many users request better functionality such as episode tracking and seamless playback. Despite delivery of great content, technical issues and repetitive ads negatively impact the overall experience.

### Pros

- Great content selection with a variety of outdoor, hunting, and fishing shows.
- Loved for educational and preservation themes related to wildlife and outdoor sports.
- App works well on some devices like iPad and Amazon Fire TV when functioning.
- Positive emotional connection from users who enjoy family viewing and favorite shows/shows hosts.
- Continuous improvements such as adding Chromecast support have been noted and appreciated.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes or becomes unusable, especially when scrolling or loading videos.
- Casting to TV often stutters or is no longer supported, reducing usability on larger screens.
- Android TV remote control functionality is poor or non-responsive, making navigation difficult.
- Lack of features like episode tracking, continue watching options, and repetitive ads diminish user experience.
- App often returns to home screen unexpectedly, and video loading frequently fails or freezes after ads.

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Outdoor Action TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.CarecoTV.OutdoorActionTV) — 25,990 users, 4.65 / 5
- [PPO TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tvstartup.ppotv) — 184 users
- [Outdoor Adventure Sports TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.madstream.outdooradventuresports) — 2 users
- [Mossy Oak Go: Outdoor TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mossyoakgo) — 178,902 users, 4.76 / 5
- [MyOutdoorTV: Hunt, Fish, Shoot](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.myoutdoortv) — 390,727 users, 4.71 / 5
- [The Raw Outdoors TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.therawoutdoors.app_production) — 25 users
- [TimbrTv](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.timbrtv) — 27 users
- [CarbonTV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.carbonmediagroup.carbontv) — 43,729 users, 3.39 / 5
- [4ONE.TV](https://chrome-stats.com/d/tv.uscreen.fourone) — 435 users
- [Outside TV: Live Action Sports](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maz.combo69) — 104,874 users, 2.56 / 5
- [Wild TV+](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.maz.combo3602) — 84,593 users, 4.11 / 5
- [Nature's Playbook](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.outerbound.np) — 164 users

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.waypointtv)