Washington, D.C.-based Black Entertainment Television (BET) is a cable network owned by Viacom. The cable channel was the most well-known television network that catered to young African-American audiences in the US, and BET is seen by more than 90 million people globally.

Robert L. Johnson founded BET in 1980, and it quickly became a leader in giving black Americans culture and entertainment. The majority of the programming consists of mainstream rap and R&B music videos along with urban-focused films and TV shows.

You may have many questions about BET: What is BET? How can I watch BET without cable? How can I get the BET app? How can I download BET videos? Read on, and you'll find out the answers.

What is BET?

Black content and culture are championed by BET, the nation's top source of high-caliber programming from Black artists.

The United States, Canada, Brazil, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, sub-Saharan Africa, and France all have 125 million households that watch BET linear. BET transformed into the multi-platform media powerhouse that it is today after a record-breaking 40 years as the top cable network among Black Americans. Business extensions include BET Studios, an unprecedented studio venture that offers equity ownership for Black content creators; BET+, the premier streaming service for the Black audience; BET Digital, which includes BET's extensive social platforms; and BET.com, a top Internet destination for Black e-commerce.

As a hub for all kinds of Black expression and a meeting point for Black artists, Black performers, and Black communities, BET operates and thrives at the crossroads of content, community, and culture. With compelling, moving, and best-in-class storytelling from the industry's most brilliant Black innovators, BET's comprehensive, diversified portfolio of content accurately portrays the Black experience on screen, elevating and celebrating these stories in a manner that no other brand does. Using its multimedia channels to elevate important causes and voices that ultimately empower Black communities and inspire action, the BET brand operates in a unique capacity as a trusted conduit for leaders, change agents, and allies. For the Black community, BET is more than just a network; it is the center of Black culture.

How Can I Watch BET Without Cable?

BET can be viewed without cable. BET is available to stream on Philo, Hulu, Sling TV, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Vidgo, and DIRECTV STREAM, among other platforms. You can watch BET on streaming devices, smart devices, and online using these streaming options exactly as you could with cable.

Hulu Live TV

Another option to watch live BET online is with Hulu Live TV. Hulu used to be well-known for its big on-demand streaming collection. However, they also provide Hulu Live TV, which offers live BET Streaming and the majority of popular cable-only channels. After signing up, Hulu Live TV is available for $69.99. There is no binding agreement, and cancellation is always free. You won't be charged if you cancel during the trial time. Through their $7.99 per month Entertainment add-on subscription, Hulu Live TV offers BET.

Roku

Follow these steps to watch BET on Roku.

1. Join a streaming service that offers BET (Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, etc.)
2. Navigate to "Search" on your Roku menu and press "OK" on your remote control.
3. In the search box, type the name of the streaming service you use.
4. Press "OK" after selecting the streaming service.
5. Press "OK" on your remote after selecting "Add Channel." "Go To Channel" will be an option if the channel is already installed.
6. Your Roku has the App installed at this point. Open the app and sign in using the login information you used to purchase the service. The live TV guide of the app will include BET as a station.

How Can I Get BET On My Phone?

The unveiling of the LIVE broadcast streaming feature on BET NOW, the company's brand app, was announced by BET Networks today. On their iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android devices, fans may use the BET NOW app to watch BET LIVE. You can presently download BET NOW for free from the Google Play Store or the App Store.

With BET NOW's cutting-edge feature of LIVE viewing, viewers will never miss out on their favorite BET series, movies, and specials, stated Kay Madati, "At BET we continue to elevate our direct connection to our fans and the growing rate of video consumption on mobile devices."

The Game, Being Mary Jane, Real Husbands of Hollywood, Keyshia Cole: All In, as well as popular classics and webseries, are just a few of the popular current shows that fans can enjoy on BET NOW. By confirming their membership with their TV provider, consumers can access this material using TV Everywhere authentication. More than 20 distributors, including some of the biggest, such as AT&T U-verse, Cablevision, Cox, DIRECTV, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon FiOS, now offer it to 55 million households.

The BET NOW App is compatible with Android, iPhone, and iPad tablets and smartphones. Now you can get it for nothing from the Google Play Store or the App Store.

Visit BET.com/NOWapp for additional details.

How Can I Download BET Videos?

If you want to download BET videos to your computer, Y2mate Downloader is the best software program to use. This application will download videos from any site three times faster than other downloaders. As soon as a video starts playing, it instantly seeks and downloads the highest-quality version. It supports a wide range of video resolutions, including 1080p, 720p, 480p, 360p, 4K UHD, and 4K, to mention a few. It is regularly updated in order to provide better service to video-sharing websites.

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Now, here are the simple steps for you to use Y2mate Downloader to download BET videos under different circumstances.

Download BET Videos by URLs

You may also download the BET videos via URL by dragging the video URL to the program's dock icon in the address bar or copying the video page's URL and pasting it into the prompt window.

Download BET Videos from Y2mate Hulu Downloader

Step 1: Choose Hulu from VIP Services in the Y2mate Hulu Downloader.

Step 2: Log in to your account.

Step 3: Search and play the video you want to download.

Step 4: Customize the downloading settings.

Download BET Videos from YouTube

Because BET has an official YouTube channel, you can use Y2mate Downloader to download BET videos from YouTube.

Step 1: On the Y2mate Downloader webpage, select the YouTube service.

Step 2: Locate and click the video you wish to download. The movie will then be immediately analyzed by Y2mate Downloader. On the prompt window, you can set up the output settings, such as the resolution and file format. Then, click "Download," and the downloading process will begin immediately.

Step 3: You'll find the downloading process and your downloaded videos in "Your Library".