TellyStick ads promise to turn any TV into a smart TV with “1,000+ free channels” and no subscriptions. Telly, a separate company, gives away an ad-funded TV.
The similar names cause real confusion. Here is what each product is, who sells TellyStick, what its claims mean in practice and what to check before you order.
Overview
What TellyStick Is
TellyStick is a plug-in HDMI streaming stick with a remote.
Its own spec list gives 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage, and it runs apps over your home Wi-Fi.
It has been sold on tellystick.com and on separate stores such as tellystick.store and tellystick.net, each with its own prices and guarantees.
What Telly Is
Telly is a company that offers a free 55-inch 4K TV with a second built-in “Smart Screen”.
Its website says brands pay for the ads on that second screen, and those ads pay for the TV.
None of the TellyStick store pages mentions Telly, Inc. or telly.com, and Telly’s own site does not sell a stick.
Our Verdict
Telly and TellyStick are different products from different companies. TellyStick is a basic streaming stick sold with exaggerated claims, and we would not pay its prices.
- The “free channels” are free streaming apps that any smart TV or mainstream stick can run.
- Paid services such as Netflix, Prime Video or Disney+ still need their own subscriptions.
- The tellystick.com terms name UAB CommerceCore, a company in Kaunas, Lithuania.
- Returns need email approval, a return code and a parcel you pay to post.
- Its Trustpilot reviews include many buyers who could not get the stick working.
Is Telly Legit? The Free TV Company Is Not TellyStick
Telly’s homepage describes “the smartest TV at the revolutionary price of free”.
The TV combines a 55-inch 4K HDR screen with a second screen that shows ads, plus a soundbar and built-in games.
The business model is stated openly: advertisers pay for the second screen, so the TV costs nothing upfront.
Telly takes pre-orders through its own site at telly.com and lists support@telly.com for help.
The trade-off is permanent advertising on part of the screen.
Read Telly’s product terms and privacy policy before signing up, so you know what you agree to in exchange for the free TV.
Telly’s page also lists video calling on the big screen, a game room with more than 40 video games and a six-driver soundbar.
Those features belong to a full television, not to a plug-in stick.
None of that applies to TellyStick, which you buy outright. If you searched for “is Telly legit” after seeing a stick advert, you were looking at a different product.
TellyStick Reviews: What Buyers Report
TellyStick’s Trustpilot profile for tellystick.com is claimed and shows a 3.9 TrustScore from 194 reviews. 93 give five stars and 33 give one.
Some four- and five-star reviews praise support staff while saying the stick did not work on their TV. A three-star buyer said it could not find Wi-Fi.
One reviewer reported ordering two sticks and receiving four, with an added charge for coverage.
Another asked for a refund because the stick did not perform as shown in the videos.
How TellyStick Is Sold
Step 1: Native Ads and Advertorials
Archived TellyStick advertorial links carry MediaGo native-ad tracking codes. One campaign headline read “This Simple TV Stick Device Is Ending All TV Subscriptions”.
MediaGo places sponsored stories like this on news and content sites.
Step 2: Big Claims on the Homepage
The page calls TellyStick “America’s #1 Rated TV Smart Stick”, shows award badges and claims “1,000+ free channels and apps” with “no subscription fees”.
It also says the average household spends over $1,600 a year on content “otherwise available through TellyStick”. That figure compares a cable bill with free apps.
Step 3: Technical-Sounding Features
The feature list promises “AI-Powered Content Sorting”, “Automatic Update Installation”, built-in games and screen mirroring. Those are standard features of Android TV software, not a special technology.
Step 4: Streaming Logos That Imply Free Access
The tellystick.store version shows Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+ and HBO logos beside the words “thousands of free channels”. Those services charge their own monthly fees whatever stick you use.
Step 5: Discounts and Bundles
That store priced one TellyStick at $79.99 against a crossed-out $159.98, and two plus one free at $139.99 against $479.94.
Bundles push you toward extra units.
Step 6: Returns at Your Expense
The tellystick.com policy allows returns within 30 days of delivery, but only after you email support and receive a return code and address. You pay all return postage.
What a 1GB Streaming Stick Can Do
A streaming stick does not receive TV signals.
It runs apps over the internet, so every channel comes from an app such as a free ad-supported service or a paid subscription.
Free ad-supported apps offer hundreds of live channels, but they are available free on most smart TVs and on mainstream sticks from established brands.
The stick itself adds nothing to them.
TellyStick’s own specs list 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage.
That is modest for modern streaming apps, which is why the page’s FAQ promises 4K only “if supported by your TV and your stream sources”.
The FAQ also says the stick provides “thousands of free live channels” including local channels.
Local broadcast stations appear only if a free or paid app streams them in your area.
Any stick needs an HDMI port and Wi-Fi.
A Trustpilot reviewer with an analog TV could not connect it at all, which the “works on any HDMI TV” line already rules out.
Who Sells TellyStick? Seller Identity and Sister Stores
UAB CommerceCore in Kaunas, Lithuania
The tellystick.com terms say TellyStick is a brand name “used and operated by” UAB CommerceCore, a Lithuanian limited liability company with registration number 302566167.
The registered office is Savanorių pr. 363 in Kaunas. The terms say the products are made in China and may ship from Chinese fulfillment centers, with possible import fees.
The contact page pairs that Lithuanian company with a US phone number, +1 (970) 788-3072.
The returns policy lists five return locations: the USA, Germany, France, the UK and Lithuania.
The Same Company Behind LilCooler
Our LilCooler report found the same UAB Commerce Core name and registration number 302566167 in the 2025 terms of a mini air cooler store.
The company sells several unrelated gadgets under different brand names.
A Checkout on Dealshopa
The tellystick.com order button pointed to a checkout on tellystick.dealshopa.com. Our iTagPro and ZapiTrap reports found the same Dealshopa checkout platform behind other gadget offers.
A shared checkout platform shows how these shops take payment. It does not show who manufactures the sticks.
Other TellyStick Stores
tellystick.store, registered in September 2025, and tellystick.net, registered in March 2026, sell sticks under the same name with their own prices.
tellystick.net mentions a 60-day guarantee, while tellystick.com allows 30 days.
Their pages do not name UAB CommerceCore or share its company details. Treat each store as a separate seller.
Telly vs TellyStick at a Glance
Telly is a television. TellyStick is a small adapter that plugs into a television you already own. Only Telly includes a screen, speakers and a second display for ads.
Telly costs nothing upfront because advertisers pay for the second screen. TellyStick is a one-time purchase, with a single unit listed at $79.99 on one of its stores.
Telly is offered through telly.com by Telly, Inc. TellyStick is sold through several stores, and the main one names a Lithuanian e-commerce company rather than a device maker.
If an advert shows a stick, it is not Telly.
If it offers a free television with a second screen, check that the address is telly.com before entering any details.
How to Get Free TV Without a TellyStick
Most smart TVs already include free ad-supported streaming apps with hundreds of live channels, such as Pluto TV, Tubi or The Roku Channel. They cost nothing to install.
If your TV is not smart, a mainstream streaming stick from an established brand runs the same free apps and comes with a clear warranty and returns address.
For local news and network stations, an ordinary TV antenna picks up free over-the-air broadcasts where signals reach your home. A streaming stick does not receive those signals.
Why the TellyStick Pitch Works
The homepage shows “Quantum Zone” and “Top Tech” award badges for 2025, with no link or judging details. A badge without a source is decoration, not evidence.
It pairs a 4.9 rating from “1000+ Verified Reviews” with “In stock and ready to ship” and a 75% discount.
Together they push a quick decision before you compare devices.
The cable-bill comparison does the rest. Anyone paying a large monthly bill is primed to believe that a one-time purchase can replace it.
TellyStick Timeline
September 2025: tellystick.com is online and the first archive copies appear. MalwareTips publishes its first TellyStick review on September 30, the day tellystick.store is registered.
December 2025: archived tellystick.com advertorial addresses carry MediaGo tracking codes, showing paid promotion through sponsored-content placements.
March 2026: a new archive copy of tellystick.com shows the 75% off homepage, and tellystick.net is registered as another store under the same name.
Now: tellystick.com, tellystick.store and tellystick.net all fail to load, so buyers should rely on their emails and card records for any return or dispute.
TellyStick Return Policy: The Fine Print
Orders can be canceled within 12 hours of purchase, and only if they have not shipped. After that, the return process is the only route.
The policy allows 5 to 7 business days to issue a refund after the parcel reaches the returns center, then 3 to 20 more for it to appear.
It also excludes “outlet goods or reduced priced goods” from refunds and replacements, although TellyStick was advertised at up to 75% off.
Items that are returned but not eligible for a refund are “discarded or sent back to you at your own expense”. Follow the return instructions exactly before posting anything.
The terms promise a two-year warranty, and broken sticks are replaced after the company reviews photos. Keep the box and photograph any fault as soon as it appears.
Is TellyStick Safe to Use?
A low-cost stick from an unnamed maker may ship with preinstalled apps you did not choose.
Check the app list after setup and remove anything you do not recognize.
Some sticks sold with “free channel” promises steer buyers toward unofficial live TV apps.
Apps that stream paid channels without a license can expose you to malware and legal risk.
Sign in only to official apps from the stick’s app store, and use unique passwords for streaming accounts in case the device is ever lost or resold.
What to Do If You Bought a TellyStick
- Check which store you used. Your confirmation email shows the domain. The return rules depend on that store, and your card statement may name a different company.
- Try the basics first. Use an HDMI port, a nearby Wi-Fi router and the included power adapter, and restart the stick before asking for support.
- Request a return in writing within 30 days of delivery. Ask for the return code and address, and keep every email.
- Post it with tracking. The tellystick.com policy requires a copy of the shipping receipt, and you pay the postage.
- Check for extra units or coverage. Compare the confirmation with what you chose, and dispute charges you did not agree to with your card issuer or PayPal.
- Remove saved logins. If you signed in to streaming accounts on the stick, sign out before returning it, then change those passwords if you reused them elsewhere.
Related Streaming Device Investigations
Our free streaming stick report explains why “no subscription” sticks are usually rebranded Android devices sold under many names.
The LilCooler review covers another product whose terms named UAB Commerce Core.
For another gadget using the Dealshopa checkout, see our iTagPro investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Telly legit?
Telly is a real company that offers a free, ad-supported TV with a second screen for ads.
It is not connected to TellyStick, and it does not sell a streaming stick.
Is Telly TV legit and really free?
Telly says the TV costs nothing because advertisers pay for the ads on its second screen.
Read its terms and privacy policy to understand the advertising trade-off before you accept one.
Is TellyStick legit?
TellyStick is a real streaming stick, but its marketing overstates what it does. The free channels come from apps available elsewhere, and paid services still need subscriptions.
Who makes TellyStick?
No factory is named. The terms say the sticks are made in China, and the brand is operated by UAB CommerceCore of Kaunas, Lithuania.
Does TellyStick need a subscription?
The stick has no subscription of its own. Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and similar services still charge for their own accounts.
Can I return a TellyStick?
The tellystick.com policy allows a return request within 30 days of delivery, with a return code and buyer-paid postage, but it excludes reduced-price goods from refunds.
The Bottom Line
Our verdict: Telly is a real, ad-funded free TV, while TellyStick is an ordinary stick with inflated claims. Skip it and use your smart TV’s free apps.
If you already paid, test the stick on an HDMI TV first. If it fails, request a return within 30 days and dispute any extras you did not order.
The TellyStick stores no longer load, so email support directly. If the seller refuses or stops replying, ask your card issuer or PayPal about a dispute.
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