What Streaming Apps Work on Samsung Smart TVs? | What app is missing?

There are a lot of streaming apps that work on Samsung smart TVs. Samsung is the largest producer of smart TVs, and if you have a recently manufactured set, you may not need a streaming device.

Many new Samsung smart TVs come with many streaming services already installed on them. All you need to do is go to the Samsung smart hub to launch it and sign in.

But, not every streaming service works with Samsung smart TVs. That often comes down to money.

Watch our video now to see what streaming apps are likely pre-installed on your Samsung smart TV.

Quick Jump Sections:
0:00 - What streaming apps will work with my Samsung TV?
0:55 - Best apps available on Samsung Smart TVs
1:44 - How to find out if a streaming app is compatible with Samsung smart TVs?
2:46 - What is Samsung TV Plus?
4:24 - How to install apps on Samsung smart TVs
6:16 - Bottom line

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[FrugalRules]

What improvements would you like Samsung to make to its SmartHub?

[jensotube]

I recently purchased a Samsung M5 streaming TV/computer monitor for my exercise room that replaced my old CRT computer monitor. It is connected to my Windows computer. It does not have a TV tuner, but has streaming apps pre-loaded. When used with a computer, it can also go into "standby mode" when the computer is not being used. It does come with a remote control and has good, built-in speakers. I have YouTube TV which I watch with the Samsung M5. I have not explored the Samsung TV Plus channels yet, I am happy just getting the national news channels on that TV while exercising.

[capitalcontracting]

Your advice was really helpful. Thanks so much!

[driza]

had a samsung tv a few years ago, was very accessible for the blind to use. accidentally broke it and changed over to the roku sticks and then tcl roku tv's. the remote on the roku's are easier to use, plus still have access for the blind on there as well. but samsung and roku both are good. no complaints. cool vid.

[spaceghost]

My 2018 Samsung q6fn still gets the updates, albeit a little slower, but I have no real issue there because I have the same delay of upgrades on my Roku Ultra, which is also a 2018 model.
I have however, experienced a definite difference between how well some apps operate on my tv, vs the same apps on my Roku Ultra.
Some operate better on the tv, and some are better on the Roku.
Both operate on my sound bar, but the sound quality is MUCH better with the apps running on my Roku.
My basic stance is that if my tv or my Roku stops getting new apps or upgrades, it's MUCH cheaper to get a new Roku than a new tv.

[DionysianTravelers]

You were too kind. The real explanation is power struggle. Samsung would much prefer to control you viewing so they can profit off that control. Samsung has no problem making sure their TV's have plenty of Samsung selected/controlled options. So if they can give me an app to watch K-pop, they could just as easily give me an app for ESPN+. Still, your solution was spot on: get a Roku and flip a middle finger at the creepy voyeurs at Samsung.

[wms]

Thank you great details easy to follow

[antpetro]

Well done....I need the Paramount Plus app....if I can't get it can u get back to me some how?..Ty

[ianhope]

I have a LG smart tv which is pretty close to Samsung - always felt that got better quality etc by using a streaming device

[moviegoer]

I bought my samsung smart tv in 2015, does it have apps or can i down load them? i use my cable box remote?

[natalieslippey]

What isthe samsung app that allows you to wat h the free movie content that used to be on Vudu?

[mur]

Just got a Samsung tv and it doesn't seem to have a direct TV app, not directtv stream...direct TV. How can I put my fire stick on it that allows me to use the directv app?

[steveamato]

My Samsung tv with tv plus is the best. I will never buy any other brand. I don't miss my Xfinity cable service one bit. even though l had it since 1989! at almost 300.00 a month! every time l turn my tv on all l can think about is the money l am saving, and how good Samsung tv plus is. 😊😊

[moviegoer]

DO ALL SMASUNG TVS? 2015 SAMSUNG SMART MY REMOTE HAS A SMART HUB BUTTON?/

[therealcoachross]

Sooo, Samsung doesn’t allow third party apps??

[louisd]

All I can say is that I love my Samsung TV. This is the only TV brand I will ever purchase in the future.

[bernardduffy]

The key point is that Samsung does not run on Android. So, its televisions are not as smart as the other brands which do. Google Playstore is not available on Samsung televisions. Consequently, most apps do not run on Samsungs. The apps that you mention are also available onAndroid televisions.

In addition to their very limited functionality, Samsung enables third parties to store cookies on their televisions in order to bombard you with adverts or to check your viewing history.

Samsung's technology is no better than that of its competitors. Its "smart" functionality is actually rather 'dumb." The best advice is to buy some other brand if "smart" functionality is what you want.

[judyhill]

I am disliking this tv. The little slow moving arrow on search is awful