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Free access to various movies, TV shows, and live news for Samsung users

Free access to various movies, TV shows, and live news for Samsung users

Vote: (5 votes)

Program license: Free

Developer: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Version: 1.0.15.2

Works under: Android

Vote:

Program license

(5 votes)

Free

Developer

Version

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

1.0.15.2

Works under:

Android

Since 2015, Samsung TV has been providing free access to digital video content through a streaming service combined with an app that can be installed on just about any device powered by the Android operating system. Samsung TV Plus may sound like a premium app or streaming service, but it is not; it is absolutely free to install and use, but viewers will be subject to advertisements similar to those you see in the non-premium version of YouTube.

Even though Samsung TV Plus is the flagship channel of smart television sets, it can also be installed on mobile devices such as the Galaxy S10, S20, and Note 10 and 20 smartphones and tablets. In fact, the service is available outside of smart TVs only for Samsung customers in the United States. This is important to know because you may get used to enjoying Samsung TV Plus on a smart TV you purchased in Europe, but you will not be able to access the service from your mobile device unless you have registered a U.S. account.

There is a lot to like about the current version of Samsung TV Plus, which has gone through an overhaul of its user interface. In the past, the layout tried too hard to emulate the experience of the menus found in cable and satellite TV boxes, which do not translate well into mobile apps. The revamped UI is now closer to the experience you get from established streaming apps such as Netflix. The category and channel selection options move pretty smoothly, and you have quick access to the content you have recently streamed. Adding channels to your list of favorites is pretty easy, and you can also use a variety of labels to organize the content in a manner reminiscent of RSS feeds.

Since we are talking about the U.S. version of Samsung TV Plus, which you can view on your tablet or smartphone, we can assure you that you will enjoy the amount and diversity of programming. There are nearly 200 channels to enjoy, and some of them feature live streaming such as BeIN Sports, WeatherNation, CBS News, USA Today, and others. In the special interest category, you have the Law & Crime Network, Arcade Cloud, Voyager Documentaries, Kitchen Nightmares, and MotorVision. If you what you like is movies, there is Gravitas, Dust, Movie Mix, and a few others to stream.

All in all, you will find that the Samsung TV Plus streaming service is a great deal when you factor in the irresistible price of being a free app installation. Samsung plans to expand the service so that it can compete against the likes of YouTube, so it makes sense to install it today.

Samsung TV Plus Pros

  • Free installation.
  • Nice mix of content.
  • User-friendly interface.
  • Decent resolution.

Samsung TV Plus Cons

  • Mostly available in the U.S.
  • Only works with some Samsung devices.
  • Some ads get repetitive.