Watch on Samsung Smart TVs
It’s easy to set up the Apple TV app and start watching on your Samsung Smart TV. Once you open the app on your smart TV, you can explore Apple TV+; browse movies, TV shows, and Apple TV channels; or watch free episodes.
When you’re ready to start watching, you just need an Apple ID to sign in. Afterward, you can subscribe to channels, purchase or rent movies, or purchase TV shows.
How to watch on your 2018 Samsung Smart TV
Before you can use the Apple TV app on a 2018 Samsung Smart TV, find and download the app on your Smart TV. For a list of specific Samsung Smart TV models that support the Apple TV app, go to apple.com/apple-tv-app/devices/.
On your Samsung Smart TV’s home screen, select the Apps icon.
Search for “Apple TV.”
Follow the onscreen instructions to download the Apple TV app.
When installed, the Apple TV app appears in the app launcher bar on the home screen.
In the app launcher, select the Apple TV app
to open it.On the Watch Now screen, scroll down to view Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, or featured movies and TV shows, then select an item.
Do any of the following:
Play the item or open it in a channel: Select Play or Open In. If you haven’t subscribed to the channel, follow the onscreen instructions.
Subscribe to Apple TV+: Select “Try It Free,” then follow the onscreen instructions to confirm your subscription.
Subscribe to an Apple TV channel: Select “Try [channel] Free” and follow the onscreen instructions.
Buy or rent a movie: Select Buy or Rent, then select the option you want and confirm your purchase or rental.
Buy a TV show episode or season: Select Buy, then select the option you want and confirm your purchase.
To learn more about what you can do in the Apple TV app, see the Apple TV App User Guide for Smart TVs and Streaming Devices.
How to watch on your 2019 or later Smart TV
The Apple TV app can be found on most Samsung Smart TVs from 2019 and later.
For a list of specific Samsung Smart TV models that support the Apple TV app, go to apple.com/apple-tv-app/devices/.
On your Samsung Smart TV’s home screen, select the Apple TV app icon
to open it.On the Watch Now screen, scroll down to view Apple TV+, Apple TV channels, or featured movies and TV shows, then select an item.
Do any of the following:
Play the item or open it in a channel: Select Play or Open In. If you haven’t subscribed to the channel, follow the onscreen instructions.
Subscribe to Apple TV+: Select “Try It Free,” then follow the onscreen instructions to confirm your subscription.
Subscribe to an Apple TV channel: Select “Try [channel] Free” and follow the onscreen instructions.
Buy or rent a movie: Select Buy or Rent, then select the option you want and confirm your purchase or rental.
Buy a TV show episode or season: Select Buy, then select the option you want and confirm your purchase.
To learn more about what you can do in the Apple TV app, see the Apple TV App User Guide for Smart TVs and Streaming Devices.
If the Apple TV app isn’t already installed on your 2019 or later Samsung Smart TV’s home screen, follow the instructions in the task above to find and download it from the Samsung store.
Don’t have a supported TV?
Apple TV+ is now free for one year when you buy an Apple TV 4K. Or you can watch Apple TV+ now on your web browser at tv.apple.com.
If you don’t already have an Apple ID, you can create one on the Apple ID webpage. You need only one Apple ID to use Apple TV app services. For more information, see the Apple ID FAQ webpage.