Hi there! The following guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions to watch Samsung TV Plus on your Firestick or Fire TV.
What is Samsung TV Plus?
Samsung TV Plus is a free streaming service that offers over 200 live TV channels spanning news, sports, movies, entertainment, and more. It comes pre-installed on Samsung smart TVs and is also available as a free app on select devices like Android phones.
Unfortunately, Samsung TV Plus is not natively available in the Amazon App Store for Firestick and Fire TV. But don‘t worry, with this guide you‘ll learn two easy methods to access Samsung TV Plus on your Firestick or Fire TV:
- Via a video player app like IPTV Smarters
- Through a web browser like Google Chrome
I‘ll walk you through how to set up both options below. Just grab your remote and let‘s get started!
Method 1: Watch Samsung TV Plus on Firestick with IPTV Smarters
The first method is to use a third party IPTV app called IPTV Smarters. This app can load M3U playlist links, which is how we‘ll add the Samsung TV Plus channels into the app.
Here are the step-by-step instructions:
Install IPTV Smarters on Firestick
1. On your Firestick or Fire TV home screen, search for and open the Downloader app. If you don‘t have it, you can install Downloader from the Amazon App Store.
2. In Downloader, move your cursor to the URL bar and press the select button on your remote to bring up the keyboard.
3. Then, enter 250931, which is the Downloader Code for the TROYPOINT Toolbox, and then click “Go”.
4. The TROYPOINT Toolbox will open. Scroll down and select the IPTV Smarters app to install it.
5. Once installed, IPTV Smarters will open. Select TV at the bottom and then choose Save in the top right corner.
Add the Samsung TV Plus M3U Playlist
1. In IPTV Smarters, select Load your Playlist or File/URL.
2. Choose a name for the playlist, like “Samsung TV Plus” and select M3U URL for the playlist type.
3. Then click “Input m3u line”
4. Enter this URL: https://i.mjh.nz/SamsungTVPlus/all.m3u8
and select Add User.
5. You should see a “User added successfully!” message. Go back and choose Live TV from the home screen.
You can now watch over 200 free live TV channels from Samsung TV Plus! Enjoy!
That‘s all there is to it. The IPTV Smarters app gives you an easy way to add in Samsung TV Plus on your Firestick or Fire TV.
IPTV Smarters Tips and Troubleshooting
Here are some handy tips for using IPTV Smarters:
- Make sure to allow IPTV Smarters permission to access photos, media, and files on your device. This allows it to properly load the M3U playlist.
- If you have issues or the channels don‘t load, try force closing the app and clear cache/data before retrying.
- You can add multiple playlists into IPTV Smarters if you have other M3U lists you want to use.
- Channels can sometimes go offline. Check StatusPrince to see if a channel is down before troubleshooting.
- If certain channels won‘t play, it may be due to regional restrictions. A VPN like ExpressVPN can help bypass these.
And that‘s how to watch Samsung TV Plus on your Firestick or Fire TV using the IPTV Smarters app! Next, let‘s go over the web browser method.
Method 2: Access Samsung TV Plus via Web Browser
The second way to watch Samsung TV Plus on Firestick or Fire TV is by using a web browser like Google Chrome.
Here are the steps:
1. Install Google Chrome if you don‘t already have it. Launch the app from your Fire TV home screen.
2. Go to samsungtvplus.com.
3. Accept the terms to enter the site.
4. You can now browse and watch Samsung TV Plus channels directly in the browser.
Pretty simple right? Going through the web browser avoids the need to install any extra apps or add playlists.
Tips for Samsung TV Plus in a Browser
Here are some handy tips for watching in a browser:
- You may need to enable Mouse Toggle for easier web browsing on Firestick. This allows you to move and click elements with your remote.
- Google Chrome works best, but you can try Firefox, Silk, or others if you have issues. Sites are sometimes optimized for certain browsers.
- Channel availability can vary by region in the browser just like with the app. Using a VPN can help unlock more.
- If a channel won‘t play, refresh the page or clear browser cache/data before troubleshooting further.
So in summary, you have two great options to access Samsung TV Plus on Firestick and Fire TV:
- IPTV Smarters App with M3U Playlist
- Web Browser like Google Chrome
Both methods give you free access to all the great Samsung TV Plus channels. Now let‘s take a deeper look at what makes this streaming service so special.
What Channels Are on Samsung TV Plus?
Samsung TV Plus offers over 200 free TV channels covering tons of categories like entertainment, movies, news, sports, business, gaming, and more. The exact lineup varies somewhat by region.
Here‘s a breakdown of the Samsung TV Plus channel types available:
Channel Category | Examples |
---|---|
News & Business | ABC News, Newsmax, Cheddar, TYT |
Entertainment | MTV Pluto TV, Paramount Movie Network, ChiveTV |
Sports | Stadium Sports, Pac-12 Insider, Fight Network |
Movies | Shout! Factory TV, Filmrise Free Movies |
Reality & Crime | Kitchen Nightmares, Forensic Files |
Kids | Toon Goggles, The Pet Collective |
And here are some of the most popular channels on Samsung TV Plus:
Popular Channels | |
---|---|
PBS Kids | Ace Channel |
Comet TV | Buzzr |
beIN Sports Xtra | Bon Appetit |
Frontdoor | FailArmy |
PeopleTV | WWE Channel |
Hallmark Movies & More | Shop HQ |
No matter what genres you enjoy, Samsung TV Plus likely has you covered with tons of familiar channels available for free streaming.
How does it stack up against other free streaming options? Let‘s compare:
How Samsung TV Plus Compares to Other Free Services
Service | # of Channels | Content Type | Device Availability |
---|---|---|---|
Samsung TV Plus | 200+ | Live TV | Samsung TVs, Mobile, Web |
Pluto TV | 250+ | Live TV & On Demand | Fire TV, Roku, Mobile, Web |
Plex | 80+ | Live TV & On Demand | Many Devices |
Tubi | 200+ | On Demand Movies & Shows | Most Devices |
The Roku Channel | 100+ | Live TV & On Demand | Roku Devices |
As you can see, Samsung TV Plus competes well with top free streaming heavyweights like Pluto TV and Tubi when it comes to channel count and content diversity.
The key drawback is that Samsung TV Plus has more limited device availability compared to services like Pluto TV. But with this guide, you now know how to watch it on your Firestick/Fire TV!
More Helpful Fire TV Tips & Tricks
Beyond Samsung TV Plus, it helps to know some general tips for getting the most out of your Firestick or Fire TV:
- Your Fire TV has an easy “screen mirroring” option to cast content from your phone or tablet to the big screen.
- You can pair Bluetooth devices like headphones for private listening at night.
- Firestick 4K models support HDR for an enhanced viewing experience on compatible TVs.
- “Jailbreaking” via Downloader opens up many more apps and customization options.
- A faster internet plan like 200 Mbps cable or fiber is ideal, but 25 Mbps minimum is workable.
- Ethernet connections are more reliable than WiFi if you game or stream 4K.
- Extended warranties add protection in case of remote/device damage.
I hope these Fire TV tips are helpful! Let‘s wrap up with some final FAQs on Samsung TV Plus:
Samsung TV Plus: Frequently Asked Questions
Here are answers to some common questions about Samsung‘s free live TV service:
What devices can I watch Samsung TV Plus on?
You can access Samsung TV Plus on Samsung smart TVs (2016 models and newer), as well as Android mobile devices, and via web browser on any device at samsungtvplus.com.
This guide showed how to watch on Firestick and Fire TV using two different methods.
How much does Samsung TV Plus cost?
Samsung TV Plus is 100% free to use! There are no fees, subscriptions or logins required.
What‘s the best way to watch on a Firestick?
The IPTV Smarters app is the easiest and most robust way to watch on a Firestick or Fire TV. This gives you a customized TV guide-style experience.
Does Samsung TV Plus show sports?
Yes! Samsung TV Plus has a Sports category with channels like Stadium, Pac-12 Insider, Fight Network, PlayersTV, and more.
So in summary, I hope this guide gave you a full overview on how to access Samsung TV Plus and its wealth of free live TV channels on your Fire TV streaming device! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Enjoy the streaming!