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Samsung Electronics today announced that Samsung TV Plus, one of the top apps on Samsung Smart TVs, has launched, in the Galaxy Store and Google Play Store for select Galaxy smartphones. The app offers select Galaxy users instant access to 94 free channels with no need for any payments, sign-ups, subscriptions or additional devices.

From the 22nd April, Samsung Galaxy smartphone and tablet users will gain access to high-quality content from big-name brands like Vevo Pop, Teletubbies, Euronews and Bloomberg TV+, all available to enjoy on-demand for free. Samsung TV Plus also has its very own channel exclusive to the platform, ‘Comedy’, which hosts an array of great UK and US favourites such as Hot in Cleveland, Russell Howard’s Good News and Taskmaster Best Bits. With different shows and channels across seven EU territories and more channels being added constantly, there truly is something for everyone.

The service is already available on all Samsung Smart TV models manufactured from 2016 onward in twelve countries around the world, and will be made available on mobile and tablets today, in the UK and Germany, expanding to other European markets later this year. The mobile app will be exclusive to Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet owners, and available to download immediately to gain access to 100% free content for anyone with an internet connection.

From the 28th April, the service will also be accessible via Samsung’s brand new ‘Samsung Free’ page. With a single swipe right, users will be able to read news, play games and now watch TV Plus highlights straight from the home screen, making it easier than ever for users to access their favourite shows. Phones that upgrade to R OS or any Samsung phone model from 2021 will offer Samsung Free preloaded, while other users can choose Samsung Free from the Galaxy Store.

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TheGuy

25th Apr 2021

Requires Android
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Edited by a community support team member, 25 April 2021

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dsd6
25th Apr 2021
If you happen to be on a non Samsung device, you may want to try your luck with this.

apkmirror.com/apk…ase

It may still not work on a non samsung device but at least you have the option to install it and try it.
Anonymous User
26th Apr 2021
txw311um25/04/2021 18:52
Thanks for the detailed answer, so right now the answer is like: almost …Thanks for the detailed answer, so right now the answer is like: almost everyone needs a TV license, but not much people cares about it...? I never watched any live here in UK, so I will assume I am good till now and Samsung TV plus is not good enough to take me in...

My pleasure.

You can go to the BBC Licence website and fill in their declaration that you do not need a TV licence because you do not watch LIVE TV, and also do not use BBC iPlayer for anything live or dead (or repeated repeated repeats..., just me being sarky, could not help that bit!)

bbc.co.uk/ipl…nce

Yes. A valid TV licence is required to watch or download any programmes on BBC iPlayer, as well as watching or recording live TV on any channel. Doing so without a TV licence is a criminal offence and you could be prosecuted and fined up to £1000 (or £2000 in Guernsey)

Basicaly I would delete any instance of iPlayer on any machine you use and delete any BBC account, and any login account to iPlayer specifically, if you are concerned their "goons" would come round and try to trick you into saying you are doing something that needs a licence.

tvlicensing.co.uk/che…nce

which has the link

tvlicensing.co.uk/cs/…app (edited)
Anonymous User
26th Apr 2021
I refer the Honourable Members (of this house) to the replies I gave earlier:

hotukdeals.com/com…881

hotukdeals.com/com…169 (edited)
silentplayer
25th Apr 2021
I get the appeal of this, but hate how it's activated with the TV automatically. Any slip of the remote and somehow the TV always switches to their channels & as far as I can tell there's no way of deactivating it from my current TV (aside from disconnecting it from the WiFi)
Uns
25th Apr 2021
Looks like it's just for Samsung devices running Android, rather than any Android device.
eshakiwi
25th Apr 2021
Very useful info. My daughter is a fan of laurel and hardy and there seems to a channel showing this..
ozzyp
25th Apr 2021
Free is free but so is Haemorrhoids.
...Heat added.
Rogue
25th Apr 2021
I was going to install it but then I read the name Russel Howard ... I'm out.
happyuser1974
25th Apr 2021
Can someone explain why bloatware is at the top of Hot UK Deals? The smartest thing anyone should do to a smart TV is to disconnect it. (edited)
top_marker
25th Apr 2021
No good channels in the UK version or is it just me?
dazzle_ Author
25th Apr 2021
happyuser197425/04/2021 12:31
Can someone explain why bloatware is at the top of Hot UK Deals? The …Can someone explain why bloatware is at the top of Hot UK Deals? The smartest thing anyone should do to a smart TV is to disconnect it.

You sound like a concerned user.
odiedodie
25th Apr 2021
Can’t say I thought I’d see a sentence with Teletubbies and Bloomberg in there
33six
26th Apr 2021
silentplayer25/04/2021 10:03
I get the appeal of this, but hate how it's activated with the TV …I get the appeal of this, but hate how it's activated with the TV automatically. Any slip of the remote and somehow the TV always switches to their channels & as far as I can tell there's no way of deactivating it from my current TV (aside from disconnecting it from the WiFi)

Yup. I left my kid for two minutes watching Paw Patrol yesterday. Came back to find he'd hit a button and turned on the DJ livestream channel (that's a thing apparently) and was having a one man (well, one toddler) rave in the living room.
NijKay
25th Apr 2021
I never knew this existed! Will defo download, and share with others! Many thanks Pirate007!
iangarbett
25th Apr 2021
I have been watching the channels for a few months now. Can have some good films on. Great documentary programming.
rl1992
25th Apr 2021
don_in_ed25/04/2021 10:36
Yeah it’s so annoyingWhen I turn on the tv or it kicks into action it p …Yeah it’s so annoyingWhen I turn on the tv or it kicks into action it plays annoying comedy shows I haven’t worked out how to stop it doing that either

I had this issue on my Q90t, and solved it by deleting the live TV channel list:

fuseboxed.com/sam…us/

Not sure what model you have but worth a shot.
dblake
25th Apr 2021
Uns25/04/2021 10:08
Looks like it's just for Samsung devices running Android, rather than any …Looks like it's just for Samsung devices running Android, rather than any Android device.

Not available on a Galaxy Tab A (Android 10), so not all Galaxy devices either
davejb
25th Apr 2021
Mariusz_Kot25/04/2021 10:41
I have Q7 TV and was aware of the service on my TV for many weeks now, I …I have Q7 TV and was aware of the service on my TV for many weeks now, I do not remember how I learned about it, possibly TV made me aware of it at some point. I do not understand comments above, as I do not even remember one time when these channels switched on by accident? It is just an app you have to click to open list of these channels?

on my tv its the first thing in the list of sources. no way to remove it and it tries its hardest to default to start on the app when the tv is switched on. if i exit the netflix app or the sky box isnt on or just accidently knock the channel button on the remote it will switch back to the tv plus app. very annoying. wish i could delete it or at the very least move it to the other end of the source list. apart from being annoying one of my concerns is that it could be on a channel unsuitable for my kids, i try and make sure its on something neutral. but really we should have the option to turn it off.
Accy_Chap
25th Apr 2021
Daniel_Nolan25/04/2021 12:52
I’ve had it on my tv. It’s awful. The TV is 4K but the quality doesn’t even …I’ve had it on my tv. It’s awful. The TV is 4K but the quality doesn’t even seem to be in HD. It’s more of an annoyance than anything, especially when it switches from what you want to this rubbish. I get that it’s free but it’s in no way an alternative to anything now I think about it

Bloomberg is in 4k and i watch that daily to keep up with the markets so it's a thumb's up from me
Anonymous User
25th Apr 2021
eshakiwi25/04/2021 10:22
Very useful info. My daughter is a fan of laurel and hardy and there seems …Very useful info. My daughter is a fan of laurel and hardy and there seems to a channel showing this..

This channel should be on Freeview and broadcast into every home to put a smile on peoples faces

Cast from my old S8 to my 4k TV (not a Samsung) via Chromecast, works fine and looks pretty good (edited)
jacenj
25th Apr 2021
The reason I won't get a Samsung TV again is this. No Freeview plus on 4k tvs but this crap.
dazzle_ Author
25th Apr 2021
happyuser197425/04/2021 13:05
I mean it's a valid question, no? The last thing anyone wants is yet …I mean it's a valid question, no? The last thing anyone wants is yet another crappy app that provides access to all of the content that no one ever watches, and can be viewed elsewhere anyway. So then how is it at the top of the website? This will be renamed/killed off within 18 months.

It's been voted hot regardless. Lots of people commenting on how happy they are with it and didn't know about it.

I didn't realise that deals like this were forbidden from the top of the website.

Hopefully you can find another more to your liking.
shakey82
25th Apr 2021
For those who dont have samsung devices you can always get pluto tv. Its free and pretty much the same thing (I have both)
JungleBug
25th Apr 2021
Free Teletubbies!!! YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!

"your device isn't compatiable with this version"

On my Galaxy TAB S2

EDIT, just found this.

Eligible Galaxy devices:
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Galaxy S21 Plus 5G
Galaxy S21 5G
Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Galaxy S20 FE
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy S20 Plus 5G
Galaxy S20 5G
Galaxy Z Fold 2
Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Galaxy Z Flip
Galaxy Fold
Galaxy S10 Lite
Galaxy S10 5G
Galaxy S10
Galaxy S10 Plus
Galaxy S10e
Galaxy S9 Plus
Galaxy S9
Galaxy A51
Galaxy Xcover Pro
Galaxy A51 5G
Galaxy A71 5G
Galaxy A30s
Galaxy A90 5G
Galaxy A80
Galaxy A70
Galaxy A40
Galaxy A30
Galaxy A50
Galaxy Note 20 5G
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G
Galaxy Note 10 Plus
Galaxy Note 10 5G
Galaxy Note 10
Galaxy Note 9
Galaxy Tab S5e
Galaxy Tab S7 Plus
Galaxy Tab S7
Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
Galaxy Tab S6 5G
Galaxy Tab Active Pro
Galaxy Tab S6
Galaxy Tab S4
Galaxy Tab Active2 (edited)
solid
25th Apr 2021
Nice little perk
RunningSquid
25th Apr 2021
I can't download it. I don't have a Samsung phone. You might want to edit the title OP.
happyuser1974
25th Apr 2021
dazzle_25/04/2021 12:42
You sound like a concerned user.

I mean it's a valid question, no? The last thing anyone wants is yet another crappy app that provides access to all of the content that no one ever watches, and can be viewed elsewhere anyway. So then how is it at the top of the website? This will be renamed/killed off within 18 months. (edited)
txw311um
25th Apr 2021
Do I need a TV license to use this one? I have no idea of the TV license stuff...
Vandetta
25th Apr 2021
Do you need TV license to watch these channels on the app?
Anonymous User
25th Apr 2021
txw311um25/04/2021 15:35
Do I need a TV license to use this one? I have no idea of the TV license …Do I need a TV license to use this one? I have no idea of the TV license stuff...

tvlicensing.co.uk/che…one

What is live TV and when do I need a licence for it?

Live TV means any programme you watch or record as it’s being shown on TV or live on any online TV service. It’s not just live events like sport, news and music. It covers all programmes on any channel, including soaps, series, documentaries and even movies.

If you’re watching live TV, you need to be covered by a TV Licence:

if you’re watching on TV or on an online TV service
for all channels, not just the BBC
if you record a programme and watch it later
if you watch a programme on a delay
to watch or record repeats
to watch or record programmes on +1, +2 and +24 channels
to watch live programmes on Red Button services
even if you already pay for cable, satellite or other TV services

Samsung say on:
news.samsung.com/uk/…lus

The Samsung TV Plus experience gives users instant access to leading international news, sports and entertainment channels. Enjoy 80 live and on-demand TV channels for free.

So if you watch the LIVE part of the service, the BBC say "cough up £160".

If I was their Editor I would have made the herbert that wrote this BBC article say:

if you’re watching a LIVE BROADCAST on a TV set, or on an online TV service...

You can watch stuff ON TV (or online) if it is a "CATCHUP" not being currently broadcast LIVE (anywhere in the world) at the same time, without a TV licence. (edited)
Sim544
25th Apr 2021
tiredrich25/04/2021 15:49
Isn't this just a rebadged Pluto with a couple extra channels?

Yes, seems to be similar stuff you can find on other free TV apps, Pluto TV and rakuten TV apps. Btw the rakuten TV app offers on-demand stuff. Would also recommend the Plex TV app - loads of free channels
sixfingers
25th Apr 2021
Laurel and Hardy, Sons of the Desert is on now so I'm happy.
dazzle_ Author
25th Apr 2021
happyuser197425/04/2021 15:47
"people"

Who else would be voting? Animals, trees, vegetables?
dundalk
27th Apr 2021
dundalk26/04/2021 00:33
Not sure if anyone with Samsung TV had this problem, but I've recently …Not sure if anyone with Samsung TV had this problem, but I've recently noticed that TV plus isn't working. I get audio, but no picture :/ I've installed pluto TV and it's the same.. I haven't installed anything since it last worked, so possibly auto update screw things up. (channel recording was once not working for over a year due to Samsung's software update :/ they've reluctantly admitted to the issue but couldn't fix it..)Any suggestions? I don't think these new channels are worth wasting time on resetting the TV, which may not fix it.. Ps bcc Iplayer, YouTube, etc all working fine

I've actually managed to fix the issue. I should have thought of it before... switching tv off and on didn't help, but disconnecting it from the mains for about a minute solved the problem maybe it will help someone, as after googling, I saw others had the same problem
kenzo
25th Apr 2021
When the top content lists Teletubbies at 2nd you can be assured of quality viewing I’m sure!👌🏼👌🏼
demusss
25th Apr 2021
Paul_Stemp25/04/2021 11:11
They have a teletubies channel

I'm surprised Teletubbies are still going. How many eh ohs can you watch?
KentishLad
25th Apr 2021
Heat OP, chuckles like a teenage schoolboy at Ch 4055
ACIDFORUMS
25th Apr 2021
Will older Samsung smart TVs get this?

Also I presume I can cast from my phone app too?
don_in_ed
25th Apr 2021
silentplayer25/04/2021 10:03
I get the appeal of this, but hate how it's activated with the TV …I get the appeal of this, but hate how it's activated with the TV automatically. Any slip of the remote and somehow the TV always switches to their channels & as far as I can tell there's no way of deactivating it from my current TV (aside from disconnecting it from the WiFi)

Yeah it’s so annoying
When I turn on the tv or it kicks into action it plays annoying comedy shows
I haven’t worked out how to stop it doing that either
Mariusz_Kot
25th Apr 2021
I have Q7 TV and was aware of the service on my TV for many weeks now, I do not remember how I learned about it, possibly TV made me aware of it at some point. I do not understand comments above, as I do not even remember one time when these channels switched on by accident? It is just an app you have to click to open list of these channels? (edited)