Samsung TV Plus is a free, ad-supported streaming service available on Samsung Smart TVs, Galaxy smartphones, and tablets. You do not need a subscription, credit card, or even a Samsung account to watch it. Content plays immediately, funded by the ads shown during viewing.

What Is Samsung TV Plus?

Samsung TV Plus is an FAST service – Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television. It offers hundreds of live streaming channels covering news, sports, entertainment, movies, cooking, kids content, and more. It functions like a cable TV service but is completely free, with short ad breaks inserted periodically during viewing.

How Many Channels Does Samsung TV Plus Have?

In the United States, Samsung TV Plus offers over 300 live channels. The exact lineup varies by region and changes over time as channels are added or removed. Popular channels include:

• News: ABC News Live, CBS News, NBC News Now, Bloomberg Television, Reuters TV
• Sports: MLB, NFL, NBA channels (highlights and shoulder programming)
• Entertainment: Tastemade, The Bob Ross Channel, Cooking Channel, Retro TV
• Movies: free movie channels with recent and classic films
• Kids: cartoon and educational programming channels
• Lifestyle: food, travel, home improvement channels

How to Access Samsung TV Plus on a Samsung TV

1. Press the Home button on your remote.
2. Samsung TV Plus appears in the Home screen bar as a dedicated app. Select it and it opens immediately.
3. Browse the channel guide using left and right arrows. Channels are grouped by category.
4. Click any channel to start watching instantly – no login required.

How to Access Samsung TV Plus on a Samsung Phone

1. Open the Samsung TV Plus app (pre-installed on most Galaxy phones, or download from Galaxy Store/Google Play).
2. Browse and tap any channel to start streaming.
3. Requires a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection.

Samsung TV Plus vs Pluto TV vs Tubi

• Samsung TV Plus: 300+ live channels, Samsung devices only (TV, Galaxy phone/tablet).
• Pluto TV: 250+ live channels plus on-demand content, available on almost any device including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and web.
• Tubi: Primarily on-demand movies and TV shows (no live channels), available on almost any device. Larger on-demand library than Samsung TV Plus.

Samsung TV Plus is the most convenient choice if you have a Samsung TV, since it is built in and requires zero setup. Pluto TV and Tubi are better if you want access across multiple devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samsung TV Plus really free?

Yes, completely free. Samsung monetises the service through advertising. You do not need a Samsung account, credit card, or subscription of any kind.

Can I watch Samsung TV Plus outside the US?

Samsung TV Plus is available in many countries, but the channel lineup differs significantly by region. Some channels available in the US are not available internationally and vice versa.

Does Samsung TV Plus have on-demand content?

Yes. In addition to live channels, Samsung TV Plus includes an on-demand section with free movies and TV episodes. The on-demand library is smaller than dedicated services like Tubi but is a useful bonus.