Overview & Technical Summary
Free TV mobile app
Samsung TV Plus - TV & Movies
is a free TV app for Samsung mobile device users. This
multimedia
app is a non-subscription and ad-supported
TV streaming
service that gives viewers access to news, entertainment, and sports TV channels. It offers hundreds of hours of
movies and TV
shows from
over 350 channels
. However, the app is
limited to select Samsung Galaxy devices
.
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Samsung already launched its streaming service on its TV devices. Just like the big screen, the mobile app offers hundreds of hours of
free TV shows and movies
from over 350 channels. You can keep your fingers on the pulse with breaking news and 24/7 coverage from
major news networks
, such as CBSN. Moreover, you can binge-watch a wide range of TV shows—from guilty pleasures to thrilling throwbacks. Parents will be happy to know that there are
nine channels dedicated to children
.
Additionally, users will also get to access Samsung’s own operated channel,
The Movie Hub
, which provides blockbuster movies. What you'd need to take note of, however, is that Samsung TV Plus - TV & Movies is not like the popular
online streaming
apps like
Netflix
and
Hulu
. It is a TV app, which means you cannot watch any content by simply searching for a particular title. Like a classic television show, the shows
air at specific times
and there are
commercial breaks
. Moreover, you will need to
browse through the channels
to search for the ones you want to watch.
To make your experience easier, the app allows you to create a list of your
favorite channels
. With this, you can easily get to them whenever your favorite show is on air. Additionally, you can also set a
watch reminder
so that you won’t miss a show. You can even
save a watch list
of some of the shows and watch them on demand. Many of the titles for this feature are
older or niche
—such as
The Walking Dead
and
Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares
—but they may do the trick if you are unsure of what to watch.
Not for everybody
Samsung TV Plus - TV & Movies is a great way to watch TV on your mobile device. With this, users will get to access hundreds of channels without shelling out money for a subscription. However, as noted, this app is
not for everybody
. For one, you have to be a Samsung device user to be able to use this service. Moreover, Samsung is limiting the app to certain variants of Samsung models. Affordable and lower-spec phones
do not qualify.
In addition, the service is
only available in around 30 countries
, including the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Spain, Italy, Thailand, and Korea. The channels you can access
depend on the region
where you live. If your region isn’t included in the list, you won’t be able to use this service.
Is Samsung TV Plus - TV & Movies free?
You can enjoy a
vast library of cinema
without spending a dime because Samsung TV Plus - TV & Movies is entirely free to use. The service operates on an
ad-supported model
, meaning you will encounter commercial breaks similar to traditional cable television in exchange for zero subscription fees. From Hollywood blockbusters to niche indie titles, all cinematic content is
accessible immediately
upon opening the app on your compatible Galaxy device.
Limited entertainment
With various
videos-on-demand
services available for mobile devices, Samsung TV Plus - TV & Movies provides a nostalgic experience. The app has a
good selection of channels
and a lot of classic TV shows, which is good for those who miss flipping through channels before deciding what to watch. However, as it is, the
service is very limited
in a way that not everybody can enjoy its offering. Moreover, those who can access the app will also experience
usability issues
, such as choppy broadcasts and a few crashes.