Samsung TV Plus Is Already on Your Galaxy Phone—Start Streaming For Free

Q: Is Samsung TV Plus free?

Yes. Samsung TV Plus is completely free, with no subscription, no account, and no credit card required. It is funded by advertising, so you will see occasional ad breaks during playback.

Q: Do you need a Samsung account to use Samsung TV Plus?

No. Samsung TV Plus works without a Samsung account or any sign-in. You open the app and start watching immediately.

Jessica Santero Staff Writer

Updated 14 May 2026

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Samsung TV Plus is a free streaming app that comes pre-installed on every Samsung Galaxy phone and Samsung smart TV. It gives you access to 200+ live channels at no cost, with no account required and no credit card needed.

It works so well that it made one of our top picks of the best free streaming apps guide, and it's probably the most underrated app you're missing out on.

I had a Samsung phone for a full year before I even knew this app existed. Finding it was a hidden gem, and it is one of the reasons why Android is better than iPhone.

How to find Samsung TV Plus:

Available on Samsung Galaxy phones and Samsung smart TVs.
No account or payment required.

Taking your Galaxy phone abroad? Make sure your plan covers it.

Samsung TV Plus streams live TV continuously, so your data usage adds up fast on cellular. If you're traveling internationally, that matters even more.

Here are the most popular phone plans with international data included so you can stream away from home:

T-Mobile	T-Mobile Experience More Unlimited Unlimited 5G & 4G LTE with Unlimited Premium Data T-Mobile 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices Unlimited mobile hotspot data $85.00/mo with Auto-Pay + Taxes and fees View Plan	$85.00/mo with Auto-Pay + Taxes and fees	View Plan
Verizon	Verizon Unlimited Ultimate Unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband Verizon 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices Unlimited mobile hotspot data Deal: Get $10 off per line for 1 line via monthly promo credits over 36 months. For new customers only $85.00/mo + Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount. + $40 Upfront View Plan	$85.00/mo + Taxes & Fees. Price includes AutoPay & Paperless discount. + $40 Upfront	View Plan
AT&T	AT&T Premium 2.0℠ Unlimited 4G LTE/5G data AT&T 5G Network in select areas with compatible devices 100GB mobile hotspot data Deal: Get up to $360 off for new line activation on Premium 2.0 or Extra 2.0 Plan via 36 months credit. Port-in required. OR Get Up to $800 Visa Reward card $90.00/mo + $35 Upfront View Plan	$90.00/mo + $35 Upfront	View Plan

What is Samsung TV Plus?

Samsung TV Plus is a free, ad-supported streaming service built into the Samsung ecosystem. It's available on Samsung Galaxy phones, tablets, and smart TVs. The app gives you 200+ live channels covering news, entertainment, sports, and kids programming, all without a subscription or account. It's funded by advertising, so the trade-off is occasional ad breaks during playback.

Because it's pre-installed, there's nothing to download or set up. You open it and it works. CBS News was loading on my phone within seconds of finding the app for the first time.

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Movies, shows, and a full TV guide

The channel categories are broader than you'd expect. News, sports, entertainment, reality TV, and kids programming all have dedicated sections, and the full channel list is longer than it looks at first scroll.

Samsung TV Plus home screen showing live channel categories and content lineup on a Galaxy phone — Samsung TV Plus home screen on Galaxy. The channel list is a lot longer than it first appears, so scroll all the way through before you decide what to watch.
*Image: Jessica Santero | WhistleOut*

The kids section is one of the strongest on any free app. You can filter content by age group, which is useful if you're handing your phone or tablet to a younger viewer and don't want to deal with a separate profile or parental controls.

CBS News loaded instantly with no buffering when I tested it live. The sports and entertainment channels held up just as well. It's the kind of reliability you don't usually expect from a free, pre-installed app.

Minimal ads for a better experience

Samsung TV Plus has the most respectful ad experience of any free streaming app I've tested. Instead of video commercials, you get a simple countdown timer. The screen just pauses, counts down, and playback resumes.

It doesn't feel like an interruption so much as a natural break. If you've been putting up with Netflix's mid-scene ad drops while paying a monthly fee, Samsung's approach is going to feel like a revelation.

Samsung only, sorry iPhone users

Samsung TV Plus only works within the Samsung ecosystem. If you're on an iPhone or a non-Samsung Android device, this app isn't available to you. That's a hard limit and there's no workaround. But if you do have a Samsung Galaxy phone or a Samsung smart TV, the app is already there and it's a free upgrade you probably haven't used yet.

How WhistleOut reviews apps

Our mobile experts scour the app stores, looking for the best new apps for Android and iPhone. Before recommending an app, we put it to the test to evaluate whether it delivers on its promises.

Easy to use
Great apps simplify your phone. We select tools that don't require a complicated instructional manual to figure out.
Affordability
We lean into quality apps that don't cost a fortune. Extra points if they're free.
Hands-on testing
We tested Samsung TV Plus on a Samsung Galaxy phone, browsing the full channel guide, testing live playback across news and entertainment channels, and evaluating the ad format and kids section filtering.

Samsung TV Plus: FAQ

Is Samsung TV Plus free?

Yes, Samsung TV Plus is completely free, with no subscription, no account, and no credit card required.

Do you need a Samsung account to use Samsung TV Plus?

No, you don't need a Samsung account to use the app. All you need is a Samsung device.

What devices does Samsung TV Plus work on?

Samsung TV Plus is available on Samsung Galaxy phones, Samsung tablets, and Samsung smart TVs. It's not available on iPhone, iPad, or non-Samsung Android devices.

How many channels does Samsung TV Plus have?

Samsung TV Plus offers 200+ live channels covering news, entertainment, sports, reality TV, and kids programming.

Does Samsung TV Plus have ads?

Yes, but the ad format is the least intrusive on this list. Instead of video commercials, you get a simple countdown timer with no audio or video.

Jessica Santero

Staff Writer

Jessica is a Staff Writer for WhistleOut and the site’s resident app expert. Her coverage frequently includes hands-on comparisons of popular app categories, such as translation, navigation, and dating apps, to evaluate how they perform in real-world mobile use.

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