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Samsung TV Plus Adds Desktop and Chromecast Compatibility
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By Allison Murray Allison Murray Tech News Reporter Southern Illinois University Allison reports on all things tech. She's a news junky that keeps her eye on the latest trends. Allison is a writer working out of Chicago, IL, with her only coworker: her cat Norbert. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 12, 2021 12:55PM EDT Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr University of Maryland Baltimore County Rich Scherr is a seasoned technology and financial journalist who spent nearly two decades as the editor of Potomac and Bay Area Tech Wire. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Samsung’s streaming service, known as Samsung TV Plus, is now available to watch on the web, as well as on Chromecast devices. First reported by Protocol, the new compatibility allows anyone to watch Samsung’s streaming service, regardless of whether or not they have a Samsung device. Previously, you only could watch Samsung TV Plus on Samsung smart TVs or Samsung smartphones. Getty Images/Noel Hendrickson Protocol said that Samsung hasn't yet officially announced the new ways to watch the streaming service, but that the company confirmed it added the new watching compatibilities in May. The new Chromecast compatibility allows you to stream your favorite shows and movies with the Samsung TV Plus app for Android to a Chromecast-compatible device. It’s important to note Samsung’s app is still only available to download on Samsung phones, such as the Galaxy S21 or the Galaxy Note20. However, if you have an iPhone, you can still watch Samsung TV Plus via desktop on virtually any device. The service is entirely free, making it stand out from other streaming service competitors that charge subscribers a monthly fee for TV and movie access. Samsung TV Plus initially launched in 2015 and offers over 160 channels, ranging from news to sports to food, and more. The service is entirely free, making it stand out from other streaming service competitors that charge subscribers a monthly fee for TV and movie access. However, since it comes without a price tag, you still have to pay the price of dealing with ads in between watching a show or a movie. Samsung’s move to expand its streaming service to third-party devices puts it in direct competition with streaming boxes like Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. There’s also another Android-based TV streaming device, known as onn, that offers an HD plug-in streaming stick and streaming box to access popular Android TV apps. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Cast Apple TV to Chromecast How to Use Amazon Prime Video Samsung Unpacked 2022: Announcements, News, and More How to Stream Dune How to Watch Samsung Unpacked Online (2022) Crunchyroll: What It Is and How to Watch Anime on It All About the Netflix Streaming Service How to Stream Law and Order Is YouTube TV Worth It? 5 Reasons to Sign Up How to Stream the Hallmark Channel How to Connect a Phone to a TV Wirelessly How to Chromecast to a TV How to Stream Spider Man: No Way Home What Is an Amazon Fire Tablet? The Top 7 Streaming Services with Local Channels Where to Watch March Madness Online Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies