What is Samsung TV Plus? Free Channels Explained

Samsung TV Plus is a free, ad-supported streaming service on Samsung TVs that gives you live channels and on-demand content without any subscription.

I’m writing this because I started seeing Samsung TV Plus pop up automatically on a TV I was testing, and a few people also asked in comments how to turn it off. So I checked how it works, what you actually get, and whether it’s worth using.

Who this post is for:

• You own a Samsung Smart TV or Galaxy device
• You keep seeing Samsung TV Plus and don’t know what it is
• You want free TV without paying for subscriptions
• You want to disable it if it feels annoying

What is Samsung TV Plus

Samsung TV Plus is a built-in streaming service on Samsung devices. You don’t need a cable connection, dish, or any extra hardware.

It works over the internet and gives you access to live TV channels and some on-demand content.

You will usually find it pre-installed on Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 onward.

What you get with Samsung TV Plus

Here’s what it offers in real use:

• Live TV channels
  • News, movies, sports, kids, and lifestyle content
  • Channels start instantly, no setup required
• On-demand content
  • Watch selected shows and movies anytime
  • The library is limited compared to Netflix or Prime
• No installation needed
  • Comes pre-installed on supported TVs
  • Opens directly from the home screen
• Personalized features
  • Save favorite channels
  • Resume watching
  • Get basic recommendations

From my testing, it feels like a simple free TV option. Good for casual watching, not for premium content.

Is Samsung TV Plus really free

Yes, it is completely free.

There is no subscription, no hidden cost, and no trial period.

But it is ad-supported, so you will see ads between content, similar to regular TV.

You can start watching without even signing in. If you log in with a Samsung account, you get:

• Favorites and watchlist
• Continue watching feature
• Slightly better recommendations

What channels are available

The channel list depends on your country, so it will vary.

In most regions, you will see:

• News channels
  • Examples include global and regional news feeds
• Entertainment and movies
  • Movie channels, classic shows, and series
• Sports and gaming
  • Highlights, talk shows, and niche sports content
• Kids and lifestyle
  • Cartoons, cooking, travel, and documentaries

Samsung keeps updating the lineup. Some streams may go up to 4K if your internet and TV support it.

How to disable or hide Samsung TV Plus

If you don’t use it, it can feel annoying when it auto-opens.

Here’s how you can control it:

• Turn off auto launch
  • Go to Settings
  • Open General
  • Select Smart Features
  • Turn off Autorun Samsung TV Plus
• Remove channels
  • Open the app
  • Delete all channels
  • This helps stop auto-playback
• Hide from home screen
  • Highlight the app
  • Remove or hide it

You cannot fully uninstall it because it is part of Samsung’s system.

Should you use it or ignore it?

Use it if:

• You want free TV without subscriptions
• You just want something to play in the background
• You don’t care about ads

Ignore or disable it if:

• You already use Netflix, Prime, or YouTube mostly
• You find auto-launch annoying
• You want a cleaner home screen

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It’s useful for free content, but not essential. Most people will still rely on paid apps for better content.

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