{"id":14186,"date":"2022-04-21T12:49:35","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T10:49:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=731511"},"modified":"2022-04-21T13:37:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T11:37:42","slug":"how-do-i-get-disney-plus-on-my-smart-tv-how-to-download-and-set-up-the-app","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/how-do-i-get-disney-plus-on-my-smart-tv-how-to-download-and-set-up-the-app\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I get Disney Plus on my smart TV? How to download and set up the app"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Thomas Ling\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Thursday, 21 April 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p>Streaming services were a more-than-welcome relief during long evenings stuck inside \u2013 and continue to be a key source of entertainment as the world returns to normal.<\/p>\n<p>Happily, <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/disney-plus-uk\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\">Disney Plus<\/a> is on hand to help, and not only do we have a ton of movies and shows already on the service, but many many more have been added with the wealth of <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/movies\/star-uk-content-all-films-movies\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\">Disney Plus Star content<\/a> making Disney+ one of the <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/what-to-watch-tv\/best-streaming-service-uk\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">best streaming services<\/a> out there.<\/p>\n<p>2022 got off to a good start with <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/moon-knight-release-date-mcu\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Moon Knight<\/a>, a refreshing take on the superhero story starring Oscar Isaac, going down as one of the <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/what-to-watch-tv\/disney-plus-best-tv-series&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">best Disney Plus shows<\/a> and <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/fantasy\/ms-marvel-release-date-disney-plus\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Ms Marvel<\/a> following shortly after \u2013 with much more from the MCU to come.<\/p>\n<p>From Pixar and Disney, as well as the mind-blowing documentaries of National Geographic and huge franchises like Star Wars, there has never been a better time to sign up if you haven\u2019t already to enjoy some of the <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/movies\/what-to-watch\/disney-plus-best-films\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">best movies on Disney Plus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/disneyplus.bn5x.net\/c\/1236178\/564546\/9358?subId1=radiotimes-0&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-gb&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sign up to Disney Plus for \u00a37.99 a month or \u00a379.90 a year<\/strong><\/a><b\/><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Yes, the keen-eyed among you will notice that <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/disney-plus-uk\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Disney Plus<\/a> has increased the cost a little since launch \u2013 but it\u2019s worth noting that you\u2019ve now got way more content to stream since the addition of Star. If you want a full rundown of what you can watch we have a list of <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/movies\/disney-uk-content-all-tv-shows-movies\/&quot;\">what\u2019s on Disney Plus<\/a>.<\/p> <p>The beauty is that most viewers will be able to get all this content directly to their TV by downloading the Disney+ app, which will give you access to the full library.<\/p>\n<p>However, exactly how to download the Disney+ app varies depending on your TV. Everything you need to know to get set up is below and you can head over to our best <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-deals\/disney-plus-offers\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Disney Plus offers<\/a> guide if you still need to secure a subscription.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Samsung Smart TV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The easiest way to download the Disney+ app on this TV is through the in-built app screen. It\u2019s easily done in a few steps.<\/p>\n<ol><li>Sign up to Disney Plus. You can do this on the <a href=\"\/\/disneyplus.bn5x.net\/c\/1236178\/564546\/9358?subId1=radiotimes-0&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-gb%2F&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Disney Plus website<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Make sure your TV is connected to the internet<\/li>\n<li>At the home screen, select the \u2018apps\u2019 icon (normally by scrolling left)<\/li>\n<li>In the search box, enter \u201cDisney+\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Select the Disney+ icon and \u201cadd to home\u201d \u2013 this will install and download the app<\/li>\n<li>Open the app and log in<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>The Disney Plus app is available to download on Samsung Smart TVs from 2016 (devices using the Tizen OS).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Sony Smart TV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Disney Plus app can be downloaded by either the Google Play Store or Sony Select (whichever is available on your TV).<\/p>\n<ol><li>Sign up to Disney Plus<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your TV is connected to the internet<\/li>\n<li>Locate Google Play Store or Sony Select on your home screen<\/li>\n<li>In the search box, type in \u201cDisney+\u201d using your remote<\/li>\n<li>Select the Disney Plus app and press \u201cInstall\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Once installed, open up the app via the home screen<\/li>\n<li>Log in using your credentials and enjoy<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Like most Smart TVs, Disney Plus is only available on Sony models made from 2016 and after.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do I download the Disney Plus app on an <\/strong>LG Smart TV<strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The best route is through the LG Content Store. A few steps is all you need<\/p>\n<ol><li>Sign up to Disney Plus<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your TV is connected to the internet<\/li>\n<li>On your home screen, select the LG Content Store<\/li>\n<li>In the search box (at the top of the screen) type \u2013 you guessed it \u2013 \u201cDisney+\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Select the Disney Plus icon and install. This will download the app to your home screen.<\/li>\n<li>Press the Disney Plus icon in the LG Home Launcher<\/li>\n<li>Log in and binge away<\/li>\n<\/ol><p>Note: Disney Plus only supports LG TVs from 2016 or later with WebOS 3.0 and up.<\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/disneyplus.bn5x.net\/c\/1236178\/564546\/9358?subId1=radiotimes-0&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-gb&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sign up to Disney Plus for \u00a37.99 a month or \u00a379.90 a year<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><strong>How do I download the Disney+ app on a Phillips Smart TV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As most Philips TVs use Android software, you\u2019ll need to download the Disney Plus app via the App Store. It\u2019s easily done.<\/p>\n<ol><li>Sign up to Disney Plus<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your TV is connected to the internet<\/li>\n<li>On your home screen, navigate to the Play Store icon<\/li>\n<li>In the search box type \u201cDisney+\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Select the Disney Plus icon and install. This will download and install the app<\/li>\n<li>Return to your home screen and you should see a Disney Plus icon. Select it<\/li>\n<li>Log in. Enjoy.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2><strong>How do I download the Disney+ app on a Panasonic Smart TV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Disney Plus app was not available to download on Panasonic Smart TVs at launch, but is now supported by models that run Home Screen OS.<\/p>\n<p>The Disney Plus app should automatically appear in your list of apps after pressing the Home button, but if not follow these easy steps:<\/p>\n<ol><li>Sign up to Disney Plus<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your TV is connected to the internet<\/li>\n<li>On your Panasonic TV, select the Apps tab and click on the Google Play store<\/li>\n<li>Type in \u201cDisney+\u201d in the search box<\/li>\n<li>Click install on the Disney Plus icon to download the app to your home screen<\/li>\n<li>Select open on the Disney Plus icon<\/li>\n<li>Log in and stream to your heart\u2019s content<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2><strong>How do I download the Disney Plus app on a Sharp Smart TV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>It is possible to download the Disney Plus app on a Sharp Smart TV \u2013 but unfortunately only on the Sharp Aquos series as they run the Android TV operating system.<\/p>\n<p>If you do own a Sharp Aquos TV, here\u2019s how to download Disney Plus:<\/p>\n<ol><li>Sign up to Disney Plus<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your TV is connected to the internet<\/li>\n<li>Navigate to the Google Play Store on your Sharp Smart TV<\/li>\n<li>Tap the search box and type \u201cDisney+\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Select the Disney Plus icon and click install to start downloading the app<\/li>\n<li>Return to your home screen and you should see a Disney Plus icon. Select it<\/li>\n<li>Log in and start streaming.<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2><strong>How can I download Disney Plus if I don\u2019t have a smart TV?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can still <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/how-disney-plus-amazon-fire-stick\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;nofollow noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\">access Disney Plus with a Fire TV stick<\/a>. This is a small device that plugs into the back of your set connecting it to the internet. Each stick comes with easy-to-use software that allows you to download different streaming service apps such as BBC iPlayer, Netflix and, of course, Disney Plus.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure which to choose, read our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/amazon-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-release-date\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/tech-reviews\/roku-streaming-stick-4k-review\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Roku Streaming Stick 4K review<\/a> or if you\u2019re still not sure see our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/roku-vs-amazon-fire-tv-stick\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Roku vs Fire TV Stick<\/a> comparison page. For a complete guide to all the available streaming devices, see our round-up of the <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/best-streaming-stick\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\">best streaming sticks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It may also be worth browsing the latest <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-deals\/amazon-fire-tv-stick-deals\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\">Amazon Fire TV Stick deals<\/a> as the online giant regularly drops prices on its own devices.<\/p>\n<p>Almost all of these devices come with an app store, which will allow you to search for and download the Disney+ app. You can either create a Disney+ account through the app or \u2013 much easier \u2013 register on a browser first and then log in.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find out more about\u00a0<\/strong><strong>compatible <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/on-demand\/2020-02-24\/disney-devices\/&quot;\">Disney Plus devices.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><li><a href=\"\/\/disneyplus.bn5x.net\/c\/1236178\/564546\/9358?subId1=radiotimes-0&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disneyplus.com%2Fen-gb&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sign up to DisneyPlus\u00a0 for \u00a37.99 a month or \u00a379.90 a year<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><strong>Searching for a smart TV? Read our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/technology\/technology-guides\/best-tv-to-buy-guide\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\">best TV to buy<\/a> guide before you splash your cash. Find something to watch now with <\/strong><strong><b>our <a href=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener\" noreferrer=\"\" data-auth=\"&quot;NotApplicable&quot;\">TV Guide<\/a><\/b><b>.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/magazine-subscription\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\" noreferrer=\"\" data-auth=\"&quot;NotApplicable&quot;\" data-linkindex=\"&quot;0&quot;\">subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0to get each issue delivered to your door. 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