What To Know
- In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons why Samsung TV defaults to Samsung TV Plus and provide you with tips on how to change the default setting.
- By defaulting to Samsung TV Plus, Samsung can promote its streaming service, make it easier for users to find content, and reduce the number of steps required to start watching TV.
- Your Samsung TV may keep defaulting to Samsung TV Plus because you have the “Auto-Start Samsung TV Plus” setting turned on.
When you first turn on your Samsung TV, you may notice that it automatically defaults to Samsung TV Plus. This can be confusing and frustrating, especially if you’re not interested in watching the content on Samsung TV Plus. In this blog post, we’ll explore the reasons why Samsung TV defaults to Samsung TV Plus and provide you with tips on how to change the default setting.
What is Samsung TV Plus?
Samsung TV Plus is a free streaming service that offers a variety of live TV channels, movies, and TV shows. It’s available on all Samsung TVs released in 2016 or later. Samsung TV Plus is similar to other streaming services like Roku and Amazon Fire TV, but it’s completely free to use.
Why Does Samsung TV Default to Samsung TV Plus?
There are a few reasons why Samsung TV defaults to Samsung TV Plus.
- To promote Samsung TV Plus: Samsung wants to promote its streaming service to as many people as possible. By defaulting to Samsung TV Plus, Samsung can ensure that more people will see the service and give it a try.
- To make it easier for users to find content: Samsung TV Plus is designed to be a convenient way for users to find and watch content. By defaulting to Samsung TV Plus, Samsung can make it easier for users to find content they’re interested in.
- To reduce the number of steps required to start watching TV: When you turn on your Samsung TV, you want to start watching TV as quickly as possible. By defaulting to Samsung TV Plus, Samsung can reduce the number of steps required to start watching TV.
How to Change the Default Setting
If you don’t want your Samsung TV to default to Samsung TV Plus, you can change the default setting. Here’s how:
1. Press the Home button on your Samsung TV remote.
2. Navigate to the Settings menu.
3. Select General.
4. Select Smart Features.
5. Select Samsung TV Plus.
6. Toggle the Auto-Start Samsung TV Plus setting to **Off**.
Other Ways to Access Samsung TV Plus
Even if you change the default setting, you can still access Samsung TV Plus at any time. Here’s how:
- Press the Home button on your Samsung TV remote.
- Navigate to the Apps menu.
- Select Samsung TV Plus.
Benefits of Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus offers a number of benefits, including:
- It’s free: Samsung TV Plus is completely free to use. There are no subscription fees or hidden costs.
- It offers a variety of content: Samsung TV Plus offers a wide variety of content, including live TV channels, movies, and TV shows.
- It’s easy to use: Samsung TV Plus is designed to be easy to use. You can find and watch content quickly and easily.
Recommendations
Samsung TV defaults to Samsung TV Plus for a number of reasons. By defaulting to Samsung TV Plus, Samsung can promote its streaming service, make it easier for users to find content, and reduce the number of steps required to start watching TV. If you don’t want your Samsung TV to default to Samsung TV Plus, you can change the default setting. Even if you change the default setting, you can still access Samsung TV Plus at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why does my Samsung TV keep defaulting to Samsung TV Plus?
A: Your Samsung TV may keep defaulting to Samsung TV Plus because you have the “Auto-Start Samsung TV Plus” setting turned on. You can disable this setting by following the steps outlined in the “How to Change the Default Setting” section of this blog post.
Q: Can I watch Samsung TV Plus without an internet connection?
A: No, you cannot watch Samsung TV Plus without an internet connection. Samsung TV Plus is a streaming service, and it requires an internet connection to stream content.
Q: What devices can I watch Samsung TV Plus on?
A: You can watch Samsung TV Plus on all Samsung TVs released in 2016 or later. You can also watch Samsung TV Plus on select Samsung smartphones and tablets.