How to use the Apple TV App on your Samsung Smart TV
A whole new world of entertainment is available on Samsung Smart TVs, smart monitors, and projectors. With the Apple TV app and Apple Music app, you can access your existing library of TV shows and movies, or find new programs to stream, buy, or rent in glorious 4K with HDR! If that isn't enough, Apple TV+ offers more content with original TV shows and movies only available on the Apple TV app. With the Apple Music app, subscribers can stream over 60 million songs, thousands of playlists curated by world-class music experts, top music videos, and exclusive shows on the innovative Beats 1 global livestream, all ad-free.
Important: A Samsung Account and internet connection are required.*
Apple TV
What is Apple TV+?
Apple TV+ is an exciting streaming service that is now available exclusively on the Apple TV app. For more details, check out the Apple website.
Is there 4k content in the Apple TV app on Samsung TVs?
Yes! Many of the titles are available in 4K. When you select a title, just look for the 4K icon to the right of the title's rating.
Which devices have the Apple TV app?
The Apple TV app is available on Apple TV, Roku, and Amazon streaming devices, as well as the devices listed below. For a full list of compatible devices, check out Apple support. You do not even need to download it because it will appear in the Apps section on your device.
Note: If the Apple TV or Apple Music app does not appear in apps, then it is not compatible with your TV.
How do I sign into the Apple TV app on a Samsung TV or projector?
Before you can sign into the Apple TV app, you must have an Apple Music or iTunes account. If you have never used Apple Music or iTunes, you need to set up an account in the Apple Music app on your phone or iTunes on your PC.
Navigate to and select the Apple TV app.
Select Settings, and then select Accounts. Select Sign In, and then select Sign In On Mobile Device.
Two sign-in options are available. Using your phone, either navigate to the Apple TV activation page and enter the code that is displayed on your screen, or scan the QR code that appears.
Use the on-screen instructions to complete the sign-in process.
Note: For more information or if you need help signing in, visit Apple Support.
How do I stream movies and TV shows from Apple TV?
Select a category to browse available content, select Library to view content you already own, or select Search if you know what you are looking for.
Scroll through the available titles, select one that you would like, and then select Buy or Rent.
Note: You may need to enter your Apple ID password to complete your purchase.
Select Play to start playing the video.
Apple Music
Apple Music is a global music streaming subscription service with over 60 million songs, thousands of playlists, and daily selections from the world’s top music experts. For more details, visit the Apple Music website.
Which devices have Apple Music?
Apple Music is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, HomePod, CarPlay, Mac, PC, Android, and more.
For a full list of devices that are compatible with the Apple Music app, visit the Apple Music website.
How do I sign into the Apple Music app?
Before you can sign into the Apple Music app, you must have an Apple ID and an active Apple Music subscription. If you are not a current Apple Music subscriber, you can subscribe directly from the Apple Music app on your Samsung TV or projector.
To sign in using the Apple Music app:
Navigate to and select the Apps section on your Samsung Smart TV or projector.
Open the Apple Music app.
Select Continue on the Welcome Screen.
When you get to the first page of the Apple Music app, select “Already a Subscriber?" and follow the on-screen instructions.
* A Samsung Account is required for network-based smart services, including streaming apps and other smart features. A separate (connected) computer, mobile, or other device may be necessary to create/log in to a Samsung Account. Without an Account login, only external device connections (e.g., via HDMI) and terrestrial/over-the-air TV (only for TVs with tuners) are available. If you do not have a Samsung Account, you can easily create one here: https://account.samsung.com/membership/intro it’s free to sign up; terms apply.
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