How to Watch AT&T TV on Samsung Smart TV
You can stream AT&T TV on Samsung Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming AT&T TV using your Samsung Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Samsung Smart TV while using AT&T TV.
AT&T TV
AT&T TV is a live TV streaming service, which is essentially the streaming version of the DIRECTV service. The service recently replaced AT&T TV NOW with the addition of new no contract and no fee plans. AT&T has rebranded the Live TV Streaming Service to DirecTV Stream.
Samsung Smart TV
Samsung Smart TV can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.
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Can you stream AT&T TV on Samsung Smart TV?
How to Sign Up and Download AT&T TV on Samsung Smart TV
AT&T TV is available natively using Samsung Smart TV (2017+). Additionally, you may be able to stream to your Samsung Smart TV through Apple AirPlay (2018+ models).
AT&T TV app on Samsung Smart TV
- Click here to sign up for AT&T TV.
- Once you’ve signed up, go to the Home Screen on your Samsung Smart TV.
- Launch the app store and search for “AT&T TV” on your Samsung Smart TV.
- Select “Add to Home” to install the app.
- Once installed, log in using your AT&T TV credentials.
- You can now stream AT&T TV on Samsung Smart TV.
Apple AirPlay
- Click here to sign up for AT&T TV.
- Install the AT&T TV iPhone/iPad app.
- Once installed, log in using your AT&T TV credentials.
- Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the AT&T TV app and select the AirPlay icon.
- Choose your Samsung Smart TV and it will start displaying on your Smart TV.
If you have a compatible TV and you don’t see AirPlay as an option, make sure you update to the latest Samsung Smart TV firmware.
How to Sign Up for AT&T TV on Other Streaming Devices
If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use AT&T TV on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
What features are available on AT&T TV?
20 hours Cloud DVR
Your DVR storage depends on your plan. If you are on a no-contract plan you will get Hour Cloud DVR storage, which can be upgraded to Unlimited Storage for $/month. Those on a 2-year contract get an Unlimited DVR included at no extra charge.
In both cases, any recordings on your DVR will expire after days. In a series recording, max 30 episodes stored (oldest deleted first which may be in less than 90 days).
When they change the name of [AT&T TV] to [DirecTV Stream], you will continue to receive the same DVR benefits.
Up to 20 Devices
On either the contract or no-contract plan, you can use AT&T TV on up to 20 simultaneous devices on the same home network, or up to three devices while traveling outside your home.
37 TV Everywhere Apps
AT&T TV gives you access to 37 different TV Everywhere apps.
List of Compatible Apps
- A&E App
- AMC App
- BBC America App
- BET NOW
- Bravo Now
- BTN2GO
- CBS Sports App
- CMT App
- CNBC App
- Comedy Central App
- DisneyNow
- E! Now
- FOX Now
- Fox Sports Go
- Freeform App
- FX Now
- FYI App
- Max
- MAX Go
- MLB At Bat
- MSG Go
- MSNBC Now
- Nat Geo TV App
- NBC App
- NBC Sports App
- NFL Mobile
- Oxygen Now
- Showtime Anytime
- Syfy Now
- Telemundo Now
- Universal Kids App
- Universo Now
- USA Now
- Watch ABC
- Watch Cooking Channel
- Watch DIY
- Watch ESPN
On Demand
There is a variety of on demand content to stream within the AT&T TV app.
Parental Controls
AT&T TV has some parental controls to help restrict content.
DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and Sling TV also have parental control features.