How to Watch PlayStation Vue on Samsung Smart TV
You can stream PlayStation Vue on Samsung Smart TV. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming PlayStation Vue using your Samsung Smart TV. Learn how to get the most out of your Samsung Smart TV while using PlayStation Vue.
PlayStation Vue
Last year, PlayStation Vue announced that they would be shutting down the Live TV Streaming Service on January 30, 2020.
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 PlayStation Vue on Samsung Smart TV?
How to Sign Up and Download PlayStation Vue on Samsung Smart TV
Unfortunately, PlayStation Vue is not currently available natively using Samsung Smart TV. PlayStation Vue may launch a native app for Samsung Smart TV in the future, but for now you can only stream using Apple AirPlay (2018+ models).
You can still sign up for PlayStation Vue and use it on other devices like Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, LG Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Apple AirPlay
- Click here to sign up for PlayStation Vue.
- Install the PlayStation Vue iPhone/iPad app.
- Once installed, log in using your PlayStation Vue credentials.
- Make sure your Smart TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the PlayStation Vue 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 PlayStation Vue on Other Streaming Devices
If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use PlayStation Vue on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, LG Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
What features are available on PlayStation Vue?
Unlimited Cloud DVR
PlayStation Vue has DVR storage, but you can only keep shows for . You can only record entire series of shows (not single episodes); this can clutter your DVR.
If you start recording after you tune into a channel, the recording will start from when you first started watching. You can watch the recording from the beginning while it is still recording.
If you are outside your home network, you can only watch recorded shows that are also available on demand.
HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and some CBS broadcast stations cannot be recorded. See all DVR restrictions.
Up to 5 Devices
This service allows for five simultaneous streams: one PS4 console, two PS3 consoles, and 3 others devices (such as a phone, tablet, or computer). See playback details.
If you go over your device limit, you cannot add a new device for a few hours.
56 TV Everywhere Apps
Similar to traditional cable and satellite subscriptions, PlayStation Vue includes “TV Everywhere” logins for various channels’ apps (including Watch ABC, Bravo Now, Watch ESPN, FOX NOW, and NBC App).
List of Compatible Apps
- AHC Go
- AMC App
- Animal Planet Go
- BBC America App
- Bravo Now
- BTN2GO
- Cartoon Network App
- CNBC App
- CNN App
- Destination America Go
- Discovery Go
- Discovery Life Go
- DisneyNow
- E! Now
- FOX Business App
- FOX News App
- FOX Now
- Fox Sports Go
- Freeform App
- Fusion TV
- FX Now
- Golf Live Extra
- Hallmark Channel Everywhere
- IFC App
- Investigation Discovery Go
- Max
- MLB At Bat
- MSNBC Now
- Nat Geo TV App
- NBC App
- NBC Sports App
- NESNgo
- NFL Mobile
- Oxygen Now
- Science Channel Go
- Showtime Anytime
- SundanceTV App
- Syfy Now
- Telemundo Now
- TLC GO
- Universal Kids App
- Universo Now
- USA Now
- Watch ABC
- Watch Cooking Channel
- Watch DIY
- Watch ESPN
- Watch Food Network
- Watch HGTV
- Watch OWN
- Watch TBS
- Watch TCM
- WATCH TNT
- Watch Travel Channel
- Watch TruTV
- WE tv App
On Demand
A majority of channels offer on demand content, but you cannot skip or fast-forward through the content.
No Parental Controls
There are no parental controls for PlayStation Vue.
Only DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and Sling TV have parental control features.
Catch Up Feature
Catch Up allows you to watch shows that you didn’t record, for up to three days after it aired. This feature adds a lot of additional shows that aren’t normally available on demand.
Multi-View Feature
On PlayStation 4 consoles, you can watch three live channels—all at once—on a single screen.