Do Samsung Smart TVs have Apple TV? The answer is yes, but with some caveats.
Currently, Samsung Smart TVs do not come with the Apple TV app pre-installed. However, as of 2019, Samsung began offering the Apple TV app on its Smart TVs from 2018 and newer models through a firmware update. This means that if you own a Samsung Smart TV that was released in 2018 or later, you can download the Apple TV app from the Samsung Smart TV app store.
With the Apple TV app, Samsung Smart TV owners can access all the content available on Apple TV+, Apples streaming service, as well as any movies or TV shows purchased or rented through the iTunes Store. The app also offers access to other streaming services, such as Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix.
However, there are some limitations. For example, Samsung Smart TV owners who are subscribed to Apple TV+ will not be able to watch shows or movies in 4K HDR, as Samsung TVs do not currently support the necessary Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos technologies. Instead, these users will have to settle for streaming in 1080p or lower resolution.
Another limitation of the Apple TV app on Samsung Smart TVs is the lack of support for AirPlay 2, which allows users to stream content from their Apple devices directly to their TV. Samsungs recent partnership with Apple includes AirPlay 2 support for a variety of Samsung TVs, including 2018 and newer models, but this feature is not available for the Apple TV app on these devices.
In summary, Samsung Smart TV owners can access the Apple TV app on their TVs, which allows them to watch Apple TV+ content, as well as movies and shows purchased through the iTunes Store. However, there are some limitations to the apps features, including lack of support for 4K HDR and AirPlay 2. Nonetheless, the addition of the Apple TV app to Samsung Smart TVs is a significant step toward making a wider range of streaming services available to TV viewers. |
