How Do I Get Disney Plus on My TV? If you have kids—or if you just really love Disney movies—Disney Plus is probably a no-brainer option for you as far as streaming subscriptions go.
But once you’ve subscribed, the next obstacle is getting it on your TV. With Disney+, you can watch all your favorite movies and cartoons from your childhood and even share them with your children.
How Do I Get Disney Plus on My TV?
Not to mention Star Wars, National Geographic, and the Marvel Universe, all contained in one awesome app. Whether you’ve got a Samsung, Philips, or LG smart TV—or no smart TV at all—here is how you can get Disney Plus on your TV.
How do I get Disney Plus on a Samsung Smart TV?
Here’s how to get Disney Plus on a Samsung Smart TV:
- Sign up on the Disney Plus website.
- Connect the TV to your internet connection.
- From the home screen, click Apps.
- Type and enter Disney+ in the search box.
- Select the Disney Plus app and click Install.
- Click the Disney+ icon, log in, and start streaming.
How do I get Disney Plus on a Sony Smart TV?
Installing Disney+ on your Sony Smart TV is very easy by following these steps:
- Get a Disney+ subscription.
- Go to your Sony Select or App Store.
- In the search bar, look for “Disney Plus” by typing it in.
- Install or download the Disney+ app by selecting or highlighting it.
- You can now open your Disney Plus app from the home screen.
- Log in with your credentials and start streaming.
How do I get Disney Plus on an LG Smart TV?
The best route is through the LG Content Store. A few steps are all you need:
- Sign up for Disney Plus.
- Make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
- On your home screen, select the LG Content Store.
- In the search box (at the top of the screen), type, you guessed it, “Disney+”.
- Select the Disney Plus icon and install it. This will download the app to your home screen.
- Press the Disney Plus icon in the LG Home Launcher.
- Log in and binge away.
How do I get Disney Plus on a Sharp Smart TV?
It is possible to download the Disney Plus app on a Sharp Smart TV, but unfortunately only on the Sharp Aquos series, as they run the Android TV operating system.
If you do own a Sharp Aquos TV, here’s how to download Disney Plus:
- Sign up for Disney Plus.
- Make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
- Navigate to the Google Play Store on your Sharp Smart TV.
- Tap the search box and type “Disney+”.
- Select the Disney Plus icon and click Install to start downloading the app.
- Return to your home screen, and you should see a Disney Plus icon. Select it.
- Log in and start streaming.
How to Get Disney Plus on a Panasonic Smart TV
The Disney Plus app was not available to download on Panasonic Smart TVs at launch but is now supported by models that run Home Screen OS. The Disney Plus app should automatically appear in your list of apps after pressing the home button, but if not, follow these easy steps:
- Sign up for Disney Plus.
- Make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
- On your Panasonic TV, select the Apps tab and click on the Google Play store.
- Type in “Disney+” in the search box.
- Click Install on the Disney Plus icon to download the app to your home screen.
- Select Open on the Disney Plus icon.
- Log in and stream to your heart’s content.
How to Get Disney Plus on a Phillips Smart TV
- Check to ensure your TV is connected to the internet.
- Click the home button on your TV remote, then head over to the Play Store.
- Use the search feature in the Play Store to search for Disney+.
- Select the Disney+ search result and click Install.
- Once installed, the app should appear on your home screen.
- Create a new account or use your existing information to sign in.
How to Get Disney+ Using Streaming Devices
If you’d rather use a streaming device like the Amazon Fire TV Stick, Roku Express 4K+, or others for your Disney+ download, you’re in luck. The service is available on most devices, and there are instructions below to start watching on some of the most popular devices.
Amazon Firestick
The Amazon Fire TV Stick is fairly similar to the Google Chromecast. It’s an HDMI adapter that lets you wirelessly stream media from your phone or tablet to your TV. However, it also lets you add applications like Disney Plus, so you can watch movies and TV shows without needing your phone or tablet.
Here’s how to get Disney Plus on Amazon Firestick TV:
- Go to How on your FireTV Stick and click Search.
- Choose Disney+ in the search results.
- The Disney+ app should also be in the “Featured” section of your Firestick’s homepage, and you can choose it from there as well.
- Click the Get Free to Download button.
- Wait for the app to install, then check back on your homepage to see if it’s there. Remember that once the app has been downloaded, you can head over to your settings to move the app’s location around on your homepage so it’s easier to access.
- You’re in; just enter your Disney account credentials or subscribe.
Roku TV
- Launch your Roku, then click the home button.
- Scroll down until you see the Streaming Channels menu option, then select that option.
- Search for Disney+ and select the service once it appears in the search results.
- Select “Add channel,” then head back to your homepage to see if it has been downloaded.
- Remember that you can change where the channel is located by hovering over the channel, pressing the settings button, and selecting the “Move Channel” option.
- Sign up or log into your Disney+ account and start streaming.
Chromecast
- Download the Disney+ app onto the device you will use to cast the service.
- Disney+ will allow you to cast to Chromecast using the Google Chrome browser, iOS, and Android devices.
- Start the app and input your username and password.
- Cast onto your Chromecast device and start streaming.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download Disney Plus on my TV in the USA?
Here are the easy steps to download Disney Plus on your TV in the USA:
- Get a Disney Plus subscription in the USA.
- Connect the TV to the internet.
- Choose apps on the home screen.
- Enter Disney+ in the search option.
- Choose the Disney Plus icon and tap Add to Home.
- Go to the Disney+ app and sign in.
How do I log in to Disney Plus on a smart TV in the USA?
To log in to Disney+ via smart TV in the USA:
- Open the Disney Plus app on your smart TV.
- Click login
- Enter the 8-digit code you can see on your smart TV.
- Select Continue
- Enter your Disney+ account details.
- Start streaming Disney+ on your smart TV.
Why can’t I get Disney Plus on my LG smart TV?
If Disney Plus isn’t fully functional on your LG TV, you may need to ensure that your TV is compatible with the service. You won’t be able to download and install this app on your LG TV if it was made before 2016, but you shouldn’t have any problems doing so if it was made after that year.
Why can’t I find Disney Plus on my Samsung TV?
The Disney+ app will only function properly on Samsung Smart TVs that were manufactured after 2016 and are capable of playing high-definition content. If the Disney+ app is not supported on your television, you may access it on a variety of other devices, including video game consoles, which are also compatible with the service.
