There are many ways to watch RTL+ – formerly known as TVNow – on Samsung TV. Which is best depends mainly on the age of the TV. Because with Samsung Smart TVs, you can stream RTL+ much more easily than with older sets.
Watch RTL+ (formerly TVNow) with a Samsung TV
You can also access the RTL+ media library – previously TVNow – on a Samsung TV. The exact procedure depends mainly on whether your Samsung TV has Smart TV apps and whether they are still up to date. With older Samsung devices, it can happen that the apps no longer receive updates and can no longer be used. In this case, you will find practical alternatives further down the page that will still work. With newer and newest Samsung TVs, you can stream RTL+ programmes like this:
- On your Samsung TV, open the App Store or the overview page with all available apps.
- Now search for the RTL+ app. It is often already displayed on the overview page.
- Install and then launch the RTL+ app on the TV by selecting it and confirming the download.
- Open the app and log in with your user account for RTL+ (TVNow). If you haven’t created one yet, you can do so now on your smartphone or computer. This is usually easier than on the TV.
- You can then use RTL+ (TVNow) free of charge or take out a paid subscription. However, this is not a prerequisite for using RTL+. Many programmes can be viewed free of charge.
Bring RTL & Co. to the Samsung TV with RTL+ (TVNow) – Alternatives
Some Samsung TVs no longer support RTL+ from RTL because there is no update for the app or for other reasons. In these cases, however, there are many other ways you can stream RTL+ (TVNow).
- With your laptop: Not very convenient but reliable, you can access RTL+ on your laptop and connect it to the Samsung TV via HDMI cable. Then you will see all the RTL+ content on the Samsung TV.
- With the Apple TV: You can make the TV smart again via Apple TV. Because the RTL programme and the programmes in the media library can also be streamed to the Samsung TV with the Apple TV.
- With a Chromecast: The Chromecast from Google is an affordable alternative to the Apple TV. The range of functions is similar and only iPad and iPhone users can benefit from many of the advantages of the Apple TV anyway.
- With a Fire TV Stick: In addition to Chromecast and Apple TV, you can also stream RTL’s programmes via RTL+ (TVNow) with a Fire TV. The Fire TV is similarly priced to the Chromecast.
