Key Highlights
- To Download Paramount Plus on Philips Smart TV:
- Philips Android TV/Google TV: Launch the Home screen → Hit Apps → Choose Google Play Store → Click Search → Enter Paramount Plus → Hit Install.
- Philips Roku TV: Press the Home button → Choose Streaming Channels → Tap Search Channels → Type Paramount Plus → Click Add Channel → Hit Go to Channel.
- Philips NetTV: Press the Apps button → Open VEWD App Store → Tap the Search icon → Choose the Paramount Plus app → Click Install/Add.
Are you searching for an all-in-one entertainment app to stream on your Philips TV? I suggest you get the Paramount Plus app on Philips TV, which is a mountain of entertainment to stream your favorite news, sports and events, adult animation, scripted shows, and more. Since this app is officially available on the Google Play Store, I downloaded the app directly on my Philips TV Android OS.
If you are new to this app and wondering how to get Paramount Plus on your desired Philips TV model, I’m here to answer your queries. But remember, Paramount Plus cannot be availed on Philips Saphi TV. Suppose you are not interested in downloading the app on your Philips TV. You can either cast or AirPlay to watch the Paramount+ content seamlessly. So, this session will guide you in downloading and activating the Paramount+ app on your TV. Additionally, I have also discussed the issue of the app not working on Philips Smart TVs.
How to Download Paramount Plus on Philips Smart TV
Paramount Plus is a subscription-based streaming service that requires a premium account to stream its content. The base plan of Paramount Plus starts from $5.99 per month, which can be availed from its official website.
If you are new to this app, you need to create a premium account. If you are an existing user, you can skip the sign-up process and head over to the installation process. Before installing, make sure to connect your Philips Smart TV to a proper internet connection.
To Add Paramount Plus on Philips Android TV/Google TV
1. Turn On your Philips Android TV/Google TV and ensure you connect the TV to a stable WIFI network.
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2. Launch the Home screen of your Philips TV and hit the Apps section.
3. Now, choose the Google Play Store tab and click the Search option on the top.
Note: If you have a Philips Google TV, hit the Apps option on the home screen and tap the Search for Apps and Games bar to search for the Paramount Plus app.
4. Enter the keyword Paramount Plus and search for the app.
5. Choose the official Paramount Plus+ from the displayed results and tap the Install button to include the app to your Philips Smart TV.
6. Wait for a few minutes to finish the download process. After that, open the Paramount+ app and move on to the activation process.
To Download Paramount Plus on Philips Roku TV
1. Power On and ensure to connect the Philips Roku TV to a proper WIFI.
2. Tap the Home button on the Philips Roku remote and choose the Streaming Channels option from the list.
3. Tap on Search Channels and type Paramount Plus in the search field.
4. Pick out the right app and click the Add Channel button.
5. Now, the Paramount+ app will be installed on your Roku TV. After that, hit Go to Channel to open the app on your TV.
6. Finally, activate the app and stream the Paramount Plus content on your TV.
How to Get Paramount Plus on Philips NetTV
1. Switch On your Philips NetTV and press the Apps button on the remote controller.
2. Now, hit the VEWD App Store tab and select the Search icon to search for the Paramount Plus app.
3. Enter the Paramount Plus app name in the required field and choose the right app.
4. After that, click the Install or Add option to download the app to your TV.
Once downloaded, launch the Paramount+ app and start streaming your favorite content on the Philips NetTV.
How to Activate Paramount Plus on Philips TV
After downloading the Paramount Plus app on your Smart TV, you need to sign in and activate the app to stream its content. Follow the upcoming steps to activate Paramount+ on Philips Smart TV.
1. Open the Paramount Plus app on your Philips TV.
2. Fetch your remote controller and hit the Sign-in option using the directional keys.
3. Now, sign in to your account in two ways, such as the On my TV and On the Web options.
4. If you choose the On my TV option,
- Enter your email ID and password in the prompted field.
- Hit the Sign in button to enter into your account.
5. If you’re selecting the On the Web option,
- You will receive an activation code and website on your Philips TV screen.
- Note the code and visit the activation website of Paramount+ on any browser on your smartphone or PC.
- Philips Android TV: paramountplus.com/androidtv.
- Philips Roku TV: paramountplus.com/activate/roku/.
- Philips NetTV: paramountplus.com/activate/vidaa/.
- Input the activation code in the required field and hit the Activate button to proceed further.
6. Now, sign in to your Paramount+ account on the web browser in which you are activating your account.
7. Finally, the app will be activated. Refresh and reload the Paramount Plus app to stream it on your big screen.
How to Sideload Paramount Plus on Philips Smart TV
If you cannot get the Paramount+ app on your Philips TV, you can use the sideload method to get the app on your TV. Since Downloader is one of the best sideloading tools, I suggest you use this app to get the Paramount+ app on your Philips Android/Google Smart TV. But, if you use a Philips Roku or Saphi TV, you cannot sideload the Paramount Plus app.
To sideload the app to your TV, firstly, you need to install the Downloader app from the desired app store on your respective Philips Smart TV. After that, turn on the Unknown Sources option to download the app on the TV. Launch the Downloader app, input the Paramount Plus Android on your TV or Google TV APK file link, and download the app. Later, install the app and proceed to activate the app on your TV to stream your favorite media content on the big screen.
Note: To enable the Unknown Sources option, navigate to TV Settings → Device Preferences/Apps → Security & Restrictions → Unknown Sources → Turn On Downloader.
Can I Cast Paramount Plus on Philips TV?
Yes. The Paramount Plus app comes with a built-in Cast feature. This feature allows you to cast your favorite media content from your Android Phone to your Philips Smart TV. To undergo this process, firstly, you need to connect your smartphone and Philips TV to the same WIFI network. Download the official Paramount Plus app on your Android smartphone and sign in with your account credentials.
Now, play any content that you want to cast to your Smart TV and click the Cast icon on the Paramount Plus app. From the active device list, pick your Philips Smart TV and start watching it on the big screen.
Note: If you can’t use the built-in cast option on the app, navigate to the Notification Panel and click the Cast icon to cast Paramount Plus to your Philips Smart TV.
Can I AirPlay Paramount Plus on Philips TV?
Absolutely yes. The Paramount Plus app supports the AirPlay feature. Once you enable the AirPlay feature on Philips TV, you can AirPlay the content without any hassle. To do so, connect your iPhone and Philips TV to the same WIFI and get the Paramount+ application from your iPhone App Store.
Open the Paramount+ app on your iPhone and sign in to your account. Select any content and hit the AirPlay icon on the media player. Choose your Philips TV name from the list of devices and start streaming the content on your TV.
How to Fix Paramount+ Not Working on Philips TV
While watching the Paramount+ app on your Philips TV, you can encounter some random issues like the app crashing, unresponsive, buffering, and more. To overcome this issue, I have come up with some manageable fixes that will help you resolve the issue quickly.
- Internet Connection: Most probably, buffering and app lagging issues may happen if the internet connection is weak or unstable. So, make sure to have a proper internet speed or power cycle your router to speed up the internet.
- Restart the TV: Any temporary issues or bugs on your TV can be resolved by restarting your Philips Smart TV.
- Close the background apps: Make sure to close the running apps in the background to fix the Paramount Plus app-related issues.
- Clear Cache files: The app-related issues can also be resolved by clearing the unwanted caches on your Philips Smart TV.
- Update your TV: An outdated Smart TV can cause the app to crash and also can create a serious issue on your TV. So, ensure to update the Philips TV to the latest version and also check if the app is updated on your Philips TV.
- Reset your TV: If the above fixes didn’t allow you to get out of the issue, then try resetting your Philips Smart TV to fix the Paramount Plus live TV not working issue.
FAQ
Yes. The Paramount Plus app offers a free trial for 7 days if you subscribe to the app for the first time.
Yes. You can download the Paramount Plus app on your TV for free. But you need a premium account to stream its content.
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