Key Highlights
- To Install the Viaplay app on Samsung TVs: Turn On your TV → Select Apps → Search for Viaplay → Select the app → Click Install → Tap Open → Activate → Watch Videos.
- To AirPlay Viaplay on Samsung TV: Establish the same WiFi connection for Smart TV and iPhone → Enable the AirPlay feature on TV → Launch the app → Play any content → Hit the AirPlay icon → Select your Samsung TV → Start Streaming.
- To Cast Viaplay on Samsung TV: Pair the Android phone and Samsung TV to the same WiFi network → Launch the app → Play your desired content → Tap the Cast icon → Choose your Samsung TV → Watch movies.
Viaplay is an underrated streaming app that allows you to stream top-rated movies, series, TV shows, and more on your Samsung TV. If you own a Samsung Tizen TV launched in 2016 or later, you can install the Viaplay app directly from the Smart Hub Store. Besides the movies and series, you can stream several sports events, such as German Cup, LaLiga, MLS, Rugby League, and more on Viaplay.
The Viaplay app has built-in cast and AirPlay support. So, you can also cast the Viaplay content to the TV from your Smartphone. Viaplay is a geo-restricted service. If you can’t access Viaplay in your region, set up a VPN on your Samsung TV to bypass the geo-restrictions.
In this article, you will learn the installation and activation of Viaplay on Samsung Smart TV.
How to Download Viaplay on Samsung Smart TV
To access famous films, TV shows, and other content on the app, you have to subscribe to Viaplay by visiting their official website. You can purchase the premium plan starting at $5.99/month. Viaplay also offers a free trial of 7 days for the monthly plan.
1. Power On your Samsung TV and connect it to a stable Internet.
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2. Hit the Home/Smart Hub button on your Samsung remote.
3. Highlight and select the Apps tile from the home screen.
4. Click the search icon and enter Viaplay using the on-screen virtual keyboard.
5. Select the official Viaplay app from the search results. Then, tap Install to download the app on your Samsung TV.
How to Activate Viaplay App on Samsung TV
You cannot stream the Viaplay content directly after installing the app. You need to activate the app on your TV to stream its content.
1. Launch the Viaplay app on your TV and click the Login button. You can sign in either using your credentials or with the activation code.
To Sign in with credentials:
2. Select Sign in with the email address and password and enter the credentials to activate the app on your TV.
To Sign In with the Activation Code:
3. Select the Sign In with Activation code option to get a four-digit activation code.
4. Visit the Viaplay activation website (viaplay.com/gb-en/activate) from your PC or smartphone browser.
5. Login to your Viaplay account using the necessary credentials and input the activation code in the required box.
6. Finally, click the Send button to complete the activation process.
7. Now, relaunch the app on your TV and stream your favorite TV shows on a big screen.
How to AirPlay Viaplay on Samsung TV from iPhone/iPad
Establish the same WiFi connection for your Samsung TV and iPhone/iPad. Make sure to enable Airplay on your Samsung TV. Now, open the Viaplay app on your iPhone/iPad and play your desired video. Tap the AirPlay icon at the top and select your Samsung TV from the available devices. Now, the Viaplay video will appear on your TV.
How to Cast Viaplay on Samsung Smart TV from an Android Phone
You can use an Android mobile to cast the Viaplay content on your TV. Pair your Samsung TV and Android phone with the same WiFi connection. Open the Viaplay app and play your favorite content. Hit the Cast icon on the media player screen. From the available devices, select your Samsung TV. Tap the Allow option on your Samsung TV. Now, the video will start playing on your TV screen.
FAQ
You cannot install the Viaplay app if you use older Samsung TVs that were launched before 2016.
If you can’t stream Viaplay content on the app, the first thing you need to do is check your Internet connection. Connect the Samsung TV to a stable WiFi and check for app updates. If you find any updates, update the app on your Samsung TV.
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