How to Get Disney+ on Your TV: What To Know, Plus Pricing

By Angela Tricarico and Rebecca Isaacs
Published Aug. 18, 2023, 2:50 p.m. ET
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Finally decided to pull the trigger on a subscription to Disney+? Yes, believe the hype. Because, in addition to movies and series from the Walt Disney collection for the kids, Disney also gives parents and fans of all ages access to Pixar—plus the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, National Geographic and even 20th Century Fox content like The Simpsons.  Plus, you’ll get to join in all those conversations about the hottest original series everyone is talking about, like Ahsoka, Loki, and more.

DISNEY+ PRICING:

Right now, there are a few different options when it comes to actually subscribing to the platform. A standalone ad-supported subscription to Disney+ costs $8/month and jumps to $11/month without ads.

However, there are a few bundling options as well. $10/month will get you Disney+ and Hulu (both with ads), and you can add ESPN+ for just $3/month more. For $20/month, you can get all three services ad-free.

So, now you have Disney+. What’s the best way to watch it? Here’s how to get Disney+ on your smart TV, Roku, and more.

HOW DO I GET DISNEY PLUS ON MY TV?

The best way to watch Disney+ on TV is via the Disney+ app.

Once you’ve subscribed, the Disney+ app is available to download on a variety of different devices, including smart TVs, Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, PlayStation 4, and Apple TV.

Read on to find out exactly how to add Disney+ to a smart TV or other device.

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HOW TO WATCH DISNEY PLUS ON SMART TVS

If you’ve already invested in a new television set, you’re in luck. It’s incredibly easy to watch Disney+ on smart TVs: simply download the Disney+ app through your television’s app store, log in, and you’re good to go.

According to the service’s FAQs, Disney+ is currently available to stream on Amazon Fire TVs, any TV with an Android TV interface, Hisense smart TVs, LG WebOS smart TVs, Samsung Tizen smart TVs, and Vizio SmartCast TV. It’s also compatible with Chromecast devices as well as Xbox and Playstation gaming consoles.

HOW TO GET DISNEY PLUS ON TV: ROKU EDITION

You can also watch Disney+ on TV via a Roku or other streaming device. The Disney+ app is available on a wide range of Roku devices, including the Roku LT (2700X), every version of the Roku Streaming Stick and Roku Express, Roku Smart Speakers, Roku Ultra, and many Roku TV models.

To download the Disney+ app on Roku, visit the online Roku Channel Store and add Disney+, or find it on the Roku home screen under “Streaming Channels.”

Read the full list of Roku devices and Roku TVs that support Disney+.

HOW TO STREAM DISNEY PLUS ON TV VIA AMAZON FIRE AND APPLE TV

Disney+ can also be streamed on newer Apple TV models (4th generation or later) and Apple TV 4K running tvOS 11.0 and later, as well as all Amazon Fire TV devices running Fire OS 5.0 and later. Just download the app from the device’s app store and get watching.

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