Samsung TV Plus gets news features with latest update: What it means for users

Samsung TV Plus is a widely-used free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service. The South Korean tech giant has rolled out a new update for its streaming service. The latest version of Samsung TV Plus not only brings user interface (UI) enhancements but also adds new features. These changes are aimed at streamlining content discovery and improving the user experience (UX). This update has been applied to cover 2,500 channels+ across all 24 countries where Samsung TV Plus is available. Here are all the details:

Redesigned home screen for content discovery
Apart from showing popular titles and recently watched content, the latest Samsung TV Plus update includes a redesigned home screen that will offer an overview of the content that is available for viewing.

The updated UI also features newly added categories which will be available on the left side of the home screen. This will include sections like Live TV, Movies/TV Shows, Music, Kids and Settings and more. Each category will offer a wide range of content that can be easily accessed at any time.

Moreover, Samsung TV Plus is also getting region-specific tabs. These tabs have been added based on each region’s content catalogue and user preference to meet the needs of different markets. Region-specific tabs include:

Improved channel navigation
The updated interface also includes larger UI elements that will help in improving the browsing experience. The upgraded UI will even allow users to easily navigate through the ever-expanding library of TV channels. Also, users can log into their Samsung accounts to access their favourite channels in one place at the top of the channel guide.

Updated Video-on-demand (VOD) experience
Samsung TV Plus’ latest update also expands the video-on-demand (VOD) offerings and features of Samsung TV Plus. After installing the update, users can access VOD directly from the channel guide. This will enable instant playback of select programs and users won’t have to wait for a specific episode to come on the channel.

The updated “More Like This” feature will also offer content suggestions based on the user’s viewing history. This will help Samsung to provide users with tailored content discovery that aligns with their preferences.

What the company has to say
Commenting on the latest version of Samsung TV Plus, executive VP of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, Yonghoon Choi said: “Over the past year, we have witnessed a 60% increase in global viewing time on Samsung TV Plus — a testament to the platform’s expansive content library and user-friendly design. We will continue to evolve and enhance our services to provide a more intuitive and enjoyable viewing experience for our users.”

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