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Apple TV+ app not available on Samsung and LG tv

AppleTV+ app cant be found on Samsung TV appstore. Recently Apple enabled the service and I can watch fine on my phone, ipad etc and even on my Android box but on my Samsung TV and LG tv the app cannot be found in the app store on the TVs. Is this something that Apple should do like inform the TV manufacturers that the service has been enabled or something else that they should do

Posted on Sep 21, 2026 11:44 AM

9 replies

Phil0124

Level 10 (242,520 points)

Sep 21, 2026 12:02 PM in response to dzdimov

The Apple TV app is already available on most Samsung Tv models. I have it installed on 2 Samsung TVs and can see it in the Samsung app store. It's been available for several years now.

https://www.samsung.com/us/tvs/smart-tv/samsung-tv-apps-detail/?appId=3201807016597

If you cannot find it on your TV, it may not be supported on your specific models of TV.

click here ➜ Watch on Smart TVs and streaming devices - Apple Support

vgzotta

Level 1 (8 points)

Oct 16, 2026 11:29 PM in response to avnilecaj

It's the same situation in Romania and it's one month already since the service went live. No app on Samsung and LG tvs. You can make an UK account, log in, download the app, but when trying to log in it will tell you the region is not supported (which is not true). I guess the apps need to be updated and it takes a while. Meanwhile, you can use airplay or the windows/mac app if you have your TV connected to a pc/mac. It's the only way for now. It's a shame that we have to wait months for this while paying for the subscription.

dzdimov Author

Level 1 (8 points)

Sep 21, 2026 1:13 PM in response to Kilgore-Trout

I should mention that I’m in Macedonia and as this region has been added to AppleTV+ just a week ago it was never part of the offering on Samsung and LG app stores

vazandrew

Level 8 (41,662 points)

Sep 23, 2026 8:54 AM in response to avnilecaj

It's not something a user can resolve. The service was just added to those regions and it will take time to rollout the app for 3rd party devices. If you want to see if you can get a more definitive answer you can contact Apple support.

Kilgore-Trout

Level 8 (43,363 points)

Sep 21, 2026 12:06 PM in response to dzdimov

Both Samsung and LG have offered AppleTV for quite a while. It doesn’t (unless there has been a recent change) come pre installed on all models, but should be available to download.

Make sure the OS on the TVs is up to date.

vazandrew

Level 8 (41,662 points)

Sep 21, 2026 1:14 PM in response to dzdimov

Since the service was just enabled in your region it may be related to a delayed rollout for 3rd party app access. Best to contact Apple support for further information.

Phil0124

Level 10 (242,520 points)

Sep 21, 2026 1:18 PM in response to dzdimov

dzdimov wrote:

I should mention that I’m in Macedonia and as this region has been added to AppleTV+ just a week ago it was never part of the offering on Samsung and LG app stores

In which case it may take a little bit before Apple, Samsung and LG make the Apple TV app avaiable in the app store in your region.

Give it a few more days and it should probably show up.

Rudegar

Level 10 (187,102 points)

Oct 17, 2026 4:39 AM in response to vgzotta

since apple made the app for the tv's in other regions, then it's 100% samsung / LG which choose when the app is available in recently approved regions. apple would not be involved in the process.

avnilecaj

Level 1 (14 points)

Sep 23, 2026 7:50 AM in response to dzdimov

Have you been able to resolve the issue? I live in Skopje, and cannot see Apple TV+ on my LG Apps for North Macedonia. I tried to switch region, and install the Apple TV app, but cannot log in due to "unsupported region" restrictions.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256362140