What device are you using to stream Disney+ on your tv?

[AnnieW625]

I took advantage of the free Disney+ through Verizon Wireless Unlimited Data promotion, but we don’t own a streaming device as we have cable, and a smart tv (Panasonic). I initially thought we would just get an Apple TV, but then I just read that a fire stick would work as well. Other than the price of the Firestick being about 200% less than Apple TV is there is preference or advantage to either?

We are a one tv household (at least for another 6-8 months and we may get a second if we move to house that has a living area and a playroom/game room space).

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[georgiegirl]

Can you download the app onto your TV? With our smart tv, we can download pretty much anything.

So far with Disney +, we’ve only used iPads. We also have Verizon and are happy to get it for free for a year.


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[dhano923]

I took advantage of the free Disney+ through Verizon Wireless Unlimited Data promotion, but we don’t own a streaming device as we have cable, and a smart tv (Panasonic). I initially thought we would just get an Apple TV, but then I just read that a fire stick would work as well. Is there is preference or advantage to either?


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We are using a Roku on the downstairs tv and firesticks on our bedroom and playroom tvs.

[AnnieW625]

Can you download the app onto your TV? With our smart tv, we can download pretty much anything.

So far with Disney +, we’ve only used iPads. We also have Verizon and are happy to get it for free for a year.


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I do not know...my tv is 7 years old and I will have to see if we can do that, but I don’t think so. It has prime video and Netflix, which until now was all we ever needed. From what I read though the app was only available on Android based Sony, Samsung, and LG smart TVs.


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[jbbhb]

We are using a fire stick and it will work just fine. It will also be nice for you because your prime video, Netflix, and Disney+ will all be in the same place.


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[jbbhb]

Also, we did get the additional adapter to directly connect our internet (vs using WiFi) but honestly don’t notice a difference between the wired connection one in our living room and the WiFi connected one in the playroom.


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[TwinFoxes]

We are using our Fire TV.

[klwa]

We've only got it on one TV right now, and that is using a Firestick. Works great.

Our Smart TV doesn't have the app listed as one of the options, so we're reevaluating what needs to be done there.

[123LuckyMom]

We have a newish smart tv that can download apps, but we love the Roku, and that’s what we use to stream. If you can’t get the app directly on your tv, any streaming option (Appletv, Roku, Firestick) will work.


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[westwoodmom04]

I just ordered a chrome cast from Amazon.

[AnnieW625]

I just ordered a chrome cast from Amazon.

Is there an advantage to Chrome Cast?


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[westwoodmom04]

It’s cheaper than a fire stick or roku and is suppose to be super easy to use. We have a smart tv that is too old to automatically get Disney plus but already has Netflix, Hulu, etc. . . Chrome cast seemed the cheapest way to get Disney plus on our tv.

[MSWR0319]

We're using the Roku but for some reason we can't get sound on one of our TVs for Disney+. DH claims it's because our TV is SO old (5 or 6 years) but I think that's his ploy to get a new TV. There has to be a setting I can change somewhere. It works fine on our other TV.

[Melaine]

I think we are streaming with our xbox. Or maybe through our tv.

[AnnieW625]

I ended up ordering a Fire Stick for $34.99 as it is the daily Amazon special. If anyone needs one and a dot it is only $41.99. Our house is too small for a second Alexa speaker so I passed.


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[babyonway]

I do not know...my tv is 7 years old and I will have to see if we can do that, but I don’t think so. It has prime video and Netflix, which until now was all we ever needed. From what I read though the app was only available on Android based Sony, Samsung, and LG smart TVs.


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I have a Samsung TV any idea where to get the app? I have looked and tried a few sites with no luck.

[lizzywednesday]

We have a smart TV, so I added the Disney+ app to our available icons. No device needed!

[AnnieW625]

I have a Samsung TV any idea where to get the app? I have looked and tried a few sites with no luck.

No clue....The Disney+ page made it sound like the android app worked with Samsung smart TVs. We have a Panasonic so not Disney+ compatible.


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[marymoo86]

I have a Samsung TV any idea where to get the app? I have looked and tried a few sites with no luck.

It has to be newer than 2016 and have a certain operating system. If it doesn't come up in your apps - likely it isn't compatible.

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[westwoodmom04]

We have a 2015 Samsung smart tv, which as Marymoo said, is too old to directly download the app. I have the app on my iPad, and with the chrome cast installed, just press the upper right side of screen to get shows on tv. Really could not be easier.

[PZMommy]

We are able to get it on our newer Samsung tv. But on our upstairs tv, it is a 2015, and we can’t get the app. I may get a roku or something similar if I decide that I need it on our upstairs tv. My boys’ have a fire tv in their room, and we could get the app directly on that tv too.