How to watch LG Channels and Samsung TV Plus on your PC and TV

If you have a Smart TV from LG or Samsung You've probably heard of their free ad-supported TV services (FAST): LG Channels and Samsung TV Plus. The best part is that you don't need a subscription or to enter credit cards; all you need is an internet connection and to relax. But what if you want to enjoy them on your computer or a TV that isn't one of those brands? There are easy ways to do it without any hassle.

In this guide we review with every detail How to watch Samsung TV Plus on virtually any device using Kodi, what you need to activate and get the most out of LG Channels on LG TVs, how to connect your PC to your TV via HDMI, and what the differences are between the two services. We also list the channels available in Spain within LG Channels and we answer common questions about requirements, playback problems and setup.

What are FAST services and why are they of interest?

FAST services are platforms for free streaming television Funded by advertising. In exchange for watching commercials, you get dozens or hundreds of themed channels with movies, series, news, sports, music, or children's programming, with an experience very similar to traditional linear television but through the internet.

In this field, the following stand out: Samsung TV Plus and LG ChannelsThey come pre-installed on many models from their brands, require no registration, and their catalog varies by country. The channel selection is growing and frequently reorganized, and regional availability differences are common.

Basic requirements and compatibility on PC, mobile and Smart TV

To watch Samsung TV Plus outside the Samsung ecosystem, the easiest way is use Kodia multimedia center compatible with Windows, macOS, LinuxAndroid/Google TV iOSLG's tvOS and webOS. Installation is direct from their official website or stores like Google Play, and add-ons expand its functions.

For LG Channels, you need a compatible LG TV and an internet connection. Depending on the source, it may be mentioned. webOS 4.0 or higher as a basis for having the service; in practice, the models with webOS 4.5 and later They offer the most complete and up-to-date experience. Furthermore, it's advisable to have one. LG account Activate and log in to ensure seamless access.

Regarding the connection, a standard fiber optic connection will be more than enough: it is recommended to have at least 10 Mbps sustained playback without interruptions, a figure similar to that of other streaming platforms such as Netflix or YouTube.

How to watch Samsung TV Plus on any device (including PC) with Kodi

If your TV or device isn't Samsung (or you want to use your PC), the solution is to install a Samsung TV Plus add-on through the SlyGuy repository on Kodi. Below is the process, explained step by step and in order:

1. Open Kodi and access adjustments (gear icon). Enter File Manager and press Add font.
2. In the source path, write: https://k.slyguy.xyz/Assign a name (for example, slyguy) and confirm with OK.
3. Return to the main screen, enter Accessories and tap the box icon. Choose Install from a .zip fileIf it's your first time, Kodi will ask you authorize unknown origins In settings: grant it.
4. Select the added source (slyguy) and execute the file repository.slyguy.zipYou will receive a notification when the repository is installed.
5. Now go into Install from repository > SlyGuy Repository > Video Plugins and locate Samsung TVPlus. Press Install and confirm that the dependencies are also added.
6. When the installation is complete, you'll see a notification at the top. Video Plugins you will be able to open Samsung TVPlus, to choose Live TV And, if the add-on allows it in your region, select the country whose channels you want to watch.

A clear advantage of this method is the ability to adjust quality Streaming on each channel depends on your connection and preferences. It also allows you to unify sources within Kodi, so all your entertainment is managed from a single place.

Quick tips for using Samsung TV Plus with Kodi

In addition to the above, some features make a difference. For example, when you enter a channel you can change resolutionAnd in many cases, there's a country selector to expand the selection. This translates into more entertainment options with just a couple of taps.

If you see any permissions or repository notifications, check that You have enabled unknown sources and that the repository URL is spelled exactly. A typo in the address is often the cause of many installation failures.

Connecting a PC to a TV via HDMI: the direct route

You can also view all your computer's content on your TV with a simple cable. Connect your PC's HDMI cable to a free input on the TV, and if the TV doesn't detect it automatically, select the appropriate input. HDMI input correct from the TV remote.

In some portable It is necessary to use a key combination To enable video output (refer to the manual). In Windows, you can manage this from the options. screen and choose to duplicate, extend or just second screen, as you prefer.

HDMI also carries audio. If you don't hear anything, check your system's sound control panel and change the output to digital audio via HDMIIn many cases, the problem is solved by selecting the TV as the default device.

LG Channels: how it works, countries, requirements and access

LG Channels is the platform for LG's free channels with content from partners such as Pluto TV or Rakuten TV, available on LG televisions released since 2018. The number of channels varies by region: in Spain, figures exceed... 200 channels and, according to other sources, more than 130 channels at certain times or configurations.

Availability is broad: 33 countries They feature LG Channels, including those in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Peru; more were recently added. Singapore y New Zealand.

To activate it on a compatible LG TV, open settings using the gear button on the remote, then go to all settings and configure the Location in a country where the service is available. Then access the LG Content StoreAccepts terms, searches lg channels and install it. On some 2022 and later models (recent webOS), access is live from the Home without additional steps.

Once activated, you can access it from its icon in the bar from webOS or access live TV for a combined list with DTT. IP channels are identified by a prefix. "IP"and you can mark favorites with a "star". In our tests on an LG OLED C3 with webOS 23 (firmware 12.21.15) and 600 Mbps fiber, the average charging time The IP channel integration time was 2,3 seconds, with smooth integration next to the antenna.

Important: LG Channels is an ad-supported service and also occasionally displays rentals or premium content unrelated to the free portion. The catalog changes frequently, and some channels may be added or removed. There.

Activation and key settings in LG Channels

If they are disabled after an update, go to Configuration > all settings > Outdated and activate LG Channels. Make sure you accept the data use consent when the system requests it: it is mandatory for it to work.

They don't appear? Check that the region is correctly set and that your TV has a version of webOS compatibleRemember that you will need to log in with your LG account and have a stable internet connection without proxies. VPN or DNS that filter domains from the service.

LG Channels in Spain

The selection in Spain is extensive and includes movies, series, news, sports, children's programming, music, entertainment, lifestyle, and much more. Below are the channels. organized by categories So you have them handy and can quickly find what interests you most. In all cases, the dials are those indicated by the platform at the time of reference.

Movies and series

• LG 1 – Dial 100
• Sony One Hits Action – Dial 206
• Verdi Cinemas – Channel 210
• Cinema Feel Good Verdi – Dial 211
• Grjngo – Western Movies – Channel 215
• FreeTV Estelar Europe – Dial 218
• FreeTV Classic Europe – Dial 219
• Runtime – Dial 220
• Runtime Action – Dial 221
• Runtime Crime – Dial 222
• Runtime Thriller – Dial 223
• Runtime Romance – Dial 225
• Classic Runtime – Dial 226
• ArtFlix Classic Movies – Channel 228
• Movies Top Rakuten TV – Dial 230
• Rakuten TV Action Movies – Channel 231
• Thrillers Rakuten TV – Dial 233
• Spanish Cinema Rakuten TV – Channel 234
• Romantic Movies on Rakuten TV – Channel 235
• Rakuten TV Drama Movies – Channel 236
• Pluto TV Cinema Action – Channel 241
• Pluto TV Cine Estelar – Channel 242
• Pluto TV Horror – Channel 243
• Pluto TV Western – Channel 244
• Pluto TV Sci-Fi – Channel 245
• Sony One Series Thriller – Dial 305
• Sony One Series Comedy – Dial 306
• Sony One Hits – Dial 307
• Runtime Series – Dial 312
• Curro Jiménez – Dial 319
• FilmRise Sci-Fi – Dial 330
• Rakuten TV Crime – Channel 335
• All Crime – Dial 336
• Ana and the 7 – Dial 355
• Pluto TV Paranormal – Dial 550
• Nesting TV – Channel 632
• DuckTV – Channel 905
• Sol Música – Dial 979
• Moconomy Economics and Finance – Dial 990
• LG 1 + 1 – Dial 999

Comedy

• FailArmy – Dial 430
• The Pet Collective – Dial 433
• Sony One Hits Comedy – Dial 205
• Runtime Comedy – Dial 224
• Rakuten TV Comedy – Channel 232
• South Park – Dial 354
• MTV Secondhand Embarrassment – ​​Channel 431

Drama

• The rules of the game – Dial 316
• The Commissioner – Dial 318
• Midsomer Murders – Dial 321
• Stormcast Novels – Dial 345
• K-Drama by MBC – Channel 803
• Sony One The Blacklist – Dial 308

News

• This is Happening – Dial 441
• CNN Fast – Dial 985
• El País – Dial 986
• Africanews – Dial 987
• The Guardian – Dial 988
• YTN – Channel 989
• Bloomberg Originals – Dial 991
• Bloomberg TV+ – Channel 992
• CNBC – Dial 993
• NBC News Now – Channel 994
• Euronews live – Channel 995
• CNN en Español – Channel 996

Sports

• FIFA+ – Channel 116
• InFast – Dial 541
• SpeedVision – Dial 542
• Top Gear – Dial 648
• Pluto TV Motor – Dial 655
• Tennis Channel – Dial 708
• Glory Kickboxing – Dial 710
• PFL MMA – Dial 711
• MMA TV – Channel 712
• MTRSPT1 – Dial 714
• LaLiga Inside – Channel 715
• World Billiards TV – Dial 725
• My Padel TV – Channel 730
• Surf Channel TV – Channel 738
• Unbeaten – Dial 745
• World Poker Tour – Dial 720

Channels for children

• Detective Conan – Dial 946
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Dial 947
• SpongeBob SquarePants – Dial 847
• Robocar Poli – Dial 848
• TAYO+ – Dial 849
• Caillou – Dial 907
• Baby Shark TV – Channel 910
• Baby Einstein – Dial 911
• Mini Me – Dial 925
• iCarly – Dial 931
• Big Time Rush – Dial 933
• MojiTV – Channel 935
• Once upon a time… – Dial 940
• Rugrats – Dial 943
• Mr. Bean – Dial 944
• Yu-Gi-Oh! – Dial 945

Music

• Stingray Greatest Hits – Dial 955
• Stingray Hit List – Dial 956
• Stingray Remember the 80s – Dial 957
• Stingray Classic Rock – Dial 958
• Stingray Pop Adult – Dial 959
• Stingray Hip Hop – Dial 960
• Stingray Karaoke – Dial 961
• Stingray Soul Storm – Dial 962
• Stingray Hot Country – Dial 963
• Qello Concerts by Stingray – Dial 964
• SBS Inkigayo – Channel 971
• Now 70s – Dial 972
• Now 80s – Dial 973
• Qwest TV – Channel 974
• Clubbing TV – Channel 975
• Trace Brazuca – Dial 976
• Trace Urban – Dial 977
• Trace Latina – Dial 978

Entertainment

• Sony One Shark Tank – Dial 530
• The Dog Whisperer – Dial 545
• Total English – Dial 617
• DemandAfrica – Dial 450
• WatchMojo – Dial 490
• Forensic Files – Dial 513
• Pawnshops on steroids – Dial 534
• Auction Hunters – Dial 535
• FashionTV – Channel 637
• NatureTime – Dial 660
• Nature – Dial 662
• WildEarth – Dial 664
• My Little Pet – Dial 826
• Stingray Today's Latin Pop – Dial 966
• @K-Music – Dial 970

Food, drink and travel

• GoUSA TV – Channel 105
• Have a good trip – Dial 612
• Travelxp – Dial 613
• Gusto TV – Channel 622
• Love Wine – Dial 626
• NatureVision – Dial 663
• Stingray Naturescape – Dial 965
• New KFood – Dial 822

Lifestyle and documentaries

• My House – Dial 630
• Hello! Play – Dial 635
• Rakuten TV Style and Life – Channel 636
• Conscious Television – Channel 641
• History and Life – Dial 671
• Royalworld – Nobility and Dynasties – Dial 672

LG Channels vs. Samsung TV Plus: Key Points

Offering lg channels It stands out for its integration with webOS, its unified guide with DTT (Digital Terrestrial Television), and its quick and direct access. Its catalog is extensive, with over 200 channels in Spain at peak times, although outages sometimes occur. ups and downs in the grill.

By your side, Samsung TVPlus It offers a huge variety of channels and, depending on the market, can reach much higher total numbers. Some models support HD and even 4K in certain content, and there is compatibility with Dolby Digital Plus that takes advantage of sound bars and home theater systems. The sheer number of options can be overwhelming, but smart recommendations help after a short learning curve.

Rather than choosing, the ideal is to take advantage of both when possible: use LG Channels if you want a clean and straightforward experience on your LG TV, and use Samsung TV Plus via Kodi on your PC, non-Samsung TV or streaming stick to expand your channel lineup without spending a penny.

Whether you choose HDMI from your computer, take advantage of Kodi, or activate LG Channels on your TV, you have it all at your fingertips. free, varied and legal television In just a couple of minutes. Remember to keep your system updated, ensure your region settings are correct, and have a good internet connection: these are the three key elements for enjoying these FAST platforms without interruption.