Among the most popular streaming services out there, Paramount+ is up there with the likes of Netflix, Disney+, etc. If you just bought a new Smart TV and want to access this streaming service, you can use its app found in the pre-installed apps section. Don’t worry if you don’t find it built-in on your TV. This article will guide you in installing Paramount Plus on Smart TV and logging in to watch a variety of movies, series & live sports.
Note: If you are living outside the US, you can use a VPN like NordVPN while streaming the Paramount Plus app on Hisense TV. This enables you to view any content on this service regardless of geo-restrictions.
How to Get Paramount Plus On Any Smart TV
The user interface of one Smart TV might look different from another. This is because they use different Operating Systems, which makes their interface, navigations, settings, and more features unique. Similarly, the installation process for the Paramount Plus app will be a little different. So, find out what OS your Smart TV is running on and follow the guide that is appropriate for the OS.
Paramount+ on Roku OS
Paramount Plus is compatible with Fire OS, which is available on TV brands like JVC, Insignia, Toshiba, Hisense, TCL, and Mi.
On Smart TVs with Roku OS, navigate to the apps grid on the right side of the home screen and select the Add Channels option. Now, the Streaming Store screen will open. You can use the Search option to find and select the Paramount+ app. On the info screen of the app, click the Add Channel/App button to download it.
Note: You can also select the Streaming Store option directly on the home screen instead of the Add Channels option.
Paramount+ on Google OS
Google OS and the Paramount+ app are available on the following Smart TV brands: Hisense JVC, TCL, Toshiba Philips, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, and Mi.
On your TV’s home screen, select the Apps tab and scroll down to select the Search for apps and games option. Then, enter Paramount+ using the on-screen keyboard and select Paramount Plus once it appears on the search results. Finally, click the Install button to download it.
Paramount+ on webOS
webOS is only supported on LG TVs, which is compatible with the Paramount Plus app.
Once you are on the LG TV’s webOS home screen, select the Apps tile from the apps list. Then, select the Search icon and find the Paramount Plus app. Once you find it, select the Paramount Plus app & tap the Install button on the next screen. Once the installation is complete, you can launch the app.
Paramount+ on Android OS
Smart TV brands like Hisense, JVC, TCL, Toshiba, Philips, Skyworth, Sony, Philips, Mi, and Panasonic support Android OS and the Paramount+ app.
If you own a Smart TV with Android OS, select the Apps tab on the home screen and click on the Open Google Play Store button. Use the Search icon to search for the Paramount Plus app and install it.
Paramount+ on Tizen OS
Only Samsung TVs use the Tizen OS, which supports Paramount Plus.
Power On your Samsung TV running on Tizen OS and select the Apps tile on the home screen. Search for Paramount Plus from the featured apps or use the Search icon and find it. Then, select the app and press the Install button to install it.
Paramount+ on Xumo OS
Paramount Plus is available on Xumo OS and is used on Smart TVs such as Hisense, Pioneer, and Element.
If your TV is functioning on Xumo OS, you can’t install any apps because it doesn’t have a built-in App Store. However, most of the popular streaming apps are pre-installed, including Paramount Plus. You can access it in the Apps section by clicking the Apps/View All icon. Or else, locate it on the Apps list on the home screen.
Paramount+ on VIDAA OS
VIDAA OS, which supports Paramount Plus, is only available on Hisense & Toshiba Smart TVs.
On VIDAA OS Smart TVs, you can install apps from the VIDAA App Store. You can access it by selecting any of the App Store tiles on the home screen. On the VIDAA App Store, find the Paramount Plus app or use the Search option to search for it. Finally, hit the Install button.
Paramount+ on SmartCast OS
Only Vizio Smart TVs use the SmartCast OS, which also supports Paramount+.
Since Vizio Smart TVs don’t have an App Store, you can’t install new apps. This is not a big issue if you only want to use the popular streaming apps because those apps are built-in. Paramount Plus is also a pre-installed app, so you can launch it from the home screen or the Apps tab.
Paramount+ on Fire OS
You can access Paramount Plus on Fire OS TVs like JVC, Insignia, Toshiba, Hisense, TCL, and Mi.
To install this app on your Fire OS TV, select the Find/Search icon → Search bar and type in Paramount Plus. Once the app shows up on the search results, select it and press the Get button to start the installation. After installing, select the Open button to launch the app.
Note: You can also install the app by navigating to the Find icon → Appstore.
How to Sign In and Stream Paramount Plus on Any Smart TV
To watch any content on Paramount Plus, you first need to subscribe to the service. You can visit their official website and either subscribe to the Essential Plan – $5.99/month, $59.99/year, or the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME – $11.99/month, $119.99/year. Once you create an account & get credentials, you can use this app on any device by signing in.
To log in to this app on a Smart TV, follow the below steps.
- Select the Sign In/Sign In with an Account button within the app.
- Now, type the email and password you used while creating the account using the remote and click the Sign In button.
- You will be directed to the home screen. There, you can select and start streaming any content available.
Alternate Method to Login
On some Smart TVs like Samsung, LG, and VIDAA, you can also sign in using the web. Here are the steps to do so.
- Once you launch the app, select the Sign In button and you can see two options, such as On my TV and On the Web. Select On my TV to sign in using the above method.
- When you select On the Web, you will see a website link and an activation code.
- Launch a browser on a phone or PC and visit the website link [paramountplus.com/tv] displayed on the TV.
- Type the activation code on the website & click the Activate button. Then, login to your account when prompted.
- Now, your TV screen will refresh & the home screen will show up. Then, select any content you want to start streaming.
Now, you are ready to finally access the Paramount Plus app on your Smart TV and stream your favorite content. There will be a wide catalog of content at your disposal, including popular American shows like Yellowstone, 1883, Mayor of Kingstown, and more.
FAQ
It is a subscription-based streaming service, but it does offer you a free trial before subscribing. You will get a 1-week free trial and you can cancel anytime during that period.