How do I watch Disney+ on a TV when it only works on a computer?
Answer
Look for the Disney+ app in the TV's own app store first — most smart TVs from recent years have it, and you sign in with the account you already pay for. If the TV cannot install it, a streaming stick or a games console plugged into an HDMI port will, and either is cheaper than replacing the television.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Buy streaming hardware from established retailers. Devices advertised as offering paid channels for free are usually loaded with unlicensed software.
Follow these steps
Look for the app on the TV
Open the TV's app store, Smart Hub, or apps row and search for Disney+. Install it if it appears.
You should see: The app installs and opens to a sign-in screen.
Sign in with the account you already have
Enter the same email and password used on the computer. Some TVs instead show a code to enter on a phone or computer.
You should see: Your usual profiles and watchlist appear.
Use a streaming device if the app is unavailable
If the TV has no store or no Disney+, plug a streaming stick or games console into a spare HDMI port and install the app there.
You should see: The TV shows the streaming device when that HDMI input is selected.
Cast from the computer as a stopgap
If the TV or a connected device supports casting, start playback on the computer and send it to the TV.
You should see: The picture appears on the television.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Whether the TV has an app store or Smart Hub at all, and how many spare HDMI ports it has.
Before you change anything: Have the email address and password for the Disney+ account ready, and make sure the TV is on your home Wi-Fi.
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