Watching Discovery Plus in 4K UHD on Samsung QLED and OLED TVs
Samsung's QLED and OLED TVs deliver stunning picture quality, and Discovery Plus gives you access to thousands of shows in 4K Ultra HD. Here's how to get the best streaming experience on your Samsung TV.Setting Up Discovery Plus on Samsung TVs
You need to download the Discovery Plus app from the Samsung Smart Hub. Press the Home button on your remote and navigate to Apps. Search for Discovery Plus and install it. The app works on 2016 and newer Samsung Smart TV models.
After installation, open the app and sign in. Visit discovery plus.com/samsung on your phone or computer if you prefer to activate your device using an activation code. The app displays a code on your TV screen—enter it on the website to link your account.
Getting 4K UHD Content
Discovery Plus streams select content in 4K resolution with HDR support. Your Samsung QLED or OLED TV automatically adjusts to display the highest quality available. Check your internet speed first. You need at least 25 Mbps for smooth 4K streaming.
Not all Discovery Plus shows stream in 4K. Nature documentaries, shark week specials, and premium wildlife content typically offer Ultra HD options. The app shows a 4K badge on compatible titles.
QLED vs OLED for Discovery Plus
QLED TVs use quantum dot technology to produce bright, vibrant colors. You'll notice this watching nature shows and travel content in daylight. OLED TVs deliver perfect blacks and infinite contrast, which makes them ideal for watching dramatic series and documentaries in dark rooms.
Both TV types support HDR10 and HDR10+, enhancing the color range and brightness of Discovery Plus content. Your Samsung TV automatically switches to the right HDR mode when you start streaming.
Optimizing Your Viewing Experience
Go to Settings on your Samsung TV and enable Game Mode or Film Mode depending on what you're watching. These picture modes reduce motion blur and adjust color accuracy. For nature documentaries, use Dynamic or Standard mode to bring out vivid greens and blues.
Connect your TV to your router using an Ethernet cable instead of Wi-Fi. This prevents buffering during 4K streams and keeps picture quality consistent. If you must use Wi-Fi, make sure your TV connects to your router's 5GHz band.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Discovery Plus sometimes defaults to lower quality when it detects connection problems. Force the app to stream in 4K by checking your video quality settings within the app. Close other apps running in the background—Samsung TVs can slow down when multiple streaming apps stay open.
Restart your TV if the Discovery Plus app crashes or freezes. Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. This clears the TV's memory and often fixes streaming glitches.
Update your Samsung TV's firmware regularly. Go to Settings > Support > Software Update and select Update Now. New updates improve app performance and fix 4K streaming bugs.
Discovery Plus on Samsung QLED and OLED TVs gives you access to premium content in stunning Ultra HD. The combination of Samsung's display technology and Discovery's 4K library creates an immersive viewing experience you won't get on standard HD TVs.