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Samsung TV Plus

Connected TV (CTV)Publisher

Samsung TV Plus is a free, ad-supported streaming service built directly into Samsung Smart TVs, reaching 100 million monthly active users globally across 4,300-plus channels in 30 countries, with data drawn from 77 million active Smart TVs.

Last updated Oct 5, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 14, 2026

Founded
2015
HQ
Mountain View, California, United States
Connections
29

AI-drafted from public sources4 sources cited

At a glance

Employees
501-1000
Revenue
$500M-$1B
Stock
005930.KS
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About

One of the largest FAST platforms globally, uniquely integrated with Samsung's smart TV hardware ecosystem and first-party ACR data

Samsung TV Plus is a free, ad-supported streaming service built directly into Samsung Smart TVs, reaching 100 million monthly active users globally across 4,300-plus channels in 30 countries, with data drawn from 77 million active Smart TVs. Its advertising platform, Samsung Ads, goes beyond selling in-stream ad inventory by leveraging automatic content recognition (ACR) data collected from tens of millions of Smart TVs, capturing viewing behavior across every input — linear TV, streaming apps, gaming consoles, and set-top boxes — giving advertisers targeting and measurement capabilities that extend well beyond content-only platforms. Ad formats span standard pre-roll and mid-roll video, interactive GameBreaks that run during ad breaks, ShoppingBreaks that blend content with e-commerce, and an Immersive Carousel home screen format, with inventory accessible through direct deals with Samsung Ads, a self-serve demand-side platform with ACR-based audience controls, and programmatic channels via third-party SSP partners such as Magnite. Measurement is built on the same ACR foundation, enabling attribution that connects TV ad exposure to offline and online conversions, as well as deduplicated reach and frequency reporting across both linear and streaming TV. In Europe, Samsung Ads has deployed OneTrust's consent management platform across Samsung TV Plus to ensure compliance with GDPR and the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework, allowing advertisers to obtain and honor user privacy preferences within the service. Source 1: adwave.com — Samsung TV Plus Advertising (2026) Source 2: onetrust.com — OneTrust Selected by Samsung Ads for CMP Rollout | Blog

Business model

Ad-Supported Streaming (FAST)

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Samsung TV Plus Live Channels

    Hundreds of free live linear channels across news, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle genres available on Samsung Smart TVs and mobile devices

  • On-Demand Content Library

    A curated library of free on-demand movies and TV shows available without subscription

  • Samsung Ads Integration

    Advertising platform leveraging Samsung's first-party ACR and smart TV data for targeted CTV ad placements on Samsung TV Plus inventory

  • ACR-Powered Audience Targeting

    Automatic Content Recognition technology that captures viewership data from Samsung TVs to enable advanced audience segmentation and ad targeting

  • Programmatic Ad Marketplace

    Programmatic buying access for advertisers through DSP integrations and direct deals for Samsung TV Plus inventory

Key features

Free, no-subscription, no-login required viewing experienceHundreds of live linear FAST channelsFirst-party ACR data from Samsung Smart TV OSNative integration across Samsung Smart TV lineupMobile apps for iOS and AndroidProgrammatic and direct advertising optionsGlobal availability across multiple marketsContent partnerships with major media brands

Use cases

Brand awareness campaigns targeting cord-cutters and CTV audiencesRetargeting linear TV viewers using ACR dataReaching Samsung Smart TV households with premium video ad inventoryProgrammatic CTV advertising at scaleContent distribution for media companies seeking FAST channel placementCross-screen advertising combining Samsung TV Plus with Samsung mobile inventory

Customer segments

National brand advertisersMedia agencies and holding companiesProgrammatic DSP buyersContent publishers and media companies seeking FAST channel distributionDirect response advertisers targeting CTV audiencesLocal and regional advertisers

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Tizen OS (Samsung Smart TV operating system)Automatic Content Recognition (ACR)Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI)Programmatic advertising infrastructureHLS/DASH video streamingFirst-party data management platformCloud-based content delivery network (CDN)

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPACOPPAIAB standards compliance

Deployment

Cloud

API

Limited

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