A lot of viewers around the world now find interest in anime content, which is known to originate from Japan. One of the platforms that supports anime, manga, and dorama (Japanese drama) in multiple languages is Crunchyroll.
You can stream content on Crunchyroll’s website and app for free, with access to their wide range of libraries.
However, there are some limitations to free streaming on Crunchyroll, like having to view several ads and a later availability for episodes. Ad-free streaming and early access to new episodes will require Crunchyroll’s premium membership. In this guide, you’ll learn if Crunchyroll is available on your Samsung TV and how to stream content on the TV.
Can You Get Crunchyroll on Samsung TV?
No, you cannot get Crunchyroll on a Samsung TV because they run on the Tizen OS. This is because the Tizen OS is not compatible with Crunchyroll.
However, do not be disappointed since there are ways to stream Crunchyroll on your Samsung TV.
You can get Crunchyroll on your Samsung TV by casting from your smartphone, using a streaming player like Roku, using the Samsung TV browser, or streaming from the gaming console.
In the following sections, I’ll be providing more details on each of the methods mentioned above.
How to Get Crunchyroll on Samsung Smart TV
Follow any of your preferred methods below to get Crunchyroll on your Samsung TV.
1. Cast from a Smartphone
The first alternative to streaming Crunchyroll content on your Samsung Smart TV is casting from an Android or iOS device.
To do this, you need to install the Crunchyroll app on your mobile device from the Play Store for Android users and the App Store for iOS users, and then cast it to your TV.
How to Cast Crunchyroll from an iPhone or iPad to a Samsung TV
You can cast content from your iOS device to your Samsung device, but not all Samsung devices support the AirPlay feature. Newer models of Samsung Smart TVs should support AirPlay.
Here’s a list of some Samsung TVs that support AirPlay:
- Samsung FHD/HD 4, 5 Series (2018)
- Samsung QLED 4K Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9 Series (2018, 2019, 2020)
- Samsung QLED 8K Q9 Series (2019, 2020)
- Samsung The Frame Series (2018, 2019, 2020)
- Samsung Serif Series (2019, 2020)
- Samsung UHD 6, 7, 8 Series (2018, 2019, 2020)
If your Samsung TV supports AirPlay, follow the steps below to cast content from your iPhone or iPad.
- First, connect your smart TV to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone or iPad.
- Next, turn on AirPlay on your Samsung TV. To do that, go to Settings > General > Apple AirPlay Settings.
- After making sure AirPlay is turned on, open the Crunchyroll app on your iOS device and start playing the content you want to cast.
- Swipe up from the bottom of your iOS device screen to access the Control Center, and tap AirPlay or Screen Mirroring.
- Now, choose your Samsung Smart TV.
- You’ll get a code on your Samsung TV. You’ll need to enter this code on your iPhone.
That’s all. Your content will now be displayed on your Samsung TV screen.
How to Cast Crunchyroll from a Samsung Phone to Samsung TV
If you also own a Samsung smartphone along with your Samsung TV, it is more flexible to cast content with the screen-sharing feature called Smartview.
Follow the steps below to cast content from your Samsung smartphone:
- First, make sure the Samsung TV and Samsung smartphone are connected to the same network.
- Next, swipe down from the top of your Samsung smartphone screen to open the Quick Panel, then select Smart View.
- From the Smart View screen, select your TV from the list of available devices and follow the prompts on the TV and mobile phone to complete the connection.
The process is the same for other Android smartphone models, but the name of the default screen-sharing app might be different. You can search for the term “cast” in your Android Settings search bar.
2. Stream from a Gaming Console
This option requires you to own a gaming console like the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, or Xbox One. Since Crunchyroll is supported on these gaming consoles, you should be able to stream content directly to your Samsung Smart TV.
The downside to this method is that you’ll need to have a gaming console, but you wouldn’t be getting one just to stream content. Proceed to the next method to see other options.
3. Use a Supported Streaming Device
There is a list of other streaming devices that support Crunchyroll. Some of these devices are the Amazon Firestick, Apple TV, Roku Stick, and Chromecast.
Whichever one you choose to get or already have in your home, you’ll need to connect it to your Samsung TV to stream Crunchyroll content.
This is a good option if your Samsung TV is not a smart TV since you can have access to other amazing channels and services with a streaming device.
4. Use Samsung TV’s Internet Browser
You can access the Crunchyroll website from the internet browser available on your Samsung Smart TV. Here’s how:
- First, press the Home button on the Samsung TV remote control.
- Next, scroll to the right on the app menu until you find the internet browser.
- Open the Samsung browser, and
- Go to crunchyroll.com.
- Once you’re on the website, log in to your Crunchyroll account and start streaming content.
5. Use a Laptop
Since you can connect your laptop to your Samsung TV using HDMI, you should be able to stream Crunchyroll content on your TV.
All you have to do is connect both devices via HDMI, visit the Crunchyroll website on your laptop, and stream your favorite anime and series to your TV.
Final Thoughts
At this point, you know that Crunchyroll is not supported on Samsung TVs, but there is a workaround to stream Crunchyroll content on your Samsung TV.
This article covers 5 methods to get Crunchyroll on your Samsung TV. Here is a list of the methods to stream Crunchyroll on Samsung TV:
- Cast from a smartphone
- Use a gaming console.
- Use a streaming device.
- Use the Samsung TV Browser.
- Use a laptop.
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