Add apps to an older smart TV

[Waidesworld]

In my Smarthub there are few options.  I am trying to add two apps, specifically YouTubeTV and FuboTV but there doesn't seem to be an option to add apps that are not in the store.  It's a 4 year old model, I think, UN32J5205AFXZA and Smart Hub seems limited to Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Vudu, Google Play, Fandango and a browser.  There are some other options but nothing I have ever heard of.  Is there a way to circumvent this option.

Thanks

[ChrisM]

Hi @Waidesworld 

The general rule is, if the app is not available when searching the 'Apps' section of the Smart Hub, then it won't be available for your model of TV we're afraid. Have a look at this useful link.

[Waidesworld]

Chris,

I had guessed as much, so I bought a Firestick and now everything is up and running $35 later.  Thanks for the confirmation. 

[Zeek5]

I bought a Roku interface and at last I can add apps. I'll never buy another Samsung anything.

[Drstir]

I'm struggling to work out how to add the Justwatch app to my 3-year-old smart TV. Do I need something like a Roku - and which is the best one just for this? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks

[mikeyt38]

I have 3 Samsung TVs and I love the picture on them, but not the Smarthub. I prefer to use Roku.

[Pseudolukian]

dont wonder, samsung never give updates to the smart function they simply dont care and you need to buy another tv but i dont do it also i ***** them and buy from others like xiaomi

[Mahtig]

No fubo, no ATT direct, no NBC peacock. I have a series 8 and these apps are not supported, deplorable tizen OS has not been updated in ages. You’re right, they don’t care, they just don’t care. It’s not rocket science to make an app compatible with an older version of the os. This is my last Samsun purchase

[Andy650]

Samsung Smart? Not so much! 😕

[Andy650]

I STRONGLY recommend getting a streaming device: #1 Apple TV, #2 Roku (The Ultra), Fire TV (Firestick 4K Max Gen 2 or Fire Cube Gen 3). Some like the NVIDIA SHIELD TV. Not sure if Google Chrome Cast is still in the running.