19-03-2018 10:54 PM
Hi,
I have a UE40D5520RKXXU. I am unable to find the STV Player app to watch catchup for Scottish Television programmes. I wondered whether there was such an app for my specific television model?
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20-03-2018 10:44 AM - last edited 16-05-2018 07:25 PM
@AndyDOHDwrote:Hi,
I have a UE40D5520RKXXU. I am unable to find the STV Player app to watch catchup for Scottish Television programmes. I wondered whether there was such an app for my specific television model?
Hi @AndyDOHD, STV Player won't be pre installed but if you search Apps you should be be able to download it. I found it in 2017 just by entering S ,do have a more modern MU model but also got it fine previously on a 2013 Samsung set. The app became available on the Samsung platform in 2013 http://whttp://www.digitalspy.com/tech/news/a484525/stv-player-now-available-on-samsung-smart-tv/ww.... The app will ask for your postcode and if indeed in Scotland then will work fine. I would ensure you have the latest firmware and if not coming up OTA download to USB, however last update appears to have been a while ago, June 2015. http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/UE40D5520RKXXU However as has been pointed out your model predates 2013 seems it may not be available directly on your TV.
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22-03-2018 11:23 AM
Hi,
I do not think the stvplayer is available on your UE40D5520RKXXU since several apps do not work anymore, but to be sure you can check on samsung apps on the smart hub but if the app is not available then there is no possibility for install the STVPLAYER.
16-05-2018 05:00 PM - last edited 17-05-2018 09:24 AM
Hi guys. :robothappy:
Did a bit of digging on this. There's some info on the STV Player app on their site here, where it says it's available for 2013-2017 Samsung Smart TV's. A UE40D5520RKXXU is from 2011. However, that list on the STV site gives other devices you can connect to your TV to still get the app.
09-11-2018 02:20 PM
Reference a previous exchange about non availability of STV Playeron certain Samsung TVs with inbuilt Freesat. Mine is a UE32ES8300, and I cannot get STV Player current version V3, I only have V2 from 2016. I have checked with STV and they say the problem is most likely because the Smart Hub won't/can't download V3.
I've tried the Samsung apps 'store' on the Smart Hub, and I've tried a soft reset, which worked last year when BBC iPlayer was updated. Why can Samsung not support the latest version of STV Player, when ITV Hub works (but then does not permit access to programmes because we're in Scotland served by STV)?
11-11-2018 11:10 PM
@Ken01 wrote:Reference a previous exchange about non availability of STV Playeron certain Samsung TVs with inbuilt Freesat. Mine is a UE32ES8300, and I cannot get STV Player current version V3, I only have V2 from 2016. I have checked with STV and they say the problem is most likely because the Smart Hub won't/can't download V3.
I've tried the Samsung apps 'store' on the Smart Hub, and I've tried a soft reset, which worked last year when BBC iPlayer was updated. Why can Samsung not support the latest version of STV Player, when ITV Hub works (but then does not permit access to programmes because we're in Scotland served by STV)?
Think it is a limitation of your set though you should ensure you have the latest firmware in any case, I cannot find the exact model via Samsung support but the 2nd E indicates it is 2012 model Flatpanel-2012 Samsung Models. Situation with ITV Player is to do with rights issue, they only make ITV2, ITV3, ITVBe, ITV4 and CITV available with Scottish postcode inserted. Sky/Virgin though have ITV player for all areas on their service,though at times some shows not available there.
I do not work for Samsung or make Samsung Products but provide independent advice and valuable contributions.
12-11-2018 03:50 PM
Thanks James, you're right about 2012. Hmmmmph! At least we can get it via internet on tablet.
09-04-2020 06:03 PM
How can I install stv.player
09-04-2020 06:10 PM
Where do I find the Samsung app on my t.v.
22-04-2020 12:18 AM - last edited 22-04-2020 12:20 AM
@big51 wrote:
Where do I find the Samsung app on my t.v.
Hi @big51 As explained earlier the STV Player app is available on Samsung Smart sets from 2013 onwards, as long as you reside in the Broadcast regions. If the app is not pre installed it should you should be able to install it via a search.
Full instructions for activation are shown here:
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