Sundance Now device support covers most major platforms, letting you watch its unique portfolio of quality films, documentaries and original content. Although you will find content from the SundanceTV cable channel and other AMC Network channels, most of the titles are available nowhere else.
What devices work with Sundance Now?
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If you live in the Apple ecosystem, you will find apps for iOS, iPadOS and tvOS. Each version is specifically optimized for the smartphone, tablet and big screen viewing experience. Unusual for streaming media apps, Sundance Now receives a 4.1 star rating from Apple device owners. You can subscribe to Sundance Now through the apps and bill it through iTunes.
Android device owners are not as pleased with the Sundance Now app for Android smartphones and tablets. The app receives a 2.8 star rating in the Google Play Store. The Android app also supports in-app subscriptions.
Even though it’s based on Android, the Amazon Fire TV app for Sundance Now receives an average rating of 4 stars. However, the most negative reviews are from people who don’t understand that Sundance Now is a different service from SundanceTV.
Roku’s Channel Store does not collect detailed reviews, but the Sundance Now app’s 3.1 stars may be due to the same user errors.
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How to watch Sundance Now on Samsung TV
As of late 2021, you can now watch Sundance Now on Samsung Smart TVs 2018 or newer versions. To download the app, all you need to do is:
- Turn on your Samsung Smart TV and go to the Home Screen.
- Look up “Sundance Now” on your Samsung Smart TV app store.
- To install the app, simply select “Add to Home”.
- Once installed, you're ready to log in using your Sundance Now credentials.
Simple as that. Got an older Samsung Smart TV model? Check out this link to learn how to Smart Cast to be able to stream Sundance Now.
Can I use Sundance Now on other devices?
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If the Sundance Now app is not available on the device you prefer for your streaming TV watching, there is another option. You can subscribe to Sundance Now through Amazon Prime Video’s Channels program. The channels you subscribe to are available through the Amazon Prime Video app which is available on a wide range of platforms.
In addition to the platforms Sundance Now supports, you can get the Amazon Prime Video app on these platforms:
- Living room devices: NVIDIA Shield, TiVo, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV
- Smart TVs: Changhong, Haier, Insignia, JVC, LG, Panasonic, Philips, Samsung, Sharp, Skyworth, Sony, TCL and Vizio.
- Game consoles: Microsoft Xbox 360, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S; Sony PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
Why use Sundance Now?
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On-demand streaming services like Netflix and Amazon amass enormous catalogs of content. They hope that everybody will find something to watch. Unfortunately, that means you have to wade through tons of content you don’t like in hopes of finding content you do like.
A streaming service like Sundance Now takes a different approach by curating a distinctive catalog of content that only appeals to certain tastes. If programs like Riviera or The Name of the Rose appeals to you, then you’ll want to subscribe to Sundance Now. Finding content worth watching becomes much easier when a service is designed to meet your particular tastes in TV, film and documentaries.
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