Disney+ entered the market in 2019 and immediately made a strong claim for the leading position among the on-demand video streaming services. Apart from ensuring excellent footage quality and a vast content selection, the platform secured support for many popular streaming devices.
This article offers an overview of supported devices to use to watch Disney+. Here’s the list and our expert opinion on the Disney+ device ecosystem!
What is Disney+?
Each time home media changed from VHS tapes to DVDs and then to Blu-rays, Disney made you pay all over again to get its popular content. Things have changed in the streaming age. With the launch of the VOD platform Disney+, you now have access to almost the entire Disney Vault – every animated film, live-action movie and TV show Disney has ever made. In addition, you get family-friendly movies from Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and other Disney-owned media properties. Read our detailed Disney+ overview and why it’s the happiest streaming service on the planet.
The estimation is that Disney+ has over 150 million users worldwide. It’s a good deal because great content is available at a low cost, and there’s only one subscription tier, which simplifies things. There’s an option to grab a Disney+ Bundle, which includes Hulu and ESPN+, for only several dollars more. The bundle is an excellent option to combine with live TV streaming services. You can check our detailed TV guide to see if there’s anything interesting on available channels. If not, Disney+ and related bundle content can always be a great alternative!
Which Devices Work with Disney+?
Disney+ is a family-friendly on-demand video streaming platform. It offers content in 4K and Ultra HD resolution across all devices. And you can access Disney+ with four simultaneous streams, which means multiple household members can enjoy watching different shows at the same time. But what about the devices supported?
The list is impressive, and we have an overview ready below:
- Web browsers. Disney+ is available on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge for PCs or laptops and Chrome, Firefox, and Safari for Macs. An app is available in the Microsoft and Apple app store, respectively. You can also access Disney+ on Chromebooks.
- Tablets and mobile devices. You can enjoy the platform on Android smartphones and tablets, iPhones and iPads, as well as Amazon Fire tablets and Windows 10 & 11 tablets. We have a detailed guide on watching Disney Plus on Amazon Fire devices for more information.
- Smart TVs. The platform is available on Apple TV (4th gen and up), Amazon Fire TV, NOW, Sky, Virgin Media O2, Roku devices, Chromecast, LG WebOS, Samsung Tizen smart TVs, as well as Panasonic and Hisense devices. You can access it across all smart TVs that use the Android operating system.
- Gaming consoles. Disney+ is available on PlayStations 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and NVIDIA Shield. To get 4K and HDR quality, though, you’ll need a PS5, Xbox One X/S, Xbox Series X/S or a NVIDIA Shield. Unfortunately, Disney+ is not available on Nintendo Switch consoles.
Disney+ is worth trying, especially if you love animated movies
The animated movies are the strongest suit of Disney+, considering you can watch new gems like Mulan and Luca or classics like The Jungle Book and Aladdin.
The content catalog depth is impressive for those looking for family-friendly titles. You can enjoy many Halloween-themed movies on Disney+, but also access National Geographic shows and Star Wars movies. The total count gives you more than 4,500 hours of carefully curated content, so don’t hesitate to give the platform a shot now!'
Chris Casper • Author
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Davan Hamilton • Editor
Davan Hamilton is an editor and writer based in Jacksonville, FL. Holding a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, her writing spans a wide range, from essays on film criticism and analysis to surreal poetry. Now, she works for Flixed as an editor, continuing to ignore the list of passion projects she’s accumulated. When she’s not glued to her computer, you can find her building endless amounts of Lego sets, binge-reading manga, or playing with (fighting) her cat.