Turn off auto-play in Samsung TV Plus settings
Samsung TV Plus starts playing automatically on many Samsung televisions because the feature is turned on by default. You can disable it by going into the app's own settings, separate from your TV's main settings menu. The steps differ slightly depending on your TV model and software version, but the core process is the same across most Samsung sets made in the last five years.
Open Samsung TV Plus on your television. Use your remote to navigate to the menu icon — usually three horizontal lines in the top left or top right corner of the app. Select Settings. Look for an option called Auto Play, Autoplay, or Auto-play Channels and toggle it off. The app will stop launching content automatically when you power on your TV.
If you cannot find the setting in the app itself, your TV model may require you to disable auto-play through the TV's system settings instead. Go to your TV's main Settings menu (not the app settings), select Apps, then Samsung TV Plus, and look for Auto Launch or Autorun. Turning this off prevents the app from opening at all when you turn on your television.
Key Takeaways
- Samsung TV Plus auto-play is controlled in the app's own Settings menu under Auto Play or Autoplay, which you can toggle off in seconds.
- If the app setting does not appear, check your TV's system Settings under Apps, then Samsung TV Plus, for an Auto Launch or Autorun toggle.
- Disabling auto-play stops the app from launching content when you power on your TV, but the app remains installed and usable.
- The exact menu names vary by TV model year and software version, so look for similar wording if the exact terms do not appear on your screen.
Disable auto-play at the TV system level
Some Samsung TV models let you prevent Samsung TV Plus from opening at all when you turn on the television. This is different from stopping the app from playing content — it stops the app from launching in the first place. This method works on most Samsung Smart TVs from 2019 onward.
Press the Home button on your remote. Navigate to Settings (the gear icon). Go to Apps or Applications. Find Samsung TV Plus in the list. Select it and look for Auto Launch, Autorun, or Launch on Startup. Toggle this setting off. Your TV will no longer open Samsung TV Plus automatically when you power it on.
Uninstall Samsung TV Plus if you do not use it
If you never watch Samsung TV Plus and want it gone entirely, you can remove the app from your TV. Most Samsung televisions allow you to uninstall pre-installed apps, though some models restrict this. Uninstalling removes the app completely and stops any auto-play behavior.
Go to your TV's Settings menu. Select Apps or Applications. Find Samsung TV Plus in the list. Select it and choose Uninstall. If the button is grayed out or does not appear, your TV model does not allow uninstalling this app — in that case, disabling auto-play in the app settings is your only option.
You can reinstall Samsung TV Plus later from the app store if you change your mind. Uninstalling it does not affect any other apps or settings on your television.
What to do if auto-play keeps returning after updates
Samsung occasionally pushes software updates that reset app settings to their defaults. If you disabled auto-play but it starts again after an update, the setting was likely reset. Go back into Samsung TV Plus settings and toggle auto-play off again. You may need to do this after each major software update.
To check whether your TV has received a recent update, go to Settings, then Support, then Software Update. If an update was installed recently, that explains why auto-play restarted. After you turn off auto-play again, it should remain off until the next update cycle.
Prevent Samsung TV Plus from appearing on your home screen
Even if auto-play is disabled, Samsung TV Plus may still appear as a tile or shortcut on your TV's home screen. You can hide it so you do not see it when you turn on your television. This does not stop the app from existing, but it removes the visual reminder and makes it harder to launch accidentally.
On your TV's home screen, highlight the Samsung TV Plus tile or icon. Press and hold the Select button on your remote (or the button in the center of the directional pad). A menu should appear with options like Remove, Hide, or Delete from Home. Choose the option that removes it from your home screen. The app stays installed on your TV but no longer appears when you power it on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will disabling auto-play affect other apps on my TV?
No. Turning off auto-play in Samsung TV Plus settings or disabling auto-launch in your TV's system settings affects only that app. Other apps, channels, and TV functions work exactly as before. You can disable auto-play for Samsung TV Plus without changing anything else.
Can I turn auto-play back on later if I change my mind?
Yes. Go back into Samsung TV Plus settings or your TV's system settings and toggle auto-play or auto-launch back on. The setting is not permanent — you can switch it on and off as many times as you want.
What if I cannot find the auto-play setting in my TV model?
Menu names vary by TV model and software version. Look for similar wording like Autorun, Auto Launch, Launch on Startup, or Auto Start. If none of these appear, try uninstalling the app or hiding it from your home screen instead. You can also check your TV's manual or Samsung's support website for your specific model number.
Does uninstalling Samsung TV Plus remove it permanently?
Uninstalling removes it from your TV, but you can reinstall it later from your TV's app store if you want it back. Uninstalling does not affect your other apps or settings. Some Samsung TV models do not allow uninstalling pre-installed apps — if the uninstall button is grayed out, disabling auto-play is your only option.
Why does Samsung TV Plus keep auto-playing after I disabled it?
A software update may have reset your settings to defaults. Check your TV's software update history in Settings, then Support, then Software Update. If an update was installed recently, go back into Samsung TV Plus settings and disable auto-play again. You may need to repeat this after future updates.