4 Essential – Samsung’s Tizen-powered TVs come with a built-in app store—and in 2026, four overlooked apps stand out: JustWatch for faster streaming discovery, Copilot for AI help through the TV remote, Google Photos for TV memories starting end of March 2026, and The Weath
On a smart TV. the problem isn’t having apps—it’s finding the right thing quickly. without digging through endless menus.. Samsung TVs run on the Tizen smart TV OS. and that’s part of why so many people stick with the platform for everyday viewing.. The company is even considered the best major smart TV brand in terms of customer satisfaction. according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). helped along by the availability of Samsung TVs across price segments and the use of both OLED and LCD technologies.
Tizen also comes with access to Samsung TV Plus, where you can watch hundreds of channels for free.. But beyond the familiar streaming names. there are apps that many owners ignore—apps that can actually change how you use your TV day to day.. The good news: each of the apps below can be downloaded from Samsung’s built-in app store. with no sideloading required.
JustWatch
Streaming choices multiply faster than anyone can keep up. JustWatch is built for that moment—when someone recommends a show after a scrolling session, or a clip goes viral, and you want to know where it lives.
JustWatch works like a streaming search engine. It tells you which piece of content is available on which service, whether you’ve subscribed or not. Instead of opening app after app to search, you can search for the title on JustWatch and immediately find out exactly which services carry it.
It doesn’t just answer one question—it keeps you updated.. JustWatch can track the latest additions to your favorite streaming services on a daily basis. and it lists popular shows and movies on specific services in your region for content discovery.. The app is free to use and free to download from Samsung’s app store.
Copilot
For many Samsung TV owners, the AI experience can feel like it lags behind other platforms. Smart TVs powered by Google TV have started getting access to Gemini, while Samsung TVs haven’t been so lucky to this point.
But Microsoft’s Copilot is one way to bring an AI dose to the living room.. Copilot uses ChatGPT, and on some Samsung sets, it’s available.. You can use the microphone built into your Samsung TV’s remote to communicate with Copilot. and the process is described as as seamless as talking to any voice assistant.
Copilot on Samsung TVs supports nearly 60 languages besides English.. It can recap the last season of a favorite TV series before jumping into a new one. offer recommendations on what to watch next. and provide information about cast and characters—basically doing what you’d normally ask an AI chatbot.
You don’t need to sign in using a Microsoft account to use Copilot. but logging in personalizes conversations and uses preferences set on Copilot on other devices.. Availability matters, though: Copilot may not be available on all Samsung TVs.. If it doesn’t show up when you search for it in apps on your TV. it likely doesn’t work on that device.
Google Photos for Samsung TV
There’s a particular kind of nostalgia that hits when your phone is out of reach—but your TV is right there. Google Photos for Samsung TV is designed for that exact impulse.
The app is a relatively new addition to Samsung’s TV app portfolio, coming online at the end of March 2026.. It isn’t the full phone experience. but it brings quick access to Google Photos memories—private collections that are automatically curated and typically shown at the top of the Google Photos app on your phone or on the official website.
Once installed. you can view Google Photos memories on your Samsung TV through the Daily+ and “Now brief” sections on the home screen.. The app lets you choose what kind of memories you want to appear. and whether you want to hide sensitive ones.. For instance, you can skip showing specific people, pets, or dates in your memories.. You can also hide specific memories while browsing them on the TV.
This is described as the initial version of the app on Samsung TVs, and Google and Samsung plan to expand the feature set in the coming months.
The Weather Network
Weather apps can be great—until they’re trapped inside local broadcast packages or provide forecasts that don’t quite match where you actually are. The Weather Network’s official Samsung TV app takes a different route.
If you want weather on your Samsung TV without being limited to local news broadcasts, the app offers hyperlocal forecasts for your location and for any other locations you want, with just a couple of taps. It includes hourly forecasts, 36-hour and 14-day forecasts.
It also provides weather warnings and alerts to help people plan for severe weather. Beyond forecasts, The Weather Network app includes free on-demand video content about animals, science, climate, health, local news, and more.
The app is free to use, but advertisements may appear.. If you prefer video weather forecasts. The Weather Channel also has an official Samsung TV app with live weather forecasts across the U.S.. interactive maps. and more.. The catch: unlike The Weather Network. The Weather Channel app requires payment—$3 a month—to access it via the Samsung app.
For Samsung owners, the shared thread across these four apps is simple: they reduce friction.. JustWatch cuts through streaming catalog confusion.. Copilot uses the remote microphone to pull AI help into the same space as TV watching.. Google Photos for Samsung TV brings memories to the big screen starting end of March 2026.. And The Weather Network turns weather—hourly to 14-day forecasts and warnings—into something you can tap into on demand.
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