Watching Facebook Live videos on your Samsung Smart TV is easy if you have the Facebook app installed. Facebook Live allows you to view live videos streamed by your friends, family, creators, brands and publishers. It’s a great way to watch events, presentations, games and more in real-time from the comfort of your living room.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through the entire process of getting Facebook Live up and running on your Samsung Smart TV. We’ll cover:
- Requirements for watching Facebook Live on Samsung TV
- Installing the Facebook app on your Samsung TV
- Logging into your Facebook account
- Finding and watching Facebook Live videos
- Troubleshooting tips
Whether you have a new Samsung TV or an older model, you can follow the steps below to start viewing Facebook Live content on the big screen. Let’s get started!
Requirements for Watching Facebook Live on Samsung TV
To watch Facebook Live videos on your Samsung TV, you’ll need:
- A Samsung Smart TV that supports app installation – Most Samsung TV models from 2016 onwards support apps.
- An internet connection – Your Samsung TV will need to be connected to your home WiFi network to install apps and stream videos.
- A Facebook account – You’ll need to log into your existing Facebook account to access Facebook Live videos.
- The Facebook app – You’ll need to install the free Facebook app from the Samsung Smart Hub store.
As long as your Samsung TV is fairly recent (2016 or newer) and connected to the internet, you should meet the requirements for watching Facebook Live. Setting up the Facebook app is quick and easy too.
If you have an older Samsung TV that doesn’t support app installation, unfortunately you won’t be able to watch Facebook Live. You would need to upgrade to a newer Samsung Smart TV model.
Compatible Samsung TV Models
Here are some of the Samsung TV models and years that are compatible with the Facebook app and Facebook Live:
| Samsung TV Series | Years |
|---|---|
| QLED 8K TV | 2020 and newer |
| The Frame | 2017 and newer |
| The Serif | 2016 and newer |
| QLED 4K TV | 2017 and newer |
| Premium UHD TV | 2016 and newer |
So if you have a Samsung TV from 2016 onwards, chances are good it will work with Facebook Live. The newer the model, the better the app support too.
Now let’s move on to getting the Facebook app installed.
Installing the Facebook App on Your Samsung TV
Installing the official Facebook app on your Samsung TV is the first step to watching Facebook Live videos. Here are the steps:
- From your Samsung TV’s home screen, navigate to the Smart Hub apps menu.
- Select the ‘Apps’ option to open the app store.
- Search for ‘Facebook’ using the on-screen keyboard.
- Select the Facebook app from the search results.
- Choose ‘Install’ to download and install the Facebook app.
- Wait for the installation process to complete.
- Once finished, you’ll find the Facebook app on your Samsung Smart TV’s home screen or app menu.
The Facebook app is free to install on Samsung TVs. The installation process only takes about one minute assuming you have a good internet connection.
Once you have the Facebook app installed, open it up and let’s move on to logging in.
Logging Into Your Facebook Account
To access Facebook Live videos in the Facebook app, you’ll need to log into your Facebook account.
Follow these steps to log in:
- Launch the Facebook app from your Samsung TV’s home screen or app menu.
- If prompted, select your language preference.
- Select ‘Log In’.
- Enter your Facebook email address using the on-screen keyboard.
- Tab over and enter your Facebook password.
- Select ‘Log In’ to sign into your account.
The Facebook app will now verify your details and log you into your Facebook account.
If it’s your first time logging into the Facebook app on your TV, you may need to enter a security code sent to your email or phone number. This helps Facebook verify it’s really you.
Once you’re logged in, your Facebook feed will load on your Samsung TV screen. Let’s now see how to find live videos.
Finding and Watching Facebook Live Videos
With the Facebook app installed and logged into your account, watching Facebook Live videos on your Samsung TV is simple. Just follow these steps whenever you want to watch a live stream:
- Open the Facebook app on your Samsung TV.
- At the top, select ‘Live’ to go to the Facebook Live section.
- Browse live videos from your friends, pages, groups and creators that you follow.
- Simply select any live video you want to watch.
- The live stream will immediately start playing in the Facebook app.
- Use the on-screen controls to play/pause, enter fullscreen and enable closed captions.
- When done, press the ‘Back’ button to exit the video.
The Facebook Live section makes it easy to discover new live streams from sources you already follow on Facebook. You’ll also see notifications for any upcoming live streams from friends or pages.
Here are some tips for watching Facebook Live videos on your Samsung TV:
- Sit back on your couch about 5-6 feet from your TV for the ideal viewing experience.
- Enable closed captions if the video has speech and audio.
- Enter fullscreen mode for the most immersive viewing experience.
- Adjust your TV’s picture settings to optimize the video quality.
- Interact with the video by liking, commenting and sharing to Facebook.
Facebook Live covers everything from breaking news, sports games, concerts, celebrity streams and more. It’s a front row seat to events happening live around the world!
Finding Past Live Streams
If you missed out on a Facebook Live video from a friend or page, you may be able to watch a replay. Here’s how to find past live streams on your Samsung TV:
- Go to your News Feed in the Facebook app.
- Look for a “Live Video” tag on a post.
- Select the post to go to the video page.
- If a replay is available, select ‘Play’ to watch.
- Not all live videos remain available after the live broadcast.
So if you know someone did a live stream in the past, checking their page or feed is the best way to find the replay on your TV.
Troubleshooting Tips
In most cases, getting Facebook Live up and running on your Samsung TV is quick and straightforward. But here are some troubleshooting tips if you run into any issues:
Can’t Install Facebook App
If you don’t see the Facebook app in your Samsung TV’s app store, your TV model may not support app installation. You’ll need a 2016 or newer Samsung Smart TV.
Videos Buffering Slowly
Close other apps, connect your TV via Ethernet if possible, and make sure your WiFi router is close to your TV and free of interference. Slow internet speeds can lead to buffering.
Can’t Log Into Facebook
Make sure you are entering the correct email/password. If it’s your first time logging into the TV, you may need to enter a code sent to your phone or email to verify your identity.
App Crashes or Freezes
Try fully closing and relaunching the Facebook app. If the issue persists, uninstall and reinstall the app. Also check your TV and the Facebook app have the latest software updates.
Poor Video Quality
The live stream quality depends on the broadcaster’s connection and settings. But you can optimize your TV’s picture settings for live video streaming. Sit closer to your TV for the best experience.
And that’s it! With the Facebook app installed and by following the viewing steps, you can now watch Facebook Live videos from the comfort of your Samsung Smart TV.
Conclusion
Watching Facebook Live videos on your Samsung TV lets you view live streams on the big screen right from your couch.
To recap the main steps:
- Install the Facebook app from your Samsung TV’s app store
- Log into Facebook using your account email and password
- Navigate to the Live section to find streams from friends or pages you follow
- Select any live video to start watching the broadcast
- Use the on-screen controls to play/pause, enter fullscreen mode, enable captions
Now you can kick back and enjoy Facebook Live content like concerts, sports events, news coverage, celebrity streams and more on your Samsung TV. No need to crowd around a small phone or tablet screen.
The Facebook app transforms your Samsung Smart TV into a live streaming hub for all the public video content on Facebook. Install it today and seamlessly watch Facebook Live broadcasts on the biggest screen in your home!