Since its arrival in 2019, Disney Plus has proven itself as one of the largest streaming platforms on the market, with more than 200 million subscribers worldwide. With options ranging from classic Disney films and cartoons, the epic battles of Star Wars, Marvel’s superhero epics and the new adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, there’s something for everyone. Before you can sit back and start streaming, you’ll need to make sure you have a compatible device. Luckily, we have all the details for you here.
There are tons of ways to watch Disney Plus, from downloading the Disney Plus app on your smartphone to streaming the latest MCU episode in 4K. With a library ranging from classics like The Simpsons to new Disney Plus Originals and fascinating documentaries produced by National Geographic, there’s a lot to enjoy.
It’s incredibly easy to get Disney Plus. Just read on as we describe which hardware works for compatible Disney Plus devices.
On which devices can I watch Disney Plus?
A lot! Below we explain which devices are compatible with Disney Plus and – if space permits – also the specific models.
Windows:
- Chrome 75 or higher
- Edge
- Firefox 68 or higher
Mac:
- Safari 11 or higher
- Chrome 75 or higher
- Firefox 68 or higher
Mobile devices and tablets:
Please note that you must first install the application for Disney Plus:
- Android phones and tablets (requires OS 5.0 Lollipop or higher)
- Apple mobile devices (requires iOS 14.0 or later)
- Apple iPad (iPadOS 14.0 or higher)
- Amazon Fire Tablet (all models with FireOS 5.0)
If the Disney Plus app is not pre-installed, it will need to be downloaded from the relevant app store.
Smart TVs:
- Android TV devices: Chromecast with Google TV, Dynalink TV BOX, Sharp, Sony Bravia, NVIDA SHIELD TV, Xiaomi Mi Box
- LG WebOS smart TVs
- Samsung Smart TVs: 2016 or newer using the Tizen operating system
- Panasonic smart TVs: EZ or EX, FZ or FZ, GZ or GX, HZ or HX, JZ or JX
- Hisense TVs: 2017 or newer with VIDAA 2.5 or VIDAA 4.01 or later
Connected TVs, gaming consoles and streaming devices:
- Amazon Fire TV (Fire OS 5.0 or later)
- Apple TV (4th generation or later)
- Chromecast (version 1 or newer, Nest Hub/Max, Vizio Smart TVs with built-in Chromecast)
- PlayStation4 and 5
- Xbox One, Xbox Series S.
- Roku (a full list of compatible devices can be found here).
- Sky Q (receiver, mini, Sky Ticket TV stick/box)
- NOW (Smart Stick, Smart Box, Black NOW Box)
- Virgin TV Stream
We have full guides for installing Disney Plus on Roku, as well as Disney Plus on Apple TV and a Disney Plus on Chromecast guide.
On which devices can’t I watch Disney Plus?
Far fewer than there are compatible Disney Plus devices! But certain pieces of technology aren’t yet integrated with the Disney Plus app. And, as illustrated below, the older your device or operating system is, the less likely it is to be supported.
- Nintendo game consoles
- Samsung smart TVs with the Orsay operating system
- LG Netcast TVs
- Roku models 2400X, 3000X, 3050X, 3100X, 2450X, 2500X, 3400X, 3420X.
- Devices running the Linux operating system
- Mobile browser playback is not supported
- This includes browsers on smart TVs, gaming consoles, and streaming devices
- Older Apple TV models (1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation Apple TVs). However, you can use AirPlay to get around this.
How many devices can you have Disney Plus on?
You can download the streaming service’s app to as many devices as you want. But! One membership only allows you to stream from four devices at a time.
As our Disney Plus price comparison guide shows, that’s actually pretty brilliant considering the modest monthly fee ($7.99, or £7.99 in the UK, $11.99 in Canada, €8.99 in Eurozone countries and $11.99 in Australia). It’s more than Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, or HBO Max allow, yet cheaper than everything but Hulu. Moreover, the monthly amount can potentially be divided in four ways…
You can also download content to up to ten mobile devices and watch it offline, getting even more value from the platform. As long as each device has enough storage space, there is the possibility that large households with 10 members can watch Disney Plus movies or shows offline, pre-downloaded via a Wi-Fi connection.