Facebook is the globally familiar and largest used social media platform. It is available for different devices, and the users can share photos, videos, and more with others. Facebook lets the user stream videos with a dedicated video section. However, a lot of users prefer watching videos on the bigger screen as it is always exciting. To satisfy the users, the company has come up with Facebook Watch app for smart TVs. Samsung Smart TV is the first to accept the Facebook Watch app after its launch. However, there is no direct way to stream Facebook videos on Samsung TV. i.e., you shall only cast or screen mirror the Facebook video from your smartphone to your Samsung TV. Let us see how to use Facebook on Samsung Smart TV.
Facebook Video on Samsung Smart TV
You can download the Facebook Video app on your Samsung Smart TV. All the Samsung Smart TV models from 2015 are compatible with the app. You can install the application on your Samsung Smart TV and then watch it after logging in.
How to Install Facebook Watch on Samsung Smart TV
1). Turn on your Samsung Smart TV and connect it to the internet.
2). On the bottom of the home screen, under the Sources section, you can find the apps installed.
3). Scroll right or left and open the Apps. This will open the App Store on your Samsung Smart TV.
4). Hover over the Search option in the top-right corner. Type Facebook with the help of a remote by navigating the on-screen keyboard.
5). From the search results, choose the Facebook Video App.
6). Now, click on the Install. The app will be installed on your TV.
7). Open the app and go to Your Videos. Then choose, Continue with Facebook.
8). A code will appear on the TV screen.
9). On your mobile or PC, go to the Facebook Activation website.
9). Log in to your account if asked. And enter the code in the field.
10). And click Continue. Your Samsung Smart TV will start logging in to the account.
11). Now, you can watch all the Facebook videos on your Samsung TV.
How to Cast Facebook Video on Samsung Smart TV: Using Smartphone
The way in which you can cast Facebook to Samsung TV differs from the TV model. As far as the Facebook app is concerned, only videos can be cast to the TV.
1). Turn on your Samsung Smart TV and connect it to the internet.
2). Connect your smartphone to the same WiFi network.
3). Then open the Facebook app on your mobile phone and then log in to your account.
4). Then play any of the videos you want to stream.
5). Tap the Cast icon on the playback screen.
6). Choose your Samsung TV from the set of available devices.
How to Cast Facebook Video on Samsung Smart TV: Using PC
1). Open the Chrome Browser on your Mac or Windows PC.
2). Now go to the Facebook website.
3). Right-click on the page and choose the Cast option.
4). Select the Samsung Smart TV from the list of available devices.
5). From the Sources drop-down, choose the Cast Tab option. This will cast only the tab you are currently in.
6). On a successful connection, you can see Facebook on your TV. Control it from the browser.
How to Get Facebook on Samsung TV Via SmartThings App
SmartThings is a dedicated app available on the Play Store and App Store that helps connect the smartphone with the Samsung TV. By using the app, the users can cast Facebook to TV.
1). Initially, you should connect your smartphone and Samsung TV to the same WIFI.
2). Launch the Facebook app on your handheld and log in to your account. If you don’t own it, get it installed from the respective App Stores.
3). Now, navigate to launch the SmartThings app on your smartphone.
4). Hover to hit the Hamburger icon and select the Location option.
5). Choose your location with the help of the location service of your phone.
6). Hit the Plus icon to select Add Devices option.
7). Choose your Samsung Smart TV to add it with the SmartThings app.
8). Click on the Smart View option to screen mirror your phone to the TV screen.
9). Now, relaunch your Facebook app on your phone, and the screen will get mirrored to your Samsung TV.
Facebook hasn’t released the official app as accessing the social media features on the TV using the remote controller will be complex. So, you can follow any of the ways to stream Facebook on your Samsung TV. Meanwhile, you shall also check out how to use Facebook on Vizio Smart TV and Facebook on Sony Smart TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. You can watch Facebook live videos on Samsung TV by casting it.
You can’t install the Facebook app on Samsung TV. For now, you shall only get the Facebook Watch app from the Smart Hub.
No. You cannot download Facebook on Samsung TV as the app isn’t yet compatible.
Yes. You can cast Facebook to Samsung TV with the help of the Google Home app from the smartphone.