After plenty of rumors and speculation, Warner Bros. Discovery has confirmed that HBO Max and Discovery Plus will merge into a new service.
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Discovery Plus is a streaming service that brings together popular shows and content from a variety of TV brands including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, Animal Planet, and of course, Discovery Channel. The service also provides access to a variety of exclusives and Discovery+ Originals as well.
Discovery Plus FAQs
How much is Discovery Plus?
Discovery s a subscription service so customers do need to sign up and subscribe before they can watch any of the videos. A standard subscription costs $4.99 per month and Subscribers have the option of upgrading to an ad-free experience for $6.99 per month. There are also additional ways to save on the cost including a student discount and a military discount.
When did Discovery Plus launch?
Discovery Plus started streaming in the US in 2021. The service officially went live on January 4th, 2021. This global launch actually consisted of an initial 25 countries, including the U.S., the UK, Ireland and India. Since then, the service has continued to expand to more countries and regions.
Who owns Discovery Plus?
Discovery Plus was owned solely by Discovery, Inc, the same company that offers Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and TLC, among others. However, Discovery, Inc merged with WarnerMedia in 2022 to form Warner Bros. Discovery. As a result, Discovery Plus is now owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
What devices is Discovery Plus available on?
Similar to other streaming services, Discovery Plus is compatible with a wide range of devices, including smart TVs, streaming players, mobile devices and more. Supported platforms include:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android TV (Google TV)
- Apple TV
- Microsoft Xbox
- Roku
- Samsung Smart TV
- LG Smart TV
- Vizio Smart TV
- Among many others
Is Discovery Plus worth it?
Yes, for some individuals and households. Ultimately, whether Discovery Plus is worth it will depend on an individual or household’s existing setup. Those who will most likely find the most value in a Discovery Plus subscription are those that don’t currently have access to Discovery Channel or any of the other Discovery-related channels. However, even for some of those with a live TV subscription, the extensive Discovery Plus on-demand catalog and Originals may prove worth the extra cost.
There were more than 92 million combined HBO, HBO Max and Discovery Plus subscribers at the close of the second quarter of 2022.
New users can currently sign up to Discovery Plus for just $0.99 per month (for the first two months) and stream all-new Shark Week shows.
Discovery Plus provides military members and their families with a 40% discount on the cost of a monthly subscription. Here’s how it works.
It’s not a reason to buy a new TV but Vizio SmartCast TVs purchased between now and October come with an extended Discovery+ free trial.
If considering signing up to Discovery+, a current promo code offers a significant discount on the cost of the ad-free annual subscription.
Discovery+ opens up access to episodes from various networks including the History Channel, but there are still limits with a subscription.
For any Discovery+ subscribers encountering a ‘Discovery Plus not available in this location’ warning, these checks might fix the problem.
It make have taken a little longer than originally expected, but Discovery+ is finally available to watch on Vizio SmartCast TVs.
Discovery+ does offer a free trial and there is more than one way to watch the streaming service for free before making the first payment.
Discovery+ is currently offering new customers the option to save 40% on a subscription when signing up to the annual ad-supported plan.
Discovery+ features popular shows from a number of networks and the student discount can help to reduce the cost of the monthly subscription.
After months of having to wait or use alternate options, Discovery+ will be available to download on Vizio SmartCast TVs in the coming weeks.
Although there’s no Discovery+ app available to download on a Vizio TV, Prime Video Channels, AirPlay or Chromecast might be able to help.
In the latest major change to the streaming landscape, AT&T’s WarnerMedia is joining forces with Discovery to create a new streaming giant.
Discovery+ currently only offers the option to sign up and pay monthly, but there is also an option to buy a 6 or 12-month gift subscription.
Discovery+ is now available through Prime Video Channels, providing Amazon Prime Members with another way to sign up for a subscription.
The Discovery+ streaming service has remained unavailable on Comcast’s Xfinity Flex and X1, but that’s now changing starting with Flex.
Discovery+ has live channels, but they are not the same as the Discovery network channels available with a cable or live TV subscription.
With access to many popular networks, Discovery+ is a good alternative to cable or a live TV subscription, but it’s not a full replacement.