Samsung TV Plus Rolls Out Kids’ FAST Feature

Samsung TV Plus has introduced a new kids’ FAST feature, connecting viewers to some 20 family-safe channels, as well as shows and on-demand movies.

The new destination will highlight popular content like Blippi, Barney and Friends, Baby Einstein, Teletubbies, Caillou, The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Sonic the Hedgehog. Users can also tune in to channels such as PBS KIDS,  Moonbug, Ryan and Friends, LEGO Channel, Kidoodle.TV and more.

Samsung TV Plus has reported increasing user demand. In the last 12 months, the service saw more than a 60 percent increase in year-over-year viewership globally, as it surpasses more than 300 channels on offer in the U.S. and over 2,400 channels globally, across genres.

As part of the update, the streamer has also introduced a new music feature, featuring channels and playlists from partners Vevo, XITE and Stingray.

“With phenomenal year-over-year growth and an ever-expanding premium lineup of family-friendly shows, music playlists, news, sports programming and more, Samsung TV Plus has a clear foothold in the FAST landscape,” said Salek Brodsky, senior VP and general manager for Samsung TV Plus. “We are thrilled to present our catalog of free premium content from the world’s top creators in our new user experience, designed to enable the seamless discovery of the hundreds of channels and thousands of on-demand movies and TV shows available on Samsung TV Plus.”