To get cowboy channel on your smart TV, you need the Cowboy Channel+ app, which costs $9.99 per month. The app works best on Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV, but Samsung TV owners will need to use a streaming stick as a workaround.
Step 1: Know the right app and your device
The official app is called "Cowboy Channel+" (sometimes listed as "Cowboy+"). It is officially supported on Roku, Amazon Fire TV (Firestick), Apple TV, Android TV, and devices with Chromecast. If you own a Samsung Smart TV, you may find that the app is not available or does not function correctly; the common workaround is to use an external streaming device like a Firestick or Roku. This is a known issue, so planning ahead saves frustration.
Step 2: Install the Cowboy Channel+ app on your device
Follow the instructions below for your specific device. If your TV is not supported, you can still watch by casting from a mobile device.
- Roku: Press the Home button on your remote. Select "Streaming Store" (or "Streaming Channels"). Search for "Cowboy Channel+". Select "Add app" (or "Add channel").
- Amazon Fire TV (Firestick): From the home screen, go to the search icon (magnifying glass). Search for "Cowboy+". Select the app from the results and choose "Get" or "Download".
- Android TV / Google TV: From the home screen, scroll to "Apps" and open the Google Play Store. Search for "Cowboy+" and select "Install".
- Apple TV: Open the App Store on your Apple TV. Search for "Cowboy Channel+" and select "Get".
- LG Smart TV: Press the Home button, open the LG Content Store, navigate to "APPS", search for "Cowboy Channel+", and select "Install". Note that if the app is unavailable or unreliable, using a streaming stick is the best alternative.
If a direct app is not available on your smart TV, you can cast content from your mobile device (Android or iOS) to the TV using Chromecast. This is a useful workaround for unsupported televisions. For example, if you are researching the channels available on an LG smart TV, you may find that the Cowboy Channel+ app is not listed; in that case, casting or an external device is your solution.
Step 3: Sign up or log in to your account
Open the Cowboy Channel+ app on your TV. If you are a new user, select "Sign Up" or "Create Account" to subscribe. The "Everything We Got" plan costs $9.99 per month or $119.99 per year (which includes the NFR). If you already have an account, select "Log In" and enter your credentials. No separate activation step is needed, once you log in on the TV app, you are ready to watch.
Step 4: Start watching and troubleshoot problems
Use your remote to browse live events, on-demand videos, and other programming. If you encounter any issues, try these verified troubleshooting steps in order: close and reopen the app, restart your device, check for available updates, or reinstall the app. These steps resolve most common problems. For those wondering how to get Roku on a smart TV, the answer is simply to plug in a Roku device and follow the installation steps above. Similarly, if you need to connect a Fire Stick to a Samsung smart TV, just plug the Fire Stick into an HDMI port and power it on, then follow the Fire TV installation instructions. For a broader overview of watching live TV on a smart TV, the Cowboy Channel is also available through traditional providers: Dish (channel 232), DirecTV (channel 603), and Sling TV (with the Heartland package).
