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Samsung Adds Fender Play to Smart TVs Starting in First Half of 2026

The native app targets 2025-and-newer Samsung sets in 49 countries, with TV-specific pricing yet to be confirmed.

Overview

  • Samsung confirmed a partnership with Fender to bring the Fender Play learning app to its TVs after a live CES 2026 demo.
  • The first TV edition is slated to roll out in the first half of 2026 to models released in 2025 or later.
  • Lessons cover electric and acoustic guitar, bass, and ukulele, with on-demand courses organized by skill level.
  • Features include Jam Mode for play-along sessions built around curated tracks and lessons based on well-known songs.
  • Samsung has not said whether older TVs will be supported or how subscriptions and any free lessons will be offered on TV, while Fender Play remains available on iOS and Android.