How to Use Disney + on any TV: Chromecast, Fire Stick and Android TV

Disney + is already another service with which we can enjoy film sessions with our friends and family on a smart TV, a smartphone or on the computer. But what if you have an old TV? Users who own one of these devices can also enjoy this service. If you are one of those people, today we explain how you can use Disney + on your old TV .

What is Disney +?

If you are a movie buff, you surely know what we are talking about. But, if not, we explain what it is.

How to use Disney + on any TV

It is a platform developed by Disney, which follows the same subscription dynamics as Netflix, HBO or Prime Video. We are dealing with a consumer service for movies, series and exclusive content created by these studios that, for a price of 6.99 euros per month, gives us access to their entire catalog on up to 4 devices at a time . Therefore, if we share this subscription with three more friends, we will have a large number of hours of entertainment for just over a euro a month.

How to use Disney + on an old TV?

Now that you know this service, it is time to explain how you can enjoy it on a “non-smart” device.

No matter where you look at it, this process always involves acquiring external equipment that “turns” our TV into a Smart TV . The list of devices that allow us to do this is large, so let’s talk about the most interesting equipment for you to enjoy Disney +.

Google Chromecast

The Google Chromecast is the simplest, and cheapest, accessory in this list. Its installation is tremendously simple, since we just have to take it out of the box, connect it to the TV in the HDMI port and connect the transformer to the current. Then it is a matter of following the instructions that we will see on the screen to put it into operation.

And, if its configuration is simple, its operation is more so. With this equipment we can send what we are seeing on a mobile phone, tablet or from the computer itself to the screen where it is connected. To do so, we must only be in a compatible service such as Netflix, YouTube or, as is the case, Disney plus and locate the share icon. When you press it, our Chromecast will appear and, when you select it, the chosen content will begin to play on the television.

There are two models of this equipment:

  • The “basic” Chromecast , which plays content in Full HD . This model is priced at 39 euros .
  • The Chromecast Ultra , which plays content in 4K resolution . This model is priced at 79 euros .

Amazon Fire Stick

The Amazon Fire Stick is another one of the equipment that you should keep in mind. This device comes to simulate the interface of a Smart TV on your television. Therefore, you will be able to enjoy practically all the advantages that these equipment provide.

To use this service we will only have to locate the app . We can find it in two places within the Stick:

  • In the start menu itself that is displayed when you start using it. In this case we just have to select it and click on the download button.
  • In the app store within the device. Once inside, you must type “Disney” in the search engine and select the app when it appears, and then click download.

When you already have this application in your catalog, just put your username and password for this service to start using it.

There are two models of this device:

  • Amazon Fire Stick : to consume content in FullHD , for a price of 39.99 euros .
  • Amazon Fire Stick 4K : to consume content in 4K resolution , for a price of 59.99 euros .

Apple tv

If you have any other equipment from the bitten apple, a very interesting option may be the Apple TV. It is a device whose operating system simulates that of a smart TV but with certain benefits specific to the company.

In this team we can send the content of an iPhone, iPad or Mac to it, as can be done with a Chromecast. In addition, we can install many of the applications that we have available in the iOS App Store, such as Disney +.

There are different models of this gadget for the television but, within the most current generation, we have two possibilities:

  • Apple TV “basic”: with which we can consume content in FullHD resolution . In this case there is only a single storage of 32 GB and we can acquire it for a price of 159 euros .
  • Apple TV 4K : with which we can play consume content in 4K resolution . In this case we will have it available with 32GB and 64GB models, for a price of 199 euros and 219 euros respectively.

Android TV

If what we want is the complete experience of a smart TV, the best thing is to buy a computer with the Android TV operating system . The catalog of these devices is quite large but, in our opinion, the best quality / price option is the Xiaomi Mi Box .

By connecting it to our old TV we will have available, as we mentioned, the complete interface of a Smart TV . Therefore, we can install any application from the thousands that we find in the Google Play Store, such as Disney +. In addition, this equipment has extra ports such as the connection to the network (so as not to depend on the Wifi signal) or several USB ports (where we can connect any unit and view content within it).

You can buy the most current model of this accessory, which bears the name of My Box S , with which you can consume content in 4K resolution for a price of 69.99 euros .

Too expensive? It’s HDMI’s turn

If the rest of the options do not end up pleasing you or your budget is more relaxed, there is still a much cheaper option.

You only need an HDMI cable and a computer . You connect the computer to the television and, inside the PC, you must configure it as an expanded desktop so that it behaves like another system screen. Enter the Disney plus website and select the content you want to view. Move the browser window to the TV and voila, you can now consume this service in the most economical way possible. We recommend that, if you do not want your movie session to be interrupted, connect the charger to the computer (in the case of a laptop) before starting.

These are the main options that you should consider if you want to enjoy Disney + service on an older television. If you have any questions about them, we encourage you to make a comment and we will try to resolve it as soon as possible.