Samsung brings Perplexity AI Search to smart TVs, with 12‑month Pro free
Samsung is partnering with Perplexity to bring the startup’s AI Search app to its smart TVs. The app is available now on 2025 Samsung TVs, with an OTA update planned later this year to add support for select 2024 and 2023 models. As part of the launch, Perplexity is offering a free 12‑month Pro subscription, redeemable by scanning the QR code shown inside the TV app.
Perplexity is an AI‑driven search engine that answers questions in natural language and cites sources. On Samsung TVs, you can type or use voice to ask questions, making it easy to look up info from the couch. The move comes as AI‑assisted search becomes more competitive across the industry.
- Availability: Live today for 2025 Samsung TVs; 2024/2023 sets will receive access via a software update later this year.
- How to use: Install/open the Perplexity app on your TV and ask questions by voice or text.
- Pro offer: Scan the in‑app QR code to claim 12 months of Perplexity Pro at no cost (offer terms may vary by region and timing).
Context and considerations
Perplexity helped popularize conversational search before similar features rolled out broadly from larger AI labs. The company has also drawn scrutiny in recent months over allegations related to web scraping and copyright, as reported by multiple outlets. If you plan to try the TV app, consider reviewing Perplexity’s privacy policy and your TV’s voice data settings.
Why it matters: Bringing AI search to the biggest screen at home could expand how people discover information while watching TV—quick lookups, sports stats, cooking tips, or fact‑checks without reaching for a phone.
Tip: After installing the app, try a few different query styles (follow‑ups, clarifying prompts) and check source links to validate results.
Discussion: Would you use an AI search app on your TV, or do you prefer to keep those queries on your phone or laptop?