My Samsung Smart TV Struggles with Streaming – Any Fixes or Suggestions?

I highly recommend using a Firestick. That’s what I did when I got my LG TV, and it worked wonders. Just plug it in and you should see a huge difference in app performance.

Definitely check if your Wi-Fi signal is strong at the TV's location. You can use a phone or laptop to run a speed test while near the TV. If your signal is fine, then getting a dedicated streaming device is a smart move. Smart TVs, especially Samsung models, can get overloaded with all the background tasks and analytics, which often slows down the apps.

It might be worth trying a factory reset on your TV. Sometimes that can clear up weird issues. Also, make sure to give it a minute after turning it on to fully boot up before using the apps.

Honestly, built-in apps on TVs are often not that great. I'd suggest going for a Roku or a Firestick, ideally something hardwired to your network. My preference is for Google TV-based devices; they tend to have a cleaner interface and are less cluttered with ads.

Getting an external streaming device like a Firestick could really help, especially if the issues are app-related. But if your internet connection isn't stable, you might run into the same problems even with a new device. It's worth checking your TV's internet speed compared to other devices nearby to see if that’s where the issue lies.