Discovery+ comes to LG TVs in Canada

Discovery has announced the launch of its non-fiction streamer discovery+ on LG Smart TVs in Canada.

The app provides access to more than 200 exclusive original series along with 60,000 episodes of current and classic shows from Discovery’s iconic portfolio of networks, including HGTV, Food Network, TLC, ID, OWN, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and Magnolia Network.

Discovery said that more than 1,000 episodes will be provided to viewers in the country with French subtitles. 

discovery+ is available for C$4.99 per month, with an ad-free version available for C$6.99 per month.

Gabriel Sauerhoff, SVP, digital distribution and commercial partnerships, Discovery, said: “We are thrilled to add LG Smart TVs to the growing list of platforms that discovery+ is available on in Canada and provide LG customers with direct access to the definitive real life streaming service. LG has long been a valued partner and as our relationship with them continues to expand, we are very excited to be able to reach more of their customers across the globe.”

Matthew Durgin, head of North America smart TV partnerships, LG Electronics, said: “The arrival of the discovery+ app on LG webOS Smart TVs, delivers a new range of premium, educational and inspiring content to LG TV owners. LG Smart TVs truly elevate the home entertainment experience with access to the most anticipated and sought-after content delivered with critically-acclaimed picture quality the way the creators intended it to be seen. We are proud to partner with discovery+ to bring this content to LG TV owners.”