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    4 min read 5 stepsApril 20, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Set Up Discovery+ and What Shows Are Included

    Discovery+ streams HGTV, Food Network, ID, TLC, and hundreds of other shows. Learn how to sign up and start watching on any device.

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    Entertainment & Media
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    Discovery+
    HGTV
    Food Network
    streaming
    true crime
    ID
    TLC

    In this guide (5 steps):

    1. 1.Visit Discovery+ to Sign Up
    2. 2.Choose Your Plan
    3. 3.Download the Discovery+ App
    4. 4.Browse and Watch Shows
    5. 5.Download Shows for Offline Viewing
    1

    Visit Discovery+ to Sign Up

    ~16s
    Go to discoveryplus.com on your phone, tablet, or computer. Click "Start Streaming" or "Subscribe." Create a free account with your email address and a password you choose. If you already have a cable provider account, you may be able to log in that way instead.
    2

    Choose Your Plan

    ~25s
    Select either the ad-supported plan (fewer dollars per month but includes commercials) or the ad-free plan. Both include the same programming library. Enter your payment information — credit card, debit card, or PayPal — to complete the signup. A free trial may be available for new subscribers.

    Quick Tip

    If you primarily watch shows on a Roku or Amazon Fire TV, consider subscribing through those platforms instead — it may make billing simpler and consolidated with your other streaming services.

    3

    Download the Discovery+ App

    ~18s
    Search for "Discovery+" in the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Google Play Store (Android) and download the free app. Sign in with the account you just created. On a Roku, Fire TV, or Smart TV, find "Discovery+" in the app or channel store and install it, then sign in with your email and password.
    4

    Browse and Watch Shows

    ~16s
    Once signed in, browse by network (HGTV, Food Network, TLC, etc.), category (Home & Garden, Food, True Crime, Nature), or use the search function to find a specific show or host. Tap any show to see all available seasons and episodes. Tap an episode to start watching immediately.
    5

    Download Shows for Offline Viewing

    ~23s
    On the mobile app (phone or tablet), look for a download icon on episode pages. Tap it to save the episode to your device for watching without an internet connection — useful for travel or areas with limited wifi. Downloaded episodes are available for a limited time before they expire.

    Quick Tip

    Downloading is only available on the ad-free plan. If you have the ad-supported plan, you can only stream, not download.

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    Discovery+ is a streaming service that brings together content from many of the most popular cable networks — all in one place, available over the internet without a cable subscription. If you enjoy shows from HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery (true crime), Animal Planet, Magnolia Network, or the Discovery Channel itself, Discovery+ is the service that has all of those in one app.

    The library is enormous: thousands of episodes of home renovation shows, cooking competitions, true crime stories, nature documentaries, travel programs, and reality series. Popular shows available on Discovery+ include House Hunters, Fixer Upper, Diners Drive-Ins and Dives, 90 Day Fiancé, Deadliest Catch, Dateline, and many more. Many series have dozens of seasons available to binge-watch at your own pace.

    As of 2026, Discovery+ costs around $5 to $9 per month depending on whether you choose the plan with or without ads. The ad-supported plan is the same content at a lower price, with a small number of commercials during shows. There is also a Discovery+ with Max option if you want access to HBO content as well, though that is a higher-priced bundle.

    Discovery+ is available on smartphones, tablets, computers, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung and LG Smart TVs, and through Amazon Prime Video as an add-on channel. One subscription allows two simultaneous streams, meaning two people in the same household can watch different shows at the same time.

    Signing up takes only a few minutes and you can cancel any time if you decide it is not for you.

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