Introduction : 9Now
9Now is a video on demand, catch-up TV service run by the Nine Network in Australia. The service launched on 27 January 2016, replacing Nine’s previous service 9Jumpin. 9Now offers online live streaming of Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go!, 9Life and 9Rush, as well as live news via nine.com.au.
In 2016, 9Now was at the centre of a legal challenge by then Nine regional television partner WIN Television, which helped contribute to an affiliation swaps for Nine and competitor Network 10.
As of January 2019, Nine claims to have more than 7m signups to its platform.
Information : 9Now
Type of site : Video on demand, OTT, live streaming
Available in : English
Predecessor(s) : 9Jumpin
Headquarters : Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Area served : Australia
Owner : Nine Entertainment Co.
Services : streaming service
Registration : Free
Launched : 27 January 2016
Current status : Active
History
2010–2013: FIXPlay
On 12 April 2010, as a part of its online entertainment brand TheFIX, the Ninemsn Company released FIXPlay, an online video on demand catch-up TV service for the Nine Network, incorporating locally produced programs from Nine and GO! along with back-catalogue content from local and international distributors. FIXPlay became the second catch-up TV service released by a commercial Australian network, the first being PLUS7 from Yahoo7 and the Seven Network.
2012–2013: Jump-in
On 26 July 2012, Nine released Jump-in, a trial social television app on iPhone and iPad for its coverage of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games. The app allowed users to view information on the television broadcast, set reminders and comment on events, view the full Olympic schedule, latest medal tally, event results, news coverage and other video highlights. After its success throughout the Olympics,on 4 February 2013 Jump-in is commercially launch as an interactive television app that allowed viewers a behind-the-scenes insight into select television series, voting and posting live comments on select television series (that would appear on-screen), and entering competitions.
2013–2016: 9Jumpin
On 8 November 2013, FIXPlay is merge into Jump-in, in May 2014 rename to 9Jumpin , integrating catch-up TV with interactive social media. The app’s original interactive TV features were integrated into its new website, while new catch-up content was now available on mobile devices. on 28 January 2016 The 9Jumpin website is close , one day after the silent launch of 9Now.
2016–present: 9Now
In October 2015, with the upcoming launch of 9Life and relaunch of 9HD and looming network-wide rebrand, Nine announced that 9Jumpin would be replaced with an entirely new service called 9Now. Pete Wiltshire, chief revenue officer of Nine Entertainment Co., stated that “[9Jumpin] was never designed to be streaming product and it isn’t” and announced that the purpose-built 9Now service will replace 9Jumpin as Nine’s on-demand catch-up TV service with a wider range of content, while also delivering live streaming of Channel 9, 9Gem, 9Go! and 9Life. 9Now was described as “a premium destination for live streaming, catch-up and on-demand content for all of the Nine Network’s linear channels”.
on 27 January 2016 along with live streaming for Nine The 9Now website and app are launch, with live streaming for the multichannels to launch on a later date. However, unlike competitors 7plus, ABC iview, SBS on Demand, and 10play, 9Now requires users to create an account before allowing access to catch-up content and live streaming. on 17 May 2016 Live streams for 9Go!, 9Gem and 9Life are launch
How do I log into the 9Now Samsung TV app?
To watch 9Now on your Samsung Smart TV you’ll need to connect it to a second device. This can be a computer/ laptop or the 9Now app on your mobile/ tablet.
Please read the below steps if you’re using a computer/ laptop to activate your TV:
Step 1
On the 9Now homepage please click on ‘Connect Your TV’. This will be in the top right corner:
Step 2.
On your computer/ laptop it’ll ask you to ‘Log in to your Nine Account’ or to ‘Create a Nine Account’. Please choose an option.
Step 3.
Launch 9Now on your TV and select an episode of a show or a Live TV channel you’d like to watch. A log in required screen should appear. Select ‘Log into 9Now’.
Step 4.
A ‘How to Connect’ page will appear with a unique 6 digit code:
Step 5.
On your computer enter the six digit code as shown on your TV screen.
On your computer you will receive a message saying ‘Hang Tight, Your code is being submitted’. Please wait up to 30 secs for your TV to be activated and the show or Live channel chosen to start playing.
*Please note you don’t have to repeat this process each time you watch 9Now shows.
You just need to repeat it when we update the app or if you have been inactive on it for 90+ days.
Steps if you’re using a phone/ tablet to activate your TV:
Step 1.
On your phone/ tablet open 9Now and log in. You can do this by opening the app and tapping on the menu button (the person icon). Then select ‘Connect Your TV’.
Step 2.
Launch 9Now on your TV and select an episode of a show or a Live TV channel you’d like to watch. A log in required screen should appear. Select ‘Log into 9Now’.
Step 3.
A ‘How to Connect’ page will appear with a unique 6 digit code:
Step 4.
On your phone/ tablet enter the six digit code as shown on your TV screen and then press ‘Continue’.
On your phone/ tablet you will receive a message saying ‘Hang Tight, Your code is being submitted’. Please wait up to 30 secs for your TV to be activated and the episode or Live channel chosen to start playing
*Please note you don’t have to repeat this process each time you watch 9Now shows.
You just need to repeat it when we update the app or if you have been inactive on it for 90+ days.
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