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Nat Geo TV: Live & On Demand

Nat Geo TV: Live & On Demand

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52 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 29, 2014
  • August 22, 2024

Developer

Disney Electronic Content, Inc.
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Stream full episodes of your favorite National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD series and documentaries. Discover new content through curated collections and watch live TV by signing in with your TV provider. Create a free account for a personalized viewing experience.

✓Stream full episodes
✓Watch documentaries
✓Explore curated collections
✓Sign in with TV provider
✓Watch live TV
✓Create a free account
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Nat Geo TV. Based on 17K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 4 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • 👍Great shows and content
  • 🚀App works well on phones
  • 💡Ability to choose what to watch
  • 🤩Favorite channel since childhood

Negative things

  • 🐛App crashes frequently
  • 🤬Too many ads and commercials
  • 🔒Difficult login and sign-in process
  • 🙄Missing seasons and shows
  • 😒Lack of features like fast forward
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What's New in Nat Geo TV

10.44.0

August 22, 2024

We’ve updated the app to address bug fixes for a better viewing experience!

User reviews

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Disappointed…

I love everything National Geographic, every since I was a kid I loved watching shark shows and snake shows. And I recently got a new tv, a Samsung tv, and I swear I tried for hours with the rest of my family to get the Nat Geo app to connect with the tv! But Samsung tv isn't necessarily a “tv provider” but I am subscribed to Disney and max and all of that stuff, and there is no way to stream from the app onto the tv! And now I just found out that they are getting rid of the app! So now I will have practically no way to watch the shows I love, very disappointing. Me and my family are dreading September 23rd.
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Emma.JBEmma.JB

Response from developer

Hi there! Thanks for your review! Locked content can only be played if you're signed into a supported cable provider. In regards to your other comment, as of September 23, 2024, the Nat Geo TV app will no longer be available on mobile devices and connected TV. However, all your favorite shows, specials, & live TV offerings are here to stay! If you'd like more information on where to find our content, please reach out here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/feedback

You’ve lost this viewer

I’ve streamed National Geographic channel for years through my cable network. Lately I have to delete the app and re add the silly thing. For some reason it won’t acknowledge my cable provider unless I start from the beginning. I do understand that I could make my own account within the app but I’m tired of app providers selling my info. ( yet another way to make money off of me) This will no longer be a problem for me because I’m unable to watch the shows I used to stream. I work when my normal shows air on my cable network. Unless I purchase the additional streaming service ( even though I already pay for National Geographic through my cable network) I’m unable to watch the shows I would like to watch. Basically I would be paying for advertising for one channel to two separate providers. I’m done with National Geographic and also will not renew my subscription to the magazine. It was nice knowing you when you were more interested in imparting knowledge instead of making a buck. Edit. For some reason now I’m unable to access any shows through your app. I used to have to delete the app and reinstall the app to be able to view shows. For the last few weeks I’ve repeatedly been shown that you’re experiencing “technical problems” . No matter what I try, I don’t seem to have this app’s secret pass word. I wish the app was even half as good as the shows. I now call this Firetrucking National Geographic.
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PaminocalaPaminocala

Response from developer

Hi there!  Thanks for your review! Locked content can only be played if you're signed into a supported cable provider. If you're signed in with a provider, try signing out and in again. If you still need some help, please reach out to our team directly so we can look into this further with you: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/feedback 

LAWLESS OCEANS

I downloaded the tv app to watch this the Lawless Ocean series because I heard a second season was dropping soon. Well, coming to find out Nat Geo sold the rights to Apple TV to air Net Geo content; which in return Apple has the audacity (to charge you $3 for each episode and $15 for the season for content that should 100% be free w/ paid subscription). Talk about unfriendly business practices to cypher ever penny from loyal paying customers. I’m starting not to see a reason for Apple TV. You would think with plans for a new season of Lawless Ocean to drop Nat Geo would want easy access to their best content, but nope.
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BrooklynLifeBrooklynLife

You’ve lost this viewer

I’ve streamed National Geographic channel for years through my cable network. Lately I have to delete the app and re add the silly thing. For some reason it won’t acknowledge my cable provider unless I start from the beginning. I do understand that I could make my own account within the app but I’m tired of app providers selling my info. ( yet another way to make money off of me) This will no longer be a problem for me because I’m unable to watch the shows I used to stream. I work when my normal shows air on my cable network. Unless I purchase the additional streaming service ( even though I already pay for National Geographic through my cable network) I’m unable to watch the shows I would like to watch. Basically I would be paying for advertising for one channel to two separate providers. I’m done with National Geographic and also will not renew my subscription to the magazine. It was nice knowing you when you were more interested in imparting knowledge instead of making a buck.

Edit. For some reason now I’m unable to access any shows through your app. I used to have to delete the app and reinstall the app to be able to view shows. For the last few weeks I’ve repeatedly been shown that you’re experiencing “technical problems” . No matter what I try, I don’t seem to have this app’s secret pass word. I wish the app was even half as good as the shows. I now call this Firetrucking National Geographic.
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PaminocalaPaminocala

Response from developer

Hi there!  Thanks for your review! Locked content can only be played if you're signed into a supported cable provider. If you're signed in with a provider, try signing out an in again. If you still need some help, please reach out to our team directly so we can look into this further with you: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/feedback 

fails to load articles that are sent as notifications

I’m a subscriber of National Geographic and this app is VERY disappointing. I frequently get notifications of new NatGeo articles from my Apple News feed and when I click on the notification the app launches but the article doesn’t load. Developers need to spend more time testing. I’m on an iOS device with the latest version and the NatGeo app is current version. I don’t have any such issue with my other Apple News feed article - seems related specially related to NatGeo
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Jim in Saint LouisJim in Saint Louis

Response from developer

Hi there, thank you for your review! It seems there was an app mix-up when you left the comment! We are the Nat Geo TV app. For assistance with the Nat Geo TV app we can be reached here: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/feedback If you're seeing any issues with the Nat Geo Magazine app's performance, we recommend reaching out to their Technical Support team at ngp.appsupport@natgeo.com. 

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes when trying to sign in

Bug

Can't access certain shows even with TV provider

Bug

Playback issues like freezing and slow loading

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across devices

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Allow watching without TV provider login

Feature

Reduce number of ads and commercials

Feature

Improve navigation and episode selection

Feature

Add ability to resume watching from where left off

Feature

FAQ

What can I watch on this app?

You can stream full episodes of popular National Geographic and Nat Geo WILD series, as well as groundbreaking documentaries. This includes shows like Genius: Aretha, Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under, Wicked Tuna, and Life Below Zero Next Generation. Show and episode availability are subject to change.

How do I unlock more content?

To unlock full episodes, specials, and watch live TV, you need to sign in with your participating TV provider account. This allows access to the most recent full episodes and the live NAT GEO TV stream.

Is this app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and use. You can create a free account to enhance your viewing experience with a personalized home screen and saved favorites. However, access to the most recent full episodes and live TV requires a subscription through a participating TV provider.

What devices is this app available on?

The app is available for mobile devices and is also available on tvOS. Specific compatibility details for mobile devices would typically be found in the app store listing for your operating system.

What is the purpose of Nielsen's audience measurement software?

This app features Nielsen's audience measurement software, which allows you to contribute to market research, such as Nielsen's TV Ratings. This helps understand viewing habits and trends. You can find more information about Nielsen's privacy practices at http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy.