How to install Disney Plus as a Windows 10 app

Disney+ on Surface Pro X Source: Daniel Rubino/Windows Primal

A lot of people are stuck at home right now, and many are doing their all-time to work finer remotely. However, we all need to unwind, too. Thankfully, at that place is Disney+ for that, and the service is packed with great content, including classics like The Lion King and new hits, such as The Mandalorian and the make new Pixar film Onward.

While there are plenty of apps to watch the service on, there is unfortunately no dedicated app for Windows 10. But that's OK because thanks to the power of modern web browser standards and Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) you can hands get one-click access and start streaming.

All y'all need is your favorite browser, like the new Microsoft Edge based on Chromium or Google Chrome.

A magical streaming service

Disney+

The new home for annihilation Disney's light touches

Disney, Star Wars, National Geographic, Marvel, Disney Channel, and Fox programs, are all finally hither for you lot to savor on all your devices.

What is a PWA?

Disney+ as PWA Source: Windows CentralStreaming Disney+ as a PWA feels just like a native app for Windows x.

A Progressive Web App (PWA) is when a site has been effectively designed to be "installed" as an app to a device. With a minimal border, a defended icon for the Windows 10 Outset menu that can be pinned to the Task Bar, and 1-click run power, the website itself becomes the app.

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With Disney+ installed as a PWA on your Windows 10 desktop PC or laptop, you can access the service without having to launch your web browser.

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How to install Disney+ every bit a PWA

Disney+ PWA Source: Windows Central

Open up the new Border browser (beta, developer, or canary branch) or Google Chrome to get started. (Opera, Firefox, and the older version of Edge do not currently support the installable PWA office.)

Navigate to www.disneyplus.com.
Log into your Disney+ account.
Select the browser carte du jour '…' in the upper correct corner in Edge.

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Navigate to Apps and select Install this site every bit an app.

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Proper name the app Disney+ and hit Install.

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The Disney+ "app" volition now prove in the Windows 10 Start menu like any other app. From there, y'all can right-click on information technology to pin to the Offset menu or transport information technology to the Job Bar for quick access. Right-clicking on the icon also lets yous uninstall the "app" if you no longer need information technology.

You at present have a Disney+ Windows app!

Disney+ PWA Source: Windows Primal

PWAs correspond the future for a lot of website experiences on Windows 10 and even mobile phones. The ability to have one-click admission to Disney+ as an app ready to stream your favorite shows and movies is much better than using the web browser.

The one downside right now with this method is there is no way to save videos for offline usage, which is something the apps for iOS and Android can exercise already. Technically, a true PWA can salvage videos for such a situation, just Disney has not yet gone that route.

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Make certain you install the Disney+ PWA on all your laptops and PCs where you will want to watch iy. And don't forget, y'all can follow the same steps above for Netflix, Hulu, and others too.

A magical streaming service

Disney+

The new home for annihilation Disney'south light touches

Disney, Star Wars, National Geographic, Marvel, Disney Channel, and Fox programs, are all finally hither for yous to savor on all your devices.

Related: Disney+ Xbox One app now available to download

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