Samsung Smart TV

In fact, there are a few common steps you can try to fix issues with the Haystack News app not working properly on your Samsung Smart TV.

Software updates, reinstalling the app, restarting the TV and reauthorizing your account are some of the solutions that can help resolve problems accessing the streaming news service.

Haystack News is constantly improving their app, so it's a good idea to check for any updates to the app or your Samsung TV software regularly.

Here are 15 possible fixes for Haystack News not working on Samsung Smart TV:

1. Check for software updates

• Go to Settings menu on your Samsung TV
• Select "Software Update" or "Update TV Software" option
• Install any available updates

2. Uninstall and reinstall the Haystack News app

• Go to the Samsung Smart Hub app store on your TV
• Select the Haystack News app and choose "Uninstall"
• Select "Delete browsing information" to perform a clean uninstall
• Reinstall the Haystack News app from the Samsung app store

3. Restart your Samsung Smart TV

• Turn off your Samsung TV using the power button on the remote
• Leave the TV off for at least 5 minutes
• Turn your TV back on and check if Haystack News is working

4. Check for system software and firmware updates

• Visit the Samsung support website and enter your TV model number
• Check if any firmware or software updates are available for your specific TV model
• Follow any prompts to download and install the updates

5. Reauthorize the Haystack News app

• Open the Haystack News app on your Samsung TV
• Select the "Sign out" or "Log out" option to sign out of the app
• Then select "Sign in" or "Log in" and enter your account credentials again to reauthorize the app

6. Reset your Samsung Smart TV to factory default settings

• Go to the "Settings" menu on your TV and select "Reset" or "Reset TV"
• Choose "Reset to factory settings" and then "Reset" to confirm
• Your TV will restart with default software, you'll have to set up the TV again

7. Clear the cache and data for the Haystack News app

• Go to the "Apps" section in the Settings menu on your Samsung TV
• Select the Haystack News app
• Choose "Clear cache" and "Clear data" to delete
• The app data and temporary files will be deleted, you may need to sign in again

8. Disable and re-enable the Haystack News app

• Go to the "Apps" section in the Settings menu
• Select the Haystack News app and choose "Disable app"
• Then select the Haystack News app again and choose "Enable app" to re-enable it.

9. Check your internet connection and router

• Make sure your router is connected and Wi-Fi is turned on
• Check if you can access the internet from other devices, if not there may an internet service issue
• Reboot your router by turning it off for 5 minutes and turning back on

10. Update the router firmware

• Access your router administration page, usually by entering your router IP address into a web browser
• Check if there are any available firmware updates for your router
• Follow prompts to download and install the latest update which can often fix connectivity bugs

11. Reset your router to factory default settings

• Access your router administration page, usually by entering your router IP address into a web browser
• Look for an option like "Reset to default" or "Factory reset"
• Select this option and confirm to reset your router to default factory settings
• You will have to set up your Wi-Fi network name and password again

12. Try using a wired Ethernet connection

• Connect an Ethernet cable from your router to the Ethernet port on the back of your Samsung Smart TV
• The wired connection bypasses your Wi-Fi and can fix any wireless connectivity issues

If none of these steps work to fix Haystack News on your Samsung Smart TV, you may need to contact Samsung support for further troubleshooting help. They may be able to diagnose if there are any hardware or software problems with your specific TV model that require servicing. 

But in most cases, the steps I outlined above should help get the Haystack News app back up and streaming your favorite news channels once again.