To activate Sling TV: 1. Download and/or Open the Sling TV channel on your device. 3. Visit sling.com/activate from a web browser on a desktop or mobile phone. 4. Note the activation code that appears on your device. 5. Enter that activation code into your web browser. 6. Watch all the Sling TV you can handle!
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How To Sling TV On Apple TV
To activate Sling TV on Apple TV:
- Start your Apple TV and go to the Sling TV channel (You may need to download it first)
- Write down the activation code you see on the screen.
- Launch a web browser on your computer.
- Visit sling.com/activate
- Enter your Sling TV activation code.
How To Activate Sling TV on Roku
To activate Sling on Roku:
- Search for Sling from the Roku main menu or by selecting it from the Movies & TV section of the Channel Store.
- Open the channel and note the code that appears on the screen.
- On a web browser, go to sling.com/activate
- Enter your activation code, and select Submit.
How To Activate Sling TV on Chromecast
Unfortunately there is no native app for streaming Sling TV to your Chromecast. However, you can follow the directions below to cast Sling TV from a mobile device to your Chromecast:
- From your mobile device open the Sling TV app.
- Find and play the content you wish to stream
- Select the Chromecast icon at the top of the screen and then select your Chromecast device to cast your streaming to your TV.
How To Activate Sling TV On Smart TV
To activate Sling TV on a smart TV:
- Start (or download and start) the Sling TV app on your Smart TV.
- An activation code appears on your screen.
- Go to sling.com/activate on a web browser using a computer or mobile device.
- Enter the code that is displayed on the Smart TV that you want to activate and press ‘Submit’.
How To Activate Sling TV On Samsung Smart TV
To activate Sling TV on a Samsung Smart TV:
- Start (or download and start) the Sling TV app on your Samsung Smart TV.
- An activation code appears on your screen.
- Go to sling.com/activate on a web browser using a computer or mobile device.
- Enter the code that is displayed on the Samsung TV that you want to activate and press ‘Submit’.
How To Activate Sling TV On Xbox One
To Activate Sling TV on an Xbox One:
- Open the Sling TV app on your Xbox One.
- An activation code appears on the screen.
- Using a web browser on your computer or mobile device, go to sling.com/activate.
- Enter the Sling TV activation code.
- Once you successfully signed up, the screen on your Xbox One refreshes, and automatically signs into the Sling TV app.
How To Activate Sling TV On Xfinity
To Activate Sling TV on Spectrum you must first be subscribed to Sling TV. Then, follow these directions:
- Press the Xfinity button on your remote
- Select Apps
- Select Sling TV
- Choose Sign Up or Login
- Either Log in with your Sling TV username and password or sign up for a new account.
- Select Sign In, then you should be good to go!
How To Activate Sling TV On Fire TV or Firestick
To activate Sling TV from an Amazon Firestick or Fire TV:
- From Firestick’s home screen, select “Apps”
- Choose Sling TV App
- Log in to your Sling TV account using your username and password
Things To Note
- You must be an active Sling subscriber.
- You can create an account and subscribe via the Sling website.