How To Activate FX Networks on Your Streaming Device

Here’s the situation — you're ready to watch FX Networks (FXNOW) on your streaming device, but you can't figure out how to activate it. This is a common problem that people have when newly entering the digital streaming world. We’ll teach you exactly what you need to do in order to activate FX NOW on your TV or mobile device!

FXNOW is a great streaming service for watching exclusive shows, movies, and other content. But we admit it, if you've never used it before, the process of activating it on your device can be a bit confusing. With the help of our article, you can tackle the task in less than a couple of minutes.

Below, we’ll walk you through the steps to activate FX Networks on any compatible streaming device. We'll also include some tips to help make the process as easy as possible. Let's get started!

Do I need to activate the FX Network?

You may or may not need to activate FXNOW to validate your TV cable provider, depending on the device you're intending to use for streaming content. The following is a list of all supported devices for streaming FXNOW programming:

• Activation is required:
• Roku
• Xbox One and Xbox Series X
• Apple TV
• Android TV
• No activation required:
• Android
• iOS
• FuboTV
• Hulu with Live TV
• Sling TV
• AT&T TV NOW
• YouTube TV

Note that the steps will vary from device to device if you're using a streaming device that requires activation. With a free account, you can stream some content. However, you won't be able to see original FX, FXX, or FXM programming.

How to activate FX Networks in the FXNOW app

If you’re using the FXNOW app on any compatible device, you need to follow the steps below to activate your FX Networks and begin streaming. If you successfully activate the service, you’ll receive a message stating so, and you won’t have to repeat these steps again in the future!

1. Go to any content that has a lock icon and click it. The activation form will appear as a result of this. Alternatively, you can also manually navigate to Settings > Menu > TV Provider.
2. Select Activate, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
3. On your PC or mobile, go to fxnow.fxnetworks.com/activate and enter the FX Networks activation code visible on your television. Click the Continue button once you’ve inputted the correct code.
4. To sign in to your account, first, choose your TV provider, then enter your login details. FX Networks should be activated right now.

How to activate FX Networks (FXNOW) on Apple TV

For people using Apple TV, the activation process is quite easy. Keep in mind that you’ll need to enter an activation code from your cable provider. Here’s everything you need to do to get FXNOW activated on your Apple TV:

1. On your Apple TV, go to the App Store. Search for the FXNOW app when the store loads and download it to your device. If you've previously installed it, you may skip this step.
2. Return to the Apple TV home screen and open the FXNOW app as usual.
3. Switch to the Account page once you're within the FXNOW app. You can find it in the header menu.
4. To sign in with your TV provider inside the FXNOW app, go to the TV Provider tab from the menu on the left side and click the Sign in button.
5. On your PC or mobile, go to fxnow.fxnetworks.com/activate and enter the FX Networks activation code visible on your television. Click the Continue button once you’ve inputted the correct code.
6. Select your TV provider from the list on the following screen, then sign in with your credentials to complete the activation. Return to your Apple TV device and you should be able to stream the FXNOW library.

How to activate FX Networks (FXNOW) on Android TV

Android TV users need to follow the next steps in order to activate FX Networks before they can start streaming content:

1. Use your TV remote to get to the Google Play Store from the home screen of your Android TV.
2. Once entering the Google Play Store, look for the FXNOW app using the search function (top-right corner of the screen). To begin downloading the program, click the Install button. You can skip this step if you've already installed it.
3. Switch to the Account page once you're within the FXNOW Android TV app. You can find it in the header menu.
4. Go to the TV Provider tab from the menu on the left side and click the Sign in button.
5. On your PC or mobile, go to fxnow.fxnetworks.com/activate and enter the FX Networks activation code visible on your television. Click the Continue button once you’ve inputted the correct code.
6. The FXNOW app will refresh once you successfully sign in with a provider. You’ll be provided access to the FX library of movies and TV episodes.

How to activate FX Networks (FXNOW) on Roku

If you have a Roku device and need help activating FXNOW so you can access the entire collection of material, this is the guide for you. In contrast to the procedures required to activate FXNOW on an Android TV, Roku activation requires the use of a code:

1. Before turning on your Roku device, the first thing you should do is make sure that the television and internet connection is stable. Next, press the Home button with the Roku TV remote in hand.
2. To download the app, use the search tool to look for FXNOW, and then hit the Add channel option.
3. Wait until the FXNOW channel is installed locally. After it has been successfully added to your Roku device, open the FXNOW app.
4. Navigate to Account > TV Provider > Sign in.
5. On your PC or mobile, go to fxnow.fxnetworks.com/activate and enter the FX Networks activation code visible on your television. Click the Continue button once you’ve inputted the correct code.
6. It will take a few seconds for the activation to appear on your Roku device after you hit Continue to confirm the code. If you still don't have access to the entire FXNOW library, restart your Roku device.

How to activate FX Networks (FXNOW) on Xbox

To stream FX Networks content on the FXNOW app using an Xbox console (Xbox One and Xbox Series X) follow these instructions:

1. To begin, turn on your Xbox and make sure it's connected to your television. Then, from your console's home screen, go to the Microsoft Store and go through Search Apps > Browse Apps.
2. Use the search option to look for the FXNOW app. Click the Get button to download the app locally. If you’ve already installed it prior, skip this step and launch the application.
3. Once successfully launching the app, click on Activation to begin the process. The activation code will appear on the screen after a few seconds.
4. On your PC or mobile, go to fxnow.fxnetworks.com/activate and enter the FX Networks activation code visible on your television. Click the Continue button once you’ve inputted the correct code.
5. Select your TV provider from the list, and then enter the credentials to your account. The FXNOW app on your console should reload, indicating that you now have access to the FX Networks library.

Final thoughts

FXNOW is a streaming service that offers access to all of the content from your favorite cable channels. The activation process for each compatible device may differ, so we’ve provided the steps above with instructions on how you can activate the service and watch your favorite content.

If you have any questions about activating or using the FX Networks service, get in touch with customer support!

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