How do I activate Sling TV on Roku?

Answered by Stephen Mosley

To activate Sling TV on your Roku device, you can follow these steps:

1. Start by navigating to the Search tab on your Roku home screen. You can easily access this by pressing the Home button on your Roku remote.

2. Once you’re on the Search tab, use the arrow keys on your remote to type in “Sling TV” into the search bar. As you type, the search results will start appearing on the screen.

3. Locate the Sling TV app from the search results and select it. You can do this by highlighting the app and pressing the OK button on your remote.

4. After selecting the Sling TV app, you will be taken to a screen where you can see more details about the app. Here, you’ll find an option to “Add Channel”. Click on this option to proceed.

5. If you have set up a PIN code for your Roku account, you will be prompted to enter it at this stage. Enter your PIN code using the remote and press OK to continue.

6. The Sling TV app will now start downloading and installing on your Roku device. This process may take a few moments, so be patient.

7. Once the installation is complete, you will see a confirmation message on your screen. You can then press the Home button on your remote to return to the Roku home screen.

8. On the Roku home screen, you will now find the Sling TV app among your other channels. You can easily access it by scrolling through your channels or pressing the Home button and selecting it from the list of installed apps.

9. To activate Sling TV, launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions. You will need to sign in with your Sling TV account credentials or create a new account if you don’t already have one.

10. After signing in or creating an account, you may be prompted to select your preferred Sling TV subscription plan and any additional channel packages you want to add. Follow the prompts to complete the activation process.

That’s it! You have successfully activated Sling TV on your Roku device. You can now enjoy streaming your favorite live TV channels and on-demand content through the Sling TV app on your Roku.