How To Activate MTV on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, Apple TV

Looking to watch celebrity news and music shows on your streaming platform? MTV is one sure channel to help you do so. MTV is an entertainment channel that provides top-notch musical content and celebrity gossip to its viewers. It is available on most streaming devices including Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV but you will have to activate it first before you can access its content.

You can activate MTV on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, or Apple TV by downloading the MTV app on your streaming device and activating it on the MTV website using an activation code.

Activating the MTV app on the streaming platforms is quite a simple process although it differs slightly with each device. In this article, I will be walking you through the step-by-step guide on how to activate the app on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, and Apple, so continue reading as we discuss the steps by which you can activate the app on different devices.

Activate MTV on Roku, Amazon Fire Stick, and Apple TV using the App

To activate MTV on your various streaming devices, you will need to have the MTV app, a TV provider service, and of course a good internet connection.

The MTV app is free and is available on the Roku Channel Store, Amazon App Store, and Apple Store. When installed on your device, the app will generate an activation code which you can use together with your TV provider’s login credentials to activate the channel on your device.

Once the channel is activated on your Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple TV, you will have access to the endless music shows, TV series and celebrity gossip the channel has to offer.

How To Activate MTV on Roku

You can activate MTV on Roku by following the steps below:

Press Home on the Roku remote and scroll to Streaming Channels.

Open the Roku Channel Store and type in “MTV” in the search bar.
Select “MTV” once you see it and Add Channel to install the MTV app.
Launch the app on your Roku device after installation.

An activation code will appear on your screen. Take note of it since you will be using it to activate the app on the website.
With your smartphone or computer, visit https://www.mtv.com/activate and enter the activation code you see on your TV screen.
Click Continue and sign in with your TV provider’s credentials on the next page.

After you log in with your correct details on the TV provider’s sign-in page, the app on your Roku device will be activated and refreshed.

You will then be able to stream content on the MTV app and enjoy all your entertainment shows.

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How To Activate MTV on Amazon Fire Stick

If you want to activate MTV, you should follow the following steps:

Connect your Fire Stick to your Smart TV and ensure that your TV is connected to the internet.

Go to the Home screen on your TV and type in “MTV” in the Search bar.
Select “MTV” to download and install the app.
Launch the app on your Fire TV after installation.

You will see an activation code on your screen. Take note of it since you will be using it to activate the app on the website.
With your smartphone or computer, visit https://www.mtv.com/activate and enter the activation code you see on your TV screen.
Click Continue and sign in with your TV provider’s credentials on the next page.

That’s it. The MTV app on your Fire Stick will be activated once your credentials are verified. At this point, you will be able to stream content on the MTV app.

How To Activate MTV on Apple TV

You can activate Univision on your Apple TV by using the following steps:

Go to the App Store on Apple TV and type in “MTV” in the search bar.

Select the MTV app and Click Install.
Launch the app after installation.
An activation code will appear on your screen. Take note of it and write it down.

Go to https://www.mtv.com/activate on your smartphone or computer and enter the activation code you see on your TV screen.
Click Continue and sign in with your TV provider’s credentials on the next page.

The MTV app on your Apple TV at this point will be activated and you will be able to stream content via the app on your Apple TV.

What If My Activation Code Is Not Working?

The activation code that will be provided to you by the app during the activation process may sometimes not work. This is not unusual since technical glitches with such processes are bound to happen.

Sometimes, the problem may be caused by internet connectivity issues or a mere typing error of the code.

Below are a few tips to help you fix this problem:

Ensure that you have a good internet connection. Restart your WiFi router if you have to.
Go to the Settings page of the MTV app and click on Regenerate Code. This will provide you with a new activation if the old code has actually expired.
Take note of the characters of the activation code and type them on the website exactly as you see on your screen.

Restart all your devices and begin the activation process afresh if you are still facing challenges.
Lastly, you can contact the Customer Service of MTV for assistance if the problem still persists after using the above tips. The MTV server may actually be down so you will have to wait for a while before logging in again.

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Is MTV App Free?

The MTV App is free of charge and it can be downloaded from the app stores of streaming devices.

However, you’ll need an active subscription with a TV provider which supports MTV before you can access the TV from the app or the MTV website.

Furthermore, you will be required to log in with your credentials from the TV provider before activating the app.

How Can I Watch MTV Without a TV Provider?

If you do not have a TV provider but still want to watch MTV on your streaming device, there are a few options you can explore.

This situation may arise when your cable TV provider’s package does not include the MTV channel or you simply do not have a provider at all.

Some of the options you can explore include:

Signing up for the 24-hour pass on the MTV website.
Subscribing to another streaming platform that includes MTV in its package.

MTV’s 24-hour pass is only available on their website and as the name suggests gives you access to stream MTV for just 24 hours. The pass expires automatically at the end of the session and it can not be renewed.

This is not the best option if you are in to watch the channel for an extended period of time. The better option is to subscribe to another streaming platform that includes MTV in its package.

Streaming platforms such as YouTube TV, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, Sling TV, fuboTV, and Amazon Prime Video include MTV in their packages for a relatively cheaper cost.

These platforms are available on your Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV so you can sign up for a subscription with them in order to access the MTV channel.

Conclusion

MTV is a must-have channel for you if you are a music fan. Its benefits in terms of the latest music videos and celebrity news can not be overemphasized. The channel is a great way to get hooked up with the entertainment industry and also boost the viewing experience on your streaming device.

You can use the steps that I discussed above on how to activate the MTV app on the various streaming devices if you are a cable TV subscriber who wishes to access the channel on your Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple TV. In case you do not have a subscription with a TV provider, you should consider subscribing to the other streaming platforms that offer MTV as part of their packages.

Finally, the above steps on the app’s activation process should put you in a better position to install the MTV app on your preferred device and successfully activate it using the activation code and the TV provider’s login credentials.

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