How To Activate Showtime Anytime on Roku, Fire TV, Xbox, Apple TV, iPhone

Showtime Anytime is one of the streaming services that seem to have gained some popularity in the entertainment industry in recent times due to the excellent and diverse TV shows it delivers to its viewers in America and beyond. It is home to a variety of TV shows, from action-packed movies to comedies, sports, documentaries, and the likes. If you are a fan of any of these shows, you should consider adding Showtime to your TV channels. The only hurdle in doing so is that you will be required to activate Showtime Anytime on your streaming device before you can access its content.

Showtime Anytime is available on various streaming devices such as Roku, Fire TV, Xbox, Apple TV, and iPhone. You can activate the service on these devices by installing the Showtime Anytime app and activating it on Showtime’s website using an activation code.

Each of the streaming devices has a slightly different way of activating the app, so continue reading this article as I explain in detail how to activate the Showtime Anytime app on your specific device.

Activate Showtime Anytime on Roku, Fire TV, Xbox, Apple TV, or iPhone using the App

The activation process for Showtime Anytime on Roku, Fire TV, Xbox, Apple TV, and iPhone is quite simple. However, you must satisfy certain requirements before attempting to activate the service on your device.

First of all, you must have an active subscription to Showtime. You can subscribe to Showtime paid services via Showtime’s website after creating your account.

Alternatively, you can add Showtime to your subscriptions if your local TV provider includes it in its package. Not all TV providers include Showtime in their package so you must ensure that your TV provider actually supports Showtime.

Next is that you must have an account with your TV provider. If you do not have an account with your TV provider, you should visit your TV provider’s office or website and create an account.

Lastly, you should have the Showtime Anytime App and a good internet connection.

As I said, the Showtime Anytime App is available on all the devices I mentioned earlier and you can download it from the appropriate app store on your device.

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With your Showtime or TV provider’s subscription, TV provider login credentials, and the Showtime Anytime App, you will be set to begin the activation process on your device.

How To Activate Showtime Anytime on Roku

To activate Anytime Showtime on your Roku TV, follow the steps below:

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

Open the Roku Channel Store and type in “Showtime Anytime” in the search bar.
Select “Showtime Anytime” once you see it.
Add Channel to install the Showtime Anytime app.

Launch the app on your Roku TV after installation.
Go to Activate and select your TV provider.
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.showtimeanytime.com/activate and enter the activation code you see on your TV screen.
Click Submit.

After these steps, you will be allowed to stream content on the Showtime Anytime app and enjoy all the exciting shows that are available on the service.

How To Activate Showtime Anytime on Fire TV

On your Amazon Fire TV, you can activate the Showtime Anytime app by following the steps below:

Go to the Home screen on your TV and type in “Showtime Anytime” in the Search bar.
Select “Showtime Anytime” from the Amazon app store to download and install the app.

Launch the app on your Fire TV after installation.
Go to Activate and select your TV service provider.
An activation code will appear on your screen. You should take note of this code as you will be using it to activate the app on the website.

Visit https://www.showtimeanytime.com/activate with your smartphone or computer and enter the activation code you see on your TV screen.
Hit Submit after that.

The Showtime Anytime app on your Fire TV will be activated after going through these steps and you will be able to stream content on the app.

How To Activate Showtime Anytime on Xbox

If you want to activate Showtime Anytime on your Xbox console, you should follow the steps below:

Go to the Showtime Anytime channel on your Xbox.
Navigate to the Menu section and select Activate or Play.

Choose your TV provider from the list of TV providers that will be displayed on your screen. Also, take note of the activation code displayed on your screen.
Visit https://www.showtimeanytime.com/activate with your smartphone or computer and enter the activation code you see on your TV screen.
Click on the Submit button.

The Showtime Anytime app on your Xbox console should be activated after going through these steps, allowing you to stream content on the app.

How To Activate Showtime Anytime on Apple TV

You can also use the steps I described above to activate the Showtime Anytime app on your Apple TV.

To activate the service on your Apple TV, follow these steps:

Go to the App Store on your Apple TV.
Download and Install the Showtime Anytime app on your TV.
Launch the app and try to watch a TV show with it. Click on the Activate button.

Select your TV provider and take note of the activation code that will be displayed on your screen.
With your smartphone or computer, visit https://www.showtimeanytime.com/activate and enter the activation code you see on your TV screen.
Click Submit.

The app will be activated on your Apple TV and you can begin to stream the content of the Showtime channel.

How to Activate Showtime Anytime on iPhone

You can stream the content of the Showtime Anytime app on your iPhone only after the app has been activated. To activate the app on your iPhone, you should use the following steps:

Go to the Apple App Store on your iPhone.

Download and install the Showtime Anytime app.
Launch the app from the phone and then choose any video you want to play.
Tap on the Activate option.

Choose your TV provider from the list of TV providers and also take note of the activation code that will be generated on your screen.
With your smartphone or computer, visit https://www.showtimeanytime.com/activate and enter the activation code you see on your TV screen.
Click Submit.

At this point, the Showtime Anytime app on your phone will be activated and you can begin to stream the content of the Showtime channel.

Why Can I Not Activate Showtime Anytime?

The activation process for the Showtime Anytime app is really simple and should not really be a big deal for you.

However, there are instances where things may not work out as planned and you will be confronted with some challenges here and there.

Some of the challenges may be caused by

Internet Connectivity Issues
Outdated App

Ineligible TV Provider

Internet Connectivity Issues

When you have a bad internet connection, you may not be able to activate the Showtime Anytime App even though you may be using the right process.

Ensure that your internet connection is strong and stable before you attempt to activate the app on your streaming device.

Outdated App

Sometimes, an outdated Showtime Anytime app may be the reason why you are not able to activate the service on your device.

If you find yourself having issues with activating the app, you should restart your device and uninstall the Showtime Anytime app.

After uninstalling the app, reinstall the app on your device and begin the activation process again.

Ineligible TV Provider

As I said earlier, not all TV providers support the Showtime channel. So, you will not be necessarily subscribed to Showtime if you have any of such services as your TV provider.

Additionally, the Showtime Anytime app will not recognize your TV provider or even display it during the activation process.

You can save yourself from this problem by ensuring that your TV provider actually includes the Showtime Channel in its package before you attempt to activate the app.

Do You Need a TV Provider For Showtime Anytime?

If you want to access the content on Showtime Anytime app on your TV or game console, you will need to have a subscription with a TV provider which includes Showtime in its package.

However, if you do not have a TV provider, you can stream Showtime via Showtime’s website. You only have to create an account with Showtime and subscribe to any of their subscription packages.

You will be required to log in with your Showtime credentials anytime you want to stream the channel on the website.

Other digital streaming services such as Hulu and Amazon Prime also included Showtime in their subscriptions.

Why Can’t I Access Showtime Anytime?

If your subscription with Showtime is through a participating local TV provider, you will be required to login into the Showtime Anytime app with your TV provider’s account credentials before accessing its content.

This is done to verify your subscription with the TV provider or whichever service is allowing you access to Showtime.

In a case where you are unable to sign in or access Showtime Anytime with your credentials, you should contact your local TV provider for assistance with your username and password.

Why Do I Always Have To Activate My Showtime Anytime?

The activation process is normally a one-time process you will undergo if you want to watch the content on Showtime Anytime app.

If you are using the app on your TV or game console and you log in to your account on these devices, that should be sufficient for you to be able to access the services.

However, you may be asked periodically to sign in again on your computer or smartphone. If you find yourself in such a situation, you should not be disturbed since Showtime does typically this for security purposes.

On such occasions, you will be required to confirm your account by logging in to your account either on a computer or smartphone.

Conclusion

Showtime Anytime is definitely one streaming service worth considering if you are looking to keep in touch with the latest movies, dramas, documentaries, and so forth. Although it can be accessed on most streaming devices such as Roku, Xbox, Apple TV, and Fire TV, you will have to activate the app first before you will be allowed to access its content.

With the steps that have been provided in this article, you should find it easier to activate the app on your desired device in order to begin your viewing experience with Showtime.

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