Watching movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video is easy once you know how to set it up. This handy guide will walk you through everything you need to start streaming Prime Video on popular devices like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV.
Do I Need an Amazon Prime Membership?
Before we dive in, you’ll need an Amazon Prime membership (or free trial) to access Prime Video. Here’s how to sign up if you don’t have one:
- Visit the Amazon Prime signup page and click Start your 30-day free trial.
- If you already have an Amazon account, sign in with your credentials. Otherwise, create a new account.
- Enter your payment information. Don’t worry, you can cancel anytime!
Once you’re signed up, you can install and activate the Prime Video app.
Download the Prime Video App
The Prime Video app is available across tons of devices. Here’s how to get it on some of the most popular streaming platforms:
Roku
- Go to the Streaming Channels section and select Search.
- Find the Prime Video app, select it, and click Add Channel.
- When installation is complete, launch the app.
Fire TV
- From the main menu, go to Find > Apps & Games.
- Search for Prime Video and select it from the results.
- Choose Download to install the app.
Apple TV
- Open the App Store, then search for the Prime Video app.
- Select Get to download and install it.
Android TV/Google TV
- Launch the Play Store on your Android TV.
- Search for Prime Video, select the app, and tap Install.
Once you have the Prime Video app installed, it’s time to activate it.
Activate Prime Video at amazon.com/mytv
The last step is linking your Prime Video app to your Amazon account:
- On your computer or phone, go to amazon.com/mytv.
- Sign in to your Amazon account.
- Enter the code shown on your TV and click Register Device.
- You’re all set! Start watching Prime Video on your device.
Now you can access tons of movies, shows, and more with your Prime membership. Browse around and start streaming!
I hope this quick guide helped explain how to activate Prime Video across your favorite devices. Let me know if you have any other questions!