Have you ever wanted to watch MSNBC on your Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, or Android TV but weren’t sure how to access it? Well, you’ve come to the right place!
As a fellow cord-cutter myself, I know how frustrating it can be trying to figure out which news channels are available on which devices. But accessing MSNBC on your streaming platform of choice is actually pretty easy once you know the steps.
In this handy guide, I’ll walk you through how to:
- Install the MSNBC/NBC News app
- Activate your account
- Troubleshoot any issues
So whether you’re a Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, or Android TV user, you’ll be streaming the latest MSNBC content in no time!
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A Little Bit About MSNBC
For those who don’t know, MSNBC is a 24-hour left-leaning cable news channel owned by NBCUniversal. It focuses heavily on political news and commentary from hosts like Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, and Joy Reid.
Some of MSNBC’s popular shows include:
- Morning Joe
- The Rachel Maddow Show
- The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell
The channel is included in most mainstream cable packages. But as a cord-cutter, you’ll need to use one of the following apps to access it:
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Roku and Android TV: NBC News app
Apple TV and Fire TV: MSNBC app
Now let’s get to those activation steps!
Activate.msnbc.com on Roku and Android TV
Since there isn’t a standalone MSNBC app for Roku or Android TV, you’ll need to download the NBC News app from your device’s app store.
Once downloaded:
- Open the NBC News app
- Go to Settings
- Select TV Provider
- You’ll see an activation code – write this down
- Visit activate.msnbc.com
- Enter the code and select your TV provider
- Sign in with your provider credentials
And that’s it! The NBC News app will now be activated and you’ll have access to MSNBC shows.
Activate.msnbc.com on Fire TV and Apple TV
Luckily there is a dedicated MSNBC app for Fire TV and Apple TV, making the activation process even easier.
Simply:
- Download the MSNBC app
- Open it and go to Settings
- Choose TV Provider
- Grab the activation code
- Head to activate.msnbc.com
- Enter code and sign in with your provider login
Once you sign in with your TV provider credentials, you should have full access to MSNBC programming in the app.
Pretty simple right?
Troubleshooting Tips
Sometimes issues pop up during the activation process. Here are some handy troubleshooting tips for common problems:
Can’t find the MSNBC app?
- For Roku/Android TV, search for NBC News instead
- Make sure all apps/channels are updated
Getting unauthorized account errors?
- Double check your TV package includes MSNBC
- Reactivate your account in the app
Having issues activating?
- Reset your device
- Delete the app cache
- Force stop the MSNBC app and reopen
Still having trouble? You can contact the MSNBC support team by mail at:
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MSNBC
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, N.Y. 10112
And that covers everything you need to know to get the MSNBC app up and running! Now you can stay informed on the latest political news from your favorite streaming platforms.