Want to watch truTV on your Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Android TV? It’s easy! Just follow this simple guide to activate truTV and start streaming your favorite shows.
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What is truTV?
For those unfamiliar, truTV is a basic cable channel owned by AT&T’s WarnerMedia. Originally focused on crime dramas and documentaries, truTV has shifted to more comedy-based reality programming.
But they still air some great live sports too, like the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.
What You’ll Need
Before we get into the activation steps, here’s what you’ll need:
- A supported streaming device connected to your TV (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV)
- An internet connection
- A cable subscription that includes truTV
- The truTV app installed on your device
As long as you’ve got those covered, you’re ready activate truTV and start streaming!
trutv.com/activate Roku
Here’s how to activate truTV on your Roku device:
- From Roku’s Home screen, go to Streaming Channels
- Select Search Channels on the left sidebar
- Search for “truTV”
- Select truTV app icon from the search results
- Press Add Channel to install
- Open newly installed truTV app
- Note down the on-screen activation code
- On a phone, tablet or computer, visit trutv.com/activate
- Select “Roku” and click Continue
- Enter your activation code and click Submit
- Sign in with your TV provider credentials
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete activation
You can now watch truTV on your Roku!
trutv.com/activate on Android TV
To activate truTV on Android TV, follow these simple steps:
- Open the Play Store on your Android TV
- Search for and install the truTV app
- Open the truTV app
- Note down the activation code shown on screen
- On your phone/tablet/computer, visit trutv.com/activate
- Select “Android TV” and click Continue
- Enter the activation code
- Sign in with your TV provider account
That’s it! Your Android TV will reload the truTV app automatically once activated. Happy streaming!
trutv.com/activate on Amazon Fire TV
Follow these instructions to activate truTV on your Fire TV Stick or Fire TV device:
- Open the Amazon Appstore on your Fire TV device
- Search for the “truTV” app
- Select app and press “Free” or “Download” to install
- Launch the newly installed truTV app
- Select “Sign in” to display activation code
- Visit trutv.com/activate on a browser
- Choose “Amazon Fire TV”
- Enter code and click “Submit”
- Sign into your TV provider account
Once subscription is verified, you’ll have full access to truTV on your Fire TV!
trutv.com/activate on Apple TV
Follow these quick steps to activate truTV on your Apple TV:
- Open the App Store on your Apple TV
- Search for and install truTV app
- Launch the truTV app after installation completes
- Note down the activation code shown on screen
- Visit trutv.com/activate on a browser
- Select “Apple TV”
- Enter activation code to link TV provider account
After code verification, your Apple TV will be all set to stream truTV content!
FAQs
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about truTV activation:
Can I watch truTV for free?
Yes, if your TV provider includes truTV – just activate using your provider login.
What cable providers offer truTV access?
Most major providers like AT&T, Spectrum, Xfinity, Cox, and DIRECTV provide truTV if you subscribe to channel packages containing it.
What’s the DIRECTV channel for truTV HD?
truTV HD can be found on channel 246 on DIRECTV.
How do I sign in to truTV?
Use your TV provider credentials during the activation process to link your subscription access.
Let’s Get Streaming
Activating truTV access on your streaming device only takes about 5 minutes when you follow the steps above.
Stick to the guide for your specific device, and you’ll be watching hit truTV shows in no time. Enjoy!