Watching BET (Black Entertainment Television) on your smart TV or streaming device is easy! All you need is an internet connection and a subscription to a cable or satellite provider that carries BET.
In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to activate the BET channel on popular streaming platforms like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, and Chromecast. You’ll be watching Comic View and reruns of Martin in no time!
Things You’ll Need Before Getting Started
Before we dive in, let’s go over what you’ll need:
- A subscription with a cable/satellite provider that includes the BET channel
- A streaming device like Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, etc.
- The streaming device connected to your TV
- The streaming device connected to your wifi
- The BET app downloaded on your streaming device (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV)
Okay, now that you’ve got all that, let’s activate!
Activating BET on Your Device at bet.com/activate
Activating BET on your streaming device only takes a few minutes. Follow the steps below for your specific device.
Activate BET on Roku
- From your Roku home screen, open the BET app.
- Select “Sign In” and choose your cable/satellite provider.
- Open the activation URL – bet.com/activate on a web browser.
- To activate BET TV on Roku, enter the code and press Continue..
- Enjoy BET on your Roku!
Activate BET on Fire TV
- Open the BET app on your Fire TV.
- Select “Sign In” and choose your cable/satellite provider.
- Go to a web browser on your computer or mobile device and open the activation page – bet.com/activate.
- Enter the activation code in the provided field and click on the Continue button.
- Start watching BET shows and movies on Fire TV!
Activate BET on Apple TV
- Open the BET app on your Apple TV.
- Choose “Sign In” and pick your cable/satellite provider.
- After that, open a web browser on a computer or mobile device and go to bet.com/activate.
- On the activation page, enter the activation code and press Continue
- You’re all set to watch BET on your Apple TV. Enjoy!
Activate BET on Android TV
- Launch the BET app on your Android TV.
- Select “Sign In” and choose your cable/satellite provider.
- Open bet.com/activate on the web browser, enter the activation code and click Continue
- Enter your account information when prompted.
- Congrats, BET is now ready to watch on your Android TV.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you run into any issues activating BET, try these troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure your streaming device and BET app are up-to-date with the latest software versions. Updates can fix bugs.
- Check that your wifi connection is strong. Slow/unstable internet can disrupt the activation process.
- Restart your streaming device and router if activation fails. This can clear out any errors.
- Contact your cable/satellite provider’s customer service for assistance if needed. They can confirm your subscription status.
Watch BET on Chromecast at bet.com/activate
Don’t have a streaming device but want BET on your big screen? Use Chromecast!
- Connect Chromecast to your TV’s HDMI port and wifi network.
- On your phone, download the BET app and sign in with your provider.
- Play a video in the BET app, then tap the Cast button.
- Select your Chromecast device to begin casting BET to your TV.
And that’s it! With just a few steps, you can start streaming hit shows, comedy specials, movies, and more from BET on all your devices. Have fun watching!
