Want to watch CNN’s live and on-demand programming on your Roku, Samsung TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Apple TV? You’ve come to the right place!
Activating CNN on your streaming device is easy – you just need to visit their website to link your device. I’ll walk you through the steps for each major platform so you can start watching CNN Originals, live news, and more in no time.
Activating CNN on Roku
Roku devices make it simple to stream cable channels like CNN through dedicated Roku channels.
Here’s how to get CNN up and running:
- Go to cnn.com/activate on your computer or mobile device.
- Enter the unique activation code shown on your Roku screen.
- Click “Continue to Verify.”
- Select your TV provider from the list.
- Sign in with your TV provider credentials.
That’s it! The CNN channel will now be activated and ready to watch on your Roku.
Pro Tip: The activation process links your existing TV provider subscription to your Roku device. You’ll need an active cable or streaming package that includes CNN.
Activating CNN on Samsung Smart TVs via cnn.com/activate
Modern Samsung smart TVs also offer quick access to cable networks through their app libraries.
Follow these steps to enable CNN:
- Visit cnn.com/activate on a web browser.
- Enter your Samsung TV’s activation code from the on-screen prompt.
- Click “Continue to Verify.”
- Choose your TV provider and sign in.
Once you complete verification, the CNN app will be added to your Samsung smart TV’s app menu. Just open it up and start streaming!
Activating CNN on Android TV
Android smart TVs and streaming devices like NVIDIA Shield also allow CNN activation with a few quick steps:
- Go to cnn.com/activate on your phone, tablet, or computer.
- Enter the activation code shown on your Android TV screen.
- Click “Continue to Verify.”
- Select your TV provider and sign in with your credentials.
After you complete the process, the CNN app will appear on your Android TV’s home screen ready to launch.
Activating CNN on Amazon Fire TV
Amazon’s Fire TV software makes activating CNN a breeze:
- Visit cnn.com/activate on your mobile device or computer.
- Input the code shown on your Fire TV activation screen.
- Click “Continue to Verify.”
- Choose your TV provider from the list and sign in.
Once verified, the CNN app will be installed and accessible on your Fire TV stick, cube, or integrated smart TV.
Activating CNN on Apple TV
Apple TV owners can also enable CNN’s live and on-demand programming:
- Go to cnn.com/activate on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac/PC.
- Enter the activation code shown on your Apple TV.
- Click “Continue to Verify.”
- Select your TV provider and login.
After completing verification, you’ll find the CNN app ready to launch on your Apple TV’s home screen.
And that’s it! With just a quick online activation process, you can start streaming CNN on all the most popular streaming platforms. Never miss urgent breaking news or in-depth CNN documentaries again.
