Have you heard about FXNOW? It’s FX network’s streaming service for watching tons of great FX shows, movies, and even live TV online. Pretty awesome! The best part is it’s free if you already pay for FX through a cable or streaming TV subscription.
I’ll walk you step-by-step through getting FXNOW set up on your devices. Let’s do this!
What Devices Work with FXNOW?
FXNOW works on lots of popular streaming gadgets:
- Smart TVs – Samsung, LG, Sony, etc.
- Streaming boxes – Roku, Firestick, Apple TV
- Game consoles – PS4, Xbox
- Phones and tablets – iOS, Android
As long as you have the app and an activation code, you can start watching on any of these.
Activating FXNOW with Your TV Provider
Here’s what you’ll need:
- A supported device (see the list above!)
- An internet connection
- A cable or streaming TV subscription with FX channel access
- FXNOW app installed
- The FXNOW activation website
Ready? Let’s do this!
fxnetworks.com/activate Roku
- From the home screen, go to Streaming Channels
- Search for “FXNOW”
- Select “TV Provider” in the FXNOW account menu
- Sign in and note down the activation code on your TV screen
- On your phone/tablet/computer, go to fxnetworks.com/activate
- Enter the code and continue
- Select your TV provider and sign in
Done! Now you can stream to your heart’s content!
fxnetworks.com/activate Firestick and Fire TV
Bringing FXNOW to your Firestick is quick and easy:
- Open Apps & Games
- Search for “FXNOW”
- Download and install the app
- Open FXNOW > Follow prompts to connect your TV provider account > Get activation code
- Visit fxnetworks.com/activate on another device
- Enter code and select TV provider
- Sign in!
Streams away! 📺
fxnetworks.com/activate Apple TV
- Open the App Store
- Download the FXNOW app
- Open the app and select “TV Provider”
- Note the activation code on screen
- Visit fxnetworks.com/activate on another device
- Enter code and continue
- Sign in with your TV provider
Now your Apple TV will connect to all of the great FXNOW content!
Other Smart TVs
The process is almost the same on other smart TV platforms like Android TV and LG TV:
- Find the FXNOW app in your TV’s app store and install
- Launch the app
- Choose to connect with your TV provider
- Get an activation code on your TV screen
- Visit fxnetworks.com/activate to enter the code
- Sign in with your cable/streaming provider info
Done! Pretty straightforward, right?
Start Streaming Awesome Shows
Once you complete the simple activation steps above, an entire world of acclaimed FX shows and movies will be at your streaming fingertips:
- What We Do in the Shadows
- American Horror Story
- FX Films like The People vs. Larry Flynt
- Archer
- Original documentary series
The live FX channel is even available on FXNOW if you have the right TV subscription.
No cable box required – just wifi and your devices! 🙌
I hope this little guide helps you start streaming the great FXNOW library. Drop any questions below and I’m happy to help!