How to activate 10 Play (Network Ten)

10 Play airs lots of TV shows, sports, and films. The best part is you do not require a premium account to start watching.

You can watch everything free, but you must create an account. You will also have to activate 10 Play on your device depending on how you want to stream its content. Note that activation is necessary if you use a Smart TV.

10 Play is available on mobile devices (Android and iOS), gaming consoles (Xbox), Smart TVs (Samsung TV, Foxtel, Telstra, Apple TV, Android TV, etc.), and desktops (Windows and Mac).

How to activate 10 Play

Follow these steps to activate 10 Play on compatible devices:

1. Foxtel IQ

You can activate 10 Play on your Foxtel iQ3, iQ4, and iQ5 boxes through the steps below:

Launch the 10 Play app on your Foxtel box.
Select any video to watch. An activation code will display.
Go to 10play.com.au/activate on your computer or mobile device.
Enter the code shown on your screen.
Click on Activate.

If successful, the video you selected earlier will play automatically.

2. Apple TV

You can activate 10 Play on Apple TV version 6.2 and above through these steps:

Go to 10play.com.au on your laptop or mobile phone.
Log into your account.
Launch the 10 Play app on your Apple TV. You can also download the app from the App Store.
Click on a video to watch.
An activation code will appear on your screen.
Go to 10play.com.au/activate on your computer or mobile device.
Enter the code shown on your TV.
Click on Activate.

If the code is correct, the video you select will play automatically.

3. Telstra TV

You can activate 10 Play on Telstra TV app version 5.0 by doing the following:

Visit 10play on your laptop or mobile phone.
Log into your account.
Open the 10 Play app on your Telstra TV. You can also download the app from the Telstra application store.
Click on a video to watch.
An activation code will appear on your screen.
Go to 10play.com.au/activate on your computer or mobile device.
Enter the code shown on your Telstra TV.
Click on Activate.

You can now enjoy your favorite 10 Play shows on your Telstra TV.

4. Samsung TV

10 Play only supports Samsung TVs manufactured from 2018 and newer:

Go to 10play.com.au on your laptop or mobile phone browser.
Log into your 10 Play account.
Open the 10 Play app on your Samsung TV. You can also download the app from the Samsung TV application store.
Click on any video to watch.
An activation code will appear on your screen.
Go to 10play.com.au/activate on your computer or mobile device.
Enter the code shown on your Samsung TV.
Click on Activate.

Your TV will refresh and allow you to play your video.

5. Fetch TV

Here are the steps for activating 10 Play on Fetch TV:

Go to 10play.com.au on your laptop or mobile phone browser.
Log into your 10 Play account.
Open the 10 Play app on your Fetch TV.
Click on any video to watch.
An activation code will appear on your screen.
Go to 10play.com.au/activate on your computer or mobile device.
Enter the code shown on your Fetch TV.
Click on Activate.

If the authentication is successful, you will stream the video you selected.

6. Android TV

If you have an Android TV, you can activate 10 Play as follows:

Visit 10play.com.au on your laptop or mobile phone browser.
Log into your 10 Play account.
Open the 10 Play app on your Android TV or download the app from the Google Play Store.
Click on any video to watch.
An activation code will appear on your screen.
Go to 10play.com.au/activate on your computer or mobile device.
Enter the code shown on your Android TV.
Click on Activate.

Understand that 10 Play will only work if you have Android TV app version 6.2 and above.

7. Freeview Plus

10 Play is available on Freeview Plus-certified TVs through a dedicated app. To activate 10 Play on Freeview:

Go to 10play.com.au on your laptop or mobile phone browser.
Log into your 10 Play account.
Open the 10 Play app on your FreeView Plus device.
Click on any video to watch.
An activation code will appear on your screen.
Go to 10play.com.au/activate on your computer or mobile device.
Enter the code shown on your FreeView Plus device.
Click on Activate.

You are now free to stream content on 10 Play.

8. Android and iOS

You do not have to activate the service if you have an Android or iOS mobile device. Instead:

Download the 10 Play app from the Google Play Store or App Store.
Launch the app.
Login to your 10 Play account.
Select a video to watch.

You may have to create an account first. While activation isn’t necessary, if you get a prompt for an activation code, go to 10play.com.au/activate, enter the code, tap on activate, and start watching.

10 Play activation code is not working? How to fix

Here is what to do if the activation code fails:

Ensure you have entered the code correctly.
Ensure the code has not expired. The code expires after 30 minutes.
If the code has expired, a new one will generate automatically on your TV.
Click on a restricted video to generate a new code.

You can also uninstall and reinstall the app to start afresh.

Is 10 Play available on LG TV?

Unfortunately, you cannot get 10 Play on LG Smart TV. The streaming service doesn’t have an app that is compatible with LG’s WebOS.

You will need a separate streaming device to access 10 Play if you have an LG TV. Make sure to choose among the compatible devices we’ve listed here.

10 Play is not working on TV

You can troubleshoot 10 Play on TV by doing several things:

Ensure you only access the service from Australia.
Check that you have entered the correct login credentials.
Ensure you have entered the right activation code.
Clear the app cache and date from your device.
Restart the app and try again.
Ensure you have a stable internet connection.

You can also update the app or uninstall and reinstall it to start afresh.

Conclusion

You can get 10 Play on Smart TV by downloading the 10 Play app from the device’s application store. Once you install the app on your TV, sign in to your 10 Play account using a different browser.

Then, open the app to get an activation code. The final step is to visit 10play.com.au/activate and complete the activation to start streaming.