FX Networks gives users access to original content, including movies and television shows. You can access any content you want from three select channels that include FXM, FXX, and FX.
But if you want to stream videos on the networks, you must have an account with a participating television provider. You will then have to Activate FXNetworks to proceed.
Not all content on the FX Networks is free to view since some require activation. Whenever you click on a video, it will prompt you to sign in to your TV provider within the Video Player screen.
How to activate FXNetworks
Follow these guidelines to activate FXNetworks on the app, Apple TV, Xbox and Roku.
FXNow App
In the FXNOW app:
- Go to any video content with a lock symbol and click to play the video
- You can also go to Settings > Menu > select TV Provider
- Select Activate
- Follow the on-screen instructions and then visit tv.fxnetworks.com/activate on your computer
- Enter the FXNetworks activation code displayed on your television
- Choose your TV provider
- Log in to your TV provider by using their credentials
You will receive a success message after logging in.
Apple TV
If you are using an Apple TV, follow the steps below to activate FX Networks.
- Launch the app
- Go to the Featured Section and locate your preferred app
- Download the app and select the FX Networks icon
- Go to fxnetworks.com/activate on your computer
- Enter the code displayed on your Apple TV
You should then go back to your Apple TV and try streaming again.
Xbox
To use FXNOW on Xbox, you must first sign in to your Xbox Live Account and ensure you have an approved TV provider. Then:
- Download the FXNOW app
- From your console, sign in to your Xbox Live Account
- Go to App and select Search Apps or Browse Apps
- Search for FXNOW app and select it to download and install
After downloading, it will start automatically.
When the app starts, the first thing you will see is a screen with the content “Activate Device.”
- Select Activate to get started
- You will see an activation code on the next screen
- From your computer, go to FXNetworks/activate
- Enter the activation code as it appears on your Xbox
- Choose your TV provider
- Sign in to the TV provider’s account
You will see a message reading, “Sign in completed.”
Roku
To activate on Roku:
- Log in to your Roku account
- Go to Home Screen
- Go to the Roku Channel Store
- Search FXNOW to download and install the app
- After installation, it will start automatically
- Select Activate to see a Roku TV code
- Go to fxnetworks.com/activate
- Activate by entering the code provided in the prompt box
- Choose your TV provider
- Sign in if needed
A congratulations message will appear. You should be able to watch FXNOW content.
You can activate FXNOW on any device that supports it. If you find out that the app has not included your TV provider, follow the prompts on the activation page.
Understand that you cannot use FX Networks unless you have an approved TV provider.
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