How to activate Paramount Network on Roku, Fire Stick

The Paramount Network allows you to watch the latest episodes of your favorite shows. You can also access full seasons of select series and exclusive content.

You can also stream live TV and view the schedules of your local stations. Paramount Network TV is available on many devices. These include iPhone and iPad, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and many more.

Before you can access the streaming service, the first thing is to create an account or subscribe. An advantage is the service is free. It is an added value to your regular TV subscription.

In other words, you need a TV provider to access Paramount Network TV. You will not need to sign up for a new account on Paramount if you have an online account with your TV provider.

But if you don’t have an existing subscription with a supported TV provider, you can still access all the content through Paramount Plus. Choose either the Essential ($4.99 monthly) or Premium ($9.99 monthly) plan, depending on your preferences.

Once you subscribe via a participating TV provider, you will have to activate Paramount Network on your device.

How to activate Paramount Network

The following are steps for activating Paramount on different devices.

Roku

Before you watch Paramount Network on Roku, follow the steps below to activate your device.

  • Press the Home button on the Roku remote.
  • Scroll up or down and select Streaming Channels. The Channel Store will open.
  • Enter the name Paramount Network in the Search Channels field to locate the application.
  • Select Add Channel.
  • Once the firmware adds the channels on your list, launch it.
  • Inside the channel, select your TV service provider.
  • Next, you will see an activation code.
  • Go to paramountnetwork.com/activate on your computer browser.
  • Enter the activation code.
  • Sign in with your TV provider using your account username and password.
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At this point, you can access all Paramount Network movies and series on your Roku.

Fire Stick

Amazon Fire TV stick with remote

Follow the steps below to activate Paramount Network on Fire Stick:

  • Launch your Fire Stick and select Apps from the top menu.
  • Search the app among the categories listed.
  • Once you locate it, select the application.
  • Select GET to start downloading it. Wait for the download to finish.
  • Select Open to launch it.
  • Inside the app, select your TV provider.
  • You will see an activation code.
  • Go to paramountnetwork.com/activate on a browser.
  • Enter the activation code.
  • Sign in with your TV provider.

Your Fire Stick is now active. The next step is to enjoy your Paramount Network streaming experience.

Apple TV

Before you can activate Paramount Network on Apple TV, you need to install the app:

  • Click the Menu button on your remote to access the Home screen.
  • Swipe through the apps until you find the App Store icon and click on it
  • Navigate to the Paramount Network app or search for it.
  • Click on Get once you locate it.
  • Click Open to launch the app.
  • Select your TV service provider after opening the application.
  • Copy the activation code displayed.
  • Go to paramountnetwork.com/activate on a browser.
  • Enter the activation code.
  • Sign in with your TV provider.

Your TV will refresh and allow you to start streaming content.

Xfinity

Xfinity Flex
Image: Xfinity

You can activate Paramount Network on Xfinity by adding the app to your TV. Here are the steps to follow:

  • Press the Xfinity button to open the Main Menu.
  • Navigate to the right and select Apps.
  • Locate the Paramount Network app and highlight it once you find it.
  • Press the OK button.
  • Launch the app and select your TV provider.
  • Copy the activation code displayed.
  • Go to paramountnetwork.com/activate on a browser.
  • Enter the activation code.
  • Sign in with your TV provider.
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After signing it, wait for verification. If successful, you will begin to watch movies on the network.

DirecTV

Here are the steps to follow:

  • Press the right arrow on your remote to launch the DIRECTV apps menu.
  • Use the up and down arrows to move around the screen in search of the Pandora Network app.
  • Highlight the app once you find it.
  • Press Select to open it.
  • Select your TV provider.
  • Copy the activation code.
  • Go to paramountnetwork.com/activate on a browser.
  • Enter the activation code.
  • Sign in with your TV provider.

Your next step is to start watching your favorite TV shows.

Paramount Network TV activation code is not working?

If the activation code is not working, try to troubleshoot the issues as follows:

  • Check whether the code has expired. You might have taken a long time to activate your device.
  • Click on the Regenerate Code button on the activation page to get a new code.
  • Uninstall and reinstall the app from your device. Once done, launch it and select your TV provider to get a new code.
  • Clear your browser cookies and cache and try again.

If all the steps do not work, contact customer support at help@paramountnetwork.com for further troubleshooting.

Is paramount on Amazon Prime?

Yellowstone TV show on Paramount
Image: Yellowstone

Paramount is not available on Amazon Prime. While Prime is a paid subscription program that gives you access to movies, TV shows, and music, it doesn’t have Paramount yet.

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However, you can download and install the Paramount Network app on your Amazon Fire TV to stream shows like Yellowstone. But before streaming, you will have to activate the service on your Fire TV or Fire Stick.

Can I watch Paramount Network for free?

Paramount Network is not a subscription service. You need a participating TV provider to watch its content. In other words, it is part of your TV subscription.

The TV shows and movies available may be available through your TV provider as video on demand.

Does Netflix have Paramount Channel?

The Paramount Channel is not available on Netflix. Netflix is an exclusive streaming platform. It does not have any TV channels or other services for watching local programs.

You can watch the Paramount Channel by downloading its application on your device.

Conclusion

The Paramount Network TV offers a seamless experience of streaming your favorite movies and TV shows.

The service is available on many platforms, including Android, Smart TVs, and iOS. Although it is free, it requires a user to have a subscription with a participating TV provider to use it.

But even before you can use it, you will have to download its application, sign in with your TV provider, and activate it on your device.

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