How to Activate ABC on Roku, Apple TV, and Smart TV

ABC (American Broadcasting Company) is a popular TV channel in America. This channel has an official app called ABC in the app store of several devices. With the ABC app, you can stream TV shows, live sports, news, and more. This application can be accessed for free with your TV provider credentials. If you have installed ABC on Smart TV and streaming devices like Roku, etc., you must activate the app to watch its content on your device. Activate the ABC app and stream popular shows like Big Sky, Call Your Mother, American Idol and more on a big screen.

How to Activate ABC on Streaming Devices and Smart TV

The ABC app needs to be activated on devices like Roku, Apple TV, and Samsung Smart TV.

For Fire TV, Firestick, and Android TV, you can directly sign in with your TV provider account credentials.

[1] Launch the ABC app and click the Account option from the home screen.

[2] Tap TV Provider and click the Sign In button.

[3] You will receive a 7-character Activation Code on your TV screen.

[4] Launch a browser and go to the ABC activation website (www.abc.com/activate).

[4] Enter the ABC Activation Code and click on the CONTINUE button.

[5] Select your TV Provider and sign in using the Provider’s credentials.

[6] Now, the ABC app will be activated.

[7] Relaunch the app on your device and stream your desired ABC content.

How to Install ABC on Different Devices

ABC is compatible with several streaming devices and Smart TVs. If you haven’t installed the ABC app, make use of the below steps.

Firestick

[1] Plugin your Firestick into your TV HDMI port and set up the device if you are using it for the first time.

[2] Connect the Fire TV device to a WiFi network and navigate to the home screen.

[3] Click on the Find icon and hit the Search bar.

[4] Type and search for the ABC app.

[5] Pick the ABC app from the search suggestions.

[6] Click Get to download the ABC app on Firestick.

[7] After installation, click Open to launch the ABC app.

Roku

[1] Turn On your Roku device and press the Home button.

[2] Tap the Search option on the home screen.

[3] Search for the ABC app.

[4] Pick the ABC app and click on +Add Channel to download the app on the device.

[5] On the prompt that appears, click OK and select Go to Channel to open the ABC app on your Roku device.

Apple TV

[1] Launch your Apple TV and connect it to an Internet connection.

[2] Open the App Store on the home screen,

[3] Tap the Magnifier Glass icon from the right corner.

[4] Type ABC in the search box and search for it.

[5] Pick ABC from the search results.

[6] Click Get to install ABC on Apple TV.

[7] After the installation, click Open to launch the app.

Android TV

[1] Power On your Android TV and tap on the Apps tab on the home screen.

[2]  Launch Play Store and hit the Search icon.

[3] Browse for the ABC app and select the app from the search results.

[4] Click Install to install ABC on Android TV.

[5] Finally, click Open to launch the app.

Samsung Smart TV

[1] Turn On your Samsung Smart TV.

[2] Hit the Smart Hub button on the remote, and tap Apps.

[3] Click on the Search bar and type ABC in the search field.

[4] Choose the app and install the ABC app on your Samsung TV.

[5] Once installed, click Open to launch the app.

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