- Roku
- Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
Go to the Roku home screen
Press the Home button on your Roku remote (the button with a house icon) to make sure you are starting from the main Roku home screen.
Find and launch the streaming channel
Scroll through your installed channels and select the streaming app you want to sign in to (e.g. Netflix, Hulu, Disney+). If the channel isn’t installed yet, go to the Streaming Channels or Channel Store section to add it.
Select Sign In
On the app’s welcome or sign-in screen, select Sign In. If you are presented with sign-in method choices, select the option that mentions signing in via a web browser or using an activation code.
Note the URL and short code on screen
Your Roku will display an activation URL (e.g.
netflix.com/tv2) and a short alphanumeric code — typically 4–8 characters. This code is unique to your session and will expire after a few minutes, so move on to the next step promptly.Open the URL on a phone or computer and enter the code
On your smartphone, tablet, or computer, open a web browser and navigate to the URL shown on the Roku. Sign in to your streaming account if you aren’t already logged in. Type the code displayed on the TV into the activation field and confirm.
This is an independent guide not affiliated with Roku, Amazon, Apple, Google, or any streaming service. Menu labels, app interfaces, and available sign-in options may differ depending on your device model, software version, and streaming service. Consult the official support pages of your device manufacturer and streaming provider for the most current instructions.