Watching Horror and Fantasy made easy with the Activation of Syfy:
For all the nerdy people who love horror and are looking forwards to watching something different, you need to have the SYFY, a channel dedicated to all the nerds. This American basic cable channel got launch in the year 1992, and is owned by NBCUniversal Television and Streaming with its headquarters in New York, United States.
Before getting into the activation procedure, some of the things that you need to have like the internet connection with good speed, you streaming device, your TV provider’s sign in credentials and other device to go to the activation site. The list of streaming devices presented in the article for the activation procedure are – Roky, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Xbox Console and Chromecast. This article also gives you the knowledge to access Syfy without a cable TV connection.
Guidelines to be followed for the activation of Syfy on Roku:
- Press the Home button of the Roku remote and go to the Home Screen.
- Then navigate to the Roku Channel Store and then to the Streaming Channels.
- Now you have to search for the Syfy app and once you get it, select the app and click on the Add Channel
- Now the app is on your Roku and you have to select the app to launch it.
- After you have launched the app, you will now receive an activation code on the screen.
- Keep a note of the code, and go to the activation site from the web browser of your mobile or laptop or you may use the link www.nbc.com/activate
- On the page directed, you will have to enter the activation code and click on the Continue.
- Next you have to sign in to your account when prompted using the credentials of your TV provider. Once done, you are all set.
Steps to be followed for the activation of Syfy on Apple TV:
- Turn on your Apple TV and go to the App Store.
- Then search for the app by typing the name on the Search
- After the app is displayed, you have to click on the Get button to download the app.
- After the completion of the installation, you have to select the app to launch it.
- Once launched, you will see an activation code on the screen, that you have to remember or you may pause the screen.
- Then take the mobile or laptop and go to the activation page or you may use the link www.nbc.com/activate
- There you have to fill the activation code on the space and hit the Continue
- Then you have to follow the prompts like signing with your TV provider by giving the credentials and you are set.
Guidelines given for the activation of Syfy on Android TV:
- After turning on your Android TV and go to the Play Store.
- No, you have to click on the Search tab and type the name Syfy and wait for the results to be displayed.
- Now, click on the Install button and wait for the app to be downloaded and installed.
- Now you have to select the app to launch it and this will prompt the app to give you an activation code.
- Now keep the note of the code and go to the activation site using the mobile or laptop or you may use the link www.nbc.com/activate to directly go to the site.
- There you have to fill the activation code and hit the Continue
- Then you have to follow further prompts like signing in with your TV provider and you are all set.
Steps to be followed to activate the Syfy on your Amazon Fire TV:
- First step is turning on the Amazon Fire TV and going to the Home Screen.
- Then you have to navigate towards the App Store and search for the app.
- After you see the app, you have to install it on your TV.
- Once installation is complete, you have to select the app to launch.
- Then you will receive an activation code and keep a note of it.
- Then you have to go to the activation site using the link www.nbc.com/activate or from the browser of your mobile or laptop, whichever is convenient.
- Then on the page, you have to give the activation code and hit the Continue
- Then follow the instructions that appear on the screen, like signing in with your TV provider and you will be able to enjoy the contents on your Amazon Fire TV.
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Guidelines to be followed to activate the Syfy on Xbox:
- After turning on your Xbox you are taken to the Home Screen.
- Then you have to navigate to the Microsoft Store and search for the app.
- When you see the app, you have to download the app.
- After the installation is complete, you have to select the app to launch it.
- Then you will receive an activation code displayed on the screen.
- Next you have to go to the activation site from your mobile or laptop or you may use the link www.nbc.com/activate to get to the page.
- Then you have to go to the activation site and give in the activation code in the space and hit the Continue
- Now you have to follow the further prompts like signing in with your TV provider and you are good to go.
If you want to watch Syfy on Chromecast via Smartphones (iOS and Android), then you have to follow the guidelines:
- First you have to connect the Chromecast to your TV and they should be connected to the same internet connection.
- Now, according to the devices, you have to go to the App Store or the Google Play Store and search for the app.
- Now you have to sign in to your Syfy account.
- Now you have to select the video that you want to play.
- Now you have to click on the Cast icon and then select Chromecast.
- When the connection is successful, you can watch your favorites on your TV via Chromecast.
Watching Syfy on Chromecast via PC (Windows or Mac):
- Connect the PC and Chromecast to the same Wi-Fi connection.
- Then you have to go to the official website of Syfy using the web browser.
- Then sign in to the account giving the credentials.
- Now you have to right click to get the Cast option and select it.
- Now, find the Source option from the drop down menu.
- Now, you have to select the Cast tab and click on Chromecast.
- Once done, you can enjoy the shows on your TV via Chromecast.
What if you want to watch Syfy without the cable:
If you are not willing to take the cable connection to view Syfy, then there are other options that go can go with like Hulu, Fubo TV, Sling TV, AT&T TV and YouTube TV.
- Hulu – you can enjoy all the shows at $5.99 per month on your Apple TV (4th gen), Chromecast, Roku, Fire TV. You can go for the 7 day free trial, after which you will be charged.
- Fubo TV – you will be able to access the Syfy with the package of more than 90 channels that comes at the price of $64.99 after a 7 days trial.
- Sling TV – you can access Syfy with the $10 service per month where you can get more than 40 channels.
- AT&T TV – you need to have the Entertainment package that comes at the rate of $69.99 per month and you will be able to access it on your device as per your wish like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, etc.
- YouTube TV – you will be able to get more that 85 TV networks that include your Syfy at the rate of $64.99 per month, after a 7 day trial. You will be able to enjoy YouTube TV on three devices at the same time.
You can follow the methods for troubleshooting if the activation code does not work:
- You can try uninstalling the app and then installing it again and try to follow the activation method to see of the new code works.
- Try updating the device, since that could be the problem for the inactivation of the app.
- Make sure that the streaming device and your mobile or the Laptop should be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Check the activation code twice so that you haven’t made the wrong input of the code.
Some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
- Q. Do I need to create a new account for Syfy?
Ans. If you are having the username and password given by your TV provider, then you don’t have to create one. If you don’t have a registered account with your TV provider, then you have to create a new account with a valid email address. For more details, you have to contact your TV provider.
- Q. Will I be able to watch the contents on Syfy without a Pay TV subscription?
Ans. You can watch the contents on the Syfy app, where you will able to watch the clips, highlights and a limited number of full episodes.
- Q. What if my TV provider is not listed?
Ans. If you don’t find your TV provider, then probably they are not listed. So check after a few time to see if they have been included in the list.
Conclusions:
This article gives you the activation procedure of Syfy on different devices. If you face any problems or have any complaints, then you can contact them through the mail address feedback@syfy.com, where you have to give the detailing of the problem you are facing or you can go to www.syfy.com/feedback. If you are having a problem viewing the specific content, then you have to mail them at the same address, giving the following details-
- Describe the issue on which you are facing the problem.
- The website or the app where you are facing the problem.
- The approx. time and date when the issue took place.
Your name and the contact information that includes your Email ID, phone number.
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