ABC.COM/ACTIVATE




ABC on Roku offers episodes and clips from current and past seasons of nearly 150 ABC programs (latest count at the time of our review) that are currently being aired and from years past. In addition to popular current shows like The Bachelor, Modern Family, and The Good Doctor, you'll find "throwback" shows that include The Muppets and Ugly Betty. Also included in the VOD library are ABC News shows and daytime soaps. You can browse by Popular, A-Z, Current, Drama, Comedy, Reality, News, Throwback, and Family.

There is a Live tab that provides select markets with a Live stream of programs, not all major markets are currently available

How to activate ABC on Roku

  1. Select "Account" from the menu bar at the top of the ABC Roku channel home screen

  2. Go to abc.com/activate.

  3. Enter the activation code shown on the ABC Roku channel.

  4. Select your pay TV provider from the list (if your provider is not listed, you will be unable to activate the ABC channel on Roku).

  5. Sign into your pay TV account

  6. The ABC channel will automatically update to show that you have signed in with your TV provider.

How do I activate ABC on my TV?


  1. Launch the ABC app and select "Account"

  2. In the Account menu, select “TV Provider” and click the “Sign In” button.

  3. Once you have a 7-character activation code, go to abc.com/activate.

  4. Enter your activation code and click “Continue”

How do I sign in to my TV provider on a streaming device?

You can watch full episodes of ABC shows and stream live TV on your streaming device by signing in with your TV provider.

  1. Apple TV, Roku or Smart TV

  2. Launch the ABC app and select "Account"

  3. In the Account menu, select “TV Provider” and click the “Sign In” button

  4. Once you have a 7-character activation code, go to abc.com/activate

  5. Enter your activation code and click “Continue”

  6. Select your TV Provider and sign in with your credentials

Fire TV, Fire TV Stick or Android TV


  • Launch the ABC app and select "Account"

  • In the Account menu, select “TV Provider”

  • Under TV Provider, select "Sign In"

  • Select your TV Provider and sign in with your credentials