How to Activate STARZ on any Device [Complete Instructions]

Starz is one of the leading tv show streaming platforms on which you can watch your favorite tv shows and movies. It has the greatest tv shows of all time from American gods to black sails and power to Spartacus. STARZ is available for almost all devices such as Android, Iphone, Fire, Fire Tv, Roku, xbox, Apple tv, Nexus Player and many more. To access the content on STARZ you first need to create an account and select a monthly plan. With $8.99 per month, you can watch all channels, movies and tv shows on any device. Given below are the step by step instructions to activate STARZ on almost all the devices.

Activate STARZ On Smartphones and Tablets

Iphone, ipad and ipod

• First go to the Apple App store on your ios device.
• Click on the search icon and type STARZ in the search box.
• The official icon of the STARZ app will appear on your screen.
• Click on install to start the downloading process on your device.
• When the installation process is done, open the app.
• Remember, you must have an account on STARZ with an active plan to watch the tv shows and movies. So create an account first if you don’t have one by clicking on the sign up option.
• Now, enter your credentials to login your account.
• After an activation code appears on the iOS device’s screen, note down that code.
• Now visit the website https://activate.starz.com/ on any other smart device such as laptop, pc, smartphone.
• Enter the code you see on your phone’s screen in the blank box on the webpage. And submit.
• Now, you can browse or watch STARZ tv shows and movies on your iPhone/ipad/ipod.

Amazon Fire tablets & phones

• First go to the amazon app store on your Amazon fire tablet/phone.
• Click on the search icon and enter STARZ.
• A list of apps will appear on your screen, find the official STARZ app icon and click on it.
• Then select the option get app to install the app on your device. Wait until the downloading completes.
• Open the app, and a login page will appear on your device’s screen.
• Enter your email and password in the respective fields and click login.
• On the next page, an activation code will appear. Remember that code for future reference.
• Click on link https://activate.starz.com or visit the activation STARZ page on your pc/laptop/smartphone.
• On the web page, enter the activation code in the space provided and click submit to link your device.
• Now, the STARZ homepage will appear on your Amazon fire tablet/phone and you can start streaming all the channels and shows.

Android phone and tablets

• To get started, first install the official STARZ app from Google Play Store.
• Go to Google Play Store, click on the search icon in the shape of a magnifying glass and enter STARZ.
• Then the STARZ app icon will appear on your screen, click on the install option.
• Wait until the installation completes. And open it.
• Look for the log in option in the center of your screen and click on it.
• Enter your credentials like email id and password which you have entered while creating the account.
• Then a four to six digit activation code will be shown on your device’s screen. Write down that code somewhere.
• Use any other smart device like pc/laptop to visit the website https://activate.starz.com.
• On the webpage, a box will appear in which you will have to enter the code. And submit it.
• That’s it, now your device is successfully linked to your account and you can enjoy all the STARZ tv shows on your android phone/tablet.

Activate STARZ On streaming media players

Apple tv

• Switch on your Apple tv and make sure it has a stable internet connection.
• Then go to the Apple app Store from your homescreen.
• Click on the search icon at the top of the screen. And enter STARZ in it.
• A list of apps will appear on the next screen, find the official STARZ app among them and click on it.
• Select the get option to download the app on your apple tv.
• When the downloading is done, click on the open option to launch STARZ on your Apple tv.
• Click on the top-left menu option and scroll down to the login option.
• Enter your email id and password with which you have created your account earlier.
• When you have logged in, an activation code will display on your tv screen.
• Now, open the web browser on your pc/smartphone to visit the activation website i.e https://activate.starz.com.
• On the webpage, enter the code you see on your tv screen and submit it to link your Apple tv.
• Congratulations, you have completed the activation process and can start streaming STARZ on your Apple tv.

Amazon fire tv and fire stick

• First connect the fire stick to your tv and connect it to a stable internet connection.
• To install STARZ on your TV, go to the Amazon Fire TV store and click on the search option in the shape of a magnifying glass.
• Type STARZ in the search box with the on screen keyboard and click.
• Click on the STARZ app icon and then select the get option to start the installation process.
• Wait for a minute and when the downloading is completed, click on the open option.
• On the very first page that appears, look for the login option and click on it.
• Then enter your credentials in the respective fields to login your account.
• Note:- you must have an existing account with an active subscription plan to access STARZ tv shows.
• After that, an activation code will appear on your tv screen. Write down that code somewhere.
• Take any other gadget like a pc or smartphone to visit the activation website https://activate.starz.com.
• On the webpage, enter the activation code in the box and submit it.
• Now, your Amazon Fire TV is linked to your STARZ account and you can start streaming.

Android tv

Nexus player

• Connect the nexus player to your tv via HDMI port and make sure it has a stable internet connection.
• From the homepage, go to Google Play Store and click on the search icon .
• Use the on screen keyboard to enter STARZ in the search box.
• Click on the official STARZ app and then select the install option.
• When the downloading is completed, launch the app on your tv.
• Scroll down to the login option, click on it.
• Type your email id and password which you have entered while creating your account on STARZ.
• After you have successfully logged in, a four digit activation code will be generated on your tv screen. Note:- this code is valid for only 24 hours.
• Visit the activation website i.e https://activate.starz.com on your pc or smartphone.
• On the activation page, enter the code that displays on your tv screen in the blank box and submit it.
• Now, your tv is linked to your account and you can start streaming STARZ tv shows

NVIDIA shield

• Open the homepage of nvidia shield tv then click on the Play Store icon at the top.
• Click on the search icon in the shape of magnifying glass. Enter STARZ using the on screen keyboard in the search box.
• From the list of apps that appears, look for the official STARZ app and click on it.
• Then select the install option to start the downloading. Wait until the downloading completes.
• Scroll over to the login option in the top left menu option.
• Enter your credentials which you have entered at the time of creating your account.
• When you are successfully logged in, then a four digit activation code will appear on your tv screen.
• Now, use your pc or smartphone to visit the website https://activate.starz.com.
• On the action page, you will have to enter the code you see on tv and submit it.
• You have completed the activation process and now you can stream STARZ on your nvidia shield tv.

Razer forge

• Connect your razer forge device to your tv and make sure it has a stable internet connection.
• Then look for the google play store icon on the home page and click on it.
• Select the search icon at the top of your screen and enter STARZ using the on screen keyboard.
• Click on the install option to start the installation process.
• Once the downloading is done, an open option will appear. click on it to launch the app on your tv.
• Note:- the following instructions are only those users who already have an account on STARZ. If you are a new user then create your account first.
• Click on the login at the top left menu option.
• With the on screen keyboard, enter your credentials such as email id and password to login.
• And you have successfully logged in, an activation will be generated on your screen. Note down that code somewhere.
• After that, click on the link https://activate.starz.com to visit the activation website.
• Enter the code that displays on your tv screen and submit it to link your tv.
• Now, you can stream STARZ tv shows and movies on your Razer forge tv.

Roku tv and Roku stick

• If you have a roku stick device then first connect through the HDMI port of tv and switch the tv source to HDMI.
• Go to the roku homepage, select the streaming channels option.
• Click on the search channels option and enter STARZ in the search box.
• A list of apps will appear on your screen, find the official STARZ app and click on it.
• Then click on the Add Channel option to download the app.
• When the downloading is completed, go back to your homepage and then the streaming channels option.
• STARZ app will be there, click on it.
• Open the menu option at the top left corner and scroll down to the login option.
• Enter your email id and password to login. Note:- if you have subscribed through Apple tv and Android tv, then you can select sign in with apple or sign in with google option to login.
• A four digit activation code will appear on your screen when you have logged in. This code is for the verification process and to link your device.
• Use any other gadget like pc or smartphone and visit the website https://activate.starz.com.
• Enter the code and email with which you have created your account and password on the activation website. And submit it.
• That’s it, you have successfully completed the activation process and now you can stream STARZ on your roku tv.

Xfinity

Recently, Xfinity has decided to remove STARZ from its regular lineup. In order to watch STARZ on Xfinity, the users will have to add STARZ in their existing premium subscription. Given below are the detailed instructions to add STARZ on Xfinity:-

• Press the Xfinity button on your remote.
• Click on the apps option.
• Go to manage channels option. This will give you the list of all the available channels including premium, international, on-demand. Note:- the channels which you have already subscribed to will be shown with a ticket mark.
• Find the STARZ channel and select it by clicking on the blue circle under the STARZ logo.
• After that, your new price per month will display on the top right corner of your screen.
• Just click on the review changes option, it will bring up the changes you have made in the channels list and its cost respectively.
• Now, go back to the apps option and click on STARZ to open it.
• On the very first page, you will see a login option at the top-left corner of your screen. Click on it.
• Then using your remote or on screen keyboard, enter the email id and password.
• A four digit activation code will be generated on your screen. Note down that code.
• Visit the activation website or click on the link https://activate.starz.com on your PC or smartphone.
• On the webpage, enter the code and email ID and submit to link your tv.
• The STARZ homepage will automatically come after refreshing on your Xfinity tv. And you can stream tv shows and movies.

Chromecast

Look for the USB port on your tv, connect the Chromecast device through it. You can do casting using:-

• Android/ios phone
• PC

By Android/ios phone

• Make sure that chromecast and mobile devices are connected to the same wifi network.
• Install the STARZ app on your phone from Google play store or apple app store if you haven’t installed it yet. And also login your account.
• Tap on the cast icon which is in the top right corner of your screen near the search icon.
• The list of devices available near you will appear. Select the name of your Chromecast device from it.
• Now, select any show and it will automatically start streaming on your tv.
• In order to stop the casting, you just have to tap again on the cast icon and then on the disconnect option.

By PC

• Connect your pc and the Chromecast device to the same network.
• Install Chrome browser on your pc if it is not installed.
• Visit the STARZ website or click on the link https://www.starz.com/us/en/.
• Sign in your account with the required credentials.
• Select the chrome menu icon in the top right corner of your screen.
• Click on the cast option.
• Then select the name of your chromecast device.
• Now, the pc screen will automatically start mirroring on your tv.
• To stop the casting, click again on the cast icon.

Activate STARZ On streaming networks

Sling TV

To add STARZ at your sling tv for $9 per month, you must have a monthly subscription to sling orange or sling blue. You will have to follow given below instructions to activate STARZ on your sling tv :-

• First create your account on STARZ and choose the free trial if you don’t have one as it would be required.
• Then open your sling tv homepage and go to the “change subscription” option.
• Look for the STARZ icon and click on the activate button.
• Now, STARZ is added in your new subscription.
• Open STARZ and go to the login option.
• Enter the required credentials which you have entered while creating the account.
• A four digit activation code will appear on your screen note down that code.
• Visit the website https://activate.starz.com on your pc and smartphone.
• Enter the code on the activation web page and submit it.
• Now, you can stream STARZ on your sling tv.

Netflix

Sorry, you can not stream the STARZ channels on your Netflix account. But recently due to the agreement of Netflix and STARZ, STARZ play services will come up with netflix monthly subscription fee. On Netflix, there are over 2,500 movies and tv shows from STARZ play available for instant streaming. Star play is responsible for the online distribution of their famous and classic movies such as “Ratatouille”, “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End”, “No Country for Old Men”, “Spiderman 3TM”, “Superbad” and many more.

Hulu

Hulu is one of the most popular streaming services which offers cable-like experience anywhere and anytime at a cheaper price. On hulu, you can directly stream the third party streaming services. You can manage your different streaming services at one place. STARZ is one of them, you can stream it on hulu. Follow the given below instructions step by step to add your STARZ account in hulu:-

• First, you will have to create a new STARZ account to add on hulu.
• Open hulu homepage, go to the STARZ section.
• Click on the sign up option to open your account.
• Enter your required credentials and submit it.
• You can select the free trial option or you can add a STARZ subscription i.e $8.99 per month to your current Hulu subscription plan.
• Now, you can stream STARZ through hulu.
• Even if you want to use the STARZ app, you use the hulu credentials to login.

Philo

Philo does not offer STARZ in any of its current subscription plans. But in mid-june 2020, it introduces the STARZ add-on with which you can add STARZ into your current plan. For the first 3 month, it will be available for $5 per month and afterwards for $9 per month. Philo provides you the subscription offers for premium channels like STARZ and EPIX. You can try the 7-day free trial and if you want you cancel the add-on anytime during the trial. And when the trial ends, it will automatically change to paid subscription. Go to your account page on philo, then look for the STARZ channel package option and click on subscribe option. Now, your plan will be upgraded and STARZ subscription charges will be added to your current philo plan. You can create a new STARZ account to stream it on your Philo subscription.

AT&T

On AT&T (formerly known as DirecTV), you can add STARZ in your current subscription plan. AT&T offers STARZ as part of their premium package. You can add or remove premium channels through an online website as well as text message. just follow given below steps:-

Add premium channels via online website

• Visit the DirecTV official website https://www.directv.com to make the changes.
• Then go to the Manage TV subscription option.
• The list of premium Channels available on direcTV will appear. Look for STARZ among them and click on the add option in front of them.
• Confirm the changes you have made and then you can stream STARZ on AT&T.

Add premium channels via text message

• Through the phone number, which is registered to your DIRECTV account, send a text message to 223322.
• Just enter “STARZ” in the message.
• Then confirm the activation and enjoy STARZ on your AT&T.

YouTube TV

Due to the partnership of YouTube tv, now you can stream over 15 STARZ channels on your YouTube tv. It is available for the price of $64.99 per month, which will be added to your current YouTube tv subscription. You can add STARZ using the browser on your pc or the STARZ app on your smartphone. Given below are the detailed instructions to add STARZ on YouTube tv :-

Using browser on pc

• Visit the official YouTube tv website i.e https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/.
• Click on your profile picture which is at the top.
• Click on settings option.
• Select the membership option.
• The list of all channels available on YouTube tv will appear on your screen.
• Scroll down to STARZ and click on the checkbox given next to it.
• Then select the agree option to confirm the update.
• Now you can stream STARZ on your YouTube tv subscription.

Using YouTube tv app on smartphone

• Open the YouTube tv app and Sign in your account.
• Click on your profile picture at the top.
• Select the settings option.
• Go to the membership option.
• The list of all the channels available on YouTube tv will display on your phone screen.
• Look for the STARZ in the list and tap on the checkmark next to it.
• Confirm the update by clicking on agree.
• Now, you can watch STARZ on your YouTube tv subscription.

Prime

Amazon prime is one of the top streaming services which has world best content for you to watch. It offers various third party streaming channels such as STARZ which you can watch directly on Amazon prime. To subscribe STARZ through Amazon prime, you should these simple steps:-

• Visit the official Amazon website on your browser.
• Login to your prime account.
• Click on the account & lists option which is at the top right corner of your screen.
• Go to your prime video then select the channels option.
• All the channels will appear on your screen which are available on Amazon prime.
• Scroll down to STARZ and click on it.
• The app details will display on your screen. Click on the start your free trial option to subscribe to the channel.
• Enter the account details required.
• Now, you can stream STARZ on your prime account.
• After the free trial, the STARZ subscription charges will be added to your prime subscription.

Activate STARZ On gaming consoles

Xbox one, Xbox One S and Xbox Series X|S

First set up your xbox and turn it on.

• Sign in your account.
• Go to the xbox homepage, select the store option and then the apps option.
• Click on the search icon in the shape of the search icon.
• Enter STARZ play and click ok.
• A list of apps will appear, look for the official app of STARZ and click on it.
• Select the install option to start the downloading.
• Once the app is installed, click on open to launch it.
• Click on the login option and enter your STARZ account credentials to sign in.
• After you have successfully logged in, a four digit code will be generated on your screen. Note down that code somewhere.
• Use your smartphone and pc, visit the activation website i.e https://activate.starz.com.
• Enter the code in the box and submit it to register your device.
• Now, you can stream STARZ on your Xbox.

PS4

• First set up your PS4 and make sure it has a stable internet connection.
• Go to the home-screen, press the up button and select the PlayStation store option.
• Navigate to the movies & play section.
• The list of streaming apps available will appear on your screen. Search for STARZ play and click on it.
• Select the download option to install the app on your tv.
• Launch the app on your PS4 when it is installed.
• Click on the login option, enter your STARZ account credentials to sign in.
• A code will appear on your screen when you have signed in.
• Visit the STARZ activation website or click on link https://activate.starz.com.
• Enter the code in the webpage and submit it to link your device.
• Now, you can enjoy STARZ tv shows and movies on your PS4.

Activate STARZ On smart tv

Sony

• Go to the homepage on your Sony smart tv.
• Then navigate to the app store section and click on the search icon at the top.
• Enter STARZ in the search box and click ok.
• A list of apps will appear, look for the official STARZ app and click on it.
• Select the download option to install the app on you tv.
• Wait until the downloading completes, click on open to launch the app.
• Click on the login option and enter your STARZ account credentials to sign in.
• A four digit code will display on your screen, note down that code somewhere.
• Open the browser on your smartphone or pc, visit the activation website https://activate.starz.com.
• On the webpage, enter the code and submit it to login register your device.
• Now, you can stream STARZ on your sony smart tv.

Samsung

• On your Samsung remote, press the home button and navigate to the apps option.
• Look for the search icon at the top right corner of your screen, click on it.
• Enter STARZ in the search field and select done.
• When the downloading is done, the open option will appear and click on it to launch the STARZ app.
• Click on the login option to sign in for your account.
• Enter your STARZ account credentials which you have entered while creating it.
• After you have logged in, a four digit code will be generated on your screen.
• Visit the STARZ activation website or click on link https://activate.starz.com on your smartphone or pc.
• On the webpage, enter code that displays on your tv screen, in the box and submit it.
• Now, your Samsung tv is linked to your account and you start streaming STARZ tv shows and movies on it.

LG TV

• Turn on your LG tv and make it have a stable internet connection.
• From the homepage, navigate to the app store.
• Click on the search at the top and enter STARZ.
• A list of apps will appear, look at the official STARZ app and click on it.
• Select the download option to install the app. Wait until the downloading completes.
• Click on open to launch the app on your LG tv.
• Select the login option to sign in your account.
• Enter your email id and password which you have entered while creating your account.
• Once you have logged in, a four digit code will display on your screen.
• Use your any other gadget like smartphone or pc to visit the activation website https://activate.starz.com.
• Enter the code on the webpage and submit it.
• Now, you can stream STARZ tv shows and movies on your LG tv.

VIZIO smart tv

The STARZ play app is not available on the VIZIO app store so you can not install it. You can use the casting method to stream STARZ on your vizio smart tv via chromecast or apple airplay.

Using apple airplay

• On your iPhone/ipad, go to the Apple app store and install the STARZ app.
• Then, sign in using your STARZ account credentials.
• Connect your iPhone/ipad and VIZIO tv to the same wifi network.
• Open the STARZ app and play any tv show or movie.
• Click on the airplay icon at the top.
• The list of devices available near you will appear, look for your vizio tv name and click on it.
• Now, the iphone/ipad screen will start mirroring on your vizio tv.

Using google Chromecast

• First go to the play Store on your android phone/tablet to install the STARZ app.
• Sign in using your STARZ account credentials.
• Then make sure your Android phone/tablet and VIZIO tv are connected to the same wifi network.
• Open the STARZ app on your phone/tablet and play any tv show or movie.
• Tap on the cast icon at the top of the screen.
• Select your VIZIO tv name from the list of devices that will appear.
• Now, the tv show or movie which you have selected will start streaming on your VIZIO tv.

Activate STARZ On PC & Laptop

On browsers (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

If you wish to stream STARZ on your PC/laptop then use the supported browsers like Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Safari to visit its official website. Just follow the given below steps for every browser and you will get the results.

• Navigate to the STARZ official website i.e http://www.starz.com.
• Click on the login option and enter your email id and password which you have entered while creating your account.
• If you want to access STARZ through the credentials of your hulu, YouTube or a cable provider then click on login with tv provider.
• When you have signed in, select your profile and start streaming STARZ on your PC/laptop.

On operating systems

To install and run the android STARZ app on your windows pc/laptop, you would first require an android emulator such as BlueStacks and nox player. Emulator provides an android OS running platform on your device. Once the emulator is set, you can easily install apps on your windows pc or mac. Follow the given below instructions

Windows

• First download an emulator on your windows pc.
• To install the BlueStacks 4 emulator, you can go to its website or click on the link https://www.bluestacks.com/features.html.
• Once it is installed, sign in using your google account credentials.
• Launch the emulator and navigate to the playstore section.
• On the playstore, look for the search icon at the top and click on it.
• Enter STARZ in it and click on search.
• To start the installation via emulator, click on install.
• Wait until the downloading completes, then go to the All apps section of the emulator. You will find the STARZ app there.
• Open the STARZ app then login your account to start the streaming.

Mac OS X

• First install an android emulator such as BlueStacks and Nox player on your mac pc.
• To download BlueStacks emulator, click on Bluestack. and for nox player emulator, click on nox player.
• After the emulator is installed, launch it on your mac.
• Then sign in your google account. And go to Google Play Store.
• Click on the search icon at the top and enter STARZ in the search box.
• A list of apps will appear, look for the official STARZ play app and click on it.
• Select the install option to download it. And wait until the installation is done.
• On the android emulator, navigate to the All Apps section and Starz will be there.
• Then launch the STARZ via emulator and sign in your STARZ account credentials to stream the tv shows and movies.

How to unlink STARZ account ?

• Go to the official STARZ website and sign in using your STARZ account credentials.
• After you have logged in, go to the “My profile” tab.
• Look for the sign out option and select it.
• A confirmation message will appear to confirm your actions i.e to sign out of all devices.
• Click on yes, sign out option to confirm.
• Now, your STARZ account is logged out of all the devices.