How To Watch Kanopy on Any Device [Activate Code, Install & Stream]

Do you want to activate Kanopy on your device via kanopy.com/link code? Are you looking for a way to enter code via https://www.kanopy.com/tv?
You have come to the right place as in this post, you can find an in-depth guide with pictures explaining how to activate and watch Kanopy on any of your devices. This guide is complete with instructions applicable to all devices, where Kanopy can be watched on.

How to sign up for Kanopy TV?

In order to activate Kanopy use www.kanopy.com/tv URL on your respective devices. You first need to create an account, given below are the steps to sign-up for Kanopy tv:

You can only access the content on Kanopy TV if you have a public Library card or if you are a student or professor of a university/college.

For public library card users:

• Go to the https://www.kanopy.com/signup website and select the “Find your library” option.
• Enter your library name and select it from the given list. Or you use your city name or zip code to search your library.
• On the next page, type your library card number and password/pin, then click continue.
• To complete the signup procedure, you will have to create your Kanopy account by using your Facebook and Google login, or you can do it directly on the Kanopy website by entering your name, email id, and a password of at least 6 characters.
• To verify your email ID, Kanopy will send you a verification email in your inbox. You just have to click on the link given in the mail to verify your email ID.
• Now, you have successfully signed up on Kanopy tv and are ready to start watching the movies and documentaries.

For University/college students and professors

• Go to the https://www.kanopy.com/signup website and select the “Find your university” option.
• Enter your university or college name and select it from the list.
• After that, you will be redirected to the official University or college’s login page to fill in the details. Please make sure to sign in only through the school’s VPN, if your college or university authenticates using VPN.
• You can create an account on Kanopy using your Facebook and Google login. Or it can be done directly on the Kanopy website by entering your email ID and a password of at least 6 characters.
• For the verification, Kanopy sends you an email in your inbox. You just have to click on the link to verify your email ID.
• You have successfully completed the signup procedure and are ready to enjoy the free content on Kanopy tv.

Things Required to activate Kanopy

• First, you need to create a Kanopy account.
• You must have a compatible streaming device or smart tv(Roku, Fire tv, android tv, apple tv)
• You need a secondary device (phone, pc, tablet, or laptop) to enter the OTP.
• Your device must be connected to a stable internet connection.

How to Watch Kanopy TV on Streaming Devices?

On Roku Devices (Stick, Express or Streambar)

• Look for the HDMI port on your smart tv then connect Roku TV to it. And make sure your TV is connected to the internet.
• Go to the Roku homepage by clicking the home remote.
• Open the drop down menu and click on the streaming channels option.
• Click on the search icon and enter Kanopy tv app in the search box. Click next.
• Look for the official kanopy tv app on the screen and then click on it.
• Click on the add channel option to install it and wait until the downloading completes.
• Now again go to the home page, and you will see the Kanopy app in the Channel section.
• Click on it to open the app. Remember, you must have an account on Kanopy first to use it.
• Only those who have a public library card or university/college ID can access the content on Kanopy.
• Go to the login option to link your account.
• Enter your username and password correctly in respective fields. Then click next.
• When you have successfully logged in, a four digit code and some instructions will come on the screen.
• Open the Web browser on your smartphone or pc, then go to the website https://www.kanopy.com/tv.
• On the activation page, there will be some blank boxes. Enter the code you see on tv in the boxes. Click next.
• Type the asked credentials to complete the activation process.
• Congratulations, you are done with all procedures and ready to enjoy kanopy on your Roku device.

Telstra TV Device

• First connect the Telstra tv box to your smart tv and make sure it is connected with an internet connection.
• Then go to the Telstra app store and click on the search icon in the shape of a magnifying glass.
• Enter “Kanopy tv” in it and click next.
• Search for the official kanopy tv app on the screen and click on it.
• Click on add app option to install it. Wait until the installation completes.
• After that go to the home page and you will see the Kanopy app on it.
• Open the Kanopy TV app.
• Go to the settings option and search for the “link my account” option. Click on it.
• Enter your credentials to login your account. Note: without creating an account on Kanopy you cannot use it. So do it now if you haven’t.
• When you have logged in, select any movie and play it. A four digit code will appear on your tv screen.
• On your phone or pc, go to www.kanopy.com/link. And type the code you see on tv in the blank spaces. Click submit. You will have to login your account on your phone or pc too.
• Now your account is linked And you can use kanopy tv on your Telstra TV.

Firestick (Fire TV Stick)

• Connect your fire tv stick to your tv and switch on it. Wait for the home screen to appear on the screen.
• At the top corner of the home page, there is a search icon. Click on it.
• Use the on screen keyboard, to enter Kanopy tv in the search box and click the search option.
• Find the Kanopy app from the list of apps and click on it.
• In order to install the Kanopy your tv, select the get icon and click on ok to give permission.
• When the installation process is completed, click on the open option to launch the kanopy tv on your TV.
• Open the settings menu and click on the “link my account” option. Then enter your username and password.
• On the next screen, a four digit code and some instructions will be there.
• Now open the Kanopy Website www.kanopy.com/link on your pc or smartphone in which your kanopy account is already logged in.
• Type the same code on your pc or smartphone which you see on your tv and click submit.
• Now, you have successfully completed the activation page and are ready to enjoy your Kanopy on firestick.

Nvidia Shield TV

• On the homepage of NVidia shield tv, look for the play store icon and click on it.
• Select the search icon and type kanopy in the field. Click search.
• Find the official kanopy app on your screen and open it.
• To install the Kanopy app, click on install option. Wait until the downloading completes.
• Open the Kanopy app to launch it on your NVidia shield TV.
• To use kanopy on your TV, you first have to login your account. So go to link my account option in the settings menu.
• Enter your username and password in respective fields. And click next.
• When you have successfully logged, a four digit code will come to your screen.
• On your smartphone or pc, go to website www.kanopy.com/link and type the four digit code in the blank spaces. Click submit.
• Now, You have successfully linked your account and completed the activation process. So you enjoy the Kanopy on your NVidia shield TV.

Google TV

• On your google tv remote, press the assistant button, and say kanopy to search this app.
• Or you can go to the home screen, click on the search icon and type kanopy.
• Click on the Kanopy app and select the install option.
• When the downloading is done, open the Kanopy app to launch it on your google tv.
• Then you will have to connect your account to access the content on Kanopy. So go to the “link my account” option to do it. If you haven’t created an account on Kanopy then create one first.
• Enter your username and password in the respective fields. Click next.
• Then on the next screen, a four digit code will appear along with activation instructions.
• Open your pc or smartphone, click on link www.kanopy.com/link which will redirect to the activation page.
• Enter the code in the blank spaces. Note: you will have to login your account on pc and smartphones too in order to complete the activation process.
• Now, you can browse and watch movies on your Google TV.

Apple TV

• To get started, you will have to first install the Kanopy app on your Apple TV. So go to the Apple app store.
• Click on the search icon at top and enter Kanopy in the search box.
• A list of apps will appear on the screen, select the official kanopy among them.
• To download the Kanopy app, click on the get option. And when the downloading is completed, click on the open option to launch the app on your apple TV.
• If you are a new user, click on the get started option to create on Kanopy. As only those can access the content on Kanopy who have an account linked to a public library card or university student’s ID.
• If you are a pre-user, click on log in. Enter your email address and Kanopy password.
• When you are logged in, a four digit code and activation instructions will display on the screen.
• Open the web browser on your pc or smartphone, go to www.kanopy.com/link and enter the code you see on tv in the blank spaces. Click submit.
• Now, you can enjoy kanopy movies on your apple TV.

How to Watch Kanopy TV on Mobile?

On Android Phones/Tablets

Kanopy tv app is available on the Google Play Store, so the users can easily install it on their android devices. But you first have to create an account on Kanopy tv to access the free content.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to go anywhere, the step-by-step instructions to create an account on Kanopy TV are given above on our website. You just have to follow the steps and then you are good to go.

And if you already have an account on Kanopy TV then just select the login option and enter your username and password. After that, you can enjoy the free content on Kanopy TV.

How to Watch Kanopy on Android Phone/Tablets

• To watch Kanopy Tv on your android Phone of any brand, you need to have the Kanopy app downloaded and installed on your device.
• Go to the Play Store on your phone/tablet and search for Kanopy using the search bar.
• You’ll find a Kanopy app listed on the results page after you hit the search button or enter.
• Click on the app, and press on install. Wait for a few minutes for the Kanopy app download to complete.
• Once it’s finished, it will automatically get installed on your device. After the installation is complete, you will see two options alongside the Kanopy app for android – Open & uninstall.
• You need to open the app and log in using your Kanopy account credentials.
• Once you have logged into the app, you can start accessing Kanopy content on your android phone.

On iPhone/iPad

For the ios devices, the Kanopy app is accessible on the Apple App Store, you can easily install the app. Then you will have to create your account on Kanopy tv in order to watch the movies and documentaries on it.

The procedure to create an account on Kanopy tv is given with step-by-step instructions on our website above. We have provided you with the exact details for creating the account.

If you have earlier created the account on Kanopy then there is no need to do it again. You just have to log in to your account by entering the correct username and password. Then you can watch Kanopy tv on your device.

How to Watch Kanopy on an iPhone or iPad

You can watch Kanopy TV on iPhone or iPad by getting the apple app store. The app is available for devices running iOS 9 or higher.

• Go to the App Store on your iphone/iPad and search Kanopy using the search option.
• You’ll find a Kanopy app listed on the results page after hitting the search button or pressing enter.
• Click on “Get” and wait a few seconds. Depending on your internet speed, the app will get downloaded on your Apple device (iphone, iPad).
• Alternatively, you can go to https://apps.apple.com/us/app/kanopy/id1205614510 if you read this guide from your iPhone or iPad.
• After the app is installed, you will see the option “Open” instead of the Get button. Open the app, and you will see the Kanopy log-in screen.
• Click on Get Started and select a suitable option viz find a library or academic membership
• Login by using your library credentials after selecting your library. You will be able to watch Kanopy content on your iPhone or Ipad.

Video Tutorial:

On Amazon Fire Tablets

• Just go to the Amazon app store on your Amazon Fire Tablet, and search Kanopy to install it. Then you will have to create an account on Kanopy to watch the free content on it.
• A detailed description is given above on our website, you just have to follow those steps to create an account. But remember, you must have a public library card or university/college account to access the content for free.
• But if you already have an account on Kanopy tv then you don’t create one again. Click on the login option and type your username and password.

How to Watch Kanopy on Amazon Fire Tablets

• To download the Kanopy app on your Amazon fire tablet, go to the Amazon app store.
• Click on the search icon at top of the screen and enter Kanopy in the search box.
• On the next screen, a list of apps will appear, select the official Kanopy from them.
• Click on get app to start the downloading process. Wait until the installation completes.
• Then click on open to launch Kanopy on your Amazon fire tablet.
• On the very first page of the app, there will be two Sign up and login.
• If you are a pre-users then you can click on the login option and enter your credentials in the respective fields.
• For new users who don’t have an account on Kanopy, click on the sign up option. (Note:- without creating an account on Kanopy, you can watch Kanopy on your device. And your account must be linked to a public library card or college/university Id.)
• To create your account, enter your email id and choose a safe password of at least 6 characters.
• After that, a verification email will be sent on your email address which you have given. Click on the link given in the mail.
• Now, you will have to add your library card or university/college student id. So search for your library or university name.
• Select your library/college name from the list. And enter your library Card number and password, click on verify.
• If you are using university id then you will be redirected to the university’s login page.
• Congratulations, now you have successfully logged in your account and can enjoy kanopy on your Amazon Fire tablet.

How to Activate and Watch Kanopy on TV?

On Amazon Fire TV

• Open the Amazon Fire TV store on your device, click on the “Find” option
• Type Kanopy tv under the search field.
• When you have found the Kanopy app then select the get option to install it on your device. Wait for a minute, when you have successfully installed the app, click open.

After opening the app, you will see two options:-

• Get started: This option is for the new users who are using the Kanopy TV for the very first time and don’t have an account.
• Log in: This option is for those who already have an account on Kanopy and now want to use it on their Amazon Fire TV.

For new users

• After selecting the get started option, you will have to first create an account. And your account must be connected to a public library card or college/university student’s ID to watch the free content.
• Once you have created your account. Then go to settings, and select the “link my account” option.
• Enter your username and password in the respective fields.
• When you have signed in, you will be provided an activation code and some instructions.
• After that, open the web browser on your phone or computer and go to kanopy.com/tv.
• with the link, you will be directed to an activation page that will ask you to enter the activation code. So in the four blank spaces, you just have to type the code which you see on your TV. Click the next option to go to the next screen.
• Now, you have successfully completed the procedure and are ready to watch all the content on your Amazon Fire TV.

For existing users

• If you already have an account on Kanopy, then Click on the login option and enter your credentials.
• When you have successfully logged in then you will see a 4-digit activation code and some instructions.
• Click on kanopy.com/link URL to open the activation page on your phone and computer.
• Enter the code in the given spaces which you see on your TV and submit it.
• Your activation process is completed, so you can select the watch now option and browse the movies and web series on your Amazon Fire TV.

On Android TV

• To get started on your android tv, you will have to first install the Kanopy tv app.
• So go to the play store and with the on-screen keyboard type “Kanopy” into the search box. Or you can navigate on the play store link of the app.
• Then the Kanopy tv app will appear on your screen and click on the install option.
• Wait for a few minutes and when the downloading is completed, select the open option.
• In order to watch the content on Kanopy tv for, you will need an account that is connected to a public library card or university student’s account.
• Open the drop-down menu, go to the settings option and click on the “link my account“.
• A login page will open after clicking, enter your credentials according to the respective fields and select the next option.
• When you have successfully logged in, on the next page, there is an activation code and some instructions.
• Open the link https://www.kanopy.com/tv on your phone or pc and enter the activation code in blank boxes.
• Now you’re done with the activation process and ready to enjoy Kanopy on your tv.

On Roku TV

• Turn on your Roku player and make sure it is connected to your TV via HDMI.
• Use your Roku remote to open the home screen drop menu and go to the streaming channels option.
• Click on the search channels option and then type Kanopy tv in the search box.
• Find the Kanopy tv app and click on add channel option to install it.
• Now return to the home screen, and you will see the Kanopy app will be there.
• Click on the Kanopy app to open it.
• You will see options on the screen:
  • Get started
  • Login
• To watch the free content on Kanopy, you will need to create an account connected to a public library card. So first create an account if you haven’t done it yet by clicking on the get started option.
• And for pre-users, Click on the login option and then enter your credentials in the respective fields.
• After you have logged in, a four digits activation code and some instructions will appear on the screen.
• Open the activation page on your phone or pc by clicking the link https://www.kanopy.com/tv.
• Enter the activation code in the blanks boxes which you see on your tv screen. Click next.
• To complete the activation process, enter the required credentials.
• Now, you can enjoy all the movies and documentaries on Roku TV.

On Smart TVs

Sony Smart TV

• Open the home menu and select google play store.
• Click on the search option and enter the Kanopy tv app or you can search by category for it.
• Find the official Kanopy app and click on it.
• Click on the install option and then select Accept to begin the installation process
• Wait for a minute to complete the downloading and then go to the home menu, the Kanopy app will be there.
• Open the Kanopy tv app. Note, in order to use Kanopy you will need an account linked to a public library card.
• To create the account on Kanopy first, if not created by clicking on the get started option.
• And those who are pre-users and have an account can click on the login option.
• Enter your username and password on the login page and click next.
• A 4-digit activation code and some instructions will appear on the screen, note the code somewhere.
• From your phone or pc, Click on the link https://www.kanopy.com/tv to open the activation page and enter the code in the blank spaces. Click next.
• Enter the asked credentials on the next screen.
• You have successfully completed the activation process and you can enjoy Kanopy on your sony smart tv.

VIZIO Smart TV

Unfortunately, the Kanopy tv app is not available on the App Store of Vizio smart tv. But don’t worry we have a solution for you. You can use the Apple Airplay or Google Chromecast.

Using Apple airplay

• Install the Kanopy tv app on your iPad/iPhone from Apple App Store.
• Go to settings to login your account.
• Make sure your iPhone/iPad and smart tv are connected to the same wifi network.
• Then, from your iPad/iphone play any movie on Kanopy tv and select the airplay icon from the top.
• A list of devices will appear, select your Vizio tv.
• Now, the movie will start playing on your Vizio tv.
• If you have compatible devices but still you are able to use airplay options. Then try to update it to the latest Vizio smart firmware.

Using Google Chromecast

• First, you will have to install the Kanopy tv app on the Android phone/tablet from Google Play Store.
• Set up the Kanopy on your phone/tablet and login your account.
• Connect your Vizio tv and Android phone/tablet to the same wifi network.
• Open Kanopy tv on your phone and play any movie.
• On the top, there is an icon of Google, cast click on it.
• Select your smart tv name from the list of available devices.
• Now, you can enjoy your Kanopy movies on your Vizio tv.

Samsung Smart TV

• From your Samsung remote control, press the home button and select the apps option.
• In the upper right-hand corner of the screen, the search icon will appear, click on it.
• Now, enter the Kanopy tv in the search field and select done.
• Find the official Kanopy app on the screen, open it and click on the install option.
• Wait until the downloading is completed, then go to the home screen, the Kanopy tv app will be in the apps section. Click on the app to open it.
• In order to access the free content on Kanopy, you will need an account that is linked to a public library card or university id. So if you don’t have an existing account on Kanopy then click on the get started option. And the pre-users just have to click on the login option. Then enter their username and password in the respective fields.
• After you have successfully logged in, a 4-digit code and some instructions will appear on the screen.
• Click on the link https://www.kanopy.com/tv to open the activation page on your pc or smartphone.
• Enter the code in the blank boxes and click on next.
• Follow the instructions and enter the required credentials.
• Now, you have completed the activation process and are ready to watch Kanopy on your Samsung TV.

Other Smart TVs

• First, check whether the Kanopy app is available on the app store of your Smart TV or not.
• If it is available then install it on your device.
• After completing the installation process, click on it to open the Kanopy tv app
• When you will open it for the first time, then two options will appear:
  • Get started
  • Login
• The get started option is for the new users who are using the app for the first time and don’t have an account on Kanopy. By clicking on it, you will be redirected to the page for creating an account.
• And the login option is for the users who already have an account on Kanopy. This option will take you to the login page where you have to enter your respective credentials.
• When you have linked your account on Kanopy tv then you will see a four-digit code on your tv screen along with some instructions.
• Click on the link https://www.kanopy.com/tv to open the activation page on the Web browser of your pc or smartphone.
• Four blank boxes will be on the page, type the code in the boxes and click next.
• On the next page, fill in the asked credentials and again click next.
• Now, you can access the free content available on Kanopy via your smart tv.

Note:- Your account must be connected to a public library card or university account in order to watch the free content on Kanopy.

If the Kanopy tv app is not available on the app store of your smart tv. Then you can use the casting method by apple airplay or Google Chromecast.

On any other TV

Using airplay

If you have a 3rd generation and older apple tv and are not able to watch Kanopy on it. Then don’t worry, we have a solution for you. You can use airplay on iPhone/iPad for it.

• First, install the Kanopy tv app on your iPhone/iPad from the apple app store.
• Wait for a while, then open the app when it is successfully installed and log in to your account. Note: your account must be connected with a public library card if you want to enjoy the free content.
• Then Make sure your iPhone/iPad and TV are connected to the same wifi connection.
• On the Kanopy tv app, play the movie which you want to watch and click the airplay icon on the top of your screen.
• The list of devices available near you will appear, you will select the name of your TV.
• Click the “clone your ios device” option once, the movie starts playing on your TV.
• Now you watch your favorite movies and web series on your 3rd generation Apple TV using the Airplay feature.
• To Stop the casting process, you just have to click on the airplay icon again and select your mobile device.

Using Chromecast

There are two options available with which you can Chromecast Kanopy. You can either use your phone or PC.

Chromecast using smartphone

• If you are using your smartphone for Chromecast then you would first have to install the Kanopy tv from the play Store.
• After clicking on the install option, wait for a sec. When it is successfully installed, open it.
• Go to settings options, and click on the link to my account. Enter your correct username and password in the respective fields.
• Select any movies or documentaries and click on the cast icons on top.
• A list of available devices near you will appear on the screen, select your Chromecast device from it.
• Now, you can enjoy the movies on your tv through Chromecast.

Chromecast using PC

• Install the Chrome browser application on your pc, if it is not already installed.
• Open the chrome browser on your pc.
• Go to the website https://www.kanopy.com/ in a new tab.
• Click on the login option from the top of the webpage.
• Enter your username and password on the login page. Please remember, that your account must be linked with a public library card or college student account.
• Select any movie to watch from the library.
• Click on the cast icons on the top of the screen.
• Then, select your Chromecast device from the list of available devices.
• After that, the selected movie will automatically start playing on your TV via casting.