STARZ, a US television network and streaming service, produces some interesting and informative programming. From American Gods to Black Sails to Power to Spartacus to name a few, STARZ has produced some amazing TV shows.

The streaming service can be accessed from almost any device. This tutorial will show you how to activate STARZ from almost any device. To play content, STARZ Play will be the app that you need. It's available on most devices, including Kindle Fire and Fire TV, Nexus Player, Apple TV and Roku, as well as Android, Roku, Roku, Xbox, iPhone, Android, Roku, Roku, Roku, Roku, Roku, Roku, Roku, Roku, Roku, and Apple TV. All of the channel's TV shows and movies can be accessed on all devices for $8.99 per month. You can stream up to four devices simultaneously with one account.

How to activate STARZ

You will need a premium subscription to activate STARZ. Or you can use the 7-day free trial before you commit to a subscription. To add the channel to your chosen service, you will need to create a login.

  1. Navigate to Starz.com/activate and click on Try STARZ Free for a Week.
  2. Sign up now and enter your personal details.

Once you have your account up and running, you can add the channel on most devices.

Roku adds STARZ

Adding STARZ on Roku is the same as adding any other channel.

  1. Register for your Roku if necessary.
  2. You can now select streaming channels from your home.
  3. Next, look for the STARZ channel.
  4. Once you have found it, click OK to add it.
  5. To confirm, enter your PIN.
  6. Open the STARZ channel in your app's menu or the channels list.
  7. Log in using your STARZ login details.
  8. Navigation to STARZ with any device
  9. To register your device, enter the code from the screen in the box provided.

 

Roku Channel offers subscriptions for STARZ as part the deal. Instead of paying for STARZ separately, you can subscribe through Roku. You won't be able to view it on any other device, but you might find it easier to do everything via your Roku.

Apple TV - Add STARZ

You will need the STARZ Play App to play STARZ on Apple TV. Next, sign in to your account and use the code.

  1. Navigate to App Store on Apple TV.
  2. Install STARZ Play.
  3. Choose the app from your Home screen.
  4. Log in using your STARZ account details.
  5. Navigation to STARZ with any device
  6. Enter the code again into the box and click Submit to register your device.

After entering the code, your Apple TV will register and show all movies and TV shows.

Add STARZ to Xbox

STARZ Play is compatible with Xbox 360/Xbox One, and is free to download from the app store. As mentioned above:

  1. Sign in to your Xbox.
  2. Navigate to Apps by selecting the Store.
  3. Install STARZ Play by searching for it.
  4. When prompted, confirm installation
  5. Select STARZ Play.
  6. Log in using your STARZ account details.
  7. Navigation to STARZ with any device
  8. In the box at the bottom of the page, enter the code.
  9. To register your device, click on Submit.

After you sign in and register, your Xbox will display all movie and TV shows listings. You can then watch what you want.

Add STARZ to Your Smart TV

You should have gotten the hang of it now that you've read this far. Add the STARZPlay app to your device. Sign in with your account and activate the code. Then, you can start watching. The same process applies to smart TVs.

  1. Turn on your smart television to access the app store.
  2. Find STARZ Play, and then install.
  3. Log in using your STARZ account details.
  4. Navigation to STARZ with any device
  5. In the box at the bottom of the page, enter the code.
  6. To register your device, click on Submit.

Compatibility is something I am not certain about. STARZ Play is available for my Samsung smart television, but I'm not sure if it's universal.

Add STARZ to iPhone

This same process is also applicable to iOS devices.

  1. Navigate to App Store to locate STARZ Play.
  2. Install the app
  3. Log in using your STARZ account details.
  4. Navigation to STARZ with any device
  5. In the box at the bottom of the page, enter the code.
  6. To register your device, click on Submit.

The content will appear and you can start watching it immediately.

Android: Add STARZ

Finally, STARZ Play is also available in the Google Play Store.

  1. Navigate to Google Play Store and download STARZ Play. Or, you can visit the Starz.com/activate website.
  2. Log in to the app using your STARZ account details.
  3. Navigation to STARZ with any device
  4. In the box at the bottom of the page, enter the code.
  5. To register your device, click on Submit.

Streaming with STARZ

It is easy to add STARZ to any compatible device. It takes only a few seconds to authorize the device and works flawlessly. It's a shame that not all apps are as simple.