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Guide to Stream and Activate Trutv on Firestick

Published On : June 10, 2022 by: Manisha Sharma/Category(s) : Streaming Services

Looking for a new TV channel that is full of exciting dramas and series? Well, you have come to the right place! As a matter of fact, Firestick has become one of the widely used streaming media devices. With firesticks, people can turn their regular TV into a cool one. They can stream all the channels of the Firestick. Also, online TV service-providing channels can also be easily streamed via Firestick. All you need to do before starting to watch is to activate the channel. This activation is important for identification. In this article, we will discuss how to stream and activate Trutv on Firestick. TruTV is a very popular entertainment channel in the United States of America.

The TruTV channel is widely popular for showing crime-based shows. These include criminal case coverage, crime thrillers, and a lot of legal dramas. However, this is not only where its channel lineup is limited. You will also find a number of reality shows, series, sitcoms, and much more. Now just this, you can also find sports programming and live shows on this channel. This is a great entertainment package. So, if you are switching to Firestick then adding this channel to your favorite will be a good choice! In order to enjoy the services of the TruTV channel, you will have to obtain its TV everywhere app. Later you will be required to install it on your Firestick device and then activate Trutv on Firestick.

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Steps to Stream and Activate Trutv on Firestick

If you have a cable connection already then, you can watch the content of the TruTV channel without any subscription to online TV providers like Sling TV, Hulu Live+, etc. The steps to activate Trutv on Firestick with a cable connection are:

Start the process by connecting the Firestick device to your TV. Make sure that the TV is properly connected to the internet.
Using the Firestick remote control, press the Home key. This is done to launch the FireTV home screen. On the home screen, you have to locate the Find option and then press the Search option.
The search box will appear on the screen and on the on-screen keyboard too. Use the keyboard and then enter the name of the channel, TruTV.
Now you have to select the channel from the list and the channel information screen will appear.
From there locate and tap on the GET button. This will start the download and installation of TruTV on your Firestick device.
Once, the installation has ended, you will have to launch the channel. Tap on the OPEN option to continue.
Inside the channel, you will be asked to sign in. Complete the sign-in process and then a code will appear on the screen. This is the activation code that you will need later to activate Trutv on Firestick.

Now, you will have to proceed to the activation URL. Make sure to remember or note down the activation code.

Guide to activate Trutv on Firestick on the activation URL

You will need another device with an internet connection and the activation URL to finally activate Trutv on Firestick. The activation URL is www.trutv.com/activate.

Launch the web browser of the device and in the search bar, enter the activation URL.
On the activation page, you will see the ‘Select a device’ option.
Tap on its drop-down arrow and select Amazon Fire TV from the list of devices.
You will be taken to a new webpage. Here you will have to enter the activation code.
Once done, tap on the Submit button and end the process.
Now go to your TV and restart the TruTV app. You will be able to see the contents of the channel on your TV screen.

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How to watch TruTV without cable?

Paying for a cable TV service can be too much at times. However, with online TV providers like SlingTV, DIRECTV, Hulu+, etc. it is possible to enjoy the content of TruTV without paying for any cable. To watch TruTV without cable, you will need a good internet connection, a device on which you can stream the online TV provider app, and a subscription to the online TV service.

You can easily find the TruTV app on Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, DIRECTV STREAM, and YouTube TV. You can go to their official website and buy the package that contains TruTV in it. You will get TruTV in a Sling Blue pack for just $35. You will have to pay $69.99 at DIRECTV STREAM and Hulu Live Plus for getting TruTV and $64.99 per month on YouTube TV.

To watch TruTV on Firestick without any cable, you will have to follow these steps:

Start the process by subscribing to one of the above online TV service providers. Now, on the Home screen on your FireTV, locate and click on the search option.
A search box will appear. Inside it, you have to type the name of the online TV service that you have subscribed to.
Go ahead, download and install this service. Once the process is complete, you have to launch this app.
Now, sign in to the online TV service that you subscribed to. There you will find TruTV in the channel list.
Tap on the TruTV channel icon and continue watching amazing crime thrillers and other comedy shows.

Also Read: Watch Pure Flix on Firestick

Wrapping up

In this article, you learned how to activate Trutv on Firestick. The process is not very difficult. However, you need to be careful when you enter the code. Many times people enter the wrong code and are unable to activate the apps. Also, if you are going to watch it without cable, then make sure to use the trial of the online TV service before conforming to it permanently! If you liked reading, then consider the following. Till then stay tuned!