Watching your favourite Channel 5 shows, from gripping dramas and captivating documentaries to must-see reality TV, is far more enjoyable on a big screen. My5, the network’s free-to-use streaming service, allows you to do just that by bringing its extensive library of catch-up and on-demand content directly to your living room visit my5.tv/activate.
To unlock this experience on your smart TV or streaming player, you just need to complete a simple, one-time activation process. This guide will walk you through every step to seamlessly link your My5 account to your TV, so you can start streaming in minutes.
Getting Started: What You’ll Need
Before you begin, make sure you have the following four items ready to ensure a smooth and quick setup:
- A Compatible Device: The My5 app installed on your smart TV, streaming stick (like Roku or Amazon Fire TV), or games console.
- A Stable Internet Connection: Both your TV and your second device need to be connected to the internet.
- A My5 Account: If you don’t already have one, you can create a free account on the Channel 5 website.
- A Second Device: You will need a smartphone, tablet, or computer to complete the activation online.
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Your Step-by-Step Activation Guide
This process uses a unique code to securely connect the app on your TV to your My5 account, saving you the frustration of typing a long password with a TV remote.
- Launch the My5 App on Your TV Navigate to your TV’s app library, find the My5 app, and open it.
- Select ‘Sign In’ Once the app loads, it will present you with options. Choose the ‘Sign In’ or ‘Register’ option to begin the process.
- Take Note of Your Activation Code Your TV screen will now display a unique 5 or 6-character code. The screen will also instruct you to visit the activation website, which is typically channel5.com/activate. Keep your TV on this screen so the code remains visible.
- Visit the Activation Website on a Second Device Now, pick up your smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Open a web browser (such as Chrome, Safari, or Edge) and type channel5.com/activate into the address bar and hit Enter.
- Sign In to Your My5 Account The website will prompt you to sign into your My5 account. Enter the email address and password you used when you registered and click ‘Sign In’.
- Enter the Code from Your TV After logging in, you will see a box asking for the activation code. Carefully type the code displayed on your TV screen into this box.
- Click ‘Activate’ and Start Watching Once you submit the code, the website will confirm the activation was successful. At the same time, your TV screen should automatically refresh, logging you into your My5 account. You can now browse and watch the entire library of content.
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Where Can You Watch?
This activation process works across a wide range of popular devices, including:
- Samsung, LG, Sony, and most other Smart TVs
- Roku and Now TV devices
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick
- Apple TV
- YouView, Freesat, and Freeview Play boxes
- Chromecast
- PlayStation and Xbox consoles
That’s all there is to it! You have successfully unlocked unlimited, free entertainment from Channel 5 on your preferred screen.
