How to Use Single Sign-on Fire TV
To get started, make sure you have the latest update on your Fire TV device. Your Fire TV should be updated in the background automatically, but you can double-check for the latest version by heading to Settings > Device > About > System Updates.
Now, sign in to one of the supported TV Everywhere apps with your TV provider credentials. If you don’t see your provider on the list of the biggest providers, choose the “View All Providers” button to get a list of hundreds more.
After logging in, you should see a notification in the lower-right corner of the screen verifying Single Sign-On Apps.
Hit the Options button on your remote and you will be brought to a page that shows all supported apps from your TV provider. In the screenshot below, my channels are limited as I am using a lower-tier package from PlayStation Vue. The channels you see will vary, but you can select each one you want to install.
That’s it! You’ve already signed in once, and you won’t be required to do it again for all participating apps. It goes without saying that signing into various accounts using a remote and the onscreen keyboard is the most tedious, time-consuming, and annoying part of owning a video streaming device. It gets extremely frustrating if you accidentally enter a wrong character and having to start over again. Now it will be much easier to start using apps for your favorite channels. Many major cable and satellite providers support single sign-on like DirecTV, Spectrum, Version FiOS, as well as smaller companies. According to a lot of views, Comcast is the one glaring omission. If you’re a cord cutter, you should know that many TV Everywhere apps will allow you to sign in with live streaming services like Sling TV or Hulu Live. It’s important to note, though, that not all apps support each service. Currently, it looks like Sling TV supports most apps. Has the Single Sign-on feature made your life with Fire TV or Apple TV a more pleasant experience? Leave a comment below and let us know your thoughts. Comment Name * Email *
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