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How to Install and Activate NBC on FireStick

By Deepali Bhatia in Activation - January 19, 2023

NBC stands for National Broadcasting Company which is an American English-language commercial that broadcasts TV and radio networks. NBC includes various channels like ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and PBS. These channels are very popular and highly viewed by people in the US. Read more to Install & Activate NBC on Firestick/Amazon Fire TV devices.

Maybe some of you want to watch NBC without cable. So, you can watch it easily. It’s not a hard task, for this, you have to get a live TV streaming service like Live TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, FuboTV, and others. You can use these streaming services on many platforms which are Android, iOS, Apple TV, Amazon FireStick TV, and others. But among all, Amazon FireStick is very popular and top rating for entertainment purposes.

How to Install NBC on Firestick

Now, let’s move further and know how we can install NBC on FireStick. You have to carefully read and follow all the steps and then you will reach your destination. The process is very simple and you have followed this process with other apps during their installation time. The installation process will not take much time.

  1. You have to open the Fire TV and you will arrive at the home screen. On the home screen, there is an option of Find. You have to select it.
  1. Now, you have to navigate to the Search option.
  1. As you click on the Search option. You will come to another screen. You have to enter NBC in the search box and you can even look at the suggested name list.
  1. Later, the NBC app will appear on your screen. Click on it.
  1. On the screen, you will find an option to Get or Download. You have to click on that option.
  1. It will take a few minutes to get the app downloaded. Just wait to process your request by the Amazon App Store.
  1. Again, you have to wait for a few minutes. The app has started downloading. Once it gets downloaded. Then, you have to install it and the app is ready to use.
  1. As the app gets downloaded, on the screen you will find the option of Open. you have to click on Open to move ahead with the app. 

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After the installation process. You have to move forward and be required to activate the NBC on FireStick. NBC is a universal app that provides content for everyone. And you will not be able to get many applications if you don’t activate it.

How to Activate NBC on Firestick

Follow the steps mentioned below

  1. As you are on the home screen of FireStick. Now, you have to press and hold the Home button for a few seconds. You have to keep holding this button on your FireStick remote till the menu appears in front of you.
  2. Now on the screen, some options are available. You have to select the Apps option.
  3. Later, you have to select the NBC app from among other apps.
  4. You have to click on the NBC app and ten, you can start up and run the app. On the home screen, there is an option of More available. This option is available on the top side of the screen.
  5. You have to click on the More option. This will take you to the other window. On that, among many options, you have to select My Profile.
  6. As you have selected the My Profile option. So, now two options will appear in front of you NBCUniversal Profile and TV Provider.

Firstly, you have to move forward with the first option with NBCUniversal Profile. Keep reading to know how you can Sign In with NBCUniversal Profile. Read the mentioned steps below carefully.

  1. As you click on the NBCUniversal Profile. So, you have to sign in further to come across the app services.
  2. You have to make sure that you have properly logged in to your device. As you logged in and created an account on it. Next, you have to go to nbc.com/activate on the device. As you do, later, it will request the code from you on the Fire TV screen.
  3. It’s almost done, you just have to read the instructions which are mentioned on the screen. After that only, your sign-in process will be successful.

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How to Sign-In to NBC Account

Now, come to the second option and know how you can Sign In with a TV Provider. I am going to mention some simple steps. Read it carefully.

  1. Now, you have already subscribed to NBC via the TV provider. Further, you have to select the Link option.
  2. You have to look for the TV Provider and if you can’t find it on the screen. Then, you have to search for the full list of TV Providers.
  3. As you find your TV Provider. Click on that TV Provider and you will reach the log-in page.
  4. In that, you have to enter all the credentials and read all the instructions mentioned on the screen.

Above in two methods, we looked at how we can activate NBC on FireStick. NBC has been successfully installed on your device. And you can view all types of content. I believe that this guide will become helpful for you and after this, you can easily install NBC and can access it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to reauthenticate NBC app on Firestick?

Consider logging out and re-authenticating with your TV provider.
For users that have access to our content and are in the right place to access it, this fixes the majority of issues that we encounter.
Delete your provider’s sign-in information in the app’s settings. NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, USA, and Telemundo are among the apps that you should sign out of if you aren’t signed in to this one. You should also sign out of your provider in another app where you are signed in.
Retry by logging into your provider with the primary address listed on the provider account in our app’s settings.

Is NBC app free on firestick?

Well, the answer to this question is both yes and no. Since NBC is a cable network so, it is mandatory that you have a cable TV provider, if you have that then the NBC app which acts like an add-on will be free for you. But, given the fact that cable TV provider requires subscription so in that case no it is not. Also, you may need to sign in to your TV service provider to access some video content, including full-length episodes and short clips.

Can you get NBC on Firestick?

Yes, you can get NBC on Firestick. Simply ask your TV provider for the app credentials if you have a subscription to NBC and TV service. If not, you will have to get in touch with your TV provider to begin your NBC subscription.
You can still watch NBC without a TV provider, but you won’t have full access to the NBC app. In a later section, I’ll go into more detail about accessing NBC content via other services.

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