Of all the ways to enjoy your favourite shows, watching on a big screen from the comfort of your sofa is still the best. CTV, one of Canada’s leading broadcasters, makes it incredibly easy to bring its huge library of live and on-demand content to your living room. Whether you have a smart TV or a streaming stick, this guide will walk you through the simple steps to get the CTV app up and running on your connected TV device visit ctv.ca/activate.
Step 1: Check Your Device’s Compatibility
Before you begin, it’s important to know that the CTV app is available on a wide array of popular connected TV platforms. You can enjoy the full CTV experience on most modern devices, including:
- Smart TVs: Samsung (Tizen OS), LG (webOS)
- Streaming Devices: Roku, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Chromecast with Google TV
- Set-Top Boxes: Apple TV (4th generation and newer), Android TV boxes
- Gaming Consoles: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
As long as your device is one of the above and is running up-to-date software, you’re ready to proceed.
Step 2: Download the CTV App
The next step is to get the app onto your device. This process is the same as installing any other application, like Netflix or YouTube.
- Navigate to the App Store: From your device’s home screen, go to its dedicated app store. This might be called the “LG Content Store,” “Samsung Apps,” “Roku Channel Store,” “Google Play Store,” or simply “App Store” on Apple TV.
- Search for CTV: Use the on-screen search function and type in “CTV.”
- Install the App: The official CTV app should be the first result. Select it and click the “Download,” “Install,” or “Get” button. The app is free to download.
Once the installation is complete, find the CTV app on your home screen and open it to begin the setup.
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Step 3: Activate Your Device (The Two-Screen Process)
To make logging in easier, CTV uses a convenient two-screen activation process. Instead of awkwardly typing your email and password with a TV remote, you’ll use a second device like a smartphone or computer.
- Get the Code: When you first open the CTV app on your TV, it will display an alphanumeric activation code (usually 5-8 characters) on the screen.
- Visit the Activation Page: On your second device (phone, tablet, or computer), open a web browser and go to ctv.ca/activate.
- Enter the Code: Type the code from your TV screen into the box on the webpage and click “Continue.”
- Sign Into Your CTV Account: The website will then prompt you to sign in with your CTV account credentials (email and password). If you don’t have an account, you can create one for free at this stage.
Once you sign in, a success message will appear in your browser, and the app on your TV will automatically refresh and log you in.
Step 4: Sign In with Your TV Provider to Unlock Everything
After activating your device, you can immediately start watching CTV’s library of free, unlocked content. However, to access the latest episodes, live channels, and premium shows (marked with a lock symbol), you need to authenticate your account with a Canadian TV provider subscription.
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Inside the CTV app, navigate to the “Settings” or “My Account” section and look for an option to “Sign In with TV Provider.” Select your provider from the list (e.g., Bell, Rogers, Shaw, Telus) and enter your login details for that service. This one-time step confirms you are a paying subscriber and unlocks the entire CTV catalogue for your viewing pleasure.
