How To Get Starz On Apple TV With Comcast?
Are you a fan of Starz and are wondering how to get it on Apple TV with Comcast? Well, you’re in the right place.
Starz is one of America’s premium satellite and TV subscription services. The service leads in the entertainment scene using its theatrically-produced motion pictures and first-run unduplicated TV series. The service offers a wide collection of first-hand releases of movies and TV shows. This makes sense why it’s one of the most-sought after subscription services in the entertainment space.
To get Starz on Apple TV with Comcast is unfortunately impossible and one has to use their supported cable boxes. This is after the agreement between Starz and Comcast ended in 2019.
Prior to December 2019, you could get Starz on different devices and platforms using Comcast. However, after the end of the contract between the two companies, the two failed to reach an agreement and renew the deal. It’s currently impossible to activate Starz on Apple TV using Comcast. However, all is not lost, as you can still get Starz on your Apple TV using your cable box.
How to get Starz on your Apple TV
Despite Starz not being supported by Comcast on Apple TV doesn’t mean that Starz can’t work on Apple TV. To set it up on your Apple TV, connect your Apple TV power cord to the power outlet and then turn it on and wait for it to completely boot. Once completely booted, on the home screen, use the Apple TV remote and navigate to the Apple TV App Store. In the search bar, type in ‘Starz app’ and then select the app to install it on your Apple TV. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the app. Once the installation process is complete, go back to the home screen on your Apple TV and then launch the Starz app from there. Log in to the Starz app using your Starz Play login credential. To activate Starz on your Apple TV, on your PC or smartphone, on a browser and type this URL in the address bar and visit the site. Get your activation code from the Apple TV screen and input it into the web page on your PC or phone. Once you enter the activation code, your Starz app will be activated allowing you to stream TV shows, movies, series, etc.
How to get Starz on Comcast
Alternatively, you can activate and stream Starz on Comcast instead. However, to do so, you will need an X1 set-top box. There are many such boxes o the market and you’ll have to do a bit of research to get the right box that adequately meets your demands. After installing the set-top box, use your set-top box’s remote to access the guide and display the list of channels. Scroll through the guide and then select the Starz channel. You can go ahead and add it to your favorite channels list for future easier access. Next, open the channel and sign in using your correct email and password to avoid running into issues. Go to a browser on your PC or smartphone and enter the Starz activation URL in the address bar. On the next screen, to activate Starz, input the code displayed on your TV screen.
Dealing with common Starz issues when activating
When installing and activating Starz on your device, you may run into issues. Most of these issues you can troubleshoot on your own.
When signing in and run into an error, chances are that you’ve entered the wrong login credentials. To make sure you don’t run into such, check and confirm your login credentials before proceeding. If you can’t remember your password, then reset it.
The second issue is your Starz TV channel failing to activate. It’s not common, but if you run into such, it should be a server issue or authentication problem. This is a tricky issue to resolve and you may need to contact Starz or your device’s customer service.
Another common issue is the Starz app not working. This issue is usually caused by outdated software, bugs, or third-party apps. To fix it, get the troubleshooting guide on your web browser by signing in to your Starz account. Find the streaming device that’s not working and from the web page, delete it. Now, restart your device and install the Starz app again. Once the installation is complete, open it and set it up again.
A Summary table
| Issue | Medium | How to Fix |
| How to get Starz | Apple TV | From the Apple TV home screen, go to the Apple TV App Store and install the Starz app. Open it and log in using your Starz Play details. Open a browser on your PC or phone and visit the Starz activation page to activate Starz by typing in the code on the TV screen. |
| Comcast | Scroll the guide on the set-top box and select the Starz channel. Sign in using your email and password. To activate it, open a browser on your PC or phone and activate Starz. |
FAQs
Can I directly add the Starz channel to my list of channels on Comcast?
Yes, you can directly add the Starz channel to your channel list on Comcast.
Why can’t I get Starz on Apple TV using Comcast when I could before?
You can’t get Starz on your Apple TV with Comcast because the two companies failed to renew their contract.
