sc.tv/activate

Get the Smithsonian Channel on your device if you fancy watching science and history-related programming.

To access SC TV on your streaming device, first, you need to subscribe to the channel through a participating TV provider, install the Smithsonian Channel app from the app store and activate it at sc.tv/activate.

The Smithsonian Channel is available on Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, and Fire TV. 

To activate the Smithsonian Channel on any of the above devices, you require the below set of things –

• Sign-in details through your TV provider.
• A high-speed, stable Internet connection.
• Supported streaming media player (updated).
• A second device to enter the sc tv activate code.

Below are the steps to install and activate the Smithsonian channel.

Activate on Apple TV via sc.tv/activate

• Turn on your device and access the Apple TV home screen.
• Go to the App Store and install the SC TV app.
• Launch the app to generate an activation code.
• Save the code and access the URL – sc.tv/activate on another smart device.
• Enter the code and click the CONTINUE button.
• Sign in with your TV provider credentials.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to activate the Smithsonian channel on your Apple TV.

SC TV Activate on Roku

• From the Roku home screen, go to the Channel Store.
• Please search for the Smithsonian Channel and install it by clicking the Add Channel button.
• After installation, launch the app to get a code.
• Visit sc.tv/activate and enter the code.
• Click the Continue button and sign in using your TV provider details.
• Follow the remaining steps to activate SC TV on Roku.

Smithsonian Channel Activation on Android TV

• Install the Smithsonian Channel from the Play Store.
• Open the app to get a seven-digit activation code.
• Navigate to sc.tv/activate.
• Enter the code generated on your TV and click the Continue button
• Sign in with your TV provider to verify your subscription.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.
• SC TV is now active on your Android TV.

Enter Code to Activate SC App on Fire TV

• Fire TV users must install the Smithsonian app from the Amazon App Store.
• After installing it, open the app.
• You will see an activation URL and a 7-digit code on the screen.
• Jot down the code and open the sc tv activate URL on another device.
• Type the code and click the Continue button.
• Enter the required login details to activate the SC app on Fire TV.

Activation Failed? Try These Troubleshooting Tips

If you use the wrong TV provider credentials, you can’t activate the SC app on your device. But that’s not the only reason.

Check your Internet connection before you jump on to the activation steps. First, make sure it receives a good signal.

Use the activation code timely. While entering the code, be a little careful and avoid typo errors.

If nothing works, contact your TV provider for help.

Frequently Asked Questions