How to Activate CuriosityStream in 2022
If this is your first time using the app and you want to know how to activate CuriosityStream, then read on to find out the various ways you can activate and use their online streaming services.
I came across a number of ways to activate CuriosityStream and all of them involve purchasing a subscription plan.
The first and easiest way to do so is by accessing the website and buying a plan, but if you don’t have access to the website then you can choose to download the app on any device and purchase a subscription through the app.
Let me take you through all the steps in detail so you can activate your CuriosityStream and start binge-watching your favorite docu-series.
Here’s what i’ll cover:
- Activate & Manage CuriosityStream on Windows/Mac
- Activate & Manage CuriosityStream on Android Devices and iOS
- Activate CuriosityStream on Android TV
- Activate CuriosityStream on Roku
- Activate & Manage CuriosityStream on FireStick
- Activate CuriosityStream on Apple TV
How to Activate CuriosityStream?
Activate CuriosityStream on Windows/Mac
The easiest way to activate CuriosityStream is by signing into their website and purchasing a subscription plan.
- Launch CuriosityStream on your Chrome/Safari/Firefox browser
- Click on the Sign Up button from the upper right hand corner of the screen
- Now, select the plan you’d like to activate and proceed to create your account
- Once the payment has been collected, you will receive a verification email
- Open the email and click on the Verification link to get redirected to the CuriosityStream homepage
As soon as the verification process is complete, your account will be activated and you can immediately start watching documentaries and docu-series on CuriosityStream.
Activate CuriosityStream on Android Devices and iOS
Activating CuriosityStream on Android and iOS devices is also relatively easy and all you have to do is download the app and purchase a subscription through the app.
- Start by downloading and installing the CuriosityStream app
- Launch the app on your device and proceed to create an account
- Choose your subscription plan and then tap on confirm
- For Android, the app will bring up the Google Play subscription box to complete the payment
- For iOS, the app will bring up a list of payment options such as Apple Pay, credit/debit card, proceed to complete the payment
- Wait for a few seconds and then head over to your email inbox and open the activation email from CuriosityStream.
- Click on the verification link to get redirected to the CuriosityStream app
Once the verification process is completed, your account will be activated and you can immediately start watching content on the CuriosityStream app.
Manage your CuriosityStream Subscription with Google Play
- Open the CuriosityStream app on your Android phone and then click on Settings followed by Manage Account
- Choose Change Subscription Plan or Manage Subscription
- Select the new plan and the click on Confirm
You can also choose to cancel, pause or resume any subscription plan you have running on your account via the same page.
Manage your CuriosityStream Subscription with iTunes
- Launch the CuriosityStream app on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap on the Settings button at the bottom right corner of the app
- Now click on the Manage Account button to get redirected to your iTunes account where all your subscription details are listed.
You can again, choose to cancel, pause or renew your subscription via iTunes and the payment will be automatically collected every cycle.
Activate CuriosityStream on Android TV
Now that you have subscribed to CuriosityStream and have activated their services on your account, you can choose to activate CuriosityStream on a wide range of devices, one of them being the popular Android TV.
To do this,
- Launch the Google Play Store on your Android TV
- Search for the CuriosityStream app and download the app onto your TV
- Launch the app once it has installed and then when the app loads you will be presented with an activation code
- Head over to your PC/Mobile and then visit the following website
- Enter the activation code in the prompted field on the website and then click on Continue
- Proceed to complete the activation process on your Android TV and once completed, you will be able to watch your favorite documentaries and docu-series on the big screen.
A point to remember, if you’ve subscribed to CuriosityStream using your computer, then you will have to manage your billing information via your PC itself. However, if you have purchased a subscription plan on an Android device then you will be able to modify the billing settings from the TV and confirm the changes on the mobile app.
Activate CuriosityStream on Roku
Activating CuriosityStream on Roku devices is kind of similar to Android TV.
The only difference is that you will have to use the Streaming Channels option on the Roku device as there’s no Google Play store.
- Start by selecting the Streaming Channels option on your Roku homepage
- Now, search for CuriosityStream using the search bar feature
- Download and install the app on your Roku
- Proceed to launch the app and once you receive the activation code, head over to your PC and then activate the service on Roku by entering the code in the following link.
- Click on Continue and then follow the on-screen instructions
- Your CuriosityStream subscription will not be activated on your Roku device and you can begin watching content almost immediately
Activate CuriosityStream on FireStick
For those using an Amazon FireStick or a FireStick TV, here’s how you can activate CuriosityStream using your registered account.
- Launch your FireStick TV and on the homepage, click on the search button
- Type in CuriosityStream and click Enter
- Download and install the app
- Once done, proceed to launch the app on your FireStick TV
- You will receive the activation code on the screen, head over to your laptop/mobile and enter the following link in the web browser
- Now enter the activation code in the box and click on Continue
- Follow the on-screen instructions to setup your account on FireStick TV
Manage your CuriosityStream Subscription with your Amazon Account
- Sign into your Amazon account and then locate “Your Android Apps and Devices”
- Click on it and then tap on Manage
- Now locate Your Subscriptions and click on it
- Under Status, you will be able to view the current CuriosityStream subscription plan
- Click on Actions to make changes to your account and plan
These steps work while logged into the Amazon account on the website or app. If you’ve purchased an add-on package for CuriosityStream through Prime Video then you will be able to renew and modify your subscription plan through the Prime Video app.
Activate CuriosityStream on Apple TV
For those using an Apple TV, here’s how you can activate CuriosityStream using your registered account.
- Launch your Apple TV and on the homepage, click on the App store icon
- Type CuriosityStream in the search bar and click Enter
- Download and install the app
- Once done, proceed to launch the app on your Apple TV
- You will receive the activation code on the screen, head over to your laptop/mobile and enter the following link in the web browser
- Now enter the activation code in the box and click on Continue
- Follow the on-screen instructions to setup your account on Apple TV
How to Activate CuriosityStream : FAQ’s
How to Activate CuriosityStream using a Gift Card?
To activate CuriosityStream using a gift card, you will need to have a valid gift card and must sign into CuriosityStream using the same registered email as on the gift card. Once the card has been validated, you can proceed to choose a plan and then complete the payment to activate the plan.
How to pause my CuriosityStream subscription?
To pause your CuriosityStream subscription, login to the CuriosityStream website and then visit the Account page. Now scroll to the bottom of the page and then click on Plan and Payment followed by Manage Plan. Select Pause Plan from the top of the page and then choose the pause duration. You will be asked to enter your password to confirm the changes.
If i’ve activated CuriosityStream using either Amazon, Google Play or iTunes, who do I contact in case there’s an issue?
To receive support on a subscription plan that was purchased outside of CuriosityStream’s platform, you will need to get in touch with the platform that’s currently managing your subscription. So, if you’ve bought the Prime Video add-on then to receive support you will have to reach out to the Amazon Video Support Center.
