How to Add and Activate Sling TV on Philips TV

Sling TV on Philips TV

Quick Tips

  • Stream Kodi on Philips Android TV and Philips Roku TV.
  • Android TV: Home Apps SectionPlay StoreSearch → Search for Sling TV Install.
  • Roku TV: Home Streaming ChannelsSearch Channels → Tap Sling TVAdd Channels.
  • Activate Sling TV: Launch Sling TV → Note down the Code Sling Website → Enter Activation CodeContinue Sign In → Start streaming.
  • Cast Sling TV to TV: Launch Sling TV → Sign InCast Philips TV.

Sling TV is one of the best and cheapest streaming service providers that features various live TVs, movies, and TV shows. It offers 50+ channels and 80000+ on-demand videos under three different subscription packages. The entertainment bundle is available for various platforms like Android, iOS, etc. Likewise, the channel is also available on smart TVs that run on Android or Roku OS. You can also install Sling TV on Philips TV in one way or another.

Sling TV on Philips TV

Most Philips TVs run based on Android or Roku-based OS, and Sling TV is available on all such platforms. On Android-based TVs, you can install the app from the Play Store, and as far as Roku TVs are concerned, you can install the app from Roku Channel Store.

But before going for the installation, make sure to subscribe to the Sling TV firsthand. It offers the following three different subscription options.

  • Blue – ($40/month for 41 channels)
  • Orange – ($40/month for 30 channels)
  • Combined Blue and Orange – ($55/month for 47 channels)

How to Install Sling TV on Philips Android TV

1. Turn on your Philips TV and connect it to the internet.

2. From the Philips TV home screen, navigate to the Apps Section.

Home screen

3. Go to the Play Store app and open it.

4. Click on the Search icon on the top-left corner of the screen.

Google Play

5. Type Sling TV in the search field and search for the app.

6. Select the Sling TV app from the list of search results.

Install Sling TV on Philips Android TV

7. Click on the Install button on the app information screen.

The Sling TV app will be downloaded and installed on your Philip Android TV. After installing, you must activate your account to stream various channels on your TV.

How to Download Sling TV on Philips Roku TV

1. Launch the Philips Roku TV.

2. From the Roku TV, click on the Streaming Channels option.

Home screen

3. Now, choose the Search Channels option.

4. Type Sling TV with the help of the on-screen keyboard and search for the app.

5. Select the Sling TV app from the search results.

6. Click on the Add Channels button.

Install Sling TV on Philips Roku TV

The Sling TV app will be downloaded and added to your Roku TV.

How to Activate Sling TV on Philips Smart TV

Once the app has been installed, you need to activate your Philips TV with your Sling TV account to stream the content.

1. Launch the Sling TV app.

2. The following screen will display an Activation Code.

Activation  code

3. On your PC or smartphone browser, go to sling.com/activate.

4. Enter the code on the provided text field and click Continue.

Activate Sling TV

5. Sign in with your Sling TV account.

Activate Sling TV

6. The Sling TV app on your TV will refresh and start loading the contents.

After activating Sling TV, you can stream live channels based on your subscription plans. You can use your Philips TV remote or the Philips TV remote app to control the app.

Alternative Way: How to Cast Sling TV to Philips TV

You can cast the Sling TV to your smart TV using the below steps:

1. Connect your Philips TV and smartphone with the same internet connection.

2. Install the Sling TV app on your Android or iOS device from the Google Play Store or App Store.

3. Launch the app and sign in with your account credentials.

Sign in with your account details

4. On the Sling TV home screen, click on the Cast icon.

Click Cast icon to cast Sling TV on Philips TV

5. It will display an available device in your network. From the list, select Philips TV.

6. Select any content and start steaming it on your TV screen.

With Sling TV, you can stream live TV channels on your smart TV. It will be the better replacement for cable and satellite TVs. Your Philips TV will remain an entertainment hub with the availability of Sling TV in it.

How to Watch Sling TV on Philips TV outside the US

Sling TV is available only in the United States. If you want to stream Sling TV outside the US, you can use a VPN for streaming. VPN will unblock geo-restrictions and let you access all the contents on Sling TV. But you have to sign up and subscribe to Sling TV.

FAQ

How to fix Sling TV not working on Philips Smart TV?

To troubleshoot Sling TV not working issues
► Ensure that you have an active Sling TV susbcription.
► Connect your device with a stable internet connection.
► Update the latest version of the Sling TV app.
► Restart your Philips TV.
If the above steps don’t help resolve the issues, you can try updating the Philips TV firmware.