Philo (previously Tivli) is an American online television startup headquartered in San Francisco. Tuan Ho and Nicholas Krasney launched the startup at Harvard University in 2010. HBO, Andrew McCollum, and Mark Cuban are among its investors. The corporation and its service are named after Philo T. Farnsworth, one of television’s pioneering engineers. As of 2024, their OTT streaming television service has more than 900,000 customers. Philo offers live TV and on-demand content for just $28/month. You can stream your favorite shows, movies, and more across all your devices such as Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, Vizio TV etc. In order to stream Philo on your smart TV, you should first activate the app via philo.com/go/activate.

Activate and Stream Philo on Samsung Smart TV

Adhere to these steps to activate Philo on your Samsung Smart TV:

• Turn on your smart TV and press the Home button on your Samsung remote.
• Then, Scroll up (left on old remotes) and choose Apps.
• Next, click the App Search button in the upper right corner.
• Now, enter “Philo” into the search bar to find the Philo app.
• After the result displays, choose Philo from the Apps row in the search results.
• Select Install to download and install the Philo app on your Samsung TV.
• Post installation, open the Philo app on your TV.
• Next, select Sign In.
• Your TV screen will show the activation code as well as a QR code. Continue with the next step while the TV screen remains open.
• After you’ve received the code, activate your device. You can accomplish this with TV code or an on-screen QR code.
• Activate with TV Code:
  • Go to philo.tv/samsung or philo.com/go/activate on your mobile or laptop browser.
  • Then, enter the code displayed on your TV screen and select Get Started.
• Activate With QR Code:
  • Scan the QR Code from your TV screen using your mobile device’s camera.
  • Tap the generated link which should direct you to the activation page.
• Next, enter your mobile number or email address and press the arrow button. An unique code will be sent to your mobile number/email address.
• Finally, enter the code sent to your mobile number or email address to complete the activation process.
• After successful activation, you can now enjoy watching Philo on your Samsung TV.

Activate Philo on Vizio TV

Here are the steps to install and activate Philo on Vizio TV:

• Press the Home button on your Vizio remote.
• Next, go to Search option.
• Then, type “Philo” into the search bar and look for the Philo app.
• Now, select Philo from the Apps row in the search results and click Install to download and install the Philo app on your Vizio TV.
• Once installed, click Open to launch the Philo app.
• Next, choose Sign In.
• Soon the app will generate and display the activation code along with a QR code on your TV screen.
• After receiving the code, you need to activate your device. You can do this using TV code or the on-screen QR code.
• Activate with the TV Code:
  • Navigate to philo.tv/vizio or philo.com/go/activate using another device like your smartphone or laptop.
  • Then, enter the activation code that appears on your TV screen and click Get Started.
• Activate Using QR Code:
  • Scan the QR Code on your TV screen with your mobile device’s camera.
  • Tap the generated link, which should take you to the activation page.
• Next, input your mobile number or email address and click the arrow button. A unique code will be issued to your phone number or email address.
• Finally, input the code supplied to your mobile number or email address to finish the activation procedure.
• Once the code is accepted, Philo app will get automatically signed in on your Vizio TV.
• Enjoy watch shows and movies on Philo on your Vizio TV screen.

Activate and Sign In Philo on Apple TV

Follow these steps to install and sign into Philo app on your Apple TV:

• Turn on your Apple TV and open the App Store.
• Next, click the magnifying glass icon at the top of the page.
• Now, type “Philo” into the search area to look for the Philo app.
• As the search list appears on the screen, select Philo app in the search results.
• Click the download icon (cloud icon) or Get button to install the Philo app on your Apple TV.
• Post installation, open the Philo app.
• Then, select Sign In or Get Started option.
• Next, enter your mobile number or click on Switch to email to enter your registered email address.
• A link will be sent on your mobile number or email address.
• Now, open the link texted or emailed to your email address and confirm your device login.
• Once confirmed, Philo app will be logged in on your Apple TV.

Activate and Sign in Philo on Roku TV

• Press the Home button on your Roku remote.
• Then, select Search option in the upper-left corner of the screen.
• Type “Philo” in the search field using on-screen keyboard. This will bring Philo at the top of search list on your Tv screen.
• Now, click Philo in the search results and then click Add channel to add it to your Roku channel list.
• Once installed, launch the Philo application.
• Next, choose the option to Sign In or Get Started.
• Next, provide your mobile number and click the arrow button. You can also use your registered email address by clicking the Switch to email button.
• You will receive a link on your email address or mobile number.
• Now, verify your device login by clicking the link that was texted or emailed to your email address.
• You can now enjoy watching your favorite shows and movies on your Roku TV.

Activate Philo on Amazon Fire TV

• Turn on your Fire TV and tap the Home button on your Fire TV controller.
• Then, click the magnifying glass icon in the center of the screen to bring up the Find option.
• Now, choose Search tile.
• Type “Philo” into the search box and look for the Philo app.
• Next, select the Philo app from the search results and press Download option to download and install the app on your Fire TV.
• After the app installs on your Fire TV, launch it.
• After that, hit the Sign In or Get Started option.
• On the next screen, enter your cell phone number and press the arrow button. Alternatively, you can click the Switch to email button and use your registered email address.
• You will receive an link on your mobile number or email address.
• Click the link that was texted or emailed to your email address to confirm your device login now.
• Now you may enjoy using your Fire TV to view your favorite movies and TV series.

That’s how to install and activate Philo on your smart TVs and connected devices.

Download and install the Philo app right now to start watching your favorite shows, movies, and more across all your devices along with your friends and family. We hope you find the information to activate and stream the Philo app on your devices useful.

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