Kanopy is a free online video streaming site where you may watch movies, documentaries, TV shows, and instructional videos. Kanopy is available on a variety of platforms, including Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Android TV, ensuring that there is something for everyone! To watch Kanopy TV, create an account, install the app on your streaming device, and activate Kanopy via www.kanopy.com/tv.

Sign up with your library card and activate the Kanopy TV app at kanopy.com/tv to watch thought-provoking documentaries and other videos on your streaming devices such as Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, or Fire TV.

How to Sign-up for a Kanopy TV

• Register for a Kanopy account at www.kanopy.com/signup, or visit kanopy.com and look for the signup option.
• Right-click on “Find Your Library” or go to “Find Your University“.
• If you have a library card, select Find Your Library.
• Choose Find Your University and search for your institute if you are a university student or faculty member.
• Choose “Access Kanopy Through Your University” and then click Log In.
• This will take you to the login screen for your university. Connect Kanopy by logging in with your student id and password.

You have completed the setup procedure! You may manage your personal information, Watchlist, recently watched films, comments, and more through the Dashboard.

Activate Kanopy TV on Roku

• Turn on your Roku TV. Ensure that it is connected to your TV via HDMI. It should also be linked to the fastest Internet service accessible.
• After powering on your device, use the Roku remote to access the home screen menu.
• From your Roku device’s home menu, navigate to Streaming Channels > Search.
• Using the virtual keypad, enter “Kanopy” in the search area.
• Select the app from the search results and then click the Add channel button.
• The app will start adding to your Roku device.
• When installed, launch the app by tapping the Go to channel option and then open the app.
• Go to Settings > Link My Account option.
• On the screen, a four-digit unique code and an activation link will be presented. Note down the code for activation.
• In a web browser, go to www.kanopy.com/link and enter the code displayed on your TV. (You’ll be prompted to log in first if you haven’t already done so in that browser.)
  • Alternatively, you can visit kanopy.com/tv on another device. and enter the code in the prompted field.
• Then click the Next button.
• Then, sign in using your Kanopy account credentials and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.

Activate Kanopy on Amazon FireStick TV at kanopy.com/tv

• From your Fire TV’s home screen, select the Find option.
• Enter Kanopy into the search field using the on-screen keyboard.
• Tap the Get button to download and install the app after selecting it from the results.
• After installation, tap the Open button to launch the app.
• Once the app is open, go to the Settings option and then select the “Link My Account” option.
• Next, Your screen will display a 4-digit activation code.
• Visit Kanopy activation page – kanopy.com/tv in a web browser on your phone, or computer and enter the activation code in the given field.
  • Alternatively, you can go to www.kanopy.com/link in a web browser and input the code seen on your TV. (If you haven’t previously done so in that browser, you’ll be requested to log in.)
• Then click Next.
• After that, sign in with your Kanopy account credentials and follow the on-screen instructions.
• After successful activation, the Kanopy app is now linked to your Amazon Fire TV Stick.

Activate Kanopy App on Your Android TV at kanopy.com/tv

• On your Android TV, navigate to the Apps > Google Play Store section.
• In the Play Store, look for the Kanopy app and tap the Install button.
• Launch the Kanopy app after installing it on Android TV.
• Select the Link My Account option in the Settings section.
• An activation code along with activation instructions will display on your Fire TV.
• Now, open kanopy.com/tv on your phone or PC browser.
• Enter the code in the required areas and click Next.
• Then, sign in with your Kanopy account and follow the on-screen instructions to finish the activation procedure.

Activate Kanopy App on Apple TV at kanopy.com/tv

• Navigate to your Apple TV’s main menu and select the App Store option.
• Find the “Kanopy” app in the App Store by using the search field.
• Choose the app from the search results and click the Get button.
• Allow the application to install on your Apple TV.
• After installing the app, open it by tapping the Open button.
• Then, go to Settings section and select the Link My Account option from there.
• Next, an activation code will display on your screen. Note it down somewhere for activation.
• Open the Kanopy activation page –kanopy.com/tv– on a different device now.
• Enter the activation code into the appropriate fields and press the Next button.
• Then, sign in with your Kanopy account login information.
• To finish the activation procedure, follow the on-screen instructions.

How to Watch Kanopy with Chromecast

Chromecast Kanopy can be done in two ways. They are as follows:

1. PC 
2. Smartphone

Chromecast Kanopy using Smartphone

• Connect your Android/iOS smartphone and Chromecast to the same WiFi network.
• Download the Kanopy app from Google Play or the App Store.
• Launch the Kanopy app and sign in with your valid library membership.
• Choose a movie from its catalog to view.
• In the upper right corner, tap the Cast symbol.
• Choose your Chromecast device from the list of options.
• You can now watch the movie on your TV using Chromecast.

Chromecast Kanopy using PC

• Visit the official website of Kanopy at https://www.kanopy.com/
• From the upper right corner, select the Login tab.
• Log in with your current library membership account.
• Choose a movie to watch.
• Now, in the lower right corner, click on the Cast symbol.
• Choose your Chromecast device from the list of options.
• The selected movie will start streaming to your television using Chromecast.

Activate Kanopy on Samsung TV

• Install the Kanopy app on a supported Samsung TV
• Next, launch the app.
• If you don’t already have a Kanopy account, click Get Started and follow the on-screen instructions to create one.
• If you already have an account, select Log In and use one of these methods to log in:
  • Enter your Kanopy password and email address, then click Log In.
  • Go to www.kanopy.com/link in a web browser and input the code seen on your TV. (If you haven’t previously done so in that browser, you’ll be requested to log in.)
  • Go to More > Link Your Device in the Kanopy mobile app and enter the code displayed on your TV.
• Kanopy is now linked to your device and you can now watching movies on your Samsung TV.

How to Watch Kanopy on Telstra TV

• Download the Kanopy app from the Telstra TV App Store on a supported Telstra TV.
• Next, launch the Kanopy app.
• If you don’t already have a Kanopy account, click Get Started and follow the on-screen instructions to set one up.
• If you already have an account, choose Log In.
• Log In using one of the following methods:
  • Enter your Kanopy password and email address, then click Log In.
  • Go to www.kanopy.com/link in a web browser and input the code seen on your TV. (If you haven’t previously done so in that browser, you’ll be requested to log in.)
  • Go to More > Link Your Device in the Kanopy mobile app and enter the code displayed on your TV.
• You can now watch content on your Telstra TV.