How to Get Amazon Prime Video on Your TV: A Step-by-Step Guide 2025

Last Updated on: 6th December 2025, 01:55 pm

You’ve got a Amazon Prime subscription and you want to watch it on the big screen. The good news is that now it’s very simple, though the exact steps depend on what kind of TV or device you’re using. Let me tell you everything about it.

What You Need to Access Amazon Prime on TV

Before we discuss these access details you need to ensure you have:

• An active Amazon Prime or standalone Prime Video subscription
• Your Amazon login details on your hand
• Your TV turned on and connected to the internet
• A phone or computer nearby (for most methods)

That’s a real method and no technical expertise required.

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1. The Easiest Way to Use amazon.com/mytv

This works for the majority of smart TVs like Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, you name it. It also runs on Roku devices, Apple TV, and most streaming sticks.

You can start by opening the Prime Video app on your TV, and it’ll show you a code. Then you go to a website on your phone or computer to enter that code. That’s a simple linking process.

Here’s how it goes:

• Open the Prime Video app on your TV. If you don’t have it yet, download from your TV’s app store first.
• You’ll see a screen with a 6-digit code. Sometimes there’s also a QR code—we’ll get to that in a second. Just leave this screen up.
• On your phone or computer, open a browser and go to amazon.com/mytv. That’s Amazon’s official activation page.
• Sign in with your Amazon account if it asks you to.
• Type in that 6-digit code from your TV screen. Double-check you got it right—those codes expire after a few minutes.
• Press submit or register, and boom—your TV should update automatically.

The whole thing takes maybe two minutes if everything goes smoothly.

2. Scan the QR Code Method

If your TV shows a QR code on that activation screen, you can skip typing entirely. Just open your phone’s camera, point it at the QR code, and tap the notification that pops up. It’ll take you straight to the Amazon sign-in page. Log in, and your TV activates at the same time.

I actually prefer this method when it’s available—no typos, no squinting at codes.

3. If You Have a Chromecast or Want to Cast

Casting is different from the code method. Instead of installing an app directly on your TV, you use your phone to “throw” the video to your screen. It’s perfect if you have an older TV with a Chromecast plugged in.

You should make sure that your phone and Chromecast are on the same WiFi network. This is essential and they need to see each other.

• Open Prime Video on your phone and start playing something.
• Look for the cast icon—it’s a little rectangle with WiFi waves in the corner. Click on it.
• Pick your Chromecast from the list.
• Your phone becomes the remote. The video plays on your TV.

One thing to note: if you have the newer Chromecast with Google TV (the one with a remote), you don’t need to cast. You can install the Prime Video app directly on it and use the code method instead.

4. Fire TV Is Even Easier

If you’ve got a Fire TV Stick or Fire TV device, you might not need to do anything at all. Many Fire TVs come pre-linked to your Amazon account if you ordered them while logged in.

But if yours isn’t linked yet, just use the same amazon.com/mytv method. Or you can cast from your phone same like with Chromecast.

My Bonus Tip: if you have an Alexa device, you can link it to your Fire TV and just say “Alexa, play Reacher on Fire TV.” Pretty convenient when you’re juggling snacks.

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If You’ve Any Sort of Issues Then?

“Invalid Code” message? The code probably expired. They only last about 10 minutes. Just back out on your TV, open the Prime Video app again to get a new code, and try again.

Not seeing the code screen at all? Your app might need an update. Visit your TV’s app store, search for Prime Video, and see if there’s an update available. If that doesn’t help, try uninstalling and reinstalling the app completely.

Cast icon won’t show up? Nine times out of ten, this means your phone and TV aren’t on the same WiFi network. Maybe your phone switched to mobile data, or your TV is on the guest network. Check both devices and make sure they’re on the same network.

App keeps crashing? This usually means something got corrupted. Delete the app from your TV and reinstall it new from the app store. It’s annoying but it almost always fixes the problem.

One More Thing About Other Streaming Services

You might notice that most streaming services use this same activation method—Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV, they all have their own versions of the code-entry website. Once you’ve done it for Prime Video, you’ll recognize the pattern for other services. The idea is the same: code on TV, website on phone, enter code, and done.

Here’s My Last Words

The amazon.com/mytv method is the best for the vast majority of situations, and it’s Amazon’s official way of linking devices. Once you’re activated, your watch history, watchlist, and preferences all sync up automatically.

Now you can finally watch that show everyone’s been talking about. Enjoy your day.