Amazon.com/MyTV - Enter Code & Activate On Smart TV

If your TV screen shows a code and tells you to go to Amazon.com/MyTV, you are trying to link your device to your Amazon account.
Many users get stuck because the code expires, the page does not load, or the device is not signed in correctly.

This guide shows the exact steps to enter the code on Amazon MyTV and activate your device without errors.

Quick Summary

To activate Amazon Prime Video, open the app on your TV to get a 6–8 digit code. Visit amazon.com/mytv on a browser, sign in to your account, and enter the code to link your device instantly.

How to Activate Amazon com MyTV: Step-by-Step Guide

Before You Begin

  • Make sure your TV or streaming device is connected to the internet.
  • Have an active Amazon account (email and password) ready.
  • Keep the TV or device remote handy.

Step 1: Get the activation code on your TV

  1. Turn on your smart TV, streaming stick, game console, or set-top box.
  2. Open the Amazon Prime Video app (or the Amazon app labeled “Prime Video” or “Amazon”).
  3. If you are not signed in on the device, the app will usually show a prompt or an activation code screen.

 

Amazon sign-in page to log in before entering Amazon MyTV activation code

Step 2 — Locate the activation code

  1. Within the app, navigate to the sign-in or activation screen.
  2. Look for a short alphanumeric activation code (usually 6–8 characters) displayed on the TV screen.
Amazon Prime Video TV activation screen showing QR code and sign-in code for amazon.com/mytv

Step 3 — Visit amazon.com/mytv on a computer or mobile device

  1. On your phone, tablet, or computer open a web browser and go to amazon.com/mytv (or enter exactly: amazon.com/mytv).
  2. Sign in with the same Amazon account you want the TV/device linked to.

 

Amazon MyTV sign-in page displayed on smartphone browser

Step 4 — Enter the activation code

  1. On the amazon.com/mytv page, enter the activation code shown on your TV screen into the field provided.
  2. Click or tap “Register Device” or “Continue.”
Amazon Prime Video registration page showing code entry and register device button

Step 5 — Confirmation and final steps

  1. After entering the code, you should see a confirmation message on the web page and the TV app should refresh or show your account profile.
  2. Follow any on-screen prompts to finish setup (preferences, parental controls, or subscription confirmation).
Amazon Prime Video successfully activated and streaming on Smart TV screen
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Entering the activation code on Google instead of the official page amazon.com/mytv
  • Using an expired MyTV code (Amazon codes refresh automatically after a short time)
  • Typing the code incorrectly or adding unnecessary spaces
  • Signing in with the wrong Amazon account
  • Keeping a VPN or proxy enabled, which may block activation
  • Closing the Prime Video app on your TV before the process finishes
  • Trying to reuse an old or already used activation code

Logging in with an Amazon account set to a different region than your TV device

Final Summary
  1. Open the Prime Video app on your Smart TV or streaming device

  2. Get the activation code displayed on your TV screen

  3. Visit amazon.com/mytv using your phone or computer

  4. Sign in to your Amazon account

  5. Enter the code exactly as shown

  6. Your TV activates instantly and Prime Video is ready to stream

Having Trouble Activating Amazon Prime Video on Your TV?

Activating Amazon Prime Video on a Smart TV or streaming device doesn’t always go perfectly—and that’s normal.

If your Amazon MyTV activation code is not showing, has expired, or amazon.com/mytv is not working, don’t panic. These are common issues, and most of them are easy to fix in a few minutes.

Instead of guessing or retrying randomly, follow the right solution based on your problem.

Common Amazon MyTV Activation Issues

FAQ (Frequenty Ask Question)

Amazon MyTV is the official activation page that lets you link your Smart TV or streaming device to your Amazon account so you can watch Prime Video on TV.

You must enter the code at amazon.com/mytv using a phone, tablet, or computer. Make sure you’re logged into the same Amazon account you want linked to your TV.

Yes, but it’s not ideal. You can use:

  • A mobile TV remote app

  • A mouse or keyboard connected to the TV

This usually happens if:

  • The code expired

  • You entered the code incorrectly

  • You logged into the wrong Amazon account

  • The TV app wasn’t refreshed after activation

Yes. That’s actually the recommended method.
Open a browser on your phone, go to amazon.com/mytv, sign in, and enter the code shown on your TV.


Written by Alex Carter
Tech Specialist at EnterTVCode

Alex has 6+ years of experience helping users fix streaming device activation and TV connectivity issues. He writes simple step-by-step guides so anyone can set up their devices without frustration.