Have you heard of Discovery Go? Discovery Go is an entertainment channel where you get to watch thousands of episodes on demand. With Discovery Go, you can get to watch your favorite shows about history, science, and more.
You can stream most of its programs online and also watch on several devices. Discovery Go app is free, but it requires a TV subscription through a cable provider to stream most of the episodes.
However, if you don’t want to spend anything on a TV provider, you can still stream your favorite shows from their streaming app, Discovery+. You get to enjoy a free 1-week trial but the package starts from $4.99 per week.
Sometimes, the Discovery channel adds more episodes and shows to the app and allows a small part of them to be unlocked for users that did not sign in with a TV provider. But before you start enjoying all of discovery Go’s services, you have to activate it first.
You can activate Discovery Go on several devices but you have to download the app first on your device. The app is suitable for Roku, Apple TV, Firestick, and more. Also, it is compatible with Mobile phones and Smart TV.
Smart TV these days come along with a selection of pre-loaded apps that allows you to add more channel.
To add a channel, simply go to a channel or app store and search for Discovery. Add the app, this will install the app on your TV.
Once you have installed the app on your device, the next thing you need to do is to activate it.
Activate Discovery GO on Roku or paid IPTV Services
Follow the steps below to activate Discovery Go on your Roku device:
- Go to Roku home screen and search for DirecTV
- Click on Add channel and be patient for Roku to add the channel
- Return to the Home screen and Click on DirecTV
Depending on the device you are using, the channel will auto-configure. Once that is done:
- Sign in to your DirecTV account
- Locate Discovery Go and launch the channel
- The activation code will display on your screen
- Visit Discovery.com/activate
- Enter the activation code
- Select your provider on the next page
Instead of going through the long process of having to install DirecTV on your Roku, just add the app direct. Follow the steps below to do this.
- Go to the Roku channel store
- Locate the Roku Discovery Channel app
- Click on Add channel and launch it
- The activation code will appear on your screen
- Go to go.discovery.com/activate
- Enter the activation code and select your TV provider
Activate Discovery GO on Fire Stick
Before you can activate Discovery Go on your Fire Stick, you need to first download, and install it on your Fire Stick. Once you have done that, follow the steps below to activate Discovery Go on Fire Stick.
- Launch Discovery on Fire Stick
- Activate code will appear on your acrey
- Visit go.discovery.com/activate
- Enter the activation code and select your TV provider
How to Activate Discovery Go on Roku
To activate Discovery Go on Roku is simple. Follow the steps below to get started.
- Visit the Roku app store
- Go to the Channel Store and search for Discovery Go
- Select the app and install it
- Launch the app
- An activation code will appear on the screen, write it out
- Open discovery.com/activate on your PC
- Enter the activation code
- Then, tap the Activate button
Activate Discovery Go on Xbox
To activate Discovery Go on Xbox, here’s how to do it:
- First, connect your Xbox to your TV and go to the app store
- Locate the Discovery Go app and install it on your console
- Open the app, an activation code will appear on the screen. Write it out
- Open discovery.com/activate on your browser
- Enter the activation code and click on Activate
Activate Discovery Go on Apple TV
Follow the steps below to activate Discovery Go on your Apple TV.
- Navigate to the Apple TV app store
- Locate for Discovery Go app and select download
- Install the app and launch it
- An activation code will display on the screen
- Go to discovery.com/activate on your PC browser
- Enter the activation code and click Submit
How to activate Discovery Go on your Android TV
If you want to activate Discovery Go on your Android TV, use the device below to get it done.
- Open your Android TV.
- Open the App store
- Locate Discovery Go and click on install
- Launch the app
- You will see an activation code displayed on the screen
- Go to discovery.com/activate
- Enter the activation code and click on Activate
Discovery Go Not Working
There are times when Discovery Go will stop working when you are streaming. This could occur due to certain reasons which include:
- The activation code is not in a capital form on discovery.com/activate
- Internet connection issue
- Your TV cable network is down or outdated
- You do not have a subscription
Other devices compatible with Discovery Go include:
Vizio Smart TV
Sony TV
Samsung Smart
Android Phone
Android Tablet
Google Chromecast
Mac
iPhone/iPad
Window
Nintendo
Play Station
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS(FAQS)
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Are you able to play Discovery Go shows while outside of the U.S.?
Sadly, you can not access these shows outside of U.S territories. This App is presently accessible only within the U.S.
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How to Access Discovery Go without a cable connection?
You can access the Discovery channel without a cable TV provider using the platforms like HULU TV, Philo TV on Roku, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. Also, the cheapest plan begins at $20/month with Philo TV and goes up to $49.99/month on HULU TV.
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Is Discovery GO the same as Discovery Plus?
Discovery Plus is different from Discovery Go, Discovery Plus is a streaming service that requires a cable subscription login. While Discovery Go does not have the originals that are exclusive to Discovery Plus. Presently, Discovery Plus is only available in the U.S., but it will expand to other countries later this year.
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How do I activate Discovery GO?
Activate Discovery GO on Fire Stick
- Launch Discovery Go on Fire Stick.
- An activation code will display on your screen.
- Go to go.discovery.com/activate
- Enter the activation code.
- Then, select your TV provider.
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Why is my Discovery Channel not working?
If the discovery+ app or website is crashing or will not load, please try the following steps: Close the discovery+ app or browser window. If you are using a web browser, Android device, Roku TV or Roku Stick, Fire TV or Fire TV Stick, clear your device’s cache and data.