In this article, we will be giving you easy tips to help you activate Kanopy on different streaming devices such as; Roku, Samsung TV, Android TV, smart TV, etc.
However, be sure to read through this article to get every info you need on Kanopy
Hence, without delay let’s get started.
What is Kanopy?
Kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform for public collections and it offers films and documentaries.
Its services are free for users, hence content owners and creators are paid on a pay-per-view model by the organization.
Kanopy was founded in Australia in 2008, and after a few years, its headquarters was moved to the United States.
Kanopy has other subdivisions, such as;
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Kanopy Kids
This consist of children’s programming collections.
Hence, Kanopy kids can be accessed by all Kanopy member accounts.
With the Kanopy app, users can get free access to over 30,000 vintage feature films, documentaries, and instructional programs on their computer or mobile device.
What Is The Process For Making A Kanopy Account?
Follow these simple steps below:
- Using a browser, go to https://www.kanopy.com/en/franklinsquarepl/ to sign up for a Kanopy account.
- On the other hand, you can also go to kanopy.com
- Then, under “Find Your Library, search for the Franklin Square Public Library.
- Now, click on “Add Library Card” and enter your library barcode.
- Fill in your name, email address, and password, or you can use your Google or Facebook account to sign up to complete the process.
- After that, you can now manage your profile details, Watch list, recently watched films, comments, and more from the Dashboard.
Instructions for new users
Follow these prompts below if you are a new user:
- To start watching movies, you must first register a new Kanopy account via https://www.kanopy.com/
- Then, follow the prompts on the “Get Started” to get started.
- After that, go to kanopy.com/tv or https://www.kanopy.com/.
- Then enter the code displayed on your television
- After that, your TV screen will instantly refresh and log you into the app once you’ve created an account.
How to activate Kanopy on Apple TV
Follow these steps below to set up Kanopy on Apple TV:
- Switch on your device
- Navigate to the “App Store” from the home screen.
- Locate the Search box and search for the Kanopy app.
- Select the app from the search results.
- Then click on “Get”.
- After that, the channel will be added to your Apple TV device
- After installation, launch the app to obtain a four-digit code which will be displayed on the screen.
- Take note of the code and proceed to the next step
- Using a browser, go to https://www.kanopy.com
- Then, enter the code and click on “Next”
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process
- After that, you now access Kanopy content on your Apple TV.
Note: Apple TV 4K and Apple TV (Activate.Apple.Com) are both compatible with the Kanopy app (4th generation).
However, to get the app, go to your Apple TV’s App Store and search for Kanopy, then install it
How to watch Kanopy on Apple TV via Airplay
After launching the app you will be offered two choices:
- If you’re a first-time user, click “Get started” to create an account.
- Hence, if you already have a Kanopy account, click on “Log In.”
- After logging in you can see your subscription and you can now enjoy amazing Kanopy content via airplay.
How to watch Kanopy via Airplay on your TV
Follow these steps below to watch Kanopy via Airplay on Apple TV:
- Choose a movie from the Kanopy iOS app and play it.
- Then, tap the Airplay icon at the top right of the screen.
- Select the Apple TV to which you want to connect.
- Then, after the movie starts playing on your TV, Select “Done” on your iOS device.
- However, you can control the closed caption and subtitles by using the symbol at the right of the Airplay icon.
- Hence, pick the Airplay icon again and select your mobile device to turn off Airplay.
How to Activate Kanopy on Android TV?
Follow these steps below to set up Kanopy on Android TV:
- Switch on your Android TV
- Navigate to the play store
- Then in the search bar, search for the Kanopy app
- Download/install the app to your device.
- After installation, launch the app to obtain a four-digit code which will be displayed on the screen.
- Take note of the code and proceed to the next step
- Using a browser, go to https://www.kanopy.com
- Then, enter the code and click on “Next”
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process
- After that, you now stream Kanopy content on your Android TV.
How to watch Kanopy on Chromecast on iOS/Android
Before you start casting, be sure to confirm the following:
Your Chromecast device is connected to the same WiFi network as your smartphone or tablet.
You have a valid library subscription and are logged into the Kanopy app on your smartphone or tablet.
Hence, if all these are in place, you can now proceed to the next step.
Select the Chromecast device connected to your television by tapping the “Cast” button in the top right corner of the screen.
After the connection, “Ready to cast” will appear on your TV screen
After that, you can now start watching movies on the app and mirror it to your TV screen via Chromecast.
How to watch Kanopy via Chromecast on iOS/Android
Follow these steps below to watch Kanopy via Chromecast on a computer:
- Connect your computer to the same WiFi network as your Chromecast device, and be sure to use the Chrome browser.
- Also, be sure to have a valid library subscription and log in to your Kanopy account.
- Then, play a movie to access the video player options.
- After that, the Cast icon will appear in the video player’s bottom right corner.
- Then, after clicking the Cast icon and picking your Chromecast device, the movie will begin to play on your TV
- Hence, keep in mind that this emblem will only appear if you’re using Chrome.
How to install, activate and watch Kanopy on Amazon Fire TV/Stick?
Follow these steps below to install, set up, and watch Kanopy on Amazon Fire TV/Stick:
- Open Amazon Fire TV
- Using your Amazon Fire TV remote, navigate to the home icon button.
- In the search bar, search for “Kanopy” using the virtual keypad provided on screen.
- Install and launch the Kanopy app on your Fire TV, to obtain an activation code along with activation instruction.
- Take note of the code and proceed to the next step
- Then, using a browser, go to https://www.kanopy.com
- Enter the code and click on “Next”
- Then, Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process
- After that, you now stream Kanopy content on your Amazon Fire TV/Stick.
How to activate Kanopy on Roku
Follow these steps below to set up Kanopy on Roku:
- Open Roku, and navigate to the home screen
- In the search box, search for Kanopy
- After that, the app will be displayed on the screen and you will be prompted you to install it.
- Hence, to add the channel or app to your device, click the Add channel option.
- Then, click the “Go to Channel” button to return to the home screen.
- After that, a four-digit Kanopy activation code will be displayed on the screen of your device.
- Take note of the code and proceed to the next step
- Then, using a browser, go to https://www.kanopy.com
- Enter the code and click on “Next”
- Then, Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process
- After that, you now stream Kanopy content on your Roku device.
Note: be sure to link your device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku
How to watch Kanopy on Roku?
Follow these steps below to watch Kanopy on Roku:
- On your Roku device, navigate to Streaming Channels
- Then locate Search Channels and search for “Kanopy” from the Roku home screen.
- After that, add Kanopy as a channel in the Kanopy app.
- Then, on your Roku home screen, look for the Kanopy channel.
- If you get stuck, you can use Roku’s channel-adding instructions via https://support.roku.com/ to help you out.
- However, when you launch the Kanopy app, you’ll be given two choices, which are:
- If you’re a first-time user, click “Get started” to create an account.
- Hence, if you already have a Kanopy account or are a returning user, click on “Log In.”
- After that, you can now access all shows in the Kanopy subscription on your Roku device.
Kanopy login
Follow these steps below to log in to your Kanopy account:
Using a browser, visit https://www.kanopy.com/en/login
Then, enter your email address and Kanopy password to sign in to your Kanopy account.
You can also, login in with your Google and Apple accounts.
Hence, if you don’t have an account follow these steps below to create an account:
- On the login page (https://www.kanopy.com/en/login), click on “Don’t have an account yet? Get Started”
- Then follow the prompts to complete the process.
On the other hand, if you’ve forgotten your password, you can reset your password by clicking “Forgot Password?” on the login page.
Then follow the prompts on the screen to complete the process.
Tips for creating your password
Here are a few tips you need, when creating your password
- Don’t use the word “password”
- Avoid sequential numbers or letters like 1234 or abcd
- Leave out personal information like your name or birthday
- The longer you can make your password, the better (six character min)
- Include a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, special characters, and numbers
- It’s a good idea to use different passwords for different services
How to change your password
If you know your current password but want to change it, follow these steps below:
Visit your Account page and log in.
Search for Your Account section and select Change Password.
Enter your Current Password, and then enter your New Password, then confirm it.
Hence, for more info visit https://www.kanopy.com
Kanopy movies
Below are some amazing movies on Kanopy, they are:
- Hunt for the Wilderpeople
- Captain Fantastic
- Honeyland
- The Imposter
- Sorry We Missed You
- The Farewell
- Shoplifters
- Best of Enemies
- God’s Own Country
- Zero Days
- The Broken Circle Breakdown
- Corpus Christi
- Fireworks Wednesday
- The Guilty
- McQueen
- Gook
- A Man Called Ove
- What Maisie Knew
- About Elly
- Nobody
- Detachment
- Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy
- BPM
- I Am Not Your Negro
- A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints
- The Skeleton Twins
- Headhunters
- Poetry
- Angry Inuk
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
- Embrace of the Serpent
- Shiva Baby
- The Death of Mr. Lazarescu
- 35 Shots of Rum
- And Then We Danced
- For Sama
- Leave No Trace
- The Disaster Artist
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Kanopy app
With the Kanopy app, users can stream thousands of films for free without ads through their library.
All you just have to do is to sign up with your library card and start watching festival award-winning films, thought-provoking documentaries, The Criterion Collection, and more with new titles added weekly.
You can also access Kanopy Kids for a vast collection of children’s shows and movies with access to parental controls.
Hence, you can download the Kanopy app on:
Google play store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/
Apple store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
Why do I need a library card to sign up?
Kanopy is only available through libraries, so you need to be a member of a participating library to start watching Kanopy.
Hence, if you are a member of a participating public library, you can start watching by signing up with a public library card number and PIN/password.
What Roku devices will I be able to use to watch Kanopy?
You can watch and access Kanopy on any Roku device presently receiving software upgrades and is supported by Roku.
Hence, if you’re unsure if your device is receiving updates just;
Navigate to Settings
Then search for System -> about on your Roku.
Kanopy will run on your device if the Software version indicated on this screen is 7.7.0 or higher.
What are play credits and how many do I receive through my library?
Play credits are used to play videos on Kanopy.
Hence, you can receive up to 10 play credits per month through the Franklin Square Public Library.
Each video uses 1 play credit apart from those in Kanopy Kids.
Once you press play on a video and a play credit has been used, you will have 3 days to view it as many times as you like without using another play credit.
However, your play credits will reset to 10 on the 1st day of each month.
Where do I enter the linking code?
Go to www.kanopy.com/
On the other hand, you can select “Link Your Device” from the Kanopy iOS or Android app
Then, enter the code and click on “Next”
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process
After that, you now access Kanopy contents on your device.
Is Kanopy free for me?
Kanopy does not charge you because your library covers all associated costs, allowing you to watch for free with no ads.
Where can I find the settings?
Head out to the right from the top menu to access Kanopy app settings.
To get to the Settings screen, use your Roku control.
Hence, change the library you’re a member of, check your account information, or log out of the app from Settings.
What is the procedure for gaining access to my other membership?
Go to the channel settings and hit the * button on your remote.
To access the content of a membership (denoted by the green light) on your Roku, select it from the list.
To reload your screen, go to the Settings menu and select Home.
Can I add multiple Kanopy accounts at a time to my Roku?
You can link only one Kanopy account to your Roku.
Hence, follow the prompts to log out of your Roku account if you want to access another account.
Is it possible to link my Roku account to several devices?
Yes! You can connect as many Roku devices as you like to your account.
What is the procedure for logging out of my account?
Go to Settings from the top menu
Then click on “Log Out” under “My Library”
Press OK, to confirm.
Hence, select “Link Device” and follow the onscreen instructions to relink your account or a different account.
How can I keep track of my videos?
You can track of your videos by visiting My Dashboard and navigating to “Recently Viewed”.
The Recently Viewed page will list every video you have ever watched, even after the 3-day period has ended.
Hence, if a video is still within the 3-day viewing period, the list will include the amount of time left on that viewing period.
How can I go to my Watchlist?
Navigate to “My Lists” from the Kanopy main screen.
To switch between the “Continue Watching” and “Watchlist” tabs, scroll down.
Under “Watchlist,” you’ll see the films you’ve put on your Watchlist.
Can I create my own video lists?
You can save titles to watch at a later date by clicking on +My List. You can access the +MyList option by either hovering over the title, or clicking on the title, either way will work. Titles are then added to your Watchlist. You can see your saved titles by clicking on your username at the top of the page.
You can also create and share playlists of videos using the playlists feature.
I can’t see the sidebar because the screen is being cut off. What am I supposed to do now?
Adjust the aspect ratio/picture size in your TV’s settings.
If the option to fit to screen is available on your TV, select it.
Otherwise, you can choose your TV’s aspect ratio from the list.
Can I use Kanopy on Roku if I don’t have a subscription to a library?
You’ll need a Kanopy account that’s been linked to a subscriber library to watch the movies on Kanopy.
What Apple TV devices can I use to access Kanopy?
Kanopy is only available for smartphones with access to an app store (4th generation Apple TV and newer).
At the very least, your device must be running tvOS 10.2.
Can I link my account to multiple Apple TVs?
Yes! You can connect as many Apple TVs as you like to your account
What is the procedure for logging out of my account?
From the Settings menu, select “Sign out of my Kanopy account”.
How can I tell whether a movie has closed captions?
If a film’s title is closed captioned, “CC” will appear below the title and to the right of the star rating on the information page.
What is the procedure for obtaining closed captions/subtitles?
While the movie is playing, swipe down on the track pad area of the remote.
A menu will appear at the top of your TV screen, with a section for captions/subtitles.
Go to this section and turn on the captions and subtitles.
Can I use Kanopy on Apple TV if I don’t have a subscription to a library?
You’ll need a Kanopy account that’s been linked to a subscriber library to watch the movies on Kanopy.