Key Takeaway
- Add the MTV app: Select Streaming Channels >> Search Channels >> Search MTV app > Choose MTV app >> Hit Add Channel button.
- Activate MTV app: Launch the MTV app >> Select Sign In >> Note activation code >> Visit activation website >> Enter activation code >> Sign In with TV provider.
The MTV app is available on the Roku Channel Store. With the app, users can watch all their favorite TV shows, MTV Originals, news, movies, music videos, and more. Even you can watch the MTV channel live.
Is the MTV App Free on Roku
You can install the MTV app free on Roku. But to access the content on the app, you need to sign in with the Participating cable TV provider. The participating cable TV providers include DIRECTV, Spectrum, Cox, Dish, Optimum, and more. After you sign in, you can watch some of the popular shows that include:
- True Life
- Total Rescue Live
- MTV Cribs
- Making The Video
- MTV Unplugged
How to Get MTV on Roku
1. From the Roku home screen, select the Streaming Channels option.

2. Next, select the Search Channels option.

3. Use the Search Bar to search for the MTV app.
4. Choose the app icon from the search results.
5. Select the Add Channel button from the channel info page.
6. Click on OK when the app download completes.
7. Next, select the Go to Channel button to open the MTV app.
How to Activate MTV on Roku
1. After installing the MTV app, launch it.
2. Select the Sign In button and note the activation code displayed on the screen.
3. Open a web browser on your computer and visit the Activation website of MTV.
4. In the given field, enter the 7-digit Activation code and click on Continue.

5. Select your TV provider from the list and sign in with that account.
6. Now, the MTV app will get activated on Roku.

How to Watch MTV on Roku Without Cable
The following are the streaming service that offers the MTV channel with its subscription.
Philo
Philo is an affordable live TV service to watch MTV on Roku.

Subscription Plan | Basic Package |
Subscription Price | $25 per month |
Free Trial | 7-Free Trial |
No. of Channels | 60 Channels |
Other Channels | VH1, AMC, A&E, Food Network, Hallmark Channel, Lifetime, and AMC. |
Cloud DVR | Unlimited Cloud DVR |
Sling TV
Sling TV is an affordable live TV streaming service with popular TV channels like MTV.

Subscription Plan | Sling Orange + Comedy Extra package |
Subscription Price | $41 per month |
Free Trial | No Free Trial |
No. of Channels | 30 Channels |
Other Channels | A&E, AMC, CNN, Comedy Central, Food Network, and ESPN. |
Cloud DVR | 50 hours |
Simultaneous Streams | 1 User |
YouTube TV
If you have a subscription to YouTube TV, stream MTV with a subscription.

Subscription Plan | Basic Package |
Subscription Price | $64.99 per month |
Free Trial | No Free Trial |
No. of Channels | 60 Channels |
Other Channels | USA Network, AMC, BET, Comedy Central, Travel Channel, Paramount Network, Syfy, TLC, TNT, and ESPN. |
Cloud DVR | Unlimited Cloud DVR |
Simultaneous Streams | 3 Users |
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is a premium live TV service provider with a channel lineup that includes MTV.

Subscription Plan | Entertainment Package |
Subscription Price | $69.99 per month |
Free Trial | 5-Day Free Trial |
No. of Channels | 65 Channels |
Other Channels | Bravo, Cartoon Network, E!, FX, HGTV, Nickelodeon, USA Network, and Disney Channel. |
Cloud DVR | Unlimited Cloud DVR |
Simultaneous Streams | 20 Users |
fuboTV
fuboTV is a premium streaming service with the best collection of sports channels. It also includes entertainment channels like MTV.

Subscription Plan | fuboTV Pro Plan |
Subscription Cost | $69.99 per month |
Free Trial | 7-Day Free Trial |
No. of Channels | 90 Channels |
Other Channels | Travel Channel, USA Network, AMC, Disney Junior, Fox News, Syfy, TLC, VH1, and Paramount Network. |
Cloud DVR | 1000 hours |
Simultaneous Streams | 3 Users |
Hulu
Hulu is also one of the popular live TV streaming services that offer the MTV channel.

Subscription Plan | Hulu+Live TV |
Subscription Cost | $69.99 per month |
Free Trial | No Free Trial |
No. of Channels | 70 Channels |
Other Channels | FX, FXX, CNN, ESPN, E!, History, Cartoon Network, truTV, and Food Network. |
Cloud DVR | Unlimited Cloud DVR |
Simultaneous Streams | 2 Users |
FAQ
Uninstall and reinstall the MTV app to fix the streaming issues.