What Does Global TV Activation Do on Roku?
Activating Global TV on Roku links the Global TV app with your existing Canadian TV provider account so you can watch full episodes, live news, and specialty channels on your big screen. Without activation, access is limited to clips and a small selection of recent episodes, and live streams remain locked. The activation code system lets you complete signin on a phone or computer, which is easier than typing long passwords with the Roku remote visit watch.globaltv/activate.​
Confirm Region, Device, and Account Compatibility
The Global TV app on Roku is designed for viewers in Canada, and official announcements note that Global was the first Canadian broadcaster channel on the platform in this market. The app is available on all current Roku streaming players and Roku TVs sold in Canada, so most modern models are supported. You also need an active subscription with a participating TV provider if you want full library and live channel access rather than freewindow episodes only.​
Installing the Global TV App from the Channel Store
On the Roku home screen, scroll to Streaming Channels to access the Channel Store, where thirdparty apps like Global TV are listed by category. Search for Global TV and select the official app published under the Global or Corus Entertainment branding. Choose Add channel and wait until Roku finishes the download and install steps; a confirmation message will appear when the channel is ready.​
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Return to the home screen and scroll through your channel grid until you see the Global TV tile. You can press the options button on your remote and select Move channel to place it near the top if you plan to use it often. When you launch the app for the first time, it may prompt you to activate before streaming most content.​
Generating the Roku Activation Code Inside Global TV
Once the Global TV app opens, look for a menu item such as Sign In, Link TV Provider, or Activate Your Device, often displayed on the main screen or under settings. Selecting this option makes the app contact Global’s servers and generate a onetime activation code unique to your Roku device.​
Your TV screen will show the code and the activation URL, typically watch.globaltv.com/activate or globaltv.com/activate, along with brief directions. Leave this page open while you switch to your phone or computer, because navigating away or waiting too long can cause the code to expire and may require generating a new one.​
Using watch.globaltv.com/activate on a Second Device
On a webenabled device, open a browser and type the activation address displayed in the Roku app, making sure you use the official Global TV site. On the activation page, enter the code shown on your TV, then proceed to the next step, which usually prompts for TV provider selection.​
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Choose your TV provider from the list and sign in with the same username and password that you use on your provider’s website or app. After you submit your credentials and any multifactor verification, the page confirms that your Roku has been successfully activated for Global TV streaming.​
What Changes on Roku After Activation
Within a short time, the Global TV app on your Roku should refresh and reflect your providerlinked access level. Menus that previously showed locks or signin prompts now open full episodes, complete seasons for supported shows, and live streams from your local Global station.​
The app also may surface additional networks and specialty channels tied to your provider package, some of which require signin and activation to appear. You continue to see some free content windows, but activation ensures you can watch beyond those limited release periods.​
Reactivating After Changes or Updates
If you sign out of your TV provider, change your password, or see inapp prompts asking you to link again, you may need to repeat the activation code process. Open the Global TV app, go to settings or account, choose Sign Out or Unlink Provider, and then return to the activation section to generate a new code.​
Visit the activation website again, enter the new code, and log in with your updated provider credentials to restore full access. If you buy a new Roku device or add Global TV to another Roku in your home, each device will show its own activation code that must be linked this way.​
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Where to Find More Information About Global TV on Roku
Global TV and Roku both maintain pages with current details about supported devices, availability, and signin requirements for the Global TV app. The Global TV FAQ section covers which providers participate and explains how signin works across web, mobile, and connected TV platforms. Roku’s blog post announcing the Global TV app in Canada highlights