Pandora, recognized as Pandora Media or Pandora Radio, is a popular music streaming and automated music service that is available on various platforms.

They provide a wide range of songs, artists, and genres that you can enjoy. The Pandora app is available on various streaming devices, like Android TV, Roku, Amazon FireStick TV, Xbox One, and others.

You can download the app on your streaming device and activate it at pandora.com/activate. However, for those who own Roku as their streaming device, there is a separate special link for Roku users, which is pandora.com/roku, where you can activate the app.

Below, you’ll find activation instructions for the various streaming devices mentioned. But, before delving into the activation steps, let’s first understand how to sign up for a Pandora account.

Guide to Creating a Pandora Account

To activate the Pandora app on your preferred streaming device, you’ll need to have a Pandora subscription. Follow the steps below to sign up for a Pandora account:

    • Go to the official website of Pandora – pandora.com/account.
    • Then on the website enter all the information asked to create an account.
    • Enter your Email Address, Password, Birth Year, Zip Code, and Gender.
    • Then click on the Sign-up button.
    • After that, you’ll have an official Pandora account.
    • Next, choose the Upgrade option if you want the premium version.
    • Then on the screen, you’ll see two options:
  • Pandora Premium: In this, you’ll get a 60-day free trial.
  • Pandora Plus: In this, you’ll get a 30-day free trial.
  • Choose the plan you like and move to the payment process.
  • Next on the screen enter your payment details.
  • Then select your subscription type (monthly/annual).
  • Click on the checkbox shown on the screen to accept the Subscription Terms and Offer Terms.
  • After that, click on the Start Trial button and complete the payment process.
  • Once you make the payment, you’ll receive a notification on the screen confirming that you have successfully purchased the Pandora Plan.

Pandora App Activation on Roku at pandora.com/roku

If you own Roku as your streaming device then follow these steps to activate the Pandora app at pandora.com/roku:

  • Turn on your Roku-connected TV and go to the Streaming Channels section.
  • Then select the Search Channels option.
  • In the search bar, type Pandora using the on-screen keyboard.
  • Select the Pandora app from the search results.
  • Then select the Add Channel option to add the channel to your channel list.
  • Next, select Go to the Channel option.
  • After that, you’ll be redirected to the home screen, scroll down to the Pandora app and open it.
  • Then sign in to your Pandora account.
  • Next, you’ll see an activation appear on your TV screen.
  • Grab your other device and visit pandora.com/roku website.
  • On the activation page, enter the activation code and click on the Activate Now button.
  • After that enter the login credentials of your Pandora account and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.

Once you complete all these steps, the Pandora app will be activated on your Roku-connected TV.

How to Activate Pandora App on Other Streaming Devices

To activate the Pandora app on your streaming device first, make sure you have the following things with you:

  • A Pandora subscription
  • Compatible streaming device
  • Stable internet connection 
  • The second device to visit pandora.com/activate.

If you have all these things with you then you can proceed with the activation process.

How to Activate Pandora App on Xbox One

Follow these steps to activate the Pandora app on your Xbox One:

  • Turn on your Xbox One console and go to the Microsoft Store.
  • In the store, search for the Pandora app.
  • From the search results, select the Pandora app tile and then select the Get button to install the app.
  • When the app is installed in your console, select Open option.
  • Once you open the app, on your TV screen, you’ll see two options to activate the app – via Xbox or via phone.
  • If want to activate the app via Xbox then choose I have a Pandora Account option.
  • Then, on the screen, you’ll see an activation code along with the activation instructions.
  • Follow the instructions and go to the activation page – pandora.com/activate.
  • On the activation page, enter the activation code and select the Activate Now button.
  • After that, sign in with your Pandora account login details and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.

Once you have completed all these steps, your TV screen will refresh accordingly, and you can use the Pandora app on your Xbox-connected TV.

How to Activate Pandora App on Amazon FireStick TV

Follow these steps to activate the Pandora app on  your Amazon FireStick TV:

  • Power on your Amazon FireStick TV and go to the home screen.
  • On the home screen, go to the Find section and search for the Pandora app in the search bar.
  • From the search results, select the Pandora app tile.
  • Then select the Download button to install the app on your Fire TV.
  • When the download is complete, select the Open button.
  • Once you open the app then select the sign-in option.
  • After that, an activation code will appear on your TV screen.
  • Grab your other device and go to the pandora.com/activate website.
  • Next, enter the activation code in the provided field and click on the Activate Now button.
  • At last, enter the login details of your Pandora account and complete the activation process.

Pandora app is now activated on your Amazon FireStick TV and you can enjoy its unlimited music.

How to Activate Pandora App on Android TV 

Follow the steps below to activate the Pandora app on your Android TV:

  • Turn on your Android TV and go to the Google Play Store.
  • In the Play Store, search for the Pandora app in the search bar using the on-screen keyboard.
  • Select the Pandora app from the search results, and select the Install button.
  • Once the app is installed on your TV, select the Open button.
  • Then on the TV screen, select the Sign-in option.
  • After that, an activation code will appear on your TV screen.
  • Grab your other device be it a phone, computer, or tablet, and go to the pandora.com/activate website.
  • On the activation page, enter the activation code in the provided field.
  • Then click on the Activate Now button.
  • After that, enter the login credentials of your Pandora account to complete the activation process.

And Done! The Pandora app is now activated on your Android TV.

How to Activate Pandora App on DirectTV

Pandora is also available on DirecTV. You can find the Pandora channel on your DirecTV in the Menu option. Follow these steps to activate the channel:

  • Go to the Menu option and then select the Extras button.
  • In the Extras section, you’ll find the Pandora app.
  • Then select the Next button.
  • After that, an activation code will appear on your TV screen.
  • Grab your other device and go to the pandora.com/directv website.
  • On the activation page, enter the activation code and click on the Activate Now button.
  • Then enter the login credentials of your Pandora account to complete the activation process.

Once you complete all these steps Pandora app will be activated on your DirectTV.