News 12 is a well-known American cable news network run by Altice USA, a part of Altice. It is one of the most trusted regional news networks, providing local news, weather, traffic, and sports updates across the New York tri-state area.

The network covers areas like Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, the Hudson Valley, and Westchester County, with dedicated channels for each, such as News 12 Long Island, News 12 New Jersey, and News 12 Connecticut.

News 12 also offers a special channel called News 12+, which provides 24/7 live updates on traffic and weather for the New York City metro area.

You can watch News 12 on streaming devices by activating the News 12 app at news12.com/activate. The app works with Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, and Android TV. This guide explains the steps to activate the app, so keep reading for an easy setup.

How to Activate News 12 Channel on Apple TV at news12.com/activate

Follow these steps to activate the News 12 channel on your Apple TV:

  • Turn on your Apple TV and go to the App Store.
  • Then in the app store select the Magnifying Glass icon and search for the News 12 app in the search bar.
  • From the search results, select the News 12 app tile and select the Get button to install the app.
  • Once the installation is complete, select the Open button.
  • After that, an activation code along with instructions will appear on your TV screen.
  • Grab your other device and go to news12.com/activate through your phone, computer, or tablet.
  • On the activation page, select the region for which you want the news, then enter the activation code in the provided field and click on the Submit button.
  • At last, select your TV provider and enter the login credentials to complete the activation process.

How to Activate News 12 Channel on Roku at news12.com/activate

  • First, turn on your Roku TV and press the Home button on the remote.
  • Then, use the remote to scroll down to the Add Channels option.
  • Next, select Search and type in News 12 using the on-screen keyboard. 
  • Choose the app from the search results and select the Add Channel button.
  • A notification will pop up on your TV screen showing the progress made in adding the channel.
  • Once it’s added to your channel list, select OK on the notification. You will then be taken back to the home screen. 
  • Next, scroll down to find the new channel and open it.
  • After that, you will see an activation code on your TV screen.
  • Grab your other device to visit news12.com/activate and select the region for which you want news updates.
  • Next, enter the activation code in the provided field and click on the Submit button.
  • After that select your TV provider from the options and enter the login details to complete the activation process.

How to Activate News 12 Channel on Fire TV at news12.com/activate

Here are the steps to activate the News 12 Channel on your Amazon Fire TV at news12.com/activate:

  • Power on your Amazon FireStick and go to the home screen.
  • Then select the Find icon and search for News 12 in the search bar.
  • From the search results, select the News 12 app tile.
  • Then select the Download option.
  • Once the download is completed, select the Open option.
  • After that, a unique activation code will appear on your TV screen.
  • Quickly grab your other device like a phone, tablet, or computer, and go to the activation page news12.com/activate
  • On the activation page, select the region of your choice and enter the activation code in the provided field.
  • Then click on the Activate button.
  • Finally, enter your TV provider’s login credentials to complete the activation process.

How to Activate News 12 Channel on Android TV at news12.com/activate

Android TV users can easily enjoy News12 content by following these steps:

  • Turn on your Android TV and open the Play Store.
  • Search for the News12 app, then download and install it.
  • Launch the app to generate a unique activation code.
  • Save the activation code, then visit news12.com/activate
  • Choose your region and enter the activation code in the required field.
  • Click on the Submit button
  • From the list, select your participating TV provider.
  • Sign in to your TV provider account to complete the verification process.

That’s it! Your Android TV is now ready, giving you 24/7 access to hyper-local news and weather updates.