How to Install Curiosity Stream on Google TV

If you are a fan of nature and interesting biographies, you can check out the Curiosity Stream app. As the name suggests, you will get curious videos about wildlife, science, nature, and more. For Google TV, the Curiosity Stream app is officially available on the Play Store. If you want, you can also cast the app from your smartphone using the built-in Cast feature.

The best feature of Curiosity Stream is the CuriosityKIDS section. In the CuriosityKIDS section, you will get video content ideally suited for kids. Let’s see the subscription plans and how to get the app on your Chromecast with Google TV.

Curiosity Stream Plans & Pricing

The plans of the Curiosity Stream are categorized into two with varying billing periods. Those new users of Curiosity Stream will get a free trial.

• Standard Monthly Plan costs $4.99
• Standard Annual Plan costs $39.99 ($3.34/month)
• Smart Bundle Monthly Plan costs $9.99/month
• Smart Bundle Annual Plan costs $69.99 ($5.84/month)

How to Sign Up for Curiosity Stream

1. Visit the official website of the Curiosity Stream from your PC browser.

2. Select the Sign-Up option.

3. Select any of the subscription plans and hit Sign Up Now.

3. Provide the email ID and password.

4. Click on Continue to Last Step and complete the payment details.

5. Hit the Sign Up Now option and access the Curiosity Stream platform.

How to Install Curiosity Stream on Google TV from Play Store

You will find the Curiosity Stream on your Google TV Play Store officially, and to install it,

1. Press the Assistant button on the remote and say the Curiosity Stream. Make sure to sync Google TV remote.

2. Select the Curiosity Stream app from the search result.

3. Click Install to download the app on your Google TV.

How to Activate Curiosity Stream Account [https://curiositystream.com/activate]

1. Launch the Curiosity Stream on your Chromecast with Google TV to get the activation code.

2. Visit the Curiosity Stream activation website [https://curiositystream.com/activate] from a browser.

3. Enter the activation code and the necessary login details if prompted.

4. Select Continue and load the channel on your Google TV.

Can I Cast Curiosity Stream to Google TV?

Yes. Those who prefer not to install Curiosity Stream on Google TV can use the built-in cast feature and watch the desired titles. You can cast to Google TV using both a smartphone and a PC.

Cast from Android Smartphone

1. Ensure a stable WiFi connection on Google TV and use the same WIFI on Android/iOS smartphones.

2. Install the Curiosity Stream app on your smartphone from Google Play Store/App Store.

3. Launch the Curiosity Stream app on your device and log in.

4. Choose to play a title and click on the Cast icon.

Go to the Notification Panel of the Android phone and select the Screencast option.

5. Select your Google TV name and watch the content on your TV.

If you are using iPhone or iPad, you can enable the AirPlay feature on your Google TV to cast the media content.

• To Cast from Google Browser:
  • Visit the login page of Curiosity Stream from the Chrome browser on your PC. Log in and choose content to play.
  • Select the Cast icon from the media playback screen.
  • Choose your Google TV and watch the same content on TV.
• To Cast from Microsoft Edge Browser:
  • Those watching [service] on PC via the Microsoft Edge browser can select Three vertical dot icons → Choose More Tools → Select Cast media to device → Tap on your Google TV.

Can I Sideload Curiosity Stream

Yes. You can sideload Curiosity Stream as an Apk file using the Downloader app on Google TV. For this to work, you have to enable Unknown Sources on the TV Settings as the pre-requisite.

Compatible TVs

The following are the TV brands that manufacture Google TV, and upon purchasing it, one can install/watch Curiosity Stream on the TV.

• Hisense Google TV
• Sony Google TV
• TCL Google TV

Is Curiosity Stream Geo-Restricted

Yes. Curiosity Stream is available only to US residents. Users from outside the USA can rely on the best VPN for Google TV, such as ExpressVPN or NordVPN, to unblock the geo-restrictions of Curiosity Stream.

Can I Cancel the Curiosity Stream Subscription/Free Trial

Yes. You can cancel the Curiosity Stream subscription or the free trial at any time. Visit the Curiosity Stream account page from a browser > Your Account page > Go to the Plan and Payment> Select Manage Plan > click Cancel Plan.

If you still have a Curiosity Stream trial or billing period remaining, then you can access the service until the end of the billing period. There is no refund or return policy available from Curiosity Stream as of now.

Customer Support

In unfortunate cases, the Curiosity Stream may not work on Google TV. The cause may vary, and it can be fixed upon performing basic troubleshooting. However, when they don’t give you a hand, you may reach out to the Curiosity Stream customer support via Help Center for general and technical help.

Upon following the instructions, you may be able to stream Curiosity Stream on Chromecast with Google TV without issues.

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