What Channel is CNN on DIRECTV? On DIRECTV, you can watch CNN on channel 202. You can use the DIRECTV STREAM device or other streaming devices compatible with DIRECTV to access the CNN channel.
The information that I will provide in this article is,
- What Channel is CNN on DIRECTV?
- DIRECTV compatible devies
- DIRECTV subscription plan with CNN channel
- Creating DIRECTV credentials
- Using DIRECTV STREAM Device to watch CNN
- Using other Streaming devices to watch CNN
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About the CNN Channel:
CNN(Cable News Network) is a news channel in which you can watch and know all the affairs that are taking place around you, both international and local. This 24 hours news coverage channel broadcasts in the United States and goes with CNN International for worldwide broadcast.
The CNN channel mainly focuses on news of,
- Business
- US Politics
- World
- Entertainment
- Health
- Style
- Tech
- Travel
- Sports
- Videos
- Features
- Weather and more.
What Channel is CNN on DIRECTV?
You can watch CNN HD on channel 202 on DIRECTV. The CNN channel is available for all subscription plans of DIRECTV. DIRECTV can get downloaded as an app on compatible devices, or you can use the DIRECTV STREAM device connected to your TV to access CNN Channel.
How to Get CNN on DIRECTV?
As you know, you can watch CNN on DIRECTV on channel 202 with any subscription plan. To watch it on your TV, you need to get DIRECTV on your Smart TV through many devices. The devices that you can use to watch CNN on DIRECTV are,
- DIRECTV STREAM device
- Amazon Fire TV
- Fire TV (2nd Gen+)
- Amazon Fire TV Edition Smart TV (2nd Gen+)
- Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen+)
- Amazon Fire TV Cube
- iOS
- Apple TV (4th gen+)
- iPad, iPhone, iPod (version iOS 12+ recommended)
- Safari Browser (version 13+)
- Android
- Phone and Tablet (OS 8+ recommended)
- Chromecast (2nd gen+)
- Chrome Browser (version 68+)
- TV with built in Chromecast (on select models)
- Roku
- Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick+ (3500X, 3600X, 3800X, 3801X, 3811X)
- Express and Express+ (3700X, 3900X, 3930X, 3710X, 3910X, 3931X)
- Premiere and Premiere+ (3920X, 4620X, 3921X, 4630X)
- Roku Ultra and LG (4640X, 4660X, 4661X, 4670X, 2700X)
- Roku 1 SE,2,3 and 4 (2710X, 2720X, 4210X, 4200X, 4230X, 4400X)
- 4K and non-4K Roku TV (5000X, 8000X, 6000X, 7000X, A000X, C000X, C000GB)
- Roku Smart Sound Bar (9100X)
- Samsung Smart TV (Select Models) (2017-2021 TVs)
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How to Watch CNN using DIRECTV STREAM Device?
To watch CNN on the DIRECTV STREAM device, follow the instructions below.
DIRECTV subscription to get CNN:
You can watch the CNN news channel on any device by creating a DIRECTV account and subscribing to any of the plans. Since all the plans offered by DIRECTV have a CNN channel, the subscription plans are,
- Entertainment (Starter Pack)
- $64.99/month + Tax for 12 months
- 160+ channels with essentials like CNN, ESPN, HGTV and Nickelodeon
- For First three months HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and EPIX are included.
- Choice (Sports Pack)
- $64.99/month + Tax for 12 months
- 185+ channels along with Regional Sports Network
- Get First three months HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and EPIX are included.
- Ultimate(Entertainment Pack)
- $89.99/month + Tax for 12 months
- 250+ channels along with Regional Sports Network
- Get First three months HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and EPIX are included.
- Premier (Premier Pack)
- $139.99/month + Tax for 12 months
- 330+ channels along with Regional Sports Network
- Get First three months EPIX is included
- HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and some other 10+ channels are included.
Sign-in and Subscription for CNN on DIRECTV:
You need to create a DIRECTV user ID to access the CNN channel on your devices. To create one, the steps to be followed are,
- Open a web browser on any compatible device like PC, Android or iOS device with an internet connection.
- Search for the DIRECTV home page.
- Find and select the Sign In option at the top right corner of the page.
- From the drop-down menu, select Account Overview.
- When directed to the Sign In page, you can find the option Create one now; select that option.
- Now select DIRECTV STREAM and press Continue.
- Now follow the on-screen information from now and enter the information asked.
- Provide a user ID name and a secure Password for your DIRECTV STREAM account.
- Choose the subscription plan you like and enter the payment details.
- Pay for the subscription with the available transaction methods.
- After the transaction gets completed, your DIRECTV user ID gets successfully created.
Now use this user ID and password to login into the DIRECTV STREAM device or the DIRECTV STREAM app on any compatible devices.
Connect DIRECTV STREAM Device to Smart TV:
- Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the device and another end to the TV.
- Connect the Power cord to your device, and connect it to the power socket
- Either use an Ethernet cable or a WiFi connection to connect with a network.
- Switch on your TV and choose the HDMI port to which the device is connected.
- Follow the on-screen prompts.
- To sign in, enter your DIRECTV user ID and Password.
You will have already subscribed to a plan where you can stream CNN using your DIRECTV STREAM Device and other streaming devices.
Watch CNN on DIRECTV STREAM:
You have now connected your DIRECTV STREAM Device to your TV and have successfully signed in with your DIRECTV STREAM user ID and password with any of the subscription plans offered by DIRECTV.
Use your DIRECTV STREAM Devices remote and go to channel 202 to watch the CNN News channel.
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How to Watch CNN using a Streaming Device?
You can download the DIRECTV STREAM app on compatible devices and use your sign-in information to access the CNN Channel on any streaming device connected to your Smart TV.
Amazon Fire TV Stick:
It is possible to download the DIRECTV STREAM app on your FireStick from the Amazon App Store. The download is for free and is compatible with most Fire TV devices.
After successfully connecting your FireStick device to your TV and finishing the initial setup procedures, you can now go to the App Store to search and download the DIRECTV app on your Fire TV.
Use your DIRECTV user ID and password to sign in to the app and go to channel 202 to watch the CNN channel.
Similarly, you can download the DIRECTV STREAM app for devices like,
- Roku – Roku Channel Store
- Chromecast and Android TV – Google Play Store
- Apple TV – Apple App Store
- Samsung Smart TV (select models)
Whatever device you use, it is always possible to access the CNN change with the DIRECTV STREAM app and its sign-in credentials. The CNN channel on DIRECTV STREAM is always on channel 202.
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What are the popular TV shows on the CNN channel?
Some of the popular CNN channels TV shows are,
- Fareed Zakaria GPS
- This is Life with Lisa Ling
- CNN Live Today
- Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy
- CNN News Room
- United Shades of America
- The 2000s
- Don Lemon Tonight
- State of the Union hosted by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash
- The Story of Late Night
and more shows.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is CNN Channel on DIRECTV?
You can watch the CNN shows on your DIRECTV device or app on channel 202.
What Channel is FOX News on DIRECTV?
You can watch the FOX News on your DIRECTV device or app on channel 360.
The End
Watch CNN on any device with the DIRECTV app on channel number 202. For a seamless experience, try using the DIRECTV STREAM device on your Smart TV. Since you can use all the subscription plans on DIRECTV to access the CNN channel, you can choose any of the plans you like.
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