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Gboy1980
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Syfy re-authenticate please help

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Do you have to have a cable provider to watch syfy on roku? I've tried every option and still doesn't work. But I do not have a cable provider.

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RokuMary-F
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Re: Syfy re-authenticate please help

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Hi @Gboy1980,

Congrats on your first post in the Roku Community!

We understand that you want to know how to stream the SYFY channel on your Roku device and we will do our best to assist you with your inquiry.

Please be aware that some channels require a TV or cable subscription to view the content and to gain access to the entire catalog of on-demand & live content on their channel. In order to access the content on that channel, you will need a TV or cable subscription to authenticate.

We hope we have addressed your question appropriately, but please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or additional feedback.


Best regards,
Mary

Mary F.
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makaiguy
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Re: Syfy re-authenticate please help

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@Gboy1980-

Yes, cable-type channels like SyFy require a TV provider account.  If they do not offer a stand-alone subscription, they get paid through the subscription fees paid to provider accounts that carry them.

The TV provider account may be with cable or satellite, but it also can be with one of the streaming services that carry SyFy. 

Much SyFy content can be accessed through a Peacock streaming account.

Groundedreason.com lists other streaming services that carry SyFy.

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RokuMary-F
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Re: Syfy re-authenticate please help

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Hi @Gboy1980,

Congrats on your first post in the Roku Community!

We understand that you want to know how to stream the SYFY channel on your Roku device and we will do our best to assist you with your inquiry.

Please be aware that some channels require a TV or cable subscription to view the content and to gain access to the entire catalog of on-demand & live content on their channel. In order to access the content on that channel, you will need a TV or cable subscription to authenticate.

We hope we have addressed your question appropriately, but please don't hesitate to let us know if you have any questions or additional feedback.


Best regards,
Mary

Mary F.
Roku Community Moderator
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makaiguy
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Re: Syfy re-authenticate please help

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@Gboy1980-

Yes, cable-type channels like SyFy require a TV provider account.  If they do not offer a stand-alone subscription, they get paid through the subscription fees paid to provider accounts that carry them.

The TV provider account may be with cable or satellite, but it also can be with one of the streaming services that carry SyFy. 

Much SyFy content can be accessed through a Peacock streaming account.

Groundedreason.com lists other streaming services that carry SyFy.

Roku Community Streaming Expert
I am not a Roku employee, only a user like you.  Please, no support questions via private message -- post them publicly to the Community where others may benefit as well.
If this post solves your problem please help others find this answer by clicking "Accept as Solution.".

Ultra 4800 | Streaming Stick 4K+ 3821 | TCL Roku TV 43S245/C107X
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