Available on Google TV | Yes |
Cast Support | Yes [Play Store | App Store] |
Category | Entertainment |
Official Website | www.mgmplus.com |
Base Subscription | $6.99/month |
EPIX NOW has been relaunched as MGM+. Although it has a new name, you can still watch all the shows that were available on EPIX NOW. MGM+ will continue to offer premium and commercial-free original series and hit movies. Subscribe to its premium version to access 1000s of movies and TV shows with a 7-day free trial. Apart from the direct installation, you can use the app’s built-in cast feature to cast your favorite movies and TV shows. So, get into the article and learn the possible ways to stream the EPIX NOW app content on your Google TV.
Note – This guide also applies to Smart TVs running on Google TV OS.
How to Install MGM+ (EPIX NOW) App on Google TV
MGM+ is a premium streaming service. To start streaming on the app, you must subscribe to a plan through its official website. The base plan starts at $6.99/month, with which you can get a 7-day free trial as a new user. After subscribing, you can install the app on your Google TV by following these simple steps.
1. Turn on and connect your Google TV to a WIFI.
2. Hit the search tab at the top and enter MGM+ using the on-screen keyboard.
3. Select the official MGM+ app from the results and tap the Install option.
4. After installing, hit the Open button to launch the app on your Google TV.
How to Activate and Use MGM+ (EPIX NOW) on Google TV
1. Launch the MGM+ app on your TV.
2. Select the Sign in or Activate option to get the activation code.
3. Visit www.mgmplus.com/activate on a smartphone or PC browser and enter the code.
4. Then, click the Submit button and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation process.
5. After completing the activation, you will be automatically signed into the app.
6. That’s it. Your TV will complete the activation process, and you will get the home screen.
7. On the left side of the screen, you can see different options, such as Movies, TV shows, Live TV, Search, and Settings.
8. Select any movie or TV show title and hit the Play button to start streaming.
How to Cast MGM+ (EPIX NOW) from Android and iPhone
Since the app has a built-in cast option, you can cast the app’s content directly from your smartphone to your TV by connecting both devices to the same WIFI network.
1. Install the MGM+ app on your smartphone.
2. Launch the app and log in with your credentials.
3. Now, connect your smartphone and Google TV to the same WIFI.
4. Hit the Cast icon on the app and select your Google TV from the list.
5. Now, the content on your smartphone will start to cast on your Google TV.
FAQ
No, this app is only available in the US and some US territories.
To access the MGM+ streaming service outside the US, you can sideload the APK version of the app or use a VPN service to bypass the geo-restrictions. You can also use the app’s web version on your browser and stream using a VPN.
Most major streaming services offer MGM+ as a channel. You can access MGM+ through Sling TV, Fubo TV, DIRECTV Stream, Philo, etc. However, this channel is unavailable on Hulu+ Live TV.