Where to Sign up for Starz and Starzplay

You have no shortage of options to sign up for Starz:

How to Sign up for Starz

Regardless of where you activate your Starz account, the instructions are generally the same. The main differences will be the payment options available to you. If you sign up through the iOS app, you can set up your monthly payment through your Apple ID instead of using a credit card or PayPal. These instructions involve going directly to the Starz website.

Starz Subscription Plans

Unlike other streaming services like Hulu or Netflix, Starz doesn’t offer different tiers or subscription plans. Your only choice is whether you pay monthly or annually. Regardless of your choice, you’ll be able to access the full library, ad-free.

Which Devices Can You Watch Starz On?

You can use your Starz account on several different devices, but they do have some minimum requirements.

How to Watch Starz

Once you’ve set up your account, you’re just a few clicks or taps away from checking out movies and TV shows. Here’s how to get started watching Starz.

Downloading Content From Starz App

If you’re watching Starz on a mobile device, you’ll have an extra download option on the programming screen. If you tap this, you can install the movie or show onto your device so you can watch it without an internet connection.

Featured: Shows you recommendations, new arrivals, and curated lists.Series: Lets you browse available TV shows.Movies: Contains the same curated content as the Featured tab but without the recommendations.My List: Where you’ll find the content you’ve marked to watch later.Schedule: Shows you what’s playing on Starz and lets you watch the TV broadcast live.Magnifying glass: Search for specific programs, movies, and actors by name.

Play Trailer: Shows the trailer for the movie if one is available.Play: Starts the movie.Share: Lets you post the link to the page on social media.Playlist: Lets you add or remove the program from your list of saved titles. If the icon is a plus sign, select it to add. If it’s a minus sign, select it to remove.

How Many Users Does Starz Support?

If your household shares a Starz account, each person can set up a profile to create a watch list and get recommendations based on what they like. You can register up to four devices to use your plan, and you can watch on two of them simultaneously.

Which Internet Speed Should You Have for Starz?

Because streaming high-definition content needs a lot of bandwidth, you need reasonably fast internet to get the most out of your subscription. Starz requires at least 2.5 Mbps but recommends 6 Mbps or more.