Why Is My BET Activation Code Not Displaying? Troubleshooting Guide

Why isn't your BET activation code showing up? You want to watch your favorite shows, but the screen stays blank or keeps loading. This frustration stops now. You need to fix this connection error between your device and the BET servers.

Most of the time, a weak internet connection, an outdated app version, or a temporary software glitch causes this problem.​

Here is your direct guide to fixing this issue and getting your code for bet.com/activate.

Restart Your Streaming Device

Start with the simplest fix. Your device often holds onto old data that blocks new codes from generating.

• Unplug your Roku, Fire Stick, or Apple TV from the power source.


• Wait at least 60 seconds.


• Plug it back in and relaunch the BET app.

This "power cycle" clears the cache and forces the device to request a fresh connection from the server.​

Check Your Internet Connection

You need a stable signal to generate a unique code. If your Wi-Fi drops for even a second, the app fails to load the numbers.

• Test your speed on another device like your phone.


• Move your router closer to your TV if the signal is weak.


• Disconnect other devices that hog bandwidth (like gaming consoles downloading updates).

If the app shows three dots ... instead of numbers, your internet speed is likely the culprit.​

Update or Reinstall the BET App

An outdated app cannot talk to the current BET activation servers. You must run the latest version.

• Go to your device's App Store or Channel Store.


• Select the BET app and look for an "Update" button.


• If you see "Open," select Uninstall or Remove Channel instead.


• Restart your TV (important step to clear memory).


• Reinstall the app and try again.​

Troubleshoot the Activation Website

Sometimes the issue isn't your TV; it's the browser you use to visit bet.com/activate.

• Open a fresh browser window on your phone or computer.


• Turn off your Wi-Fi on your phone and use cellular data to rule out local network blocks.​


• Use Incognito Mode or Private Browsing. This stops old cookies or cache from interfering with the login page.​


• Type the code exactly as it appears on your TV screen.

Apple TV Specific Settings

If you use Apple TV, a specific setting often blocks the code.

• Open Settings on your device.


• Scroll to TV Provider.


• Select Sign Out.


• Relaunch the BET app.


• When prompted to "allow app to use TV provider," select Don't Allow. This forces the app to display a new activation code.​

Contact Your TV Provider

You must have BET in your cable package to activate the standard app. If you subscribe only to BET+, you need the separate BET+ app, not the standard one. The standard BET app requires a TV provider login (like Xfinity, DirecTV, or Spectrum).​

Follow these steps in order. You will clear the error, get your code, and start streaming.