AIFF 2023 Documentary Showcase

Device-Specific FAQs for Screening Films
on the KINO NOW Platform

• Compatible Viewing Apps:

  • Roku:
    • KINO NOW is available for Roku at https://channelstore.roku.com/details/30704/kinonow
    • You may watch any of your purchased or rented films.
    • You may purchase films directly via your Roku box, but you can rent at the Kino Now website and then watch during the rental period on your Roku box. 
  • Amazon FireTV:
    • Watch films you have purchased or rented using the Amazon FireTV stick or appliance.
      • Important:  You will need to log in using the same email address and password you created in KINO NOW.
      • To install the Kino Now app for the Amazon Fire Stick, click here, or search for KINO NOW in the FireTV app store.  If the app does not open immediately upon installation, you can find it under "Apps and Channels".
      • Under "Account", either click "Sign in with Email" and enter the same email and password you used to purchase the film or click "Link Device" and you will be prompted with a code.
      • Visit kinonow.com/activate to activate the app using this code.
      • To watch the film, please access "My Library" at the top of the page.  Enjoy the film based on the terms of your rental or purchase.
  • Apple TV Set Top Box (install in Apple TV app store)
    • You can use the KINO NOW app to watch films you've rented or purchased from KINO NOW on your home television via the Apple TV set top box (tvOS version 9.0 or later).
    • To install the KINO NOW app for Apple TV Box, search for KINO NOW in the app store and follow the instructions for installation.
    • Once installed, open the app and click the "Sign In" button.  The app will ask for your email and KINO NOW password you created at signup.
      • Additional Instructions including Device Linking:
      1. Click on the "MENU" on your Apple TV remote.
      2. You will be given options; select "SETTINGS"
      3. It will prompt you to "Sign In"
         • For "Sign In" it will allow you two ways to authorize your account.  Either use your email and password from the website registration or select "Link Device".  If you choose "Link Device", you will be prompted to enter a number on our website at kinonow.com/activate.
         • To watch the film, please click the "Menu" button on your remote and go to "My Library" at the top of the page.