How to Add and Watch Amazon Prime Video Channels

This article explains how to add and watch premium channels on Amazon Prime Video.

How to Add Premium Channels to Amazon Prime Video Subscription

Most people probably don't think of Amazon when considering premium TV channel subscriptions. With more and more people cutting the cable cord and moving to streaming services, Amazon Prime Video is an excellent option to get your favorite premium channels in one place. If you already have a Prime account, you can add networks like HBO and Showtime to Amazon's already expansive lineup.

Follow these steps to add premium channels to your Amazon Prime subscription.

1. Mouse over Account & Lists in the upper right corner of your screen, then select Sign in.

2. When you arrive at the Amazon sign in page, enter your account username and password. If you have multiple accounts in your household, make sure you're using the account you want to stream from.

3. Amazon will drop you back on the home page. Select Account & Lists again to display the menu, and then select Your Prime Video.

4. Select Channels.  

5. You will see featured content from some of the available channels on Amazon. Although you may find the channel you're looking for right away, there is a more complete list to browse from. Select See More to view the complete list.

   If you're having a hard time finding the Prime Video Channels row or if Amazon has changed the layout a bit, use this link for the full list of Amazon Prime Channels.

6. The channel listing consists of more rows of channels broken down into categories. Use the arrows at the end of each row to scroll through categories and view more options. Select the channel to subscribe to.

7. Amazon will take you to your selected channel's page. Across the top is a massive banner image for your channel. Select it when you're ready to sign up.

8. Amazon will take you to a splash page with information regarding the channel you selected, including the pricing info. More importantly, the page contains a link to sign up for the channel and begin your free trial, if available. Select Start your 7-day free trial.

9. You'll likely need to enter your account password one more time to confirm. Next, you'll arrive at a page detailing your new subscription, including the subscription cost following your trial, more information about the channel, and your billing information.

10. When you're ready, select Start your free trial near the bottom of the page.

11. Now you will be able to view any content from your new channel from any of your devices that can access Amazon Prime Video. You can cancel the channel at any time through your Amazon account.

    Cancel the subscription before the free trial period ends to avoid paying for the service.