This article is based on hours of research I’ve done, and hopefully it should help you get Beachbody Essentials on your smart TV in minutes. To get Beachbody On Demand on your Smart TV, you need to have a streaming device like Fire TV or Roku, or your TV must have support for Chromecast or AirPlay.
After staying at home for over a year without going out, I decided to prioritize my health again and wanted to make a plan to get back in shape. I had heard of Beachbody On Demand before, and they offered workout plans that you could follow at home.
So I decided this would be the best time to try the service since I don’t have to go out frequently to the gym or the park and do my normal activities at home. I wanted to watch their content on my smart TV for the best experience and because I only had room to exercise in the living room.
I went online to find out how I could get Beachbody On Demand on my smart TV by going to their support site and talking to a few people I knew online who had been using Beachbody On Demand.
Read on to find out how to connect your BOD account to your Fire TV or Roku and how to practice from your phone or computer to your smart TV.
What’s Included in Beachbody On Demand?
Beachbody On Demand gives you the ability to stream programs like P90X, INSANITY, 21 Day Fix, Morning Meltdown 100, Barre Blend, LIIFT4, 645, FIRE AND FLOW and hundreds of other workouts that have helped millions change their lives.
You’ll also find program nutrition guides, workout calendars, and exclusive workouts from Beachbody Super Trainers.
With Beachbody On Demand, you can stream your workouts to your laptop, smartphone or tablet.
As long as you can connect to the Internet, you can exercise with Beachbody. What are you waiting for? Join now.
How to Stream Beachbody On Demand to TV via Apple TV
The 5th generation Apple TV comes in two variants: the 32GB and 64GB versions are available for $179 and $199 respectively. The only difference between the two is the size of the internal storage.
And if you’re an existing Beachbody On Demand user and sign in (details below), you’ll have access to everything you’re used to seeing on Beachbody On Demand.
Navigating Beachbody On Demand is simple: Scroll through the app to select your workout and then when you’re in a video, swipe the remote to fast forward or rewind. Or click the edge of the touchpad to jump in 10-second intervals.
Want to see that workout streamed on your TV? That’s easy. Follow these steps to enable streaming Beachbody On Demand content to your TV from your Mac computer or Apple mobile device.
If you are an existing Beachbody On Demand user:
- Start by searching for the Beachbody On Demand app. This can be found in the App Store on Apple TV.
- Select it and proceed to install the software.
- Launch the Beachbody On Demand app.
If you want to sign up for a Beachbody On Demand membership via Apple TV:
- Start by searching for the Beachbody On Demand app. This can be found in the App Store on Apple TV.
- Select it and proceed to install the software.
- Launch the Beachbody On Demand app.
- You will be prompted to create a Beachbody On Demand account through Apple TV. After completing registration, you will receive a free trial that gives you access to the Member Library within Beachbody On Demand. Remember if you’re already a Beachbody On Demand member, the only way to access it on
- Apple TV is to sign in with your existing Beachbody On Demand account.
To select a workout, select the workout program you want to do by pressing the “OK” button.
Stream Beachbody On Demand On Fire TV and Roku
Beachbody On Demand (BOD) is available natively on Fire TV and Roku and includes all models of these streaming devices.
For Roku TV or other Roku devices
To get Beachbody On Demand on your Roku TV, follow these steps:
- Launch the Roku Channel Store.
- Use the search bar to find the Beachbody On Demand channel.
- Install the station and launch it when it’s done.
- Enter the URL that the app shows you in the browser on your phone, tablet or computer.
- Log in to your Beachbody On Demand account in a browser.
- Enter the provided activation code in the browser on your Roku TV.
- Wait for the activation success prompt to appear for the channel to start on your TV.
- Navigate to the app using the remote control.
For Fire TV
- Launch the Amazon App Store.
- Use the search bar to find the Beachbody On Demand channel.
- Install the app and launch it when it’s done.
- Enter the URL that the app shows you in the browser on your phone, tablet or computer.
- Log in to your Beachbody On Demand account in a browser.
- Enter the provided activation code in the browser on your FireTV.
- Wait for the activation success prompt to appear so that the app starts automatically on your Fire TV.
- Navigate to the app using the remote control.
- Play Beachbody On Demand on Apple TV
BOD can also support Apple TV, HD and 4K versions. But there’s no native software, and you’ll have to use AirPlay to send content to your Apple TV.
To set up BOD on your Apple TV, follow these steps:
- Make sure your iPhone and Apple TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Turn on AirPlay from your Apple TV settings.
- Make sure AirPlay is turned on on your iPhone.
- Start playing a Beachbody On Demand video on your phone.
- Find the AirPlay icon at the bottom left of the screen and tap it.
Tap your Apple TV from the list to start watching the video. - BOD works with AirPlay and AirPlay 2, so older devices are still supported.
Other Accessories Beachbody On Demand Supports
Beachbody also supports computers and laptops, but not through native software designed for your system.
Instead, you will have to use your Google Chrome browser and log in to your BOD account. After logging in, you can start viewing content and following your workout plan.
Beachbody On Demand also supports casting via Chromecast, so if any of your devices have Chromecast support or a Chromecast streaming device, you can cast content to it.
To do so:
- Make sure your host device supports the Beachbody On Demand app and the device you’re sending to is on the same Wi-Fi network.
- Log in to your BOD account on the device hosting the actors.
- Start playing practice.
- Select the cast icon in the player and select the device you want to cast from the list that appears.
Activate Beachbody On Demand on Smart TV
According to official sources from Beachbody, their On Demand service is not available for smart TVs of any brand, which includes Sony, LG and Samsung.
Roku-enabled TVs have the app, though, but no other TVs do.
But you can get BOD content on your TV through other methods like casting or screen mirroring.
If your device and TV support Chromecast and AirPlay, you can follow the sections above to connect your smart TV to a device that supports BOD service, such as your phone or tablet.
Alternatively, you can use a Fire TV or Roku and connect it to one of your smart TV’s HDMI ports.
Follow the steps in the sections I have discussed above to set up BOD on your smart TV using streaming devices.
Final Thoughts
Beachbody On Demand is a great service for someone who wants to exercise and keep their body in good shape, but it has some compatibility issues that you learn to fix.
As more people log on to their service, they may eventually add support for smart TVs.
But as of now, they only support streaming devices and casting via Chromecast or AirPlay, so keep that in mind before signing up for its premium features.
frequently asked questions
Is there a Beachbody app for Smart TV?
There is no native Beachbody app for smart TVs as of yet, but there are other systems that support this feature and allow you to watch them on your smart TV.
Rokus and Fire TVs have native apps for the service, while Chromecast and AirPlay enabled TVs can stream content from devices that have native apps.
How can I watch Beachbody for free?
Only paid users can view and stream Beachbody workout streams.
But there is a free 14-day trial you can sign up for to see what the service is like and test the waters.
Are there any fitness programs on Netflix?
Netflix doesn’t have any exercise-related content, and there hasn’t been any recent discussion of them adding any.
How much does Beachbody cost after a free trial?
After a 14-day free trial, Beachbody On Demand costs $99 annually.
There is also a monthly plan that will set you back $20 per month.