Download the App from Your Connected TV App Store
SXSW TV app is available for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV as well as on iOS and Android. You can also search for “SXSW” in your favorite app store.
How Do I View Content?
Please login to gain access to SXSW 2022 content. If you have a SXSW 2022 Badge, your login is the email you used to purchase your badge and that you previously linked at https://id.sxsw.com/ Once logged in, you will be able to pair your device to your SXSW account. Note: pairing codes are case sensitive.
If you do not have a SXSW 2022 Badge, you may purchase a View Only Pass via in-app purchase.
What is the SXSW TV View Only Pass?
The SXSW TV View Only Pass allows non-SXSW badgeholders to view content on SXSW TV apps. SXSW TV View Only Pass purchasers will not have access to other SXSW Platforms, networking tools, or RSVP access.
Please Note: SXSW TV View Only Passes will not have access to RSVP gated content, such as Feature Films. View Only passes are only available for purchase in SXSW TV apps.
Navigation
The SXSW TV app is organized by Conference, Film, Music, and Special events. Each section has playlists by theme, screening section, or showcase genre to help you browse the complete library.
Channels will be active once the SXSW 2022 event begins on March 11 and will provide non-stop content throughout the event.
The Channel Guide is a visual listing of the events happening in the each programming channel.
When to Play?
Start watching now with SXSW Flashback playlists showcasing highlights from previous SXSW events as you await 2022 content which goes live when the event begins on March 11.
Conference Sessions, Film Screenings, and Music Showcase will be available based on their start time. See the full schedule at schedule.sxsw.com.
Films with Capacity
Select Film Screenings will be restricted by viewing capacity. To watch these films on your SXSW TV app, RSVP is required at schedule.sxsw.com. Once the RSVP is confirmed, the Film Screening will become available at the film’s start time.
Music Showcases
Music Showcases will be available to watch on the Channels during their scheduled event time. Please visit schedule.sxsw.com for the complete schedule of performances.
FAQs
Why can’t I play a video?
While videos in the Flashback Playlists are viewable to everyone, the majority of SXSW 2022 content is restricted to our credentialed users.
If you have a SXSW 2022 Badge, please log in with your SXSW email address and password. Your credential must be linked. Visit id.sxsw.com to link your credential.
Some Films will have limited capacity and are available only to SXSW 2022 badgeholders. Advanced RSVP is required via the SXSW Schedule. Once you RSVP in the schedule you should receive access to the film.
Why don’t I see an event on the schedule?
SXSW 2022 content will appear in the SXSW TV apps at their scheduled date and time. See the full schedule at schedule.sxsw.com.
Watch the Channel streams for these events as they happen. Most events will be available on demand shortly after their scheduled event time ends.
Can I watch this outside of the US?
Most content is available both in and outside the US, however some may be restricted to US only and will not be playable. US only content will be noted in the video’s details.
See country availability details for each film in the SXSW Schedule.
How do I RSVP for a Film Screening?
RSVP for Film Screenings on the SXSW Schedule. Click “RSVP” on the Film Screening details page. You must be registered for SXSW 2022 and logged in with your credential linked to RSVP for these Film Screenings.
How long will the content be available?
Most content is available during the dates of the event unless an end date is specified. For more information on content availability visit schedule.sxsw.com.
What Connected TVs can I watch on?
SXSW TV app is available for Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android TV as well as on iOS and Android. You can also search for “SXSW” in your favorite app store.
Do my favorites from the web or mobile app show up in the Connected TV apps?
No, favorites from schedule.sxsw.com or the SXSW GO mobile app are not synced with the SXSW TV apps.