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How to Add Channels to Roku
Add official and secret channels to your Roku viewing options
By Robert Silva Robert Silva Writer San Diego State University Robert Silva has extensive experience in consumer electronics and home theater product sales and sales supervision; he has written about audio, video, and home theater topics since 1998. Robert has articles published on HBO.com and Dishinfo.com plus has made appearances on the YouTube series Home Theater Geeks. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 5, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming Devices Roku The Ultimate Guide to Roku Chromecast Fire TV Apple TV What to Know
To add from a Roku device, on the remote press Home, navigate to Streaming Channels > OK > select a channel > Add channel > OK.To add from mobile app, Devices > below your connected Roku, select Channels > Channel Store > Add > OK.To add from browser, navigate to Roku.com and sign in > Channel store > select channel > Add Channel. This article explains how to add channels on a Roku. Instructions apply to the Roku Channel Store, Mobile app, and web browser. To present more of a TV experience, Roku refers to apps, such as Netflix, Fandango, YouTube, and more, as "channels." How to Fix It When the History Channel on Roku Is Not Working How to Add a Channel From the Roku Channel Store
It's easy to add channels directly from your Roku device, Roku.com, or through the Roku mobile app. Add Channels From a Roku Device
Use your Roku remote to navigate to the Roku Channel Store. On your Roku remote, press the Home button to access the Roku Home screen. Use the down arrow on your remote to navigate to Streaming Channels. Select OK on your remote to enter the Roku Channel Store. Browse by Featured, search through Genres, or use the Search function to find a channel by name. Choose a channel you want to add, and then select Add channel. You'll see a Channel added message. Select OK. Select Go to channel to visit the channel immediately, or access it anytime from your Home screen. Some channels are free to add, while paid channels will prompt you for payment. Certain channels, such as Netflix or Hulu, require a paid subscription to access their content. Add Channels From the Roku Mobile App
Make sure to install the Roku mobile app for iOS or Android. Once installed, use this app to manage your Roku channels. Open the Roku app and tap Devices from the bottom menu. Make sure the app is connected to your Roku device. Below your connected Roku, tap Channels. Under the Channels tab, you'll see a list of currently installed channels. To add a channel, tap Channel Store. Browse by Featured, search through Genres, or use the Search function to find a channel by name. Find a channel you want to add, and then select Add. You'll see a Channel added message. Select OK. Add Channels From Roku in a Web Browser
It's easy to add channels from your account at Roku.com. Navigate to Roku.com and sign in to your account. Select your account icon from the top right and then select Channel store. Browse by category, including Themes, Travel, TV en Espanol, Featured, and more. Find a channel you want to add, and then select Add Channel. The app is immediately installed, and you'll see a confirmation message on your screen. Add Private Non-Certified Channels to Roku
If a channel is still in the testing phase, it's considered private, or "non-certified." While these channels aren't available in the Roku Channel Store, it's possible to install them with an access code. Here's how to add a non-certified Roku channel using an access code: While there's no official list of non-certified channels, if you search Google for "Roku private channels," you'll find many non-certified channels and their access codes. Navigate to Roku.com and sign in to your account. Select your account icon from the top right, and then select My Account. Under Manage account, select Add channel with a code. Enter the channel access code and then select Add channel. In this example, we're using a code for the Wilderness Channel. You'll see a warning message with Roku's policies about non-certified channels. Select OK to continue. On the confirmation screen, select Yes, add channel. The channel will be added to your channel lineup. Roku isn't responsible for any fees a non-certified channel may charge. Remove Channels From Your Roku
It's easy to remove channels from your Roku lineup directly on your TV or through the Roku mobile app. If you're removing a channel with a paid subscription, such as Netflix, you'll have to cancel your subscription through the service provider. Remove a Channel From a Roku Device
On your Roku remote, press the Home button to access the Roku Home screen. Navigate to the channel you want to remove, and select the star button on your remote to load channel information. Select Remove Channel, and then select Remove again to confirm. Remove a Channel From the Roku App
From the Roku app, select Devices > Channels. Tap and hold the channel you want to delete, and then tap Remove Channel. Tap Remove again to confirm. How to Fix It When TNT Won't Activate on Roku Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Add Spotify to a Roku Device How to Watch Twitch on Roku How to Cancel Subscriptions On Roku How to Pair a Roku Remote How to Sign Into HBO Max on Roku How to Get Discovery Plus on Roku How to Get Peacock on a Smart TV How to Connect Your Roku to Wi-Fi How to Fix It When Your Roku Remote Is Not Working How to Connect an Android Phone to a Roku TV 4 Ways to Find Your Roku IP Address (With or Without the Remote) The 20 Best Roku Channels of 2022 How to Get Peacock TV on Roku How to Get Netflix on a Non-Smart TV 20 Roku Hacks to Make Your Life Easier How to Rearrange Channels on Roku Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies