If you wish to hide the age-restricted channels from your children, then you can try using the hide channels feature on the Roku TV. You can only hide the live TV channels on your Roku device from the OTA TV guide. If you wish to hide the streaming channels, the only option you have is to delete the channel on Roku.
Read this guide further to learn these methods in detail and more settings options like hiding the Movie and TV Store, or hiding the channel shortcuts.
Hide Live TV Channels on the Roku TV
- After turning on your Roku TV, select the Live TV option on the home screen.
- Choose the Live TV channels you wish to hide and press the * button on the remote.
- Press the Hide Channel button from the prompt that appears. This quickly hides the channel from the section.
- Moreover, if you wish to hide multiple channels in one go, press the * button on the remote and select Manage Channels.
- Select all the channels you desire to hide and then follow the on-screen instructions to hide the multiple channels on Roku TV.
Hide Movie and TV Store on Roku
- Start by selecting the Settings option and tap Home Screen.
- Select the Movie Store and TV Store and on the side, there appear two lists of options.
- In that, choose the Hide option to keep the channel out of your sight.
Hide Channel Shortcuts on the Roku
- Head to the Settings option on the Roku home screen.
- You will have to select the Home Screen option.
- Tap Shortcuts and press the OK button to uncheck the shortcut option on your device.
Delete Streaming Channels on Roku TV
As mentioned earlier, you can only delete the streaming channels and not hide them.
- Select My Channels option on the Roku home page.
- Press the * button on the Roku remote.
- That shows a list of options, but choose Remove Channel to delete the app on your Roku TV.
- Follow the on-screen instructions, and if the prompt code appears, enter the Roku PIN in the field.
- So, you are done with the removal process, and your list of streaming channels on Roku will be hidden from the home page.
Can I Hide the Channels on the Roku TV Without Remote?
Yes. You can hide the channels on the Roku TV without using the remote. Quickly take out your smartphone and navigate to the Play Store or the App Store. Then, search and download the Roku remote app. By selecting the Channels and the My Channels tab, click Remove to delete the channel completely. In this way, you can hide it from your Roku TV.
If you cannot hide the channels on Roku TV, contacting Roku customer support will be the right option. If needed, you can also check our Roku community forum whenever necessary to learn about the complete structure of the Roku TV and unlock its full potential.
