DVR (Digital Video Recorder) is a feature that lets users record all programs in premium quality. Unfortunately, the Roku device lacks the built-in DVR feature to record the live TV channels. But this does not mean you cannot record or schedule your favorite content on Roku. Besides, you can subscribe to popular live-streaming services that offer the DVR feature in it.
Let’s see how this workaround is possible and which compatible streaming service has DVR features in this article.
Note: You should have attached a USB drive to your device to store the recorded streaming content on Roku.
How to Use DVR Feature of Streaming Services on Roku
With the help of the following section, you can understand the steps to use the DVR feature of the Streaming services on Roku. However, to access the feature or content, you need to buy a subscription to the streaming services. Also, some of these streaming services might not be available outside the US. So, you are always advised to use NordVPN on Roku to access the app.
The following list of streaming services is available on the Roku Channel Store and has a built-in DVR feature.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is a live TV subscription-based streaming service that offers its content in various packages. You can get unlimited cloud DVR storage to record all its content. The recordings you have made through this streaming service will be saved for 9 months.
If you are recording a series, you can record a maximum of 30 episodes. To gain access to all the contents and features of DirecTV Stream, you should buy a subscription to it by visiting the official page. The basic subscription starts at $89.99 per month.
YouTube TV
One of the best streaming services among all the live TV providers is YouTube TV. It has more than 100 channels and a vast library of content to keep you entertained. You need to get a subscription worth $72.99/Month by visiting its official website to access the contents and features.
It has an unlimited cloud DVR space to record all your content for free without any additional charges. Similar to DirecTV Stream, you can keep all these recordings for up to 9 months.
Fubo
Fubo on Roku is one of the popular streaming services that is famous for its sports content. Along with this, it also offers a great option for live TV channels. You can access this app’s content on Roku after subscribing to it by visiting its official website. The basic price starts at $79.99/month.
You can save all your favorite Fubo games using the cloud DVR feature. However, under the Premiere, Elite, and Pro plans, you can get 1000 hours of cloud storage. Meanwhile, for the Fubo Latino plan, you can get 250 hours of DVR storage.
Sling TV
Another streaming service on the list is Sling TV, which is available on Roku and has 40+ channels on different packages. It has almost all the channels that will keep you entertained. To avoid missing your favorite content on Sling, you can schedule and record it as it provides 50 hours of free cloud DVR.
You can reach 200 hours by paying $5/month in addition to a subscription plan of $40/month. The best thing about Sling TV is that your recordings will be saved as long as you are a Sling customer. Even if you cancel the subscription, they will wait for you with the recordings for 30 days.
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV provides more than 95 Channels under various categories and streams. To access its contents, you need to pay $76.99/month. You can visit the official website to buy the subscription. You need not miss any of your favorite content as it provides unlimited cloud DVR space with no additional cost. Also, the content you record will be saved up to 9 months.
Winding Up!
Hereafter, you need not miss your favorite content on Roku as you can record with the help of the DVR feature of the above streaming services. In addition to these streaming services, you can also use the Tablo DVR device on your Roku to record all the contents manually.
If you have any doubts regarding this post, you can get in touch with me via my forum page. You can also gain valuable insights by discussing the Roku device with fellow community members.
