CBS is a broadcasting TV service that offers multiple TV channels under its networks. By installing the CBS app on Roku, you can watch certain movies, TV shows, news, and more for free. However, if you want to access its whole library on your Roku, then you need to link your cable TV subscription to its TV app.
This review explains in detail how to install and stream the CBS channel on your Roku TV.
How to Install CBS on Roku
1. Power on your Roku and go to Settings.
2. Open Network settings and connect your Roku TV to a WIFI network.
3. Now, from the Roku home screen, choose the Streaming Channels and Search Channels options.
4. On the empty field, type CBS and search the app.
5. From the channel store, pick out the CBS app and click on Add Channel to install its app on your Roku.
How to Activate CBS on Roku
If you like to link your cable TV subscription to the CBS app, then here are the steps you need to follow.
1. Open the CBS app on your TV and click on the Sign In button.
2. Your TV screen will show you an activation code and a website URL on the screen.
3. Using your mobile or PC, visit the activation website or CBS app.
4. Enter the activation code on the web page and click on Next.
5. Choose your Cable TV provider, type in their credentials on the web page, and finish the activation process.
6. After the activation is finished, you can see the CBS app automatically load its home screen.
7. From the home screen of the app, choose any content and access CBS TV channels on your Roku device.
How to Screen Mirror CBS Mobile App on Roku
If your Roku device is out of space to install the app, then simply switch to screen mirroring. With the CBS mobile app supporting screen mirroring, you can easily mirror its content from your mobile to your TV in no time.
1. First, you should connect your Roku TV and your mobile to the same WIFI network.
2. Now, if you plan on using CBS on an Android device, then you should enable screen mirroring on Roku from the settings.
3. If you’re an iPhone user, then you need to enable AirPlay on Roku.
4. After doing this, you need to download the CBS app from the Play Store | App Store.
5. Launch the app and make sure to finish the login process.
6. Now, from the app’s home screen, you can choose any content and play it on your mobile.
7. While the content is playing on your mobile, do the following.
- Android: Open the Notification Panel > Click on Cast Icon.
- iPhone: Go to Control Center > Select Screen Mirroring.
8. In the next step, choose your Roku device and start streaming CBS on your TV from your mobile.
Upon following these methods, you can easily access the CBS channel on your Roku TV. If you found any issue while screen mirroring, check your internet connection or reboot your Roku device to fix it. For more details regarding the topic, come visit my Roku community forum for help.
