How to Add and Watch CBS News on Roku

CBS News is a 24/7 news app that offers instant news, top stories, and updates on sports, entertainment, health, politics, and more. It is compatible with Roku, so you can download it directly from the Channel Store. This guide will show you the steps to add and use the CBS News app on Roku devices. Additionally, we have provided alternative ways to stream the CBS News live.

Steps to Install and Activate CBS News on Roku

1. Tap Home on the Roku remote to view the home screen.

2. Scroll down the menu and click Streaming Channels.

3. Select Search Channels. Using a virtual keyboard, enter CBS News and search for the channel.

4. Pick CBS News from the suggestions. Hit Add Channel to install the app on Roku.

5. Once installed, tap OK from the prompt. Tap Go to Channel to run CBS News on your device.

6. Click Live Now to watch breaking news and weather updates on your Roku device.

Cast or AirPlay CBS News on Roku

You can prefer wireless streaming if your Roku device has no storage space to install the CBS News app. To get started, pair your Roku TV with WiFi, which should be identical to your phone.

1. Get the CBS News app on your phone. If you don’t have the app, get it from the Play Store or App Store.

2. If you use an Android, turn on Screen Mirroring on Roku to cast videos. For iPhone, enable AirPlay on Roku.

3. Run the CBS News app on your phone and sign in with your account.

4. Play the live breaking news and tap the Cast icon. Bring up the Control Center on your iPhone and tap the Screen Mirroring icon.

5. Choose your Roku device from the nearby devices list.

6. Tap Allow on the TV screen to cast news to your Roku device.

Alternate Options to Watch CBS News on Roku

Besides the official CBS News app, some apps are available to stream live news. The best apps are CBS and Paramount+. We recommend using the CBS app because it provides 24/7 live telecast of CBS News without any subscription. For Paramount+, you need to subscribe to the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan, which costs $12.99/month. The only good thing about the plan is that it comes with a 7-day free trial.

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