Roku has a set of pre-installed apps that allow you to stream the content just by launching the hot buttons on your remote. Meanwhile, Roku has a dedicated app store named the Channel Store that allows adding third-party apps. From there, you can easily add your favorite Roku channels with a stable internet connection.
Besides using the direct method, we’ve also listed the alternative approaches to add apps on your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku TV.
How to Add Channels on Roku Directly from the Channel Store
Here are the steps to install an app on Roku TV or Streaming Stick from the built-in Roku Channel Store.
- Initially, connect your Roku to a standard WIFI network.
- Go to its Home screen and click on Streaming Channels.
- Select Search Channels and enter the channel name using the virtual keyboard.
- Pick up the app and go to the app page; click Add Channel to download the app.
- Finally, you can select Go to Channel to open the app.
How to Add Channels on Roku from the Website
Besides using the Channel Store, you can also add your desired app from the Roku website with the same account.
- Go to the Roku Channel Store website and sign in to your Roku account.
- Tap on the Search Channels tab and enter the app name.
- Click Details.
- Select + Add channel and download the app to your Roku device linked to the same Roku account.
How to Add Channels on Roku from Smartphone
After connecting your smartphone and Roku to the same WiFi, follow the below procedure to add channels using the Roku app.
- Download the Roku remote app to your iPhone/Android smartphone.
- Sign in to the app using the same Roku account you use on your device.
- Click on the Channels section.
- Choose Channel Store.
- Search for the Channel; go to its page and click Add channel.
- Now, the app you selected will be added to your Roku device.
How to Add Beta Channels on Roku
Beta Channels are apps that are not officially available on the Roku App Store and are in their beta stages. To use these apps on Roku,
- Visit the Roku official website.
- Sign in to the Roku account you use on your Roku device.
- Click the Profile icon and choose My Account.
- Tap on Manage account and choose Add channel with a code.
- Enter the Private channel code and click Add channel.
- Select “Yes, Add Channel” in the confirmation screen.
- Now, the channel will be added to your Roku device.
Choose any of the above methods to download apps to your Roku device. Among these methods, direct downloading of the app to your device takes less time compared to downloading it through the Roku website. Moreover, visit my community forum for further queries on adding and managing channels on Roku.
FAQ
A weak WiFi network is one of the major reasons for download interruptions on Roku. So, inspect the WiFi strength and make sure to connect your Roku TV to a stable internet to make your desired channels error-free.
