TCM (Turner Classic Movies) is an American movie-related pay TV network that grants you access to hundreds of uncut, commercial-free movies. You can stream TCM’s content on your Roku by installing the Watch TCM app. After downloading the app, you can access its contents by entering valid TV provider credentials. This article will give you a clear outline of all possible ways to stream TCM on Roku.
How to Install TCM on Roku
Follow the prompts below to install the TCM app directly from the Channel Store on your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku TV.
1. Once you have connected your Roku to a strong WiFi, you can navigate back to Roku’s Home.
2. From the Home screen, hit the Streaming Channels tile.
3. Click the Search icon and look for the Watch TCM app.
4. Locate the TCM Watch app and click the Add Channel button on the right panel.
5. Wait till the app is downloaded, then click the Go To Channel button to launch the app.
How to Activate TCM on Roku
After the installation, it is mandatory to activate the TCM app to start streaming its content online.
1. Once the TCM Watch app is launched, click on the Sign-in button.
2. Your Roku TV will display an Activation code, make a note of it.
3. Fetch your smartphone or BC and go to any browser.
4. Visit the TCM activation website and select your device.
5. Enter TCM’s Activation code on the box and click the Submit button.
6. After that, you can sign in to your TV provider account by entering the correct details
7. The TCM app will be refreshed automatically and display the contents on your TV.
Alternative Ways to Stream TCM on Roku
If you don’t have a TV provider or if your Roku device does not have enough space, use the following alternative methods to stream the app content.
Streaming Services
You can watch TCM content on your device without a cable TV provider by installing a streaming service that broadcasts the content of TCM. Popular streaming services like Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV offer TCM content.
The interesting thing is that these apps are available on the Roku Channel Store. So, you can directly get the app and buy a subscription to access TCM on Roku.
Screen Mirroring
Another alternative way of streaming the app is by screen mirroring to Roku. If your Roku device’s storage is insufficient to accommodate an app, you can proceed with this step.
1. To make this work, you should connect both your devices to the same WiFi.
2. Also, you should enable screen mirroring mode (Android) or AirPlay on Roku (iPhone), depending on the screen mirroring device you use.
3. Install the app on your smartphone from the Play Store or App Store.
4. Then, Sign in with your TV provider details and start watching it on your device.
5. Now, navigate to the Notification Panel and click the Cast icon if you’re using an Android device.
- For iPhone, open the Control Center and click the Screen Mirroring icon.
6. Finally, select your Roku device from the list of devices available to complete the process.
Thus, this article has explained all the possible ways to watch the TCM app on Roku. Based on your preferences and likes, you can choose any one of the methods above and then stream TCM on your device.
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