truTV, a cable TV channel and dedicated streaming that lets you stream popular movies, TV shows, and live TV on your device. With the truTV available on the Roku Channel Store, you can install its app and stream its content easily on your TV. However, to access truTV on Roku, you must have a cable TV subscription with you.
In this review, you will find out how to stream truTV on Roku using various methods in detail.
How to Install and Stream truTV on Roku
1. Go to the Settings on your Roku to choose Network. Connect your Roku TV to a WIFI network.
2. Get back to the home screen and click on Streaming Channels.
3. Select Search Channels and look for truTV.
4. Select the app from the Channel Store and click on Add Channel to get truTV on Roku.
5. After installation, click on the Go to Channel button to open the app.
6. Inside the app, click on Sign In or try to play any content from the library.
7. You will be represented with an activation passcode and a website URL on the TV screen. Note them down.
8. Now, open a browser on a PC/mobile and visit the activation website of truTV.
9. On the website, choose your Roku device from drop-down and click on Continue.
10. Enter the passcode you noted on the website and click on Submit.
11. Then, type in your cable TV credentials on the web and finish the sign-in process.
12. After signing in, you will see the truTV app load its home screen. Now, you can choose any content from the app and stream its TV series/movies on your Roku.
How to Screen Mirror truTV on Roku
If your Roku TV doesn’t have enough space to install truTV, then switch to screen mirroring. With the truTV mobile app support screen mirroring, you can easily cast its content from your mobile to TV.
If you would like to screen mirror the truTV app or its web version from a PC, do the following as a prerequisite.
- Connect your Roku and your casting devices to the same network.
- Enable Screen Mirroring on Roku if you’re using an Android or Windows device.
- Turn on AirPlay on Roku if you are using devices like iPhone and Mac.
Via Mobile
1. Open the Play Store | App Store and install the truTV app on your mobile.
2. Enter your account details on the app.
3. Now, play any content from the app.
4. On your smartphones, do the following:
- Android: Open Notification Panel > click on Cast icon.
- iPhone: Go to Control Center > tap on Screen Mirroring.
5. Then, select your Roku device on your mobile and stream your desired video from the app to your Roku device.
Note: Currently, the truTV services have disabled their AirPlay functionality on a temporary basis for improvements.
Via PC
1. Visit the official website of truTV on your computer.
2. Choose the Sign in button on the website and enter the necessary credentials.
3. Now, play any movie or TV show from the website.
4. While the video is playing on the website,
- Windows PC: Press Windows + K on the keyboard.
- Mac PC: Click on Control Center and choose Screen Mirroring.
5. Then, choose your Roku TV device on your computer and stream truTV content on your big screen.
How to Watch truTV on Roku Without Cable
If you’re not a cable TV user, then don’t worry. You can watch truTV without cable on your TV by using streaming services. The truTV channel is available on various streaming services that you can sign up for. The following table will tell you the truTV-compatible streaming services you can purchase.
| Streaming Services | Pricing | Channels Offered | Get the app on Roku | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sling | $40/month | 50+ | Download from the Roku Channel Store | sling.com |
| YouTube TV | $72.99/month | 100+ | Download from the Roku Channel Store | tv.youtube.com/welcome |
| Hulu | $76.99/month | 90+ | Download from the Roku Channel Store | hulu.com |
| DirecTV Stream | $79.99/month | 195+ | Download from the Roku Channel Store | streamtv.directv.com |
These are some of the possible methods you can use to stream truTV on your Roku TV. If you find this helpful, then I’m glad to hear it. For similar queries about Roku or any other service, reach out to my Roku community forum.
