How to Add Roku Channels on Android, iPhone and Streaming Devices

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Many industries are increasingly adopting digital media today, which has led to a tendency toward multiple streaming services.

Live streaming services had a 61% market share and accounted for the largest percentage of revenue in 2021.

Roku was one of the first companies to adopt web-based streaming as a self-contained, app-driven device.

Roku’s ability add new channels to the Roku home screen is one reason it is growing in popularity.

Roku’s channel shop has thousands of channels. These channels include daily necessities like CBS News, Pluto TV and Spotify, as well as popular channels for TV shows such Acorn TV, Light, Saber Network, and Light.

Plex, one of a number of useful utilities that allows you to stream your personal media library and games are very popular add-ons.

This guide will show you how to add Roku channels to your Android, iPhone, and Browser.

Add to Roku

Roku’s Add Channel feature is the best way to make the most of it. Roku’s Add Channel feature allows unlimited channel additions.

These channels can be found under many genres like Music and Podcasts for Kids and Family, Music, Music and Podcasts, News, Weather, Comedy, Animation, and Sports.

 

Your Roku channels can now be added directly to Android, iPhone, and Browser. Let’s take you through this process. . .

Roku Device: Add Channels

Roku devices give you access to the Roku Channel Store. This store hosts multiple paid and free channels. You can sort these channels by many categories, and you can add the channels you like.

First, use your Roku remote to go to the Roku channel store.

  • To access the Roku Home screen, press the Home key on your Roku remote.
  • Navigate to Streaming Channels by using the down arrow of your Roku remote.
  • To enter the Roku Channel store, tap the OK button on the remote.
  • Browse the list to locate channels that you are interested in adding by clicking Featured, or search by Genres. Or type the name to search the channel.
  • Select the channel that you wish to add and click on Add channel.
  • A Channel added message should appear on your screen. Tap to select OK.
  • Once your channel has been successfully added, click Go to channel to confirm and visit it immediately. You can access the channel anytime from your home screen.

Important: When adding channels, you should verify which channels are free and which channels are paid.

Paid channels will ask you to pay for the channel when you add it. To access paid channels such as Netflix and Hulu, you will need a subscription.

 

You can also remove a channel by selecting it from Roku’s main interface. To remove a channel from the Roku menu, press the Star button on the Roku remote.

Roku Channels for Android and iOS Devices

Before you add channels, ensure that Roku Mobile App is installed on both your iOS and Android devices.

Google Play Store > Type to search Roku>Install for Android For iOS, go to App Store>Type Roku>Install.

After installation, you can use the Roku App to manage your Roku channel accounts.

  1. Start the Roku app and choose Devices from the menu at the bottom
  2. Click the Channels tab to see your connected Roku.
  3. This will display a list all the channels that are currently installed. Tap on the Channel Store to add a channel.
  4. Browse to locate the channels that you wish to add. Next, search by Genres or browse by Featured.
  5. Next, find the channel that you wish to add and tap Add.
  6. A Channel added message will appear on your screen. Select OK after that.

Note: To remove a channel from Roku’s mobile app, you will need to open the Channels option in the app’s interface. Hold the channel’s button and tap to select Remove. You will successfully remove the channel.

 

Roku Channels added to your browser

Roku can also be added to via a browser. You can add channels to Roku devices using a browser on Windows, Macs, Linux or Chromebooks PCs. You can access the Roku Channel Store, which has a large number of channels. You can choose your favorite channels and then use them on your device. Let’s see how it works.

  • Sign in to Roku’s website first.
  • Select your account icon from the top-right and then choose the Roku Channel store.
  • Browse the categories below to choose a category such as Travel, TV en Espanol or Featured.
  • Next, search for the channel you wish to add and tap to select Add Channel.
  • The channel app will be installed immediately. A confirmation message will also appear on-screen.

Notification: You cannot remove a channel from your Roku device, or Roku mobile app. Roku’s website doesn’t allow you to remove channels.

Roku can be added to with non-certified channels or private channels

Did you know that channels in testing are considered private channels? They are not available in the Roku Channel Store but you can get access codes to install them.

Here are the steps to add a private or non-certified Roku channel.

  • Register on the official Roku website to sign in to your Roku account.
  • Select your account icon at the top right and then select My Account.
  • Select the Manage account option Add channel with code and locate it.
  • Enter the channel access code here and then click on Add channel.
  • You will be notified at this point with a warning message regarding Roku’s policies on non-certified channels. Continue by tapping OK.
  • Select the Yes, channel addition option on the confirmation screen. The channel will be added to your channel list.

Notification: Although there is no official list for non-certified channels (Roku private channels), you can search Google for the term “Roku channels” to find many other non-certified channels with their access codes.

Bottom line

Today, it is common to watch something “on your Roku”. This company produces a range of media streaming devices that run the Roku software.

Roku is the best destination for streaming content. You must now know that Roku Channel is an entire streaming experience.

 

Roku offers more than 100 free streaming TV channels that offer a variety of free-to watch, ad-supported programs and movies. These include ABC News Live and NowThis, Reuters and USA Today.

There are also sports channels, such as Outside TV, Fubo Sports Network and Adventure Sports Network.

You can also opt for a paid subscription to enhance your viewing experience (optional).

However, the Channel Store does not offer dedicated channels. They only work on Roku devices.

The Channel Store can be accessed via the Roku app for iOS and Android as well as the Roku web site.

This trick will allow you to extend your Roku experience on other devices, stream your favorite content anywhere and anytime.

FAQ

Have a few more queries in mind? You can find the answers to your questions in our frequently asked questions guide.

Q. How do I find channels on the Roku Channel Store?

Explore the Roku Channel Store for a variety of genres and categories. You can add channels to your device and then remove them when you are done using them.

Q. Can I add more channels to Roku?

You can add as many channels you want. Every Roku version includes over 3,000 channels. You should note, however, that Roku offers both paid and free channels. You can add as many channels as you want, but subscription channels require you to pay each time.

Q. Can I view only the channel information and not add it?

Depending on the way you tap, you will be able to open or view more information about the channel. One tap installs the channel to your device. Tap and hold a channel button to open more information.

Q. How do I find channels on the Roku Channel Store?

Over 3000 channels are available on Roku. You can stream free and paid content from streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video. Hulu, Apple TV. SHOWTIME, HBO, SHOWTIME, PBS, Hulu, Hulu, Hulu. There are also channels that offer news, sports, international, and kids programming, as well as broadcast channels such as ABC and CBS.

Q. What are hidden/secret channels on Roku?

Roku’s channel list includes hidden or “secret” channels. These channels require you to enter a code in order to access them.

These channels are identical to the ones you’ll find in the Roku Store, but you won’t be able to access them unless you know their channel codes.

 

Hidden channels or secret channels on Roku offer a wider range of programming than the default. They also have exclusive and more interesting content.

Q. How do I find and add the hidden channels on Roku?

To add and find hidden channels to Roku:

  • You can visit Roku’s official site from your smartphone, tablet or computer and sign in to Roku.
  • Tap on the Add channel code button under the Manage account section.
  • Enter the channel access code and click on the Add Channel button.
  • Onscreen, a popup message will alert you. Tap OK to continue.
  • Tap OK after you select “Yes, Add Channel”. After selecting “Yes, Add Channel”, tap OK. The hidden channel(s), if any, has been successfully added

Not all channels will be available immediately on your Roku. For immediate access, go to Settings >System > System Update > Check now on your Roku device.

Q. How do I see all my Roku channels?

To view your Roku channel(s), click here

You can access the Roku mobile application by clicking Channels in the navigation bar. To view your Roku channel list, go to the Channels tab> My Channels.

Q. Why is Roku not letting me add channels?

Roku is a continuous streaming service that can cause temporary files to be stored on your device, in the form cache files or cookies. These temporary files can often prevent you from adding new channels to the list. Clear the cache if you notice that some apps or channels suddenly stop working.

Q. How do I remove channels from Roku?

These are the steps to remove channels you don’t want.

  • Open the Roku App and select Channels > Devices.
  • Hold the channel you wish to delete and tap it again.
  • To confirm, click on Remove again