How to Install The Roku Channel on Android TV

by Natalie
Official Link To DownloadGoogle Play Store
Download Linkhttps://urlsrt.io/therokuapp
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CategoryEntertainment
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Latest Version10-0-3-3107844
Last Updated18-March-2024

The Roku Channel or Roku App is the official application offered by Roku to control your Roku device and stream movies, live TV, etc. Recently The Roku Channel app has changed its name to The Roku App for Android devices. You can access the application completely for free by signing in with your Roku account. Since it is a geo-restricted application, you can download the app officially only from certain countries like the US, UK, and Canada.

Apart from Roku users, everyone can access this platform to stream movies and TV shows for free using its mobile app. If you are in the geo-restricted areas where Roku is unavailable, you can sideload its APK file using sideloading tools such as Downloader for TV. In this article, we have explained all the steps to get the Roku App on Android TV.

How to Install Roku Channel on Android TV from Play Store

1. Go to the home screen on your Android TV and click on Apps.

2. Open the Google Play Store and click the Search icon.

The Roku Channel on Android TV - Launch Play Store

3. Enter Roku Channel in the search bar and locate the app.

4. Select Roku Channel from the suggested results.

5. Click Install to get the app on your Android TV.

6. Once the app is installed, click Open to launch the app.

7. When the home screen of the app appears, play your favorite content.

How to Install Roku Channel on Android TV Outside [US]

If you can’t find the Roku Channel in the Play Store, it must be geo-restricted. Therefore, you need to sideload its APK file using the Downloader on Android TV.

1. Turn on your Android TV and connect it to a standard WiFi connection.

2. On the home screen, tap the Apps section to launch the Google Play Store.

3. Search for “Downloader for TV” and select the app that comes with the following logo.

The Roku Channel on Android TV - Select Downloader

4. On the application information page, hit the Install button.

The Roku Channel on Android TV - Click Install

5. Wait for a while to install the app on your device.

6. Once the app is installed successfully, press the home button on your remote.

7. Now, navigate to the Settings icon from the home page.

8. From the options, go to More SettingsSecurity.

The Roku Channel on Android TV - Choose Security

9. Click Unknown Sources → Turn on the toggle for the “Downloader for TV” app.

The Roku Channel on Android TV - Enable Downloader

10. Now, go back to the home screen and launch the “Downloader for TV” app.

11. Accept the storage and other permissions asked by the app on your TV.

12. Choose Home from the left pane, and type the below-mentioned URL in the required field.

Download link for the latest version of The Roku Channel APK: https://urlsrt.io/therokuapp

13. Click Download to download the APK file on your Android TV.

The Roku Channel on Android TV - Search Downloader

14. Once the file is downloaded, click Install from the popup.

The Roku Channel on Android TV - Click Install

15. After the downloading process, return to the homepage and navigate to the Apps section.

16. Now, you need to install any of the VPNs on your Android TV, like NordVPN or ExpressVPN, and connect to the US server.

17. Then, click Open to launch the Roku Channel app and watch your desired media content.

How to Watch The Roku Channel Using Browser

The Roku Channel has a dedicated webpage that includes an extensive media library of numerous movies/shows/series. As the simplest way, you can access the Roku Channel platform on your TV through its web version. For that, you have to use any of the best web browsers on your Android TV.

1. Open a web browser on your Android TV.

2. Enter the URL (https://www.roku.com/) in the address bar and go to that website.

3. The website’s home screen will appear on the TV screen.

The Roku Channel APK on Android TV - Roku on Browser

4. Click the Sign In button and enter your credentials.

5. Then, you can access your favorite content on your Android TV.

How to Cast The Roku Channel on Android TV

If you aren’t interested in sideloading the Roku Channel APK, you can cast the app from your Android smartphone to your TV. Unfortunately, there is no built-in cast support available on this provider, so you need to screen mirror the app using the casting feature of your mobile.

1. Connect the Android TV to a WiFi network in which your smartphone is connected.

2. Install the Roku Channel app on your Android smartphone.

3. Launch the app and log in with your credentials if needed.

4. Play the video content on the Roku Channel app.

5. Go to the Notification Panel and tap the Cast icon.

The Roku Channel on Android TV - Tap Cast

6. Choose your Android TV. Now, the video content will appear on your Android TV.

Supported Android TVs and Boxes

Smart TVsSmart TV Boxes
Sony Smart TV
TCL Smart TV
OnePlus Smart TV
Sharp Smart TV
Vu Smart TV
Philips Smart TV
Xiaomi Mi Smart TV
Hisense Smart TV
Nvidia Shield TV
MXQ Pro 4K
Mi Box 4K

How to Fix The Roku Channel Not Working on Android TV

If the Roku Channel app is not working properly on your Android TV, you need to perform the troubleshooting fixes listed below to resolve those problems.

  • Make sure that your Android TV and the app get the proper internet speed.
  • Check the server outage of The Roku Channel using the Downdetector platform.
  • Reboot your TV to resolve the temporary bugs associated with the device and app.
  • Clear the app cache files for the Roku Channel accumulated on your device.
  • Update your Android TV firmware and the app to the latest version.
  • Reset your Android TV to solve the major problems for both the device and the app.
  • As a last solution, contact the Roku Channel’s customer support to get help.

The Roku Channel Alternatives

If you feel that the Roku Channel isn’t for you or if you are unsatisfied with the service it provides, you can switch over to some other platform to stream videos. Here are the best options you can choose as an alternative solution to the Roku Channel.

AppsPrice
TubiFree
PlexFree
Peacock TVFree
Pluto TVFree

FAQ

1. Is the Roku Channel available for Sony Android TV?

The Roku Channel app is available to download on all Android TVs from the Google Play Store.

2. Is the Roku App 100% free?

The Roku App is a completely free platform and there are no monthly and yearly subscription plans.

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