How to use Roku channel store for your favorite TV Shows
The channel store is very similar to the Play store or the Apple store, with the abundant apps downloaded for streaming. All the channels are in the form of apps, which are available for both android and iOS versions. Popular Channels like Netflix, VUDU, HBO GO, Amazon Instant Video, Hulu and YouTube are free, while some channels need a paid subscription for watching movies and TV shows. Visit the Channel store for channels of every genre like religion, travel, education, sports, news, weather, shopping, themes, screensavers, photo applications, personal media and games.
Get set to add channels
Channel addition need a Roku account. Roku account is primarily an individual account which comprises of channels added based on the users taste and preferences. While the channel storehouses movies, TV shows or music videos channels, users get to add the channels based on their favorite artist or actor.If you want to remove any channels you don’t wish to stream, you can easily get it removed from your device.
How to add channels to your device
We have listed few steps which can help you add the channels easily to your device. Visit the channel store for finding the content of your choice. With so many vast channels catering every category like sports, news and entertainment choices, you can do an intelligent search using the Roku search.
Few channels come in paid or free versions. If the channel is free, all you might do to add the channel from the channel store is to click the follow button. In case, it is paid, you will have to purchase the channel for viewing.
Do you need a PIN?
A PIN is essential to protect your account. Whenever you need to add or remove channels, you might be prompted for a password PIN. This is generally essential to protect your account from unauthorized purchases.
Many users face difficulty in adding channels through the app, and most of them are not aware of this feature.
- Open the mobile app and choose the channel icon.
- The channel icon can be found on the navigation bar.
- Choose the channels from the channel store and by looking at the entry details, get instant details about the channel.
- In case, you have a PIN authorized, you might need to authorize such channel addition.
If you choose to add the channels through Web, you can do so by following these steps. Use your PC or laptop to access the channel store. The Device need not be used for such channel addition:
Once you have opened the web version of channel store, sign into your Roku account.
- By clicking on the details, you can learn about the program synopsis, rating, and screenshots that appear when viewing the details on your Roku device.
- Check if the channel is free or paid, and accordingly add it.
