Just like your smartphone has an “app store” for installing new applications, you can access the Roku Channel Store on your Roku streaming device to add new “channels”. Although some channels must be purchased or require a paid subscription, many others allow you to watch movies and TV shows for free. You can search the Channel Store on your Roku device or the Roku website to find free movies and TV shows.
Free channels in the Channel Store on your Roku device
- Press Home
on your Roku remote - Scroll and select Streaming Channels to open the Channel Store
- Select Top Free to view the most popular free channels
- Choose a channel and press OK
to view more options - To install the channel, select Add channel
Once downloaded, new channels are added to the list of channels under Home on the main screen of your Roku device. Scroll down and you will see your new channel at the bottom of your list of channels. If you prefer, the channel can be moved higher in the list.
Free channels in the Channel Store on the website
On the web, you can browse a list on the Roku Channel Store. When you see something that interests you, select 'Add channel' and follow the instructions.
Note: The channel will not immediately appear in the list of channels on your Roku device. Your Roku device checks every 24 hours for any new channels you have added from the website and automatically installs them. If you would like to download the channel immediately, go to your Roku device and select Settings > System > System update > Check now.
Free movies and TV shows on broadcast television
Depending on where you live, you may be able to receive free “over-the-air” TV broadcasts from nearby TV stations using an antenna.
To begin receiving free broadcast television, learn how to set up Live TV input on your Roku TV™.Last updated at 3/5/2026 11:05:34 PM
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