How to get The Roku Channel
What is the Roku Channel?
Discover The Roku Channel to access 500+ live channels, Roku® Originals, free TV shows, and movies. Learn how to stream on mobile, online, or on any Roku device. To learn more about what's on The Roku Channel, go to TheRokuChannel.com. Add The Roku Channel to any Roku streaming device, compatible Samsung Smart TV, or compatible Amazon Fire TV device or watch on TheRokuChannel.com or on the Roku mobile app.
Note: The Roku Channel is currently available in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom on Roku streaming devices, web, and mobile, and in Mexico on Roku streaming devices only. Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel are available in the United States, except on Samsung TVs and Amazon Fire TV devices.
Add The Roku Channel to your Roku device
Add The Roku Channel when activating your Roku device or install it later from the Roku Store:
- Press Home
on your Roku remote select Streaming Store - Select Apps and find The Roku Channel under recommended apps
- Highlight The Roku Channel and press OK
> select Add app
Once installed, The Roku Channel will appear on your Home Screen along with your other streaming apps.
Watch The Roku Channel on the website or mobile app
Stream hit movies, TV shows, and more, on TheRokuChannel.com or on the Roku mobile app.
Get The Roku Channel on your Samsung TV
When you add The Roku Channel on your Samsung TV, you can begin watching free movies and TV shows immediately. Sign in or create a free Roku account so that you can resume watching programs that you started on your Samsung TV, on other devices that are signed in to the same Roku account. To install the The Roku Channel on your Samsung TV:
- Press the Smart Hub button or Home button on your Samsung remote > navigate down the page to Apps
- Search 'Roku' and wait for The Roku Channel to appear
- Select the app and choose Download
Note: These steps may vary for some Samsung models. For more help, refer to the Samsung support website.
Get The Roku Channel on your Amazon Fire TV device
The Roku Channel can be installed on Amazon Fire TV streaming devices, Fire TV Edition smart TVs, and Fire TV Edition soundbars in the United States. To add the app to your compatible Fire TV device:
- Open the top menu using your Fire TV remote > scroll right and select Apps
- Select Categories, followed by Movies & TV
- Scroll down and select The Roku Channel
You can also add The Roku Channel by searching for it from the top menu (just select the magnifying glass), or by using a voice command such as, "Alexa, open The Roku Channel." Once The Roku Channel is installed, it will appear on the home screen on your Fire TV device.
Last updated at 2/19/2026 7:17:38 PM
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