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- You can download apps on Roku TV through TV’s Channel Store, the Roku Channel Store website, or the Roku Mobile App.
Roku has plenty of apps pre-installed on it. If the app you intend to use is not available, you can easily install the app from the Roku Channel Store. In this article, we have covered step-by-step instructions on how to download apps on Roku Streaming Stick or Roku TV.
How to Add Channels on Roku TV
Before proceeding with the steps, connect the Roku to a WiFi with higher Internet bandwidth.
From the Roku Channel Store
1. Press the remote’s Home button to open the Roku TV home screen. There, select the Streaming Channels option.
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2. Go to the Search Channels option and search for the app you want to download.
3. Once you find the channel, select it and click the +Add channel button to install it.
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4. Then, select the Go to Channel option to launch the channel.
From the Roku Channel Store Website
1. Visit the Roku Channel Store website from your PC or mobile and sign into your Roku account.
2. Then, use the Search bar to find the channel you want to download.
3. Once located, click the +Add channel button under the channel tile to add the app.
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Using the Roku Mobile App
1. Open The Roku App (Official) on your smartphone and log in to your Roku account. You can get the app from the Play Store & App Store.
2. Connect your Smartphone to the WIFI, same as your Roku TV.
3. On the app, tap the Devices tab icon at the bottom and select your Roku TV name.
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4. Then, select the Channels tab under your connected Roku device. Click the Channel Store tab and search for the channel you wish to add to your TV.
5. Select the app and tap Add to install the app on your Roku TV.
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For Your Notice! It will take around 24 hours for any app you have added through the Channel Store website and Roku app to reflect on your Roku TV. To get the app immediately, update your Roku TV’s firmware.
Now, you know various methods to download apps on your Roku TV. Using these ways download any app from anywhere in the world and catch up with desired entertainment.
FAQ
No. You cannot sideload third-party apps on Roku TV.
You can use the voice search feature to search for the app/channel. Just press the Mic icon on the remote and say the app name to install it. For example, say, “Install Paramount+.”