How to Add Apps to a Roku Player or TV

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

How to Add Apps to a Roku Player or TV

Adding apps (channels) to your Roku device enhances your viewing experience by giving you access to a variety of content. Follow these detailed steps to add apps to your Roku Player or TV:

1. Power On the Roku Device:
   • Ensure your Roku player or TV is connected to your TV and powered on.
   • Make sure the device is connected to the internet.
2. Navigate to the Home Screen:
   • Press the Home button (house icon) on your Roku remote to access the main menu.
3. Go to Streaming Channels:
   • Scroll down and select “Streaming Channels” from the menu using the directional pad on the remote.
4. Browse or Search for Apps:
   • Browse through the categories such as “Top Free,” “New & Notable,” or “Most Popular” to discover new apps.
   • Use the search function by selecting “Search Channels” and typing in the name of the app you want to add.
5. Add the App:
   • Select the app from the search results or browse list.
   • Click on “Add Channel” and confirm the selection to install the app.
   • You may need to enter your Roku account PIN if one is set up.
6. Access the App:
   • Return to the home screen by pressing the Home button.
   • The newly added app will appear at the bottom of your channel list.
   • You can move it to a preferred location by selecting the app, pressing the “*” button, and choosing “Move Channel”.
7. Update and Manage Apps:
   • To keep your apps up to date, navigate to the “System” menu under Settings and select “System Update”.
   • You can also manage your apps by selecting “Streaming Channels” and choosing “My Channels”.

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1. Introduction

The main benefit of a smart TV is allowing you to connect to the Internet and enjoy content from various online sources. On a smart Roku TV, or a Roku Player or Stick connected to a regular TV, you can add apps from a multitude of choices. This guide will show you how to add an app to your Roku.

What You'll Need:

• No extra tools or supplies are needed.

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Before You Begin:

Connect to the Internet

• How to Connect a Roku to WiFi

2. Add an App to Roku

Roku prefers to call their apps, "Streaming Channels". Besides that, they function the same way as the apps on any other platform.

To add an app to your Roku, do the following:

1. Press the Home button on the remote.
   

1. Go to Streaming Channels.
   

1. Find the app you wish to add. There are two ways to do it:
   
2. Either browse through the Categories on the left and look for the app in the right pane.
   

1. Or go to Search Channels and type in the name of the app.
   

1. Select the app once you found it and then select Add channel.
   

1. Wait for the app to get added.
   

1. You'll get a confirmation message when the app was added. Select OK to finish.