How Roku TV works

Roku is the company that pioneered streaming for the TV. Roku TVs are a more convenient and cost effective way to watch TV. Just connect your Roku TV to the internet, set up a Roku account, and start streaming your favourites.

What is streaming?

Hero Roku Homescreen

Why choose Roku?

Roku TVs are simple to set-up and easy-to-use. They come with a simple remote, and an intuitive user interface with powerful features like Roku Search which makes it effortless to find what you want to watch. Roku TVs give you access to thousands of free and paid channels, so you can stream almost anything.

Tons of FREE content,

on channels like YouTube, Tubi, Plex, Red Bull TV.

Catch-up TV,

on channels like Stan, 7plus, 9Now.

Popular music,

on channels like Apple Music, Spotify.

Blockbuster movies, original content and the latest TV Shows,

on channels like Netflix, Paramount+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Hayu.

In addition to many free channels, some channels require payment and channel availability can change and varies by country.

How do I set it up?

It's easy!

Power up your Roku TV

How to setup step one

Connect to the internet

How to setup step two

Create a Roku account and activate your device

How to setup step three

Why do I need an Internet connection?

Roku TVs need internet access to stream content. They use Wi-Fi to connect to your home network.

What type of Internet connection do I need?

What’s a Roku account?

You need a Roku account to activate your device and access entertainment. There are no monthly equipment rental fees. Adding a payment method lets you easily rent/buy movies or subscribe to popular services.

Learn more about creating an account

What can I watch?

Movies. TV. News. International. Music. Children’s shows and more. Choose from free or paid channels like Netflix, Plex, Apple TV, and Spotify.

Free channels

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Subscription channels

Netflix channel logo

Rent-or-buy channels

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How do I find what I want to watch?

Sit back and let your Roku TV search across top channels.

Find what to watch

What does it cost?

Roku TVs come with Roku OS built in. There are no monthly fees for watching live TV or free streaming channels.

When you set up your Roku account, we’ll ask you to put a credit card number on file to make it easy to pay for any subscriptions or rentals.

Learn more about creating an account

Do you charge for tech support?

No. We don’t use third parties for troubleshooting or technical support. Instead, we offer several types of support to customers who are within the original warranty period.

Roku doesn’t charge for support