As per Google’s announcement, the YouTubeTV service is now available on Roku and Apple TV. Previously the YouTube TV has limited its support for selected devices and is compatible with selected Smart TVs, Android TVs, Chromecast and Xbox One devices. Roku, leading and top streaming media player finally addressed the YouTube TV app on its channel list. Want to know more about it, then keep reading. This article is about how to get YouTube TV on Roku.
Why activate YouTube TV on Roku
What’s so special about it? Why should one look for this app on the channel list? If such questions pop up on your mind, then here is the answer to it!…
YouTube TV is a TV and movie streaming service that uses YouTube’s interface. The reason behind its popularity is because of the content it offers. We have narrowed down the features of YouTube TV
- It allows you to stream live sports, news and gets you to access to major broadcast and cable networks.
- Gives access to over 60+ networks.
- At present, it is available over 80 metro areas throughout the US.
- It provides you an initial free trial period and after that the service code $35 per month.
- The service allows sharing one membership of up to 6 people per household.
- YouTube on Roku includes Cloud DVR unlimited storage, background playback options and much more.
Subscription pricing package to get YouTube TV on Roku
YouTube TV subscription costs $49.99 per month. It provides access to major news and entertainment channels, live sporting events, and a selection of on-demand TV shows and movies.
List of channels
- ABC
- AMC
- Animal Planet
- BBC America
- BBC World News
- Brave
- Big Ten Network
- Cartoon Network
- CBS
- CBS Sports
- Cheddar Business
- Cheddar News
- CNBC
- CNBC World
- CNN
- Comet
- The CW
- Discovery Channel
- Disney Channel
- Disney Junior
- Disney XD
- E!
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPNU
- ESPNews
- Food Network
- Fox
- Fox Business
- Fox News Channel
- Fox Sports
- Freeform
- FS1
- FS2
- FX
- FXM
- FXX
- Golf Channel
- HGTV
- HLN
- IFC
- Investigation Discovery
- Local Now
- Los Angeles Football Club
- MLB Network
- MotorTrend
- MSNBC
- My Network TV
- National Geographic
- Nat Geo WILD
- NBA TV
- NBC
- NBC Sports Network
- NECN
- NESN
- Newsy
- Olympic Channel
- Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)
- Orlando City SC
- Pop
- Seattle Sounders
- Smithsonian Channel
- SNY
- Start TV
- SundanceTV
- Syfy
- Tastemade
- TBS
- TCM
- Telemundo
- Tennis Channel
- TLC
- TNT
- Travel Channel
- TruTV
- Universal Kids
- Universo
- USA
- WE tv
- YES
- TYT
- YouTube Originals
Additional channels list
- AMC Premiere for $5/month
- CuriosityStream for $3/month
- EPIX for $6/month
- Fox Soccer Plus for $15/month
- NBA League Pass for $40/month
- SHOWTIME for $11/month
- Shudder for $5/month
- Starz for $9/month
- Sundance Now for $7/month
List of compatible devices
YouTube TV supports the following devices
- All Roku TVs
- Roku Ultra
- Roku Streaming Sticks
- Roku Express/ Express +
- Roku Premiere/ Premiere +
- Roku 4/3/2
- Apple TV
- Chromecast
- Xbox One
- Android TV
- Smart TVs
- PC and Mobile
How to download and activate YouTube on Roku
Getting the YouTube TV app on Roku is really simple, all you have to do is just to follow the instructions given below. You will be given the option to either sign in or try with the free trial. However, you need to get to visit the YouTube website. It is better to start with a free trial.
Step 1: First get the YouTube Tv Free trial/ paid subscription.
Step 2: Visit: YouTube TV’s official website and Sign in using your Google account.
Step 3: Select your location (Allowing YouTube TV to identify your location is a mandatory one )
Step 4: Add or confirm a payment method (if you are using a free trial you can cancel your subscription before the trial period ends)
Activate YouTubeTV on Roku
Step 1: Download the Roku channel from the Roku channel store and Select already a member.
Step 2: Once you launch the app and an activation code will appear.
Step 3: Now go the webpage: tv.youtube.com/activate using a PC or mobile device and enter the activation code.
Step 4: The channel will activate automatically after going through the process on the website.
Conclusion
That’s all about getting YouTube TV on Roku. YouTube TV is an attractive live TV service that offers you the best you can get. Start trying it with the free trial, and then go with the paid subscription. I hope this article is helpful to you. If you have any problem with the activation procedure, kindly contact us.