Cant download roku apps

Most Roku TVs and streamers support the feature. Enabling this feature, however, is a bit complicated, as different phone-makers have given it different names. Samsung, for example, calls it Smart View on its latest Galaxy phones, and it can often be accessed by pulling down on the notification shade. Once you find the name, it's pretty easy to set up. I then saw a prompt on my Roku, clicked allow, and I was good to go.

If you don't see the Roku in the screen mirror list and you're on the same Wi-Fi network, make sure screen mirroring is enabled. You can check this by going to Settings, System and then Screen Mirroring. Make sure "Screen mirroring mode" is set to "prompt" the default setting or always. Read more: Three easy steps to cast or mirror your Android phone screen on a TV.

By mirroring, everything on your phone becomes visible which means notifications and text messages could appear and a call could disrupt the stream.

In short, you'll want to make sure "do not disturb" is turned on and be prepared to not look at your phone while watching. You can also use Windows to screen mirror to your Roku. To access this on a PC, open the action center, which is the little chat bubble icon in the lower right.

From there, tap on Connect, which should pull up available displays. Note : It could take up to 24 hours for a channel to be added to your Roku device with this method. This is because Roku devices automatically check the system for new changes every 24 hours. If this is a paid app, follow the instructions to purchase the channel. If you have a Roku account PIN, you will be required to enter it.

Note : Like channels added through the website, it may take 24 hours for your channel to be added to your Roku device if you add it using the mobile app. HelloTech editors choose the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Enter your email address below to receive your promo code and stay up to date on the latest tech news and updates. This will take you to the home menu. On the left sidebar, click on Streaming Channels option.

This will open the Roku Channel store. I am at Greece, after some research I found that plex is international so I don't think that that's the case. I can not install any channel on roku. I can only have my already downloaded, Netflix. RokuTannerD Level Thanks for the notes here! As mentioned above, channel providers may not offer access to their channels in all regions.

Availability is determined by each channel provider directly. The good news—both YouTube and Netflix tend to work in most all locations. If you're searching for a channel on your device and aren't finding it, we'd recommend reaching out to the channel provider to inquire further above availability in your area. Thanks, Tanner. Not only plex or youtube. When I go the browser roku store and search for some channels every channel has a gray button instead of the regular blue button.

Is this normal? Unfortunately, the online Roku Channel store is not available in all regions. You'll want to search directly on your device for any available channels. DeBeers Level 8. Thanks, Tanner Hi dude! I Have the same problem! Bought the Roku Express yesterday, and can't add any channels from website gray button "add channel".