Skip to Content

How to Watch Roku Channel on Android Phone/Tablet

You can stream Roku Channel on Android Phone/Tablet. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Roku Channel using your Android Phone/Tablet. Learn how to get the most out of your Android Phone/Tablet while using Roku Channel.


Roku Channel

The Roku Channel is a free live TV streaming service that provides 350+ live linear streaming channels and more than 80,000 free movies and TV shows. The library contains entertainment from several different decades, including some major hits.

The service also made a splash with the acquisition of the Quibi library, now presented as Roku Originals. More original content is set to follow.

Users can add premium subscriptions to services like Paramount+, Showtime, STARZ, discovery+, and AMC+ that can be accessed within the Roku Channel ecosystem.

Android Phone/Tablet

Android Phone/Tablet is a mobile device that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.

Limited Warranty

Your Android Phone/Tablet probably isn't covered against mishaps and malfunctions. We've partnered with 5Devices to give The Streamable readers a protection plan for any internet-connected device, including your Android Phone/Tablet, iPhone, etc starting at $2.67 per device per month. And the good news is that it covers devices you already use (ie. no need for proof of new purchase).

Can you stream Roku Channel on Android Phone/Tablet?

How to Sign Up and Download Roku Channel on Android Phone/Tablet

  1. Click here or search for “Roku Channel” on your Android Phone/Tablet to install the Roku Channel app.
  2. You can now stream Roku Channel on Android Phone/Tablet.

How to Sign Up for Roku Channel on Other Streaming Devices

If you have other devices, you can learn how to sign up for and use Roku Channel on Amazon Fire TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.


What features are available on Roku Channel?

No Parental Controls

There are no parental controls for Roku Channel.

Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.

Ads

Roku Channel displays ads while watching content.

No International Access

Roku Channel does not let you to watch content when traveling internationally.


Originals

The Roku Channel has 30 original titles, includes award-winning and scripted series, such as “Die Hart,” “#FreeRayshawn” and “Reno 911!,” documentaries, such as “Blackballed” and “Big Rad Wolf,” and alternative and reality programming, including “Punk’d” and “Chrissy’s Court.” These shows were previously available on the short-lived Quibi platform.

The platform is also home to the original comedy biopic “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” and “Heathers: The Musical.”

Roku is developing even more originals to come.

TV Shows

The Roku Channel offers several popular shows, including “The Bachelorette,” “24,” and “Alias.”

You’ll also find some hits from the past few decades, including “Quantum Leap,” “Highway to Heaven,” “The A-Team,” “Coach,” “Hart to Hart,” “Who’s the Boss?” “Bewtiched,” “Benson,” and “What’s Happening!!”

Movies

The movie library offers some extremely high-quality films for free. At the time of this writing, they include “The Fugitive,” “In the Line of Fire,” “Signs,” “Memento,” and “Galaxy Quest.” The library will rotate, but there is an encouraging number of Hollywood hits in the mix.

Kids

The Roku Channel's Kids & Family section helpfully allows you to browse by specific characters or by the age of your child.

DIRECTV STREAM Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $50 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for DIRECTV STREAM.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Sling TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $25 Uber Eats Gift Card when you sign up for Sling TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.

Hulu Live TV Cash Back

Let us know your e-mail address to send your $35 Amazon Gift Card when you sign up for Hulu Live TV.

You will receive it ~2 weeks after you complete your first month of service.