How to Watch Roku Channel on Google Chromecast
You can stream Roku Channel on Google Chromecast. Here’s how to sign up, download, install, and start streaming Roku Channel using your Google Chromecast. Learn how to get the most out of your Google Chromecast 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.
Google Chromecast
Google Chromecast is a streaming device that can be used to watch Live TV Streaming Services and On Demand Streaming Services.
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Can you stream Roku Channel on Google Chromecast?
How to Sign Up and Download Roku Channel on Google Chromecast
Google Cast
- Install the Roku Channel iPhone/iPad app or Android Phone/Tablet app.
- Make sure your streaming device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Android Phone/Tablet or iPhone/iPad.
- Start playing the content in the Roku Channel app and select the Google Cast icon.
- Choose your Google Chromecast and it will start displaying on your streaming device.
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, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, 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.