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Meganm's avatar
Meganm
Newbie
2 years ago
Solved

Add optimum channel app to Home Screen

Add the optimum app so Roku user that have optimum can stream. It’s ridiculous you don’t support the app 
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davidbaril
Reel Rookie
9 months ago

There is a workaround if you have an Android phone or tablet.

You can enable screen casting or mirroring on the Roku device from your Android phone. Then you bring up the Optimum app on your Android phone and enable screen mirroring to the Roku. On Samsung phones, screen mirroring is called "SmartView".

Then go back to the Optimum app and select your channel and hit play on the phone.  The video should play on the Roku. Then turn your phone to landscape mode, and you should see full screen on the Roku.

This does tie up your phone to watch Optimum,  but it offers a workaround and saves the monthly cost of a set top box.

Enjoy.

 

 

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RokuJharra-Q
Retired Moderator
9 months ago

davidbaril 

Thank you for sharing your workaround for screen mirroring from your device to your Roku streaming device. Your tips will be very helpful for other Roku users who may be facing the same issue.

If anyone would like to explore this further, please feel free to check out our support article on How to screen mirror from your phone, tablet, or computer to your Roku streaming device.

Best,
The Roku Community Team