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Alopex's avatar
Alopex
Reel Rookie
9 months ago
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Any plans to add ABC iView (Aus)?

Like many Aussies, I'm having to find a new streaming solution with the impending TelstraTV bricking. I am hoping to stick with Roku but there's one thing that's a dealbreaker right and that's lack of ABC iView. As a parent of two young kids, having access to Bluey on demand is simply critical. Freeview doesn't cut it.

Maybe this isn't a priority as all other regions need Disney+ to get Bluey, but here ABC iView is the only way and it's basically a mandatory app that every provider but Roku supports. So are there any plans to get ABC iView working on a non-TelstraTV Roku setup? Please and thanks.

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  • RokuCarly's avatar
    RokuCarly
    9 months ago

    Welcome to the Roku Community, Alopex!

    Thank you for your interest in adding the ABC iView app to your Roku device in your current location. We'd be happy to provide further information. 

    Currently, Roku doesn't offer this app on the Australia Channel Store. However, you may directly email the channel provider, letting them know you'd like this app available on the Roku streaming platform, as they will be the ones who will provide their app on the platform independently. 

    You may reach them here: ABC iview Support

    We hope you find this information helpful.

    Warm regards,
    Carly

  • RokuTakashi's avatar
    RokuTakashi
    7 months ago

    Hi, mickydazzler 

    Thanks for posting, and welcome to the Roku Community.

    We appreciate your inquiry about the availability of the ABC iView, 10 Play, and SBS on Demand on Roku devices in Australia.

    Apps on the Roku platform are developed by channel providers. You may reach them and inquire further about the availability of their app on Roku.

    We hope for your understanding in this matter.

    Best wishes,
    Kash

  • RokuTakashi's avatar
    RokuTakashi
    6 months ago

    Hi, mickydazzler 

    Thanks for your post here in the Roku Community.

    We understand how the availability of the 7Plus has affected your streaming experience on the Roku platform. 

    According to the 7Plus app support, 7plus will no longer be available on Roku TV devices starting December 14, 2024. After this date, users will not be able to access content on the 7plus app installed on their Roku TV device.

    For more information, you can visit this support article on 7plus Support

    We appreciate your understanding regarding this matter.

    Thanks,
    Kash

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  • RokuCarly's avatar
    RokuCarly
    Community Moderator
    9 months ago

    Welcome to the Roku Community, Alopex!

    Thank you for your interest in adding the ABC iView app to your Roku device in your current location. We'd be happy to provide further information. 

    Currently, Roku doesn't offer this app on the Australia Channel Store. However, you may directly email the channel provider, letting them know you'd like this app available on the Roku streaming platform, as they will be the ones who will provide their app on the platform independently. 

    You may reach them here: ABC iview Support

    We hope you find this information helpful.

    Warm regards,
    Carly

    • JamesDaChampion's avatar
      JamesDaChampion
      Newbie
      8 months ago

      Hi I am having the same problem with iView being unavailable on Roku.  

      Carly responded that "you may directly email the channel provider, letting them know you'd like this app available on the Roku streaming platform, as they will be the ones who will provide their app on the platform independently".

      The meaning of this answer is unclear.  Can you please expand on what this answer means? 

      How will emailing ABC get the app onto my Roku device?  Is there some way to install apps onto the Roku device that are not available on the Roku Streaming Store?  What is the install procedure?  Can I install apps from an installation file on a USB stick?  Or alternatively, can I install a web browser on the Roku device and then download/install iView from the internet?

      What does your answer mean?  Please explain further.

      • RokuCarly's avatar
        RokuCarly
        Community Moderator
        8 months ago

        Welcome to the Roku Community, JamesDaChampion!

        Thanks for getting in touch. We'd be more than happy to provide further information about this channel's availability. 

        Since the ABC iView app is currently not being offered in Australia via the Roku streaming platform, it is highly recommended that you contact their Support team directly and let them know you'd like their app on the Roku streaming platform. 

        Most standalone apps inside the Roku streaming platform are being managed and maintained by the channel providers themselves and this includes the ABC iView app. 

        Let us know if you need further clarification. We'd love to help you further. 

        Best regards,
        Carly

    • Rocuman's avatar
      Rocuman
      Newbie
      3 months ago

      I nearly just purchased the Roku ultra. I'm glad I found this. It looks like a great product but missing ABC iView is a deal breaker for my offspring. Yet another reason why the ABC needs proper funding!

  • IanSherrey's avatar
    IanSherrey
    Newbie
    7 months ago

    Hi, I'm resident in Australia and I've recently purchased a Roku streaming player. I chose Roku because I've been using one for several  years with Telstra TV which has now been shut down,  leaving my old locked to Telstra Roku Box useless. (Booooooooo!)

    My question is this how do I download my two favourite Apps (ABC iView and SBS OnDemand) to my Roku library. They don't appear to be available in the Roku channel library or at least they don't come up in a search and I don't want to manually search through e 1000+ options. I've search all the FAQ and Community Boards and also the Roku website without finding any useful info.

     I have the Australian Free to air App rom the Roku library but this only allows live viewing of ABC and SBS but doesn't give me access to the old programs.

    Is there a way of loading apps from the web into Rokus library.

    Any help greatly appreciated!

     

    • RokuRiamie-D's avatar
      RokuRiamie-D
      Community Moderator
      7 months ago

      Hi IanSherrey,

      Welcome to the Roku Community!

      We are great to have you here having an interest in ABC iView to be watched on your Roku streaming player. For more details, we recommend you take a moment to check the detailed information that was provided above about the availability of ABC iView in your current location.

      Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

      Regards,
      Riamie

      • mickydazzler's avatar
        mickydazzler
        Reel Rookie
        7 months ago

        This to me seems to be a cop out. May I ask, if ABC iview, 10 play and SBS on demand were available on the Telstra/Roku set top box, are they not available on the Roku TV's and Roku streamers, in OZ. Surely Roku can do something about this as they already have access to the apps as they were available on the Telstra. Or, is it that Roku just not interested in supporting Australian consumers? Seems so..