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gralea
Newbie
2 years ago

NEWSMAX TV "Work Around" — Not a Roku Problem — UPDATE 11-08-2023

Newsmax Live is behind a paywall now. It is NOT a Roku issue, BUT, if you have a TV with internet access, and you have subscribed to the new Newsmax TV, then use your TV's web browser to go to the Newsmax site. Enter all of your credentials, and you should get their new "LIVE" screen. I am watching it now on my Samsung with no problems. #Roku #Samsung #Newsmax

 

UPDATE NOV 8 2023 — Currently, on my ROKU, the Newsmax+ channel app is working as advertised. No problems. 

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  • Ratsnest's avatar
    Ratsnest
    Channel Surfer
    2 years ago

    I had a call in to newsmax. They did call me back and I was told that they will have their Roku version tomorrow (November 2nd)... Hahahaha!

    Just like everyone else in the industry,  nobody gives a Hoot!, until many people start complaining,  then and only then will they put some sort of effort to fix it.

    So newsmax had plenty of time to take care of all the issues they may run into, but I believe they treat roku and even fire stick is at the bottom of their priorities. 

    Newsmax has been planning this change for a long time. 

    • Timmi's avatar
      Timmi
      Newbie
      2 years ago

      Am still waiting for Newsmax+ to appear on Roku menu!!

      • MicD's avatar
        MicD
        Newbie
        2 years ago

        What is the point of paying if you cannot watch it on your TV. This is a NewsMax problem and they should have had this fixed from the beginning.  I am sure this change was in the works for a long time.

  • Lupi's avatar
    Lupi
    Channel Surfer
    2 years ago

    Well that’s great for those with that kind of tv but doesn’t help with those of us who don’t. Roku said that they need Newsmax to furnish the new app to them.

    • Talonhawk's avatar
      Talonhawk
      Newbie
      2 years ago

      Uninstall Newsmax app on Roku the reload. Then you can log in. 

      • olemiss74's avatar
        olemiss74
        Streaming Star
        2 years ago

        This doesn't work for me.  When I reinstalled the Newsmax app and I click on Play when I get the current program screen, it tells me I've been logged out.  When I enter my password to log back it, it doesn't recognize my password even though it's functional since it works to log me in on my laptop.  This is crazy.  I can't believe the dysfuntion between Newsmax and Roku.  Each company refers customers to the other one when customers can't fix it since it's a corporate problem between the two companies.  I'm happy to pay $5/mo to watch Newsmax Plus, but I can't figure out how to do so.  Do I pay Newsmax or Roku?  Roku doesn't give me an option.  If I pay directly to Newsmax, how do they know to let me watch it on Roku?  This is insanity.  

    • pollajo's avatar
      pollajo
      Newbie
      2 years ago

      Here's how I got the new app for Newsmax+

      Go to SETTINGS then to SYSTEM then to SOFTWARE UPDATE

      It updated my Newsmax app to the new Newsmax +

      It isn't called Newsmax Plus but when you click on the app it will be the updated version

       

    • Pkoncz's avatar
      Pkoncz
      Newbie
      2 years ago

      Even with Roku, if you had newsmax before, you can't access it unless you subscribe to their new newsmax app that charges $5 a month. Newsmax there are success has gone to their head. I'm going back to Fox

  • mrpfl's avatar
    mrpfl
    Reel Rookie
    2 years ago

    Posting this as the posts from yesterday don't reflect the update.

    Bottom line, the app has been updated, 2 ways to get the update.  After starting the app, press the "*" button on your controller and check for updates.  The other option would be to uninstall and reinstall.  Once you have the updated app, there will be a new feature on the sidebar Account Settings (looks like a person).

    Hope this helps, NewsMax did a poor job of rolling this out, I'm sure there is a story behind it (that we will never hear).

    • KennyL's avatar
      KennyL
      Reel Rookie
      2 years ago

      Yes, Newsmax+ is working on Roku now. Update the app, the follow the screen to sign in. 👍

      • Strider561's avatar
        Strider561
        Reel Rookie
        2 years ago

        Worked for me - after 2 days, Newsmax+ finally got their head out of their fourth point of contact.

    • meteor's avatar
      meteor
      Reel Rookie
      2 years ago

      Yep...........just ran a software update on the ROKU stick and it picked up the Ver 5 app upgrade for Newsmax App. I had to enter my password from my Trial Subscription and then the live version of Newsmax is now working for me on ROKU. 

      • Oakydoughkey's avatar
        Oakydoughkey
        Binge Watcher
        2 years ago

        Confirming  Version 5 update is available for the NewsMax app.

        Select the NewsMax app button on the Roku apps screen and

        push the asterisk button on the remote to access the menu

        showing check for updates. Update the app and then open

        the app to see a prompt for your login credentials used to

        subscribe. After entering the login info,  the NewsMax

        button  default behavior will open NewsMax Plus.

    • Carolyntv's avatar
      Carolyntv
      Newbie
      2 years ago
      • Followed your directions-, doesn't work in Roku still does not have the app! 
      • waynecu1's avatar
        waynecu1
        Binge Watcher
        2 years ago

        Logon on to your Roku account and add Newsmax app check to see if your banking info has expired like mine once I did that the service work be sure to uninstall old app 1st.   OK 

    • Blackhens4's avatar
      Blackhens4
      Newbie
      2 years ago

      Still not able to get Newsmax+    Newsmax website says it is a paid service now

      • atc98092's avatar
        atc98092
        Community Streaming Expert
        2 years ago
        Blackhens4 wrote:

        Still not able to get Newsmax+    Newsmax website says it is a paid service now

        Yes, Newsmax is now a subscription service. They have updated their Roku app to support logging in with your subscription credentials. Make sure your app has been updated.

        If you have not subscribed yet, make sure you subscribe directly with Newsmax. If you subscribe through Roku or some other 3rd party you won't have access to your subscription of every possible device, and some have reported issues trying to log in. 

  • waynecu1's avatar
    waynecu1
    Binge Watcher
    2 years ago

    It been great if Newsmax would provided this information last night  I have it install on my Roku 4k player but it would not play remove it went to Roku system upgrade downloaded the latest & downloaded app for Newsmax still showing Newmax2 hum ok I double check to make sure I had account with Newsmax since it become a pay to stream service $4.99 per month with 15 day free trial ok it still cheaper than Fox news. I after all of this a give up logon on to PC type in NewmaxTV.com works great also was able to Finish watching Greg Kelly last night on my Cell phone  I am sure it will play on my IPad until News Max get the new app avaible I guess that the way it will have to be?

    • AvsGunnar's avatar
      AvsGunnar
      Community Streaming Expert
      2 years ago

      waynecu1 

      There are a few casting channels/apps that you can install on your cell phone/mobile device and Roku device.  This will allow you to cast online/web content (like Newsmax streams from their website) through your Roku to your TV.

      You can look at Web Video Caster (both free and paid version, but free works just fine).  This is the app I use to cast web content to my Roku devices.

      https://channelstore.roku.com/details/dd37e6d096d3197a9578787890118e33/web-video-caster-receiver

      ---

      This will at least give you an option to watch on your larger screens until resolved.

      • waynecu1's avatar
        waynecu1
        Binge Watcher
        2 years ago

        Thanks for the post NewsMax is now working with Roku 

  • TamSimon's avatar
    TamSimon
    Channel Surfer
    2 years ago

    I wanted to let every know I just was able to update my Newsmax app on my Roku TV. All works now.!!

  • Knight31's avatar
    Knight31
    Channel Surfer
    2 years ago

    It was working last night and this morning I was signed out it said so I put my email in and it wanted paid again so I did.  Then it just went to the 49.99 payment option. What gives. 

  • VOFSAR's avatar
    VOFSAR
    Reel Rookie
    2 years ago

    Did most of the above, but never receive a login prompt.

  • Videoflyer's avatar
    Videoflyer
    Newbie
    2 years ago

    Newsmax+ is now up and running. I loaded the app and then updated it. Working great.

  • Eboye's avatar
    Eboye
    Newbie
    2 years ago

    Went to my web browser and logged in but no where does it show to go to Newsmax plus. Just shows my account info. 
    What other steps did you take? 

    Thanks

    • VOFSAR's avatar
      VOFSAR
      Reel Rookie
      2 years ago

      So, after a few days of fruitless frustration, this afternoon I deleted the old NEWSMAX from my ROKU and then added NEWSMAX back to my ROKU. I now have NEWSMAX +. During this process, I lost a few existing apps. Not sure why, but I just reinstalled the missing apps, and all is good for now.

    • waynecu1's avatar
      waynecu1
      Binge Watcher
      2 years ago

      Delete old app  sign on to roku account check account setting to pay for NewsMax my account needed updating saw expired card!  add or change card .  next click on add channel and you should good to go ok

      Take care