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vkundakci
Newbie
2 years ago
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When a Roku app asks for a TV provider, can I specify Hulu Live TV or Sling?

I am planning to drop Optimum as a cable provider and switch to Hulu Live TV on my Roku devices.  Will I be able to specify Hulu as my provider for a Roku apps (such as CNN) which ask for TV provide...
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    RokuJechealR
    2 years ago

    Hi vkundakci,

    Welcome, and thanks for posting to the Roku Community!

    We understand your concerns about the contents of an app/channel using a Roku device. It is important to keep in mind that we do not program apps for our channel partners. They will most likely provide a variety of app bundles tailored to the platform, and the channel partner is solely responsible for managing these apps.

    Because there may be instances in which the particular channel provider demands additional information or facts on the subscribers that we do not have access to, we recommend that our customers contact the channel provider directly.

    In addition, some channels require a TV or cable provider subscription in order to access the content available on their channels.

    Please be aware that Roku is not a TV or cable provider but rather a streaming platform on which you can watch content.

    Thanks for your understanding!

    All the best,
    Chel

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atc98092
Community Streaming Expert
2 years ago

vkundakci In most cases, you should be just fine using Hulu Live TV as your provider. it of course is up to the individual service if they consider Hulu an authorized provider. You would need to confirm it with the service provider (such as CNN), but in most cases streaming providers such as Hulu do meet the requirements. 

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makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert
2 years ago

I have neither of those services but I'm currently experimenting with replacing DirecTV satellite (now on suspension) with YouTube TV.  "TV provider" channel apps I have on Roku via my DirecTV account continue to authenticate with YouTube TV as my provider, as long as YouTube TV also carries the channel.

I'd expect your experience would be the same with any of the "cable replacement" streaming services.  Just be sure it carries your channels of interest.