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batesd
Reel Rookie
2 years ago
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Do you still need cable with Roku?

I'm considering getting a Roku TV. I currently have cable. I watch shows on ABC and it makes me link my TV provider. Will I be able to watch shows on ABC (not live TV) if I get a Roku TV and cancel m...
  • RokuTakashi's avatar
    RokuTakashi
    2 years ago

    Thanks for keeping us posted, batesd

    Live TV channels are available on Roku. This includes the news channels that you have mentioned and many more. For more information, you can refer to this link Watch Live TV on Roku Devices. 

    If there's anything we can do to assist you further, let us know.

    Best wishes,
    Kash

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    2 years ago

    batesd 

    There channels that require a cable subscription to use like Watch TCM, Max, MGM+. If you drop  cable anything that you now use your cable TV credentials to activate will no longer work. In other words if you wanted MAX or MGM+ without cable you'd have to pay to subscribe, As for watch TCM I don't think you can get that unless you subscribe to TCM somewhere be that cable TV or some other streaming service.

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RokuTakashi
Community Moderator
2 years ago

Thanks for keeping us posted, batesd

Live TV channels are available on Roku. This includes the news channels that you have mentioned and many more. For more information, you can refer to this link Watch Live TV on Roku Devices. 

If there's anything we can do to assist you further, let us know.

Best wishes,
Kash

  • batesd's avatar
    batesd
    Reel Rookie
    2 years ago

    I'm sorry but I was asking if you need cable to watch shows that are NOT live.

    • Anonymous's avatar
      Anonymous
      2 years ago

      batesd 

      There channels that require a cable subscription to use like Watch TCM, Max, MGM+. If you drop  cable anything that you now use your cable TV credentials to activate will no longer work. In other words if you wanted MAX or MGM+ without cable you'd have to pay to subscribe, As for watch TCM I don't think you can get that unless you subscribe to TCM somewhere be that cable TV or some other streaming service.

  • dolmarc21's avatar
    dolmarc21
    Newbie
    12 months ago

    If I have DIRECTV, do I still have to be paying then if I had Roku

    • RokuJechealR's avatar
      RokuJechealR
      Retired Moderator
      12 months ago

      Hi dolmarc21

      Thanks for posting to the Roku Community!

      We understand you are inquiring about paying a subscription if you have a Roku device.

      Yes, you'll still need to pay for DIRECTV if you have Roku, but you can use the DIRECTV app to stream on Roku devices.

      The DIRECTV app is included with a DIRECTV subscription and can be accessed on Roku with an internet connection and your DIRECTV username and password.

      To add DIRECTV to Roku, you can:

      1. Select Home
      2. Select Streaming Channels
      3. Select DIRECTV
      4. Select Add Channel
      5. Enter your Roku PIN if prompted

      Please be advised that Roku devices don't have monthly fees for watching free channels, like The Roku Channel, which offers over 350 live TV channels. You can also pause and restart subscriptions on Roku devices, so you only pay for what you watch.

      If you have any other questions or concerns, please let us know.

      All the best,
      Chel