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Cberetsel's avatar
Cberetsel
Reel Rookie
11 months ago

How do I add an app that will be included as a default in guest mode

I add the Spectrum add to my home page, but when I switch to guest mode so that my guests can use it, it’s not there.  How can I make it show up in guest mode so my guests don’t have to add it themselves

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20 Replies

    • RokuFelipB's avatar
      RokuFelipB
      Community Moderator

      Thanks for reaching out, Struan​

      We'd like to know more about the issue you're experiencing on Roku. Could you confirm whether you are having the same issue? Also, what is the exact problem on Roku that you're dealing with right now?

      We look forward to your response.

      Roku Community Team

      • Struan's avatar
        Struan
        Reel Rookie

        It'd be nice to be able to provide guests with a basic suite of apps, but allow them to add their own apps for premium content. 

        Eg in the UK I might provide BBC, itv, and channel 4 & 5 apps as default (our free to air channels) but allow guess to sign into their own netflix accounts

  • Having a custom list of common apps for guest mode and also being able to setup local tv app (like spectrum) for guests would be great in guest mode.  Each guest has to find all the common apps, disney, max, youtube and install.

    • RokuRhea-V's avatar
      RokuRhea-V
      Community Moderator

      Heynicraf​,

      Thanks for your posting! We value your suggestions on improving guest mode, which helps us enhance the Roku streaming platform. If you are still having the same issue, please let us know.

      Roku Community Team

  • I agree a custom list of common apps and also being able to sign to local cable provider like spectrum for guests would be awesome! 

  • jgraver's avatar
    jgraver
    Binge Watcher

    Would also like to configure which apps show up in guest mode.  I use guest mode at my rental house and have to add the apps that I use every time would like to make things like YouTube and YouTube TV standard apps in guest mode.  

    • RokuTakashi's avatar
      RokuTakashi
      Community Moderator

      Hi, jgraver​ 

      Thanks for reaching out!

      As advised by Roku Community Experts and Moderators in this thread, pre-installed apps or default downloaded applications are currently not configured on the Guest mode as they need to be installed manually.

      We'll take this as feedback and share it with the team for review.

      Feel free to reach out to us anytime if you need further assistance.

      Thanks,

      Roku Community Team

  • renojim's avatar
    renojim
    Community Streaming Expert

    Sorry, but I don't think it's possible.  All you can do is leave instructions for your guests for how to add it.

      • Cberetsel's avatar
        Cberetsel
        Reel Rookie

        Well then how do the other pre-loaded apps show up in guest mode?