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Lwieland48's avatar
Lwieland48
Reel Rookie
2 years ago
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How to search for channels

I can’t find certain apps to subscribe to, there is no search option- you have to scroll through. For example I want to download and pay for a subscription to Bravo and I can’t find it. I once came across it and the “+ channel” button was grayed out, why would that be? How to add it? Same with ESPN…

I have Roku stick- do other Rokus allow for more channels maybe? 

thanks!

  • renojim's avatar
    renojim
    2 years ago

    Sorry, when I said "region" I probably should have said country.  It sounds like your account isn't associated with the US.  It's all to easy to create an account that's associated with the wrong region.  The only way to fix it is to create a new Roku account, factory reset your device, and link it to the new account.  Make sure you're not using a VPN or anything else that might mask your true location when you create a new account at https://my.roku.com/signup.  You might want to use a different browser/computer or a private/incognito browser window to ensure there's no saved data that might interfere.

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  • renojim's avatar
    renojim
    Community Streaming Expert

    Where are you located?  Not all apps are available in all regions on Roku devices even if they're available on other platforms.

    • Lwieland48's avatar
      Lwieland48
      Reel Rookie

      Oh! I am on Vermont and New Hampshire border. How can I find out which apps would be/not be available in my region?

      • renojim's avatar
        renojim
        Community Streaming Expert

        Sorry, when I said "region" I probably should have said country.  It sounds like your account isn't associated with the US.  It's all to easy to create an account that's associated with the wrong region.  The only way to fix it is to create a new Roku account, factory reset your device, and link it to the new account.  Make sure you're not using a VPN or anything else that might mask your true location when you create a new account at https://my.roku.com/signup.  You might want to use a different browser/computer or a private/incognito browser window to ensure there's no saved data that might interfere.