Channel Issues & Questions

[angelicagalue]

I have a ROKU Express and for some reason, every time I try to add a channel such as Hulu and Disney+ I get an error saying "Channel install failure. Could not add" and I updated the software and everything so I am not sure what is going wrong. Roku Express (3930, 3931 series)  

[Abluecanary]

I am in set up in USA, all US payment info, etc. yet I cannot add any channels to either of my Roku express units since the latest update. I’ve done a factory reset on both units, and I’m also not able to connect either device to my phone. It seems most functionality of the devices have been lost. The only channels that work are Netflix and YouTube.

[finleeol]

I have the roku express and it will not let me download certain apps for example it let me get netflix and youtube but not hulu or disney+ ! I have restarted it and done a factory reset but it just doesnt work it is very annoying and I am thinking about returning the product. someone please help

[ukor_expresser]

Same issue here. Brand new roku express, updated firmware. Almost all channels fail to install. Very dissatisfied so far with my first roku device. Disney Plus works fine on my laptop, so I don’t believe it’s a network issue.

[RokuTannerD · Accepted solution]

@angelicagalue @Abluecanary 

Thanks for the notes. Neither of the Roku accounts you are using were created using valid, US-based network location. This could indicate the use of a VPN or other software intended to circumvent location restrictions, or it could indicate an issue with the IP address being issued to you by your ISP. You can visit www.whatismyip.com to view the current information about your IP address. You will need to contact your ISP to verify correct registration of your IP address in their systems, or for help assigning a new, valid IP address. Once you get this sorted out, you'll need to create a new Roku account using the valid location connection, in order for your device to be able to install these channels. 

Note: Trying to use any form of VPN or location modification software to circumvent geo-restrictions is against the Terms of Use and may be illegal. This is not supported and many channel providers also have secondary ways of identifying these types of connections and blocking them. 

Disney+ is only currently available in the US & Canada on the Roku platform, and Hulu is currently only available in the US on Roku. For more information or to request these channels in other locations, please contact the channel provider(s) directly to share your feedback. 

Thanks,

Tanner

[Gkswensen]

Same issue can not add channels, disney plus, mirroring, cbs, nothing and netflix does not work now. Roku express 3900rw 9.2.0 build 4131-51, connect to a SLC IP and am in UT, account registered in CO.

[RachelNelson35]

I’m on a WiFi for a campground. I was on my own WiFi that I pay for for my camper when we travel. Blah. This can’t be it since this is a cable companies WiFi.