Roku mobile app

Discover troubleshooting and helpful tips for the Roku mobile app. Learn how to use the Roku remote on your phone, add channels, privately listen, and more.
cancel
Showing results for 
Show  only  | Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

No television, so no roku device: can I use the Roku mobile app?

Jump to solution

I have no television, but do have a phone. Can I use the Roku mobile app to stream Roku video without having a Roku device?

 

 

And what a lousy policy to get dinged for 'flooding' when I am simply trying to 'correct the highlighted error'.  Very frustrating.

Labels (1)
0 Kudos
1 Solution

Accepted Solutions
makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert

Re: No television, so no roku device: can I use the Roku mobile app?

Jump to solution

The Android/iOS Roku app is primarily intended as an alternate remote control device for a Roku device.  The only thing one can stream with it is Roku's own The Roku Channel, but I don't know if you can do that without having a Roku device and account to connect it to.

You CAN use a web browser on a computer or mobile device to view The Roku Channel via  therokuchannel.com

The Roku Channel is currently available in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom via Roku streaming devices, internet web browsers, and mobile devices.  In Mexico it is available on Roku streaming devices only.  (Source: From "How do I get The Roku® Channel?" page - https://support.roku.com/article/360007223934)

Roku Community Streaming Expert
I am not a Roku employee, only a user like you.  Please, no support questions via private message -- post them publicly to the Community where others may benefit as well.
If this post solves your problem please help others find this answer by clicking "Accept as Solution.".

Ultra 4800 | Streaming Stick 4K+ 3821 | TCL Roku TV 43S245/C107X

View solution in original post

0 Kudos
2 REPLIES 2
makaiguy
Community Streaming Expert

Re: No television, so no roku device: can I use the Roku mobile app?

Jump to solution

The Android/iOS Roku app is primarily intended as an alternate remote control device for a Roku device.  The only thing one can stream with it is Roku's own The Roku Channel, but I don't know if you can do that without having a Roku device and account to connect it to.

You CAN use a web browser on a computer or mobile device to view The Roku Channel via  therokuchannel.com

The Roku Channel is currently available in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom via Roku streaming devices, internet web browsers, and mobile devices.  In Mexico it is available on Roku streaming devices only.  (Source: From "How do I get The Roku® Channel?" page - https://support.roku.com/article/360007223934)

Roku Community Streaming Expert
I am not a Roku employee, only a user like you.  Please, no support questions via private message -- post them publicly to the Community where others may benefit as well.
If this post solves your problem please help others find this answer by clicking "Accept as Solution.".

Ultra 4800 | Streaming Stick 4K+ 3821 | TCL Roku TV 43S245/C107X
0 Kudos

Re: No television, so no roku device: can I use the Roku mobile app?

Jump to solution

Thank you so much for being as clear as you could.   I will delete the app and try therokuchannel later. 

0 Kudos
Need Assistance?
Welcome to the Roku Community! Feel free to search our Community for answers or post your question to get help.

Become a Roku Streaming Expert!

Share your expertise, help fellow streamers, and unlock exclusive rewards as part of the Roku Community. Learn more.