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This wikiHow teaches you how to get local channels on your Roku by either using NewsOn, Haystack, Local Now, and the Roku Channel Store. You can also get local channels by signing up for Hulu+ or CBS All Access.
Things You Should Know
- You can get local channels on Roku by using NewsOn, Haystack, Local Now, and the Channel Store.
- If you have CBS All Access or Hulu+, you'll be able to connect the app to receive local channels.
- You'll need a paid subscription for CBS All Access and Hulu+.
Steps
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Turn on your Roku and TV. You should be greeted by the Roku home screen. If not, press the HOME button on your remote to get there. -
Navigate to Streaming Channels. You should see an option to look through Streaming Channels in a menu on the left side of your screen.Advertisement -
Click Channel Store. It'll be an option once you navigate to "Streaming Channels."[1] -
Browse the "Local" and "News & Weather" category. You'll find a list of free local channels in "Local" like KHOU Houston and WGN Chicago.- Select a channel you are interested in, then click Add Channel to add it to your home screen.
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Turn on your Roku and TV. You should be greeted by the Roku home screen, but if not, press the HOME button on your remote to get there. -
Navigate to Streaming Channels. You should see an option to look through Streaming Channels in a menu on the left side of your screen. -
Click Channel Store. It'll be an option once you navigate to "Streaming Channels."[2] -
Select Search. You'll find it listed in the Channel Store. -
Enter "NewsON", "Haystack TV", or "Local Now". These three channels are good examples of apps that are free and provide access to local news for a specific location. And if you don't like one, you have two more to choose from.[3]- Select a channel you are interested in, then click Add Channel to add it to your home screen.
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Subscribe to a CBS All Access streaming plan. You can go to https://www.cbs.com/all-access/ and sign up for a subscription plan by clicking Try It Free > Continue then selecting a plan. If this is your first time signing up with the subscription, you'll get a 1-week free trial. Continue through the process of creating your account by entering your personal information including your name, email, and payment information. -
Turn on your Roku and TV. You should be greeted by the Roku home screen, but if not, press the HOME button on your remote to get there. -
Select Search. If you navigate to the left, you'll see this listed above Streaming Channels. -
Enter "CBS" and select "CBS All Access" from the search results. The search results will display on the right side of your screen. -
Select Add Channel. You should see this to the right of the channel's tile and name; the channel is free to add to your Roku. -
Press the HOME button on your remote. You'll be redirected to the Roku home screen where you can see CBS All Access. -
Select CBS All Access. This channel tile is blue and has the CBS eye on the left side.- The first time you open the CBS app, you'll need to enter the account you signed up for the subscription.[4]
Expert Q&A
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References
- ↑ https://developer.roku.com/docs/features/engagement/channel-store.md
- ↑ https://developer.roku.com/docs/features/engagement/channel-store.md
- ↑ https://blog.roku.com/how-to-watch-local-channels-news-and-weather-on-your-roku-player-and-roku-tv
- ↑ https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-watch-cbs-on-roku
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1. Turn on your Roku and TV.
2. Navigate to Streaming Channels and Channel Store.
3. Browse the "Local" and "News & Weather" categories.
