Today, quite a large number of people use special devices for streaming services. After all, everything is geared toward the Internet, and cable TV is gradually being abandoned. Many people no longer understand why they need cable TV when they can watch the same movies and shows of the best quality and at any time via the Internet.
Roku is a device (developed by Roku) that streams media (shows, movies, and even music) from the Internet to your TV. The devices require minimal setup and connect to the Internet just like your computer. Roku media streaming devices include an operating system that allows users to access and manage streaming content on the Internet.
Roku offers a treasure trove of free TV and movies through its Roku Channel, which is a streaming channel available on a wide range of devices.
So, here’s how to get Roku on your Samsung Smart TV in a few easy steps.
How to install the Roku Channel app on Samsung Smart TV
If you want to install the Roku Channel app on your Samsung Smart TV, you have to follow these steps:
- First of all, turn on your Samsung Smart TV and navigate to the “Apps” section using your remote control.
- Then, select the search option in the top right corner of the screen and find the “Roku Channel” app.
- After that, select the “Install” button on the Roku Channel screen.
- Once the Roku app is installed, sign in to your Roku account (if you have one) or sign up if your don’t have an account.
Keep in mind that you can use Roku without signing up, but if you do, you won’t be able to sync content between different platforms.
You can now access hundreds of free and paid Roku channels. However, if you want to access a paid channel, you need to log in or register and pay.
How does Roku mobile app work
Roku also offers a mobile app for iOS and Android devices that provides even more flexibility. The mobile app provides voice search and also duplicates several menu categories that are part of the Roku TV’s main screen system, allowing you to control your Roku devices directly from your phone.
For Roku TVs, the mobile app also manages Internet streaming and TV functions such as input selection, OTA channel scanning, and picture and sound settings. You can also use your smartphone or tablet to send videos and photos from your phone to the Roku box, a streaming flash drive, and watch them on your TV or directly from your phone to Roku TV.
Another nice feature is that you can use your smartphone’s headphones to listen privately to content that you access on your Roku device.
What are the types of Roku devices
Roku TV
Roku TV is a universal solution that doesn’t require an external box or flash drive to access streaming Internet content since the Roku operating system is already built into the TV. The TV connects to a broadband router via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
Brands offering Roku TVs in their lines include Hisense, Hitachi, Insignia, Sharp, and TCL. Roku TVs are available in several screen size options. 720p, 1080p, and 4K Ultra HD versions are available.
Roku Streaming Stick
This option is a compact device a little larger than a USB drive, but instead of connecting to a USB port, you connect it to a free HDMI input on your TV or home theater receiver. The streaming card has built-in Wi-Fi for connecting to a broadband router.
Roku Box
This alternative is a separate set-top box that connects to the Internet via your broadband router, using an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. The Roku Box can be connected directly to a TV or via a home theater receiver via HDMI (such as a DVD or Blu-ray player).
How to check for Roku compatibility with Samsung Smart TVs
Keeping track of the list of compatible Roku devices for Samsung TVs is a complicated process. It’s enough to say that Samsung TVs released in 2014 and earlier are reported to have built-in security software that prevents normal device interoperability.
However, some users still report success with a particular HDMI port on their TV, while others don’t.
Some signs of progress can also be found in the fact that only Samsung TVs running Tizen OS versions 2.3, 2.4, 3, 4, 5, or 5.5 can install and use the Roku channel.
That’s all you need to know about how the Roku works on Samsung Smart TVs.
