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What Can I Watch on Roku TV

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What You Can Watch on Roku TV

Roku TV gives you access to thousands of streaming channels, live broadcast networks, and on-demand libraries. You can watch free, ad-supported content alongside premium subscriptions and cable alternatives, all from a single home screen.

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Free and Ad-Supported Channels

Roku offers a large selection of free channels that do not require a subscription. These include Roku Channel, Tubi, Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, and The Roku Channel's own curated free movies and shows. You can also find free content from PBS, Pluto, and several FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) services directly on the home screen.

Subscription Streaming Services

Most major streaming services are available as channels on Roku TV. This includes Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Paramount+, Peacock, and Discovery+. You can also access niche services like Acorn TV, Shudder, and Crunchyroll for anime and international content.

Live TV and Sports

Roku TV supports live broadcast networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and PBS through antenna or streaming apps. For sports, you can watch ESPN, ESPN+, NFL+, NBA League Pass, MLB.TV, and NHL.tv. Live TV streaming services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and Fubo are also available as channels.

Movies, Kids, and Music

Roku has dedicated sections for movies, kids' programming, and music. You can rent or buy new releases through channels like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Vudu. Kids' content is available from Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, Disney+, and PBS Kids. Music channels include Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and YouTube Music.

How to Find Content on Roku TV

Use the Roku home screen to browse featured channels, search by title or actor, or explore categories like new releases, trending, and live TV. The Roku mobile app also lets you search across services, cast your screen, and use your phone as a remote.

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