The Roku Channel isn’t exclusive to Roku devices – it’s also available as a standalone app on Fire TV and Android TV, giving you access to its free live channels and on-demand library without owning any Roku hardware.

What The Roku Channel Offers

It’s a free, ad-supported service with a large on-demand library (movies and TV shows) plus a solid lineup of free live channels covering news, sports, comedy, and more – no subscription or Roku device required, just a free account.

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Installing on Fire TV

  1. From the Fire TV home screen, go to Find > Search.
  2. Search “The Roku Channel” and select the official app.
  3. Select Get to install, then open it once finished.
  4. Create a free account or sign in if you already have one.

Installing on Android TV

  1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android TV device.
  2. Search “The Roku Channel” and select the official app.
  3. Select Install, then open it once finished.

Why It Doesn’t Need a Roku Device

The Roku Channel is a content service, not a piece of Roku hardware – Roku made it available as a standalone app on competing platforms specifically to grow its ad-supported audience beyond just Roku device owners. It’s a completely legitimate, official app either way.

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