All your streaming in one place

The Roku streaming experience is made for fast, easy access to the entertainment you love with the best selection of free, live, and trending TV.

How to get the Roku streaming experience

It’s easy—the Roku experience comes built-in to Roku TV or you can connect a Roku player to any TV to watch the streaming magic begin.

Roku TV

Get a TV with Roku streaming already built-in.

Roku Players

Add the Roku experience to your existing TV—just plug it in and start streaming at home or on the go.

Stream what you love

Award-winning originals. Live news & sports. Classic favourites. Kids & family entertainment. It’s all right here.

Watch blockbuster movies, original content, and the latest TV shows across top channels.

See what's on

Delightful features that keep getting even better? That’s Roku.

Family using Roku’s voice search function

Voice search & control

Quickly search, control your TV, launch apps, and more with your voice.

Streaming, simplified

Jump into your favorites right from your home screen.

Your streaming sidekick

Use the Roku mobile app as a second remote, listen with Headphone Mode, and more.

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Roku-fy Your Home

The simple way to a smarter home. View Roku camera and doorbell feeds, security notifications, and more right on the big screen with Roku smart home integration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Roku do and how does Roku work?

Roku streaming makes it more convenient to watch what you love anytime you want. How? It’s because Roku streaming players start as low as £29.99, making them a more affordable option for watching TV. Or you can watch your favourite content with a Roku TV, where Roku streaming is already built in.

To get yourself set up, simply:

Power up your Roku device
Plug in and connect your Roku player or TV to the internet
Create a Roku account and activate your device

Note: All Roku players and streaming sticks connect to your TV’s HDMI port. Roku TV models have the Roku streaming experience built-in, no HDMI connection needed.

Is Roku free? Is there a monthly fee?

Roku streaming players as low as £29.99. From budget-friendly players to 4K Ultra HD powerhouses, there’s a Roku player for everyone. For Roku TV models, choose from a large selection that fits every budget.

Once you purchase your Roku device, there are no additional equipment fees and there are no monthly fees for watching free channels.

You’ll only pay for subscription to apps like Netflix or movie and TV show rentals from services like Prime Video or Apple TV. Creating a Roku account is free and does not require a subscription to sign up.

What can you watch on Roku?

Roku has tons of streaming apps and that means there’s always something great to watch on Roku.

You’ll be able to watch tons of free content on channels like The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, and HappyKids. The ability to catch-up on TV on channels like On BBC iPlayer, All 4, ITVX, My5 and STV Player.

And you’ll be able to watch blockbuster movies, original content, and the latest TV Shows, on channels like Netflix, Prime Video, NOW, Disney+ and Apple TV.

If you pay for cable to watch your normal local channels, there are no additional charges to watch many cable or satellite channels on your Roku device. For Roku TV models, you can connect an antenna to receive broadcast channels. You can even download your cable provider’s app and use your Roku device like a second cable box.

Find what to watch

Do I need an internet connection for Roku?

Yes, Roku streaming players and Roku TV models need to be connected to your Wi-Fi® network to work. Roku Ultra also has an Ethernet port for wired streaming.

Do I need a Roku account?

Yes, you need a Roku account to activate your device and access entertainment across thousands of streaming apps. A Roku account is completely free and there are no monthly equipment rental fees, making streaming and saving easy. Adding a payment method lets you easily rent or buy movies on demand or subscribe to popular services like Netflix.

How do I stream content after buying a Roku device?

Roku streaming players are built to do just one thing—let you watch all the entertainment you love as quickly and easily as possible.

All you need to do after purchasing a Roku device and creating a Roku account is to:

Navigate to Search on your Roku home screen
Type in your search and hit “OK”
Then, Roku Search will tell you where your content is available to watch for free or at the lowest cost

There are no additonal charges for watching authenticated (cable and satellite) channels like discovery+ - or for watching premium channels you already pay for like NOW.