You can use one of four different methods to add channels to your Roku device. The three most common are the web version of the official channel store, the device version of the channel store, and adding private channels by using a unique code.
The fourth side loading method is less used.
Data transfer is the most complicated method, but it's also the only approach that will allow you to add absolutely any channel you want, even if it's not in the channel store and you don't have a unique code. And if you have the source code for an app, it's also a great way to get around geo-restrictions.
So how do you load an app onto your Roku device? Read on to find out more..
To download an app to your Roku device, follow the easy step-by-step instructions below.
The channel will take a few minutes to upload and install. If you don't see it on your Roku right away, go to Settings> System> System Update> Check Now on device Will force the device to update its entire channel list.
