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If you’re looking for a way to add Netflix channel on Roku then this wikiHow is for you! Using these simple steps you can set up your Netflix channel app on your Roku streaming device without getting any annoying hurdles or without investing much time. It is important to know that Netflix is a paid channel and requires a valid channel subscription to stream Netflix content. After obtaining the valid Netflix membership, you can proceed to the below steps to add Netflix on the Roku device.
Steps
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1Launch your TV connected with Roku player. Using a Roku remote, press the Home button to navigate through the Roku home screen. From the Roku home dashboard, choose the ‘Streaming Channels’ option using the remote's arrows keys.
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2Search and locate the Netflix channel by scrolling through the Roku channel grid. Remember that Netflix comes preinstalled on your Roku device. However, if it is not appearing on the Roku channel tiles, you can install Netflix on the Roku channel.Advertisement
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3Pick the ‘Search Channel’ option under the same window. Type ‘Netflix’ from the on-screen keyboard and select Netflix. The Netflix information screen will appear. From there, highlight the ‘Add Channel’ button on the screen and click the enter button on your Roku remote, if you created a PIN during activation, enter it now.
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4Validate your Netflix authentication to activate Netflix on your Roku device. Provide the Netflix account details to connect your Roku with your Netflix account and here you can stream unlimited Netflix content using the Roku device.
- Users are restricted to share Netflix screens as per their Netflix subscription plan. For instance, if you’re a basic plan member you can only watch Netflix on one single Roku device. Thus, if you’re interested in watching Netflix on more than one device, first you need to convert your Netflix subscription to one supporting multiple streaming facilities such as a standard or premium subscription.
