To get Roku, you have several options depending on what you want:
- Buy a Roku streaming device or Roku TV from the official Roku website (roku.com) or from retailers. The devices start at around $29.99 and include various models of players and TVs with built-in Roku functionality.
- Download the free Roku mobile app on your smartphone or tablet (available for iOS and Android). The app lets you control your Roku device, use voice search, cast media to your TV, and stream content from The Roku Channel and other apps.
- Create a Roku account online at my.roku.com/signup to activate your device and access thousands of streaming channels.
Once you have a Roku device, set it up by connecting it to your TV and the internet, then sign in with your Roku account to start streaming. If you want to watch The Roku Channel, it is available for free via Roku devices and the mobile app, providing 500+ live TV channels, movies, and shows. In summary:
- Buy a Roku device or TV
- Download the Roku mobile app
- Create and sign in to your Roku account
- Set up the device and start streaming
These steps make it easy to get started with Roku streaming entertainment.
