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Friday, 16 March 2018

hayu now available on Roku streaming players in the UK!

hayu now available on Roku streaming players in the UK!

Posted: 16 Mar 2018 02:25 AM PDT

Great news for those of you who appreciate a good reality TV binge: hayu just launched on Roku streaming players in the UK! The subscription video-on-demand service, offers consumers 5,000+ episodes of binge-worthy US and UK reality TV shows including Keeping Up with the Kardashians and its spin-offs, including Life of Kylie – along with The Real Housewives and Million Dollar Listing franchises.

Roku users in the UK now have access to hayu's popular reality shows – the majority of which debut on the service the same day as they premiere in the US. And, the exciting collection of binge-worthy box sets means that users can catch up on their favourite series right from the beginning. The streaming service includes reality content from 150+ shows including Vanderpump Rules, Top Chef, Shahs of Sunset, Bad Girls Club and many, many more.

hayu can be added from the Roku Channel Store in the TV & Films category, or simply by clicking here. hayu offers a free one-month trial for consumers after which the monthly subscription cost is GBP 3.99.

Happy Streaming!

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Thursday, 15 March 2018

Roku Blog Feed: “7 movies and TV shows streaming for free” plus 1 more

7 movies and TV shows streaming for free

Posted: 14 Mar 2018 03:16 PM PDT

Every week, we publish a list of free movies to watch on The Roku Channel. This week’s a mix of movies and TV shows to keep you entertained without breaking the bank.

Don't have The Roku Channel yet? Click here to add the channel and start streaming for free!

MOVIES AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE ROKU CHANNEL:

Panic Room (2002): A divorced woman and her diabetic daughter take refuge in their newly-purchased house’s safe room, when three men break-in, searching for a missing fortune. Starring Jodie Foster and Kristen Stewart.

Why it made our list: This film is so packed with suspense that you might break a sweat while watching it.

Primal Fear (1996): An altar boy is accused of murdering a priest, and the truth is buried several layers deep. Starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton.

Why it made our list: If nothing else, watch this for Edward Norton’s brilliant performance, which by the way was his first in a feature film.

Traitor (2008): When straight arrow FBI agent Roy Clayton heads up the investigation into a dangerous international conspiracy, all clues seem to lead back to former U.S. Special Operations officer, Samir Horn. Starring Don Cheadle and Guy Pearce.

Why it made our list: With strong headliners in Cheadle and Pearce, Traitor is absolutely packed to the brim with nonstop action.

Warrior (2011): The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother. Starring Tom Hardy and Nick Nolte.

Why it made our list: This powerful, moving film is far more than just another fight movie.

TV SHOWS AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE ROKU CHANNEL:

3rd Rock From The Sun (1996-2001): A group of aliens are sent to Earth, disguised as a human family, to experience and report life on the 3rd planet from the sun. Starring John Lithgow and Jane Curtin.

Why it made our list: It’s easily one of the funnier and memorable shows of the 90s era.

Grace Under Fire (1993-1998): Grace is a recovering alcoholic, now divorced from an abusive husband, struggling to bring up three children on her own. Starring Brett Butler and Casey Sander.

Why it made our list: Grace Under Fire is clever, well-written, and downright hilarious.

Grounded For Life (2001-2005): Thirty-something Irish Catholic couple Sean and Claudia deal with their three children as well as Sean’s judgmental father and his carefree brother. Starring Donal Logue and Megyn Price.

Why it made our list: It’s a funny, clean, family-friendly show that produces plenty of laughs – and that’s hard to find these days.

Looking for more free entertainment? Click here.

Happy Streaming!

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BRACKET: The best TV character of all time

Posted: 14 Mar 2018 02:04 PM PDT

Last year during March Madness, you voted for the best basketball movie. This year, we’re settling an age old debate: who’s the best TV character of all time?

Between streaming March Madness games, head over to Twitter on the dates listed below or search #RokuBracket and let your votes be heard!

The first round kicks off March 15 at 10am PT.

Happy Streaming!

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Wednesday, 14 March 2018

How to watch CBS channels without cable on Roku devices

Posted: 13 Mar 2018 05:27 PM PDT

We get a lot of questions from our customers asking how to watch CBS as well as TV shows, news and sports on their Roku devices. From The Big Bang Theory to Survivor and Late Night shows to sports (who else is excited for March Madness?!), it’s always a good time for CBS programming.

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CBS All Access – Watch your favorite CBS shows live or on demand, sports, and get exclusive access to CBS Originals such as The Good Fight and Star Trek: Discovery.
CBS is available in select markets on DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, YouTube TV and fuboTV
Have an antenna? Generally CBS is accessible via antenna broadcasts (find out which HDTV channels are available in your area).

CBS Sports HQ (free) – CBS's new free 24-hour streaming sports news network

CBS News (free) – 24/7 streaming news network, as well as on demand video from CBS’s awarding winning news programs, including CBS Evening News, CBS This Morning, 60 Minutes and more

CBS Sports Network: CBSSN is the round-the-clock home of CBS Sports. It televises nearly 600 live events per year including live college football, college basketball, and much more.

CBS Sports Network is available on DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, YouTube TV and fuboTV

Happy streaming!

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Tuesday, 13 March 2018

How to stream NASCAR on Roku devices (2018)

Posted: 12 Mar 2018 02:14 PM PDT

NASCAR fans, start your engines! The 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup series features over 40 events, all which you can stream live on your Roku players and Roku TVs.

Races typically take place every Sunday and can be watched live. For a complete schedule of 2018 NASCAR events, click here.

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How to watch NASCAR races on FOX and FS1:

Use your subscription from a participating cable or satellite provider to stream on the FOX Sports GO channel.
FOX and FS1 are also available in select markets with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
Have an antenna? Generally FOX is accessible via antenna broadcasts (find out which HDTV channels are available in your area).

How to watch NASCAR races on NBC and NBC Sports Network:

Use your subscription from a participating cable or satellite provider to stream on the NBC Sports channel.
NBC and NBCSN are also available in select markets with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, YouTube TV and fuboTV.
If you subscribe to any of the above services, you can use your subscription to authenticate and access the NBC Sports channel.
Have an antenna? Generally NBC is accessible via antenna broadcasts (find out which HDTV channels are available in your area).

Happy Streaming!

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Monday, 12 March 2018

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Saturday, 10 March 2018

Hey Abby: Can I still watch live TV if I cut the cord?

Posted: 10 Mar 2018 07:27 AM PST

Hey everyone! My name’s Abby Reyes and you might recognize me from some Roku videos. As a streaming entertainment fanatic, I often get questions about how to improve your streaming experience. I know that some of you probably have the same questions, so I’ll be here every month answering them for you! In this inaugural post and with March Madness upon us, I’ll be talking about live TV.

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Q: Can I watch live TV if I cut the cord?

A: Absolutely! I hear from friends who say they’re nervous to cut the cord because they love live TV. I do too! There’s actually a TON of live TV available on the Roku platform. If you have a Roku TV, you should consider opting for an antenna. Believe it or not, antennas are an awesome complement to your Roku experience as they have the ability to pull broadcasts from major networks such as ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and PBS. We have a number of cable alternatives that make accessing live TV super easy with channels like DIRECTV NOW, fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Philo, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, and YouTube TV. For the skinny on these bundles, click here.

Q: How do I watch live sports?

A: For March Madness, games are available on a number of different channels. Again, you can use subscription services like DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, and YouTube TV, all of which services have free trials. Or you can access via channels such as March Madness Live, though a cable or satellite subscription required. Learn more about streaming March Madness.

For other live sports, there are several options. Check out our posts on how to stream NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more here.

Q: How do I get live news?

A: Ah, news. If you’re like me, then you start your day off right with a hot cup of joe and a load of fresh news streaming in the background. NewsON (free) offers live and on-demand local newscasts from 170+ markets. If you browse the "News & Weather" category of the Roku Channel Store, you may find your local affiliates. Today, there are 100+ free local news channels including WGN Chicago, KHOU Houston, FOX25 Boston and WSB Atlanta.

Again, popular Roku channels DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV and fuboTV deliver local channels in select markets*. If you're interested in CBS specifically, CBS All Access offers 195 live and local CBS channels. Note: these channel require a monthly subscription.

If you have any questions about streaming entertainment, I’m here to answer them for you. Tweet them to @rokuplayer on Twitter using #HeyAbby or comment on our Facebook page. You might see your question on the Roku blog! So, don’t be shy…holla at me.

Happy Streaming, everyone!

*Visit site each respective site for more details on local availability: DIRECTV NOW, Hulu with Live TV, PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, YouTube TV, fuboTV and CBS All Access.

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Friday, 9 March 2018

Roku Blog Feed: “7 cable alternatives and live TV streaming services” plus 1 more

7 cable alternatives and live TV streaming services

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 07:19 AM PST

Looking for cable alternatives or more flexible live TV packages? It’s easier than ever to stream live sports, news, entertainment…and really, whatever you love to watch! All the services below have free trials, so give them a test run (click the links below to add the channels) on your Roku player or Roku TV before you decide to subscribe.

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Cable alternatives and live TV streaming services

Are you looking for a live TV service that has specific channels like ESPN, HGTV or TNT? Click here to see the full channel lineups of the services below.

DIRECTV NOW

Starts at $35/month, after 7-day free trial
Base package (Live a Little) includes 60+ channels including AMC, Bravo, ESPN, MTV, TNT and more

fuboTV

Starts at $19.99/month, after 7-day free trial
Base package (fubo Premier) includes 75+ channels including FS1, NFL Network, NBA TV, bein Sports, Pac-12 Network and more

Hulu with Live TV

Starts at $39.99/month, after 7-day free trial
Includes 50+ channels including CNN, Fox News, Disney Channel, FX, HISTORY, Telemundo and more

Philo

Starts at $16/month, after 7-day free trial
Base package includes 37 channels including BBC America, Comedy Central, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN and more

PlayStation Vue

Starts at $39.99/month, after 5-day free trial
Base package (Access) includes 25 channels including AMC, Animal Planet, Discovery, ESPN, FS1, FS2 and more

Sling TV

Starts at $20/month, after 7-day free trial (Psst…don’t miss this limited time offer! With the purchase and activation of a new Roku player or Roku TV by 4/7/18, new Sling TV customers can get $50 in Sling TV credits.)
Base package (Sling Orange) includes 30 channels including A&E, Cartoon Network, Food Network, Freeform, TNT and more

YouTube TV

Starts at $35/month, after 7-day free trial
Includes 50+ channels including BTN, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, The CW, Fox Sports and more

Stream on!

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7 free movies and TV shows you can stream right now

Posted: 08 Mar 2018 01:37 PM PST

Every week, we publish a list of free movies to watch on The Roku Channel. This week, we’ve included 3 bonus TV shows you can watch for free as well.

Don't have The Roku Channel yet? Click here to add the channel and start streaming for free!

MOVIES AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE ROKU CHANNEL:

A League Of Their Own (1992): Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry. Starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis.

Why it made our list: It’s a classic sports film anchored by the strong performances of Tom Hanks and Geena Davis.

Sleepless In Seattle (1993): A recently widowed man’s son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner. Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

Why it made our list: This romantic comedy will have you both laughing and crying (maybe even at the same time).

Superbad (2007): Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. Starring Michael Cera and Jonah Hill.

Why it made our list: It’s legitimately hilarious and full of memorable quotes. Chicka, chicka yeah…

True Grit (2010): A stubborn teenager enlists the help of a tough U.S. Marshal to track down her father’s murderer. Starring Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon.

Why it made our list: Another stellar film from the brothers who brought us Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and No Country for Old Men among others.

TV SHOWS AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE ROKU CHANNEL:

Bewitched (TV series, 1964): A witch married to an ordinary man cannot resist using her magic powers to solve the problems her family faces. Starring Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York.

Why it made our list: Bewitched is widely regarded as one of the best TV series of the 1960s.

Good Times (TV series, 1974): A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects. Starring Ja’net DuBois and Ralph Carter.

Why it made our list: Years later, Good Times is still “Dy-no-mite!”

I Dream Of Jeannie (1965): A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a female genie. Starring Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman.

Why it made our list: Extraordinary performances by Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman ensure that I Dream Of Jeannie withstands the test of time.

Happy Streaming!

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