This article illustrates the steps to access Dropbox content on your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku TV using the Roksbox for Dropbox app.
Steps to Access Dropbox on Roku Via Roksbox
Dropbox is a free file-hosting service that allows users to store and manage their local files via cloud storage. However, due to its unavailability on the Roku Channel Store, you can get the Rocksbox for Dropbox app to access all the Dropbox content. With a standard internet and an active account, follow the steps below to access Dropbox on Roku.
- Boot Up Roku
Initially, power on your Roku device using the remote controller.
- Establish a Secure Connection
Ensure you connect your Roku device to a standard WiFi network for error-free installation.
- Navigate to Roku Home Screen
Now, press the Home button on your remote control to navigate to the Roku’s home screen.
- Select Streaming Channels
Scroll down and select the Streaming Channels option just above the Settings menu.
- Enter Roksbox for Dropbox
Then, choose Search Channels to enter the Roku Channel Store. From there, enter Roksbox for Dropbox using the virtual on-screen keyboard or voice search.
- Click on Add Channel
Pick up the respective app from the Channel Store and click on the Add Channel button to download the Roksbox for Dropbox app.
- Select Go to Channel
Once the app has been downloaded, click on Go to Channel to open the Roksbox for the Dropbox app.
- Choose the Options Menu
From the app’s home page, select the Options tab and choose Setup Wizard.
- Click on Dropbox
Further, select Dropbox under the Setup Wizard tab.
- Sign in to your Dropbox Account
After that, enter your Dropbox credentials to sign in to your account.
- stream Dropbox
Finally, the available Dropbox content will be displayed on the Roksbox for Dropbox app on your Roku device.
How to Screen Mirror Dropbox on Roku
If you’re not comfortable accessing the Roksbox for Dropbox app, then you can also opt for the screen mirroring method. To do this, enable the screen mirroring option on Roku and install the Dropbox app on your smartphone’s app store (App Store/Play Store). Once both devices are in the same WiFi, launch the Dropbox app on your smartphone and sign in to your account. Now, launch the Notification Panel/Control Center and click on the Cast/Screen Mirroring icon. Finally, pick up your streaming stick from the available devices and mirror the Dropbox content.
FAQ
Yes. You can access the available storage space on Dropbox for free. But if you want additional storage, you must subscribe to its premium plan, which costs around $9.99/month.
