This article explains the detailed procedure for streaming on-demand videos related to cops and the criminal judicial system, as well as in-depth stories about incarceration on Roku via the REELZ Channel.
Procedure to Stream REELZ Channel on Roku
REELZ has a dedicated app named REELZ NOW on the Roku Channel Store. So the installation process doesn’t take much of your time. But you still have to focus on a few important things to access this REELZ NOW app, which involves NordVPN on your Roku. Since the REELZ Channel is geo-blocked outside the US, you definitely need a VPN service to bypass the restriction. Once it is done, you need to get credentials from the cable TV operator to proceed with the installation and the activation steps elaborated below in detail.
- Visit Home Page
Using your Roku TV remote controller, you have to press the home button to visit the home page.
- Tap Streaming Channels
Move through the home page to highlight the Streaming Channels option and press OK.
- Hit Search Channels
Then, select the Search Channels option at the top of the screen.
- Input REELZ NOW on the Search bar
Now, enter REELZ NOW on the address bar using the virtual keyboard and hit the search icon.
- Select Add Channel
After browsing the available results, choose the REELZ NOW app from the list and hit the Add Channel button on the app info page.
- Launch REELZ NOW on Roku
It takes a few minutes to complete the installation process. Then, choose the Go to Channel option and select REELZ NOW to launch the app on your TV.
- Note down the Activation Code
After launching, select the Sign In with TV Provider option to get an activation code and a website URL on the screen. Make a note of the activation code.
- Go to the Activation Website
Now, get your PC or smartphone and open either one of the respective web browsers. Visit the official activation website of the REELZ NOW app.
- Input Activation Code
Enter the REELZ’s activation code in the given field and hit Activate to complete the process.
- Choose TV Provider
Directing you to the next page, you have to choose the TV provider and sign in with the required credentials.
- RE-launch REELZ NOW App
Finally, launch the REELZ NOW app on Roku again and sign in to your account with the required credentials.
FAQ
If you own a premium subscription to any of the streaming services like DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and Philo, you can install any of the streaming platforms on your Roku straight away. Then, sign in to watch the REELZ NOW content without cable.
No. The REELZ NOW app is not free to stream on Roku, as it needs a valid TV provider subscription. However, you have a chance to stream that content for free during the free trial period offered by streaming services such as Philo and DirecTV Stream.
This app crashing issue of the REELZ NOW app mostly occurs due to excessive cache files and other app glitches. So, clear the app cache on your Roku TV frequently to avoid this kind of problem while streaming the REELZ NOW app.
