This curated guideline covers the procedure to stream the movies and the original series on Roku by downloading the Crave app.
Technique to Download Crave on Roku
The Crave app is natively listed on the Roku Channel Store. So the installation process doesn’t take much of your time. However, it is important to hold a premium account ($9.99/month) or credentials from your TV provider to stream the app without disturbances. In addition to that, make sure to install NordVPN to bypass the geo-restriction outside Canada. Once it is done, you can go through this section to get the app on your device.
- Select Streaming Channels
Use the remote to navigate and select the Streaming Channels option on the home page.
- Click Search Channels
Next, hit on the Search Channels option to browse the app from the Channel Store.
- Enter Crave on the Search Bar
Type Crave on the search using the virtual keypad and click to choose the app from the search results.
- Hit the Add Channel Button
On the app info page of the Crave app, hit Add Channel to get it on your Roku.
- Hit Go to Channel Option
Next, hit on the Go to Channel option available on the Roku screen to launch the app on your device. Otherwise, add Crave to the home screen and launch the app from there.
- Tap Sign In Button
Once the app is installed, you need to press the Sign In button on the launch page to get the activation code. Make a note of it.
- Go to the Crave Activation Website
Get your PC or smartphone to enter the activation website of the Crave app on their respective web browser.
- Hit Either One Activation Method
Now, it shows a list of two options: Sign In via a Crave Subscription or Sign In Through a TV Provider.
- Enter Activation Code
If you select the Sign In via Crave Subscription, proceed to enter the credentials, like email address and password, to proceed further.
- Enter the Activation Code
Input Crave’s activation code in the respective field. Then, press Continue to continue the activation process.
- Choose Sign In Through TV Provider
If not, you have chosen the Sign In Through TV Provider option. Proceed with selecting your TV Provider first. Then, fill in the activation code.
- Start Playing Your Favorite Show
Upon completing this activation process, choose to play your favorite movies or TV shows on Roku using the Crave app.
Steps to AirPlay Crave on Roku
Besides installing the app, you can also utilize Crave’s built-in AirPlay feature to play the content from your smartphone. To do that, you have to turn on the AirPlay feature on your Roku. Following that, download the Crave app from the App Store.
Next, launch and sign in to your account with the email address and the password. Click to play your favorite movies or TV shows. Tap on the Cast icon in the Crave app and hit on the Airplay & Bluetooth option. Then, choose your Roku TV to display the app on the big screen.
FAQ
Yes. You can fix issues with the Crave app by clearing the excessive cache on the Roku TV. If the issue is not sorted out, it is better to update the Roku firmware to resolve it sooner.
Visit the Roku website on either of the PC/Smartphone’s web browsers. Hit on the Manage Account option and choose the Profile icon. Select Subscription and hit on the Cancel Subscription option for the Crave to complete the process.
