This guide walks you through the procedure for streaming Britain’s world-class dramas, comedies, and classic series using Acorn TV on Roku.
Steps to Add and Stream Acorn TV on Roku
Acorn TV offers thousands of exclusive shows, including 800 Words, Loch Ness, Striking Out Love, Agatha Raisin, and more. In addition to the series, it comprises timeless classic dramas and documentaries from Britain, Australia, and Ireland. Acorn TV is natively available in the Channel Store, so you can easily download and install it on your Roku. To stream Acorn TV content, you must log into the channel with a monthly ($7.99/mo) or annual ($79.99/mo) membership account. If you haven’t signed up, visit this website to create a new account and claim a 7-day free trial.
- Check if Roku has WiFi Connectivity
As a preliminary requirement, connect your Roku to a WiFi network.
- Access Streaming Channels
Press Home on your Roku TV remote to view the home page and select the Streaming Channels option.
- Search for Acorn TV
Click Search Channels to get a virtual keypad. Using that, enter Acorn TV and search for the channel.
- Install Acorn TV
From the suggestion, choose Acorn TV and click Add Channel. If your device asks for a confirmation, select OK from the pop-up.
- Run the Acorn TV Channel
Once installed, tap Go to Channel to launch Acorn TV.
- Log in to Your Account
Tap Log In and enter your Acorn TV subscribed account credentials. If you are not a member, tap Subscribe and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the user registration.
- Stream Acorn TV Content
Browse all the popular topics in films and TV shows and play them by clicking on them. This way, you can stream all your favorite titles on Acorn TV.
FAQ
If the app keeps crashing, TV shows are not loading, or you cannot log in, update the app and device to the latest version, restart the channel, check the internet connection, or delete and add the channel.
Visit my.roku.com/signin on a PC or phone and sign in to your Roku account. Select Manage Subscriptions, find Acorn TV in the list, and select Unsubscribe.
No, you need to buy an Acorn TV membership to watch its content on Roku.