This article demonstrates the detailed procedure to stream your favorite shows, movies, and TV series on Roku by downloading the CBS app.
Procedure to Download CBS on Roku
The CBS app is a popular streaming service that offers popular shows, including live news, sports, and entertainment. Since this app is natively available on the Roku Channel Store, the installation of the app will be so much easier. However, to access the app on the Roku big screen, you have to get credentials from your Pay TV provider. Along with that, you can also install NordVPN on your Roku TV to bypass the geo-restriction. Follow the guidelines below to continue with the app installation.
- Turn on Roku TV
Use the remote controller to press the Power button and turn on the Roku TV.
- Setup WiFi Connection
Extend a safe WiFi network to your Roku by connecting properly to the router.
- Select Streaming Channels
Navigate and tap on the Streaming Channels option available at the top of the home page.
- Choose Search Channels
Then, choose the Search Channels option to open the app store.
- Enter CBS on the Search Bar
Type CBS on the search bar using the virtual keypad and pick the right app from the search results.
- Tap on the Add Channel Button
Then, hit the Add Channel button shown on the app info page to start downloading the app on your Roku TV.
- Select Go to Channel
After completing the installation process, choose the Go to Channel option to launch the app on your TV.
- Tap on the Sign-In Button
Once the app is launched, tap on the Sign In button to display the activation code on your TV.
- Visit the Activation Website
Grab your PC or Smartphone and visit the official activation website of the CBS app to continue with the activation process.
- Input the Activation Code
Enter the Activation Code in the given column and tap on the Next button.
- Choose Cable TV Provider
Scroll down to choose your respective Cable TV Provider and enter the required credentials on the web page.
- Refresh the CBS App
This automatically refreshes the CBS app and your Roku screen.
- Start Playing Your Favorite Shows
Finally, you can choose to watch your favorite shows and series on Roku TV without hassle.
FAQ
Yes. You can stream CBS content on Roku without cable by installing any one of the streaming services like DirecTV Stream, Fubo, YouTube TV, Paramount Plus, and Hulu on Roku TV.
Yes. You can stream the CBS content for free on Roku during the free trial period offered by streaming services like Fubo, Paramount+, DirecTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Fix the streaming issue of the CBS app by clearing the excessive cache on your Roku. You can also update the firmware of the Roku TV to the latest version to sort out the streaming errors.
