This installation guide covers the detailed algorithm for accessing the CTV application on Roku to stream live and VOD content.
Steps to Install & Activate CTV on Roku
Accessing the CTV app on your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku TV doesn’t consume your time. As CTV is officially available on the Roku Channel Store, you can install the app instantly without any hassle. To make things work, all you need is valid CTV TV provider credentials. Follow the steps in chronological order to get and stream CTV’s live and on-demand shows on Roku.
- Visit Home Screen
Boot up your Roku Streaming Stick or Roku TV and press the Home button on your remote control. This will bring the Roku’s Home screen.
- Select Streaming Channels
From the Home screen, you have to highlight the Streaming Channels option and click on the OK button.
- Choose Search Channels
Now, Roku will redirect to a separate page. From there, scroll through and pick the Search Channels option.
- Input CTV and Select App
Further, you can view a separate on-screen keyboard displayed next to the Search Channels option. Using the keyboard, you have to enter CTV using your remote control and pick the respective app from the results.
- Click Add Channel
From the App Info page, you must select the Add Channel button to download the CTV app instantly. Depending on your WiFI speed, the app installation on Roku will take place.
- Choose Go To Channel
Once the app gets downloaded, click Go To Channel to launch the CTV app on Roku.
- Tap on Sign In
Upon launching the CTV app, you must click on the Sign In button. This displays CTV’s Activation Code on the screen. Make a note of it.
- Visit the CTV Activation Website
Fetch your smartphone or PC and visit ctv.ca/activate. Sign in with your valid TV provider credentials to proceed further.
- Activate the App
Now, you must input the Activation Code in the respective field and tap Submit.
- Relaunch the CTV App
Finally, once the activation is done, relaunch the CTV application on your Roku TV and start streaming the respective content hassle-free.
FAQ
Yes, if you have an existing subscription for YouTube TV and Fubo, you can stream the CTV content without cable.
CTV Go is a streaming platform that offers Bell TV subscribers access to CTV content at no cost.
