This article illustrates how to record live TV coverage and shows using cloud DVR on your Roku device.
Steps to Get the DVR Storage on Roku
DVR (Digital Video Recorder) lets you record live TV broadcasts for later viewing. Roku itself doesn’t provide built-in DVR features, but you can access this functionality through compatible services or devices. For instance, streaming services like YouTube TV offer cloud unlimited DVR options, which require a subscription to use their recording features.
- Things to Set Up
Before moving forward, it is crucial to have a YouTube TV subscription to access unlimited cloud DVR storage.
- Visit the Website
Open a web browser on any external device and navigate to tv.youtube.com. Once there, click on the Try It Free button to start your free trial of YouTube TV.
- Enter Your Details
Sign in using your Google Account credentials. After logging in, confirm your Home location by entering your ZIP Code to access local channels and content relevant to your area.
- Choose Your Plan
Every subscription plan includes unlimited DVR storage, so select the plan that best fits your needs and preferences. Notably, the base plan starts from $72.99 per month.
- Complete the Sign-In Process
Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your payment information. Double-check your details, then click the Buy button to finalize your subscription and complete the sign-up process.
- Set Up Your Roku
Press the Power button to turn on your Roku device, ensuring it is connected to a stable WiFi network for a smooth installation and streaming experience.
- Get Into the Roku Channel Store
Bring out the Home Menu and select the Streaming Channels section to access the Roku Channel Store.
- Search for YouTube TV
Select Search Channels and search for YouTube TV using the on-screen keyboard.
- Install the YouTube TV
Choose the app from the search suggestions and click on Add Channel to initiate the installation.
- Launch and Activate YouTube TV
Once installed, click the Go to Channel option to launch the YouTube TV app.
- Activate the YouTube TV
From here, select Sign in and follow the on-screen prompts to activate the app.
- Explore and Choose the Content
After signing in, browse through the YouTube TV content library to find shows or movies and start streaming the content you’d like to record.
- Start Recording the Content
Now, scroll down and simply click on the Add (+) icon. Finally, select the Add to Library option. This will automatically record all current and future airings of the selected show.
- Access Your Recordings
Recorded shows will appear in your Library section. If an episode you have partially recorded airs again, the system will replace your partial recording with the full episode, ensuring you have complete access to your favorite content.
DVR Offering Streaming Services
Apart from YouTube TV, several streaming services offer DVR functionality, each with varying features and storage limits, depending on your subscription. For instance;
- Hulu + Live TV: It provides a cloud DVR service costing $64.99 per month with Unlimited hours of included storage.
- Sling TV: This platform offers 50 hours of cloud DVR storage for $35 per month, with an option to extend this to 200 hours for a fee.
- Philo: It is notable for its unlimited cloud DVR storage at just $25 per month, allowing you to record as much content as you like, though recordings are retained for up to 30 days.
- Fubo: A dedicated platform stands out with its substantial 1,000-hour cloud DVR storage based on the subscription starting at $64.99/mo, with recorded content available for up to 9 months.
- DirecTV Stream: This service includes 20 hours of cloud DVR storage, with the option to add Unlimited storage if needed.
For Roku, DVR features and limits are determined by the streaming service, so be sure to check the specifics of each service.
FAQ
To remove recorded content on YouTube TV, navigate to your Library, find the show or movie you want to delete, and select the Remove icon next to it. This will stop future recordings and remove the existing ones.
Alternatively, you can use external DVR devices with your TV or set up network-attached storage (NAS) with DVR capabilities. These methods may also involve additional costs or subscriptions.
It could be app glitches, outdated software, or network issues. Make sure both your Roku device and the YouTube TV app are up-to-date, and verify your internet connection. If the issue continues, uninstall and restart your Roku and reinstall the app.
Get the Spectrum TV app from the Channel Store on your Roku. Open the app, sign in, and choose the program that you want to record. Select the info page, then click on the Record, and you can watch the recorded content from the My Library → Recordings section.
