This article will guide you to control your Roku with the Reelgood application to find and play movies and shows from respective streaming services.
Steps to Access Streaming Applications on Roku with Reelgood
Reelgood is a fantastic application that acts as a TV guide by helping you find the right streaming platform to watch your desired movies and shows. Though Reelgood isn’t part of the Channel Store, you can install the app on your smartphone and manage the streaming applications on Roku to play your desired content.
In simple terms, this app will act as a remote platform to access streaming applications such as looking for a movie, rating the shows, adding them to a wishlist, or even playing on Roku.
- Connect the Roku and Smartphone to the Same WiFi
An Internet connection is mandatory for proper controlling or streaming. To do so, open the Network Settings and connect the Roku to WiFi. Following it, connect your smartphone to the Roku-connected WiFi.
- Get the Reelgood App on Smartphone
Open your smartphone’s Play Store or Appstore and look for the Reelgood App. Pick the app from the results and select Install or Get.
- Launch the App and Setup
After installing, run the Reelgood app on your smartphone. Accept the app permissions and select Let’s Go. Next, choose your Country from the shown options and click Go.
- Choose the Streaming Services
Then, you will be shown a list of streaming services supported by the Reelgood app. From the list, select the Streaming Services for which you want the guide and click Go.
- Connect the App with the Roku
Once you land on the home screen, the app will display the Roku name as both devices are on the same WiFi. Choose your Roku and connect by clicking the Remote icon. If it fails to appear, open the app Settings, scroll, and select manually add a Roku. Then, enter the IP address and establish the connection.
- Play a Show and Stream It on Roku
After connecting, go back to the app’s home. There, select a show and choose its streaming service. Thus, the selected content will play on the big screen, if the app is already installed and signed in on Roku.
FAQ
JustWatch is one of the best alternatives to Reelgood. By installing the app on your smartphone, you can find the right platform to watch your favorite movies and shows.
