Roku is a great way to club all of your favorite streaming services (free and paid) together on one platform and one device itself. By default, Roku lets you install or download different channels from its Roku Channel Store.ย
Now, as a Roku user, you might believe that this is the only way to obtain and access all of your favorite channels. Well, apart from the Roku Channel Store, did you know that Roku also has several Hidden Channels? Well, here is everything you need to know about Rokuโs Hidden Channels.
How to Access Roku Hidden Channels
Before we talk about accessing these Roku channels, let’s take a look at what makes these Roku Channels, Hidden Channels.
Roku Hidden Channels, also known as Beta Channels, are channels that have not been certified to launch on the Roku Channel Store or are simply unofficial channels. Unofficial channels can also be channels that have been created by fans or other third-party teams so that people can access or stream particular types of content.
Now it is up to the user if they would like to install such channels or not. There is no compulsion to download or install Rokuโs Beta/Hidden channels. Now let’s take a look at how you can access or install these hidden channels on your Roku.
Download Roku Hidden Channels
These are the steps that you will have to follow to install hidden channels on your Roku.
- On your PC, launch your favorite web browser and head to the Roku website.
- Sign in with the same Roku account that is present on your Roku streaming stick or Roku-powered TV.
- Now, head over to the My Account page on the Roku website.
- Scroll down till you see the Manage Accounts section.
- Select the Add Channel with a Code.
- Here, you can enter the access code for the channel that you would like to add to your Roku account.
- Once added, go to your Roku device, and you should see the new channel added to the list of all your installed channels.
This guide would be incomplete if we didn’t list out channels that are not readily available via the Roku Channel Store.
If the channels do not show up, it is ideal to perform a software update check. This helps your Roku to install or add all the channels via the access code. Here are the steps to check for software updates.
- Grab the Roku remote and press the Home button
- Scroll and select the Settings option.
- Now, select System, followed by System Update.
- Once the software update check has been done, you should see the newly added channels available and ready for you to stream.
List of Hidden Roku Channels and Their Codes
Here is a list of channels and their access codes that you can try out on your Roku device.
AOL On
Access code: aol
AOL On is a very popular channel that caters to family-level entertainment and more
Arirang TV
Access code: arirangtv
Arirang TV is your virtual gateway to all things Korea.
ArmChair Tourist
Access code: ArmchairTourist
Explore the sounds and sights of underrated locations across the world.
Creature Cast
Access code: qp9lrr9
Hereโs a hidden Roku channel that caters to all things wildlife.
DISHWorld
Access code: DISHWorld
DishWorld offers Roku users a bouquet of around 170 channels spanning various genres such as sports, entertainment news, and more.
Endless Podcasts
Access code: ITPC
Do you love podcasts but want to enjoy it on your Roku TV? Endless Podcasts gives you access to podcasts from all around the world without the need for a Spotify or even Apple Music account.
EuroRoku
Access code: 296XJKP
A subscription-based channel that will cost you $15 per month. This is good for those who would like to enjoy some European regional content from countries such as France, Belgium, Bulgaria, and Germany.
FilmRise
Access code: FilmRise
Simple and easy way to access all of your favorite classic movies and documentaries.
Food matter TV
Access code: foodmatterstv
Everything food related from healthy eating to diets and even recipes that you can watch and try at home!
Freejack TV
Access code: YQJ5B
Here is your gateway to fast-moving action sports and movies. Freejack TV is all about enjoying the thrills for free on your Roku.
Great Chefs
Access code: GreatChefs
Hereโs another cooking/food-related channel for those who love all things cooking. Good for those who want to learn and prepare dishes from the 80s and 90s.
HappyKids TV
Access code: HappyKids
Looking for a way to keep your kids busy while watching TV? HappyKids TV caters to age appropriate content.
Kool TV
Access code: KoolTVnm
Kool TVย caters to viewers who prefer entertainment-related content. Kool TV gets you films, TV shows, documentaries and more.
MaddyGTC Late Night
Access code: MaddyGTV
Hereโs a channel that is best viewed by adults only. You get all sorts of adult-related content and a ton of horror movies
MultiLive
Access Code: DNLMPK
Similar to EuroRoku, MultiLive TV gives you access to a lot of European content and Live TV channels.
Neon Party Games
Access code: H2CLHP
Do you want games on your Roku device? Well, neon Party Games caters to party-styled games that you can play with your friends. It is free but is ad-supported. You can get rid of ads with a one-time $1.99 fee.
Nowhere TV
Access code: NMJS5
This is the best channel for those who don’t want too much content. If all you want is movies, sports, and news, Nowhere TV is your best pick.
Presto
Access code: presto
Are you fond of magic and fun illusions? Presto is the Roku channel for you, You get to stream content from popular magicians, take a peek into various behind-the-scenes, and even learn how to perform tricks and illusions with various tutorials.
Pro Guitar Lessons
Access code: ProGuitar
As the channel name suggests, this is a channel for those who want to learn to play the guitar. Do note that this is a paid channel.
RokuCast
Access code: CL9D5D
This is less of a channel and more of a service for your Roku TV. With the RokuCast channel, you can easily cast HTML5 content from your PC via Google Chrome to your Roku
RokuMovies
Access code: zb34ac
Do you prefer watching non-mainstream basic movies?ย The RokuMovies channel gives you free access to several low-budget, weird, and strange movies for free.
Sik.TV
Access code:SikTV
This is a non-English language channel that lets you stream content from Asian regions such as China, Japan, and South Korea. Good for viewers who would like to know what’s happening on the other side of the world.
Silent Movies
Access code: rollem
Want to live back to the time when silent movies were popular? The Silent Movies Roku channel bring you a large collection of silent films that were produced during the early part of the 20th century.
Skitter TV
Access code: skittertv
Skitter TV is a package-based channel that contains multiple channels within itself. However, this is a paid service, and you will have to pay for what you only need. Skitter TV gives you channels such as FOX and NBC. You can also stream around 90 HD stations.
Space Opera Channel
Access code: soctv
This is an all-in-one space and a sci-phi-related channel. From documentaries to films and everything in between, the Space Opera Channel has it all.
Space Time
Access code: CN6MRTG
Here is another space-related channel for all the sci-fi lovers on Roku. This channels gives you all the news and coverage from space agencies across the world.
Spanish Time
Access code: spanishtime
Hereโs a Spanish-focused channel that gives you all things Spanish. You can stream content from South and Central America as well as Spain. Apart from knowing more about the culture, the channel also helps you to learn the Spanish language.
StreamNow TV
Access code: sntvdemo
StreeamNow provides users with content from independent contortions and access to various genres such as comedy, drama, horror, and action. This si a good channel to stream anything to pass your time.
Tikl Live
Access code: TIKILive
TikiLive gives you access to a ton of cable and station channels all for free, including on-demand material. You might see ads around as it helps to maintain the free service.
Twitch.TV
Access code: TwitchTV
Nothing to explain here, this channel lets you stream Twitch content right away. A once-official Roku channel, Twitch TV is the unofficial way to access Twitch content.
VidAngel
Access code: VidAngel
VidAngel Roku channel has a ton of content for you to stream. However, the channel lets you personalize and pick what kind of content you would like to stream. You can also choose age-appropriate content for your kids being assured that will not be watching anything that might be inappropriate for them.
Weather Radar
Access code: radar
Stay up to date with all weather-related information and news from the US weather service.ย
Wilderness Channel
Access code: FL821095
This concludes everything you need to know about the hidden channels on Roku, how to add them, as well as a short list of channels that you can try out by yourself.
What do you think about these hidden channels? Are they something that interests you or is it something that you would like to gloss over? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
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