To add channels to Roku on your Vizio TV, you use the Roku remote to navigate the Roku Channel Store, find the streaming app you want, and install it directly onto your Roku device. This process does not install the Roku operating system onto the Vizio TV itself; it simply adds a new channel to the Roku device that is already connected to your television.
What you need before you add channels to Roku on a Vizio TV
Before you can add any streaming channel, a Roku device must already be physically connected to your Vizio TV and set up. This means the Roku is plugged into an HDMI port on the TV and powered on, and you have completed the initial setup process (connecting to Wi-Fi and signing in to your Roku account). If you have not yet connected a Roku device, you will need to do that first. The steps for adding channels assume your Roku home screen is already visible on the Vizio TV screen.
How to access the Roku Channel Store on your Vizio TV
From the Roku home screen, use the Roku remote to scroll left or right until you find the option labeled "Streaming Channels." Press the OK or Select button on your remote to open the Roku Channel Store. This is where you can browse categories like Movies & TV, News, or Sports, or search for a specific channel by name.
How to search for a specific channel
Inside the Channel Store, use the Roku remote to navigate to the search bar. Using the on-screen keyboard, type the name of the streaming app you want to find (for example, "Netflix" or "Hulu"). As you type, matching results will appear. Highlight the correct channel from the search results and press OK or Select to open its details page.
How to install the channel on your Roku device
On the channel's details page, you will see a button labeled "Add Channel." Highlight this button and press OK or Select on your Roku remote. The channel will begin downloading and installing automatically. Once the installation is complete, you will be returned to the Roku home screen, where the new channel will appear among your other channels. You can now open the channel and sign in if required.
If you are wondering how to get Roku on your Vizio smart TV, remember that you are adding channels to a Roku device that is already connected, not installing the Roku system onto the TV itself.
If you need to know how to update your Vizio smart TV, that is a separate process done through the Vizio TV's own settings menu and is not related to adding channels to your Roku device.
For those searching how to get Roku on a Vizio smart TV, the answer is to connect a Roku streaming device to an HDMI port on the TV, then follow the steps above to add your desired channels.
