The short answer to the question “Can you watch Roku on your phone” is: Yes, you can watch Roku on your phone or tablet by using the Roku mobile app or accessing the Roku channel using a mobile browser. To be able to access Roku content you should download the Roku app on your mobile device, create a Roku account, and then you will be able to watch your favorite content.
Install the Roku mobile app
If you want to access the Roku channel on the go you should know that Roku offers a mobile app that is available for download from Google Play Store and Apple App store.
To find the app simply search for The Roku App (Official) in the app store and download it to your device.
Once the download is complete and the app is installed you can log in to the app using your existing Roku account, or create a new one if you don’t already have an existing account.
After logging in you have the option to access the Roku channel tab in the app where you will have access to free movies and tv series, as well as being able to access paid channels if you purchased a subscription.
Roku mobile app compatibility
The Roku app for iOS is compatible with Apple devices running iOS version 11.0 or higher. You can visit the online App Store to download the Roku mobile app for iOS on your iPad or iPhone devices.
The Roku app for Android is compatible with Android devices running Android version 5.0 or higher. You can visit the online Google Play store to download the Roku mobile app for Android.
Roku mobile app functionality
Besides being able to watch the Roku channel on the go the mobile app offers other functions when connecting it to Roku devices in your home.
Besides streaming when you connect the app to a Roku device you are able to navigate the Roku interface by using it as a remote, launch channels, search and use voice control features, share photos and videos from your phone to your TV, or listen privately using your headphones.
If you want to use the mobile app on your Roku device you need to make sure both are connected to the same network.
When you launch the mobile app it will search for Roku devices on your network and give you the possibility to connect to them.