We’re sure you’ve turned to Rotten Tomatoes many times in the past, especially when it came to finding high-quality movies and TV shows. Considering that you can now also watch its free linear TV streaming channel, you have another way to stay on top of the latest news. So, let’s talk about how to watch the Rotten Tomatoes channel on Roku.Â
Keep in mind that the Rotten Tomatoes channel is just that – a standalone channel that exists within The Roku Channel (it doesn't have its dedicated channel/app on Roku's Channel Store). Also, it will soon be available on Peacock, XUMO TV, and other platforms, most probably following the same philosophy of being an addition to their lineup of channels and free content.Â
How to Watch the Rotten Tomatoes Channel on a Roku Device
If you have a Roku media streaming device, you first need access to The Roku Channel to be able to access Rotten Tomatoes. So, here’s exactly what you need to do.Â
Start from the 'Home' menu by pressing the home button (on your remote).Â
Scroll down to the 'Streaming Channels' section.
Then, select 'Streaming Channels' to launch Roku’s Channel Store.Â
Find the channel’s icon, select it, and you’ll open its overview.Â
If you need to install it, select 'Add Channel.'
If it’s already installed, go ahead and open it.
At this moment, you should be looking at The Roku Channel’s interface.Â
Finally, find the Rotten Tomatoes channel and start playing it. That’s it!
How to Watch the Rotten Tomatoes Channel on Roku’s Mobile App
Next, there's another way to watch the newly released channel – if you use Roku's mobile app. Using this method, you can stream The Rotten Tomatoes channel on your smartphone or tablet and even cast it to other devices (like your smart TV). So, do the following:Â
Decide whether to log in (you can also proceed as a guest).Â
At this moment, you should be looking at the app’s home screen.Â
Use the top-placed search bar to look up 'Rotten Tomatoes.'
Then, tap on 'Rotten Tomatoes' among the search results just below.Â
And finally, tap on 'Play.' That’s it!
How to Watch the Rotten Tomatoes Channel on Roku’s Website
And finally, keep in mind that The Roku Channel is available online as well. You don’t even need to have a Roku account to access it. So, that makes the Rotten Tomatoes channel available for everyone. Here’s how to watch it via Roku’s website.Â
Use the search field you’ll see in the top-right corner of your screen.Â
Type in 'Rotten Tomatoes,' and then press the Enter key.Â
You should now see the Rotten Tomatoes channel among the search results.Â
Click on the channel's thumbnail, and after a few seconds – it will begin playing.Â
If you use a capable VPN, such as ExpressVPN, you can use this method to watch the Rotten Tomatoes channel from anywhere in the world (since The Roku Channel doesn’t force you to register). If you’re willing to give it a go, here’s how to get started with ExpressVPN.Â
So, those would be the three ways to watch the Rotten Tomatoes channel on your Roku. In case you have any questions or doubts, let us know via the comments section below. And lastly, thanks for reading!
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