There are more than 200+ free channels available on Roku that can be accessed with no charges. But selecting some of the right ones is a challenging task. We can’t download all the 200+ free channels onto your device. It will make the user interface messy. If you are looking for the best list of free channels on Roku, then you are at the right spot.
As we all know, free channels come with causes. They will be filled with ads or sometimes we must compromise a few features. So here we have sorted out a few channels for you which are best on the list.
The Roku Channel
Roku has their own free channel. They have the best user interface among others in the list. Average ad time is around 215 minutes in a day, which means 17 minutes in an hour. Roku Channel also streams live entertainment.
Also, they have their own Roku original shows like 24, Alias, The Bachelorette, Die Hart and so on. Also, they have a selection of classic movies, news, shows like Cold Case, Dolphin Tale and kids’ content. In simple terms, the Roku Channel is a complete pack and deserves a top spot in any list of free channels on Roku.
Peacock.
We have already discussed the importance of this channel and how to download the channel onto your Roku device. Do check it out (how to watch Pluto TV on Roku). This is one of the newest players in the market which is gaining its popularity.
They also have a wide variety of shows including classics like The Office, Friday Night Lights, and so on. Peacock also has a paid version. If you like this player and want to subscribe for an ad-free version, then go for it. It starts around $4.99/month or $50/year.
Pluto TV
This channel covers a wide variety of genres when it comes to telecasting shows like romance, horror, thriller, etc. They even have specific themes too like Star Trek, Baywatch, and so on. They also have a paid version, which will start around $4.99/month and $9.99/year. To know how to watch it, refer to this guide on watching Pluto TV on Roku.
Tubi
We have also discussed this service in one of our articles which includes how to download them. Do check that out. Subscribing to Tubi is simple. Just put your email ID and make an account—you are good to go. They have a collection of a lot of movies. They have a kids’ section too. They don’t have a paid version. You can enjoy only ad-supported content.
Newsy
It is a news-centric channel. If you want to access news 24/7, then this is a good choice. There are different categories of news like world news, business, local, etc., also available along with the channel.
PBS Kids
This has been the best channel for kids which comes with the PBS Kids app that is available on Roku. The kids can enjoy different levels of shows according to their age. Like for toddlers they have Curious George, Dinosaur Train, and for kids they have Wild Kratts, Odd Squad, and so on.
TED
It is an informative channel. A lot of talks from experts from different fields of their expertise will give a talk. Psychology, finance, hacking, gaming, etc.—you name the category, it will be there.
Here in this channel, the list will be available as “trending”, “most watched”, and similar ccategories,which makes it easy for us to catch up with the trend. If you ask us, then we will recommend this as a must-have channel. If you are a person who watches too many talk shows like these, then you can enjoy this as a regular TV show too.
Here in this article, we have discussed our favorite picks from the list of free channels on Roku. If you want to learn how to add or remove Roku channels or how to cast from Android to Roku TV, we’ve got detailed guides for that too. Want to record shows? Learn how to use Cloud DVR on Roku.
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