How to Watch Netflix on a Roku
Introduction
1 Ensure Netflix is Installed
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Look in the list of Channels on the right, if you see a Netflix tile, the Netflix app is installed and ready to use on your Roku.

If the Netflix Channel is Missing
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select Streaming Channels on the left.
- Select Search Channels.
- Type in Netflix.
- Select Netflix from the list.
- Select Add channel.
- A message opens letting you know the channel has been added to the end of your Home screen. Select OK.
2 Launch the Netflix App for the First Time
The first time you launch Netflix on your Roku, you'll be asked for some basic login information.
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Launch Netflix on your Roku.
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select the Netflix Channel on the right.
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select Sign In.
- Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your email address then select Next.
- Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your Netflix Password, and select Next.
3 Use Netflix on Roku
There are many options when it comes to viewing Netflix' massive amount of content. This will help you understand the basics of using Netflix on your Roku.
Open Netflix
You can always access Netflix from your Roku Home screen.
Launch Netflix on your Roku.
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select the Netflix Channel on the right.
Finding Content
Netflix tries to recommend shows it thinks you'll enjoy, based on things you've previously watched. If you don't see what you're looking for, you can always access search, your list, or other categories on the far left.
Controlling Content
Once you have a movie or TV show playing, you can use your Roku remote to control the playback.
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YesNo- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Look in the list of Channels on the right, if you see a Netflix tile, the Netflix app is installed and ready to use on your Roku.

If the Netflix Channel is Missing
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select Streaming Channels on the left.
- Select Search Channels.
- Type in Netflix.
- Select Netflix from the list.
- Select Add channel.
- A message opens letting you know the channel has been added to the end of your Home screen. Select OK.
The first time you launch Netflix on your Roku, you'll be asked for some basic login information.
-
Launch Netflix on your Roku.
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select the Netflix Channel on the right.
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select Sign In.
- Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your email address then select Next.
- Using the on-screen keyboard, enter your Netflix Password, and select Next.
There are many options when it comes to viewing Netflix' massive amount of content. This will help you understand the basics of using Netflix on your Roku.
Open Netflix
You can always access Netflix from your Roku Home screen.
Launch Netflix on your Roku.
- Press the Home button on your remote.
- Select the Netflix Channel on the right.
Finding Content
Netflix tries to recommend shows it thinks you'll enjoy, based on things you've previously watched. If you don't see what you're looking for, you can always access search, your list, or other categories on the far left.
Controlling Content
Once you have a movie or TV show playing, you can use your Roku remote to control the playback.