How to Get the Roku App on a Samsung Smart TV: 4 Options

How to get the Roku app on a Samsung Smart TV is easily answered in just 4 different ways.

How to get the Roku app on Samsung Smart TVs: Quick overview

Option 1: Check if your Samsung TV can install The Roku Channel

I always start by checking if my Samsung TV even supports the Roku app, so I don’t waste time hunting for something that will never appear. The Roku Channel only works on Samsung TVs running Tizen OS 2.3 or later, so older sets won’t show it in the store at all.​

Here is how I check OS support on my Samsung TV before doing anything else:

1. Press the Home button on the Samsung remote to open the main menu.​​
2. Go to Settings, then open Support, and select About This TV or Software Update, depending on the model.​​
3. Look for the Tizen OS version; if it shows 2.3 or higher, I know my TV can install The Roku Channel app.​

If my TV runs an older OS and cannot update past that threshold, I stop looking for the Roku app and move straight to using a Roku streaming device instead.​​

Option 2: Install The Roku Channel from Samsung Apps

When my TV passes the compatibility check, I go straight into the Apps store to grab The Roku Channel. This keeps everything inside the Samsung interface and feels very simple once I do it the first time.​​

Here is how I install the Roku Channel on a compatible Samsung Smart TV:

1. Press Home (or Smart Hub) on the remote to bring up the main menu and app row.​
2. Select Apps from the menu and wait for the Samsung app store to load fully.​​
3. Move to the Search or magnifying glass icon and press OK to open the search bar.​​
4. Type “Roku Channel” (or just “Roku”) and select The Roku Channel when it appears in the results.​​
5. Choose Install and let the download finish; don’t back out until the progress bar completes.​​
6. After installing, I select Add to Home so the Roku tile sits on my main bar where I can open it in one click.​

Once I see The Roku Channel tile on the Home screen, I open it, sign in or create a Roku account if needed, and I can start streaming free movies, TV, and live channels right from my Samsung TV.​​

Option 3: Use a Roku streaming device on a Samsung TV

Sometimes the Roku app isn’t available in my region or on my specific Samsung model, even if the OS looks new enough. In those cases, I plug in a separate Roku streaming stick or box, which gives me the full Roku experience with its own home screen, channels, and remote.​​

Here is how I connect a Roku device to a Samsung Smart TV:

1. Make sure the TV has an open HDMI port and, for 4K HDR, that the HDMI supports HDCP 2.2.​
2. Plug the Roku stick or box into that HDMI port and connect its power cable to a power outlet or USB power adapter.​​
3. Turn on the TV and press Source or Input, then select the HDMI input where I plugged in the Roku.​​
4. Wait for the Roku startup screen, then follow the on-screen setup to choose a language, connect to Wi‑Fi, sign in, and add channels.​​

Once I finish, I use the Roku remote to move around the Roku home screen, or on some setups, I enable HDMI‑CEC on my Samsung TV and then use the Samsung remote.

Option 4: Open Roku faster with search or voice

After I have The Roku Channel installed, I don’t like scrolling all over the place to find it every time I need it. Instead, I use Samsung’s built‑in search tools or voice button (when the remote supports it) to jump there immediately.​

Here is how I make opening Roku quicker on a Samsung TV:

1. From Home, I move to Search, type “Roku,” and select The Roku Channel tile when it appears.​
2. Inside Apps, I go to Settings (gear icon), scroll the installed app list, and open The Roku Channel from there if I cannot see it on Home.​
3. On voice‑enabled remotes, I hold the Mic button and say “Open The Roku Channel” or “Open Roku Channel” to launch it in a few seconds.​

When I combine voice with a Home shortcut, my Roku content never feels buried under other apps or Samsung menus.​

When the Roku app is missing or will not install

Sometimes I do everything “right” and still cannot get the Roku app on my Samsung TV. In those moments, I run through a quick checklist so I know whether to keep trying or just rely on a Roku device instead.​​

When The Roku Channel doesn’t show up or refuses to install, here’s what I check:

• Region and app availability: If I cannot find “Roku Channel” in Search at all, my TV region or country might not support it yet.​
• Software updates: I run a Software Update from Settings > Support to make sure the Tizen OS and app store are fully up to date.​​
• Reboot and try again: I power‑cycle the TV, reopen Apps, and search again in case it was a temporary store glitch.​​
• Use a Roku device instead: If the app never appears or fails to install after all this, I stop fighting the TV and plug in a Roku streaming stick or box, which works on any Samsung TV with HDMI.​​

I keep my setup simple and avoid chasing app issues caused by model limits or regional restrictions.

Enjoy Weekend on your Roku‑ready Samsung Smart TV

You want your Samsung Smart TV to feel fast, simple, and fun. When you clear out unused apps and set up Roku, you open up space for experiences your friends and family actually enjoy.

Weekend turns your Samsung Smart TV into a party‑ready game hub you launch in seconds. Our voice‑first games fit your living room and keep everyone focused on play, not menus.

You can already find our app on your Samsung TV. Adding Roku to the mix ensures you get access to even more of our titles. Now that you know how to get the Roku app on a Samsung Smart TV, you can focus on the games.

With Weekend, you can build a quick game‑night lineup:

• Jeopardy! lets you shout out answers and chase high scores like you’re on a real quiz‑show stage.
• Song Quiz fires short music clips and challenges everyone to name the song and artist before the round ends.
• CoComelon: Sing & Play with JJ turns your TV into a learning and sing-along spot where kids follow prompts and join in every song.
• Wheel of Fortune (on Roku) lets you spin for big points, guess letters, and solve each puzzle before the board fills up.​
• In 20 Questions (on Roku), you pick a secret thing and let friends fire off yes‑or‑no questions until someone finally cracks the answer.
• Karaoke (on Roku) scores you on every word and every note, so you can finally settle who the best singer in the house really is.
• Wit's End drops you into a voice-driven fantasy RPG where the AI game master builds the world around your words, and adventures never play out the same.

You can start with our 7‑day free trial on your Samsung Smart TV. Install Weekend, keep it next to Roku on your Home screen, and jump from streaming to games in only a few clicks.

FAQs

Is the Roku app the same as having a Roku device on my Samsung TV if I want Weekend?

No, the Roku app is not the same as having a Roku device on my Samsung TV when I want Weekend. I get a better setup with a full Roku device because I can use the Roku OS and app store more easily.​

Can I use Roku with an older Samsung TV to play Weekend’s games?

Yes, you can use Roku with an older Samsung TV to play Weekend’s games. Plug a Roku device into an HDMI port and treat that TV like a modern streaming hub.​

What if I still can’t see The Roku Channel after I follow all the steps?

If you still can’t see The Roku Channel after following all the steps, I assume your region or TV model doesn’t support it. You can switch to a Roku device to keep Roku content and Weekend together.​

How do I get the Weekend app on my Smart TV?

To get the Weekend app on your Smart TV, open the TV’s app store, search for “Weekend,” install Weekend, and then pin it on your Home row so you can launch it quickly.