Roku has a channel store where you can find the official Roku apps for certain networks. Some of these are free, while others require a subscription. To add the channel to your Roku, use the search function in the store.
Ways to Watch Local Channels on Roku
Official Roku local TV channels
The Channel Store is a great place to start using Roku to view local channels. More than 100 free local news stations with network affiliations are available in the Roku Channel Store. Visit the News and Weather section on your Roku device or online to view a list. ..
Download third-party local TV apps
Your local TV station doesn’t have a Roku app if you can’t find it in the Roku Channel Store. Alternative methods of getting access to these channels include third-party applications like News ON and Haystack TV.
News ON is a new app developed in collaboration with major TV station companies that offers free access to more than 170 channels from all over the United States. Haystack TV, a similar app, offers access to local and national news channels. ..
Final Words
Roku also offers a “thin bundle” of streaming services that includes live TV, on-demand movies, and even panda and other animal feeds. The thin bundle includes Sling TV, DIRECTV NOW, and Hulu. If you want to watch local channels without having to subscribe to a full live TV package, you can use an OTA antenna to get them.
