Roku is switching on a big batch of live channels for UK viewers that could help you ditch pricey streaming subscriptions in favour of free options.
Roku says more than 40 Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV channels are rolling out across The Roku Channel and a new Live TV Zone.
There is no subscription and no sign-up required to watch these FAST channels. Just pick one and watch. Easy.
What can you watch?
The line-up mixes sport, entertainment, and familiar comfort TV. Sports fans can drop into the PGA TOUR, MLB, and TNA Wrestling.
There are throwback game shows like Deal or No Deal, daytime staples such as The Bold and the Beautiful, and lifestyle picks including The Martha Stewart Channel and This Old House.
True-crime regulars like Unsolved Mysteries are in the mix, along with nature and pet channels. It is the kind of always-on programming that works when you want something playing without scrolling for ages.
Finding the new channels at home
You will see the additions inside The Roku Channel and in the Live TV Zone on any UK Roku TV or streaming player. If you are using a stick or box, the experience should feel familiar to anyone who has tried the brand’s small streamers.
For context on how the hardware holds up, the compact Streaming Stick 4K has been praised for simple setup and reliable performance, while the wallet-friendly Express 4K has earned a reputation for no-fuss 4K streaming. Also, the new channels slot straight into that same interface.
Free, live, and easy to find is a strong pitch during a year of subscription fatigue. This update simply gives UK households more to watch the moment they turn on the TV, which is often all people want at the end of the day.
