You can use one of four different methods to add channels to your Roku device. The three most common are the web version of the official channel store, the on-device version of the channel store, and adding private channels by using a unique code.
The fourth method—sideloading—is less widely used.
The Roku mobile app is available for download to any Android device or one that has iOS 8.0 or later. In-app purchases The Roku mobile app was created especially for Roku users who already have accounts to make their TV watching experience even more enjoyable and simplify the remote controlling. To download U.K based TV apps on your Roku, follow the steps below. Step 1: Get Started Before we begin, you must first be aware that the apps available on the Roku device are dependent on the location / IP address of your network and where the account is created from.
Sideloading is the most complicated method, but it’s also the only approach that’ll let you add absolutely any channel you want, even if it’s not in the channel store and it doesn’t have a unique code. And if you have the source code of an app, it’s also a great way to get around geographic restrictions.
So, how do you sideload an app onto your Roku device? Keep reading to find out more.
To sideload an app onto your Roku device, follow the simple step-by-step instructions below.
The channel will take a few minutes to upload and install itself. If you don’t see it on your Roku straightaway, go to Settings > System > System Update > Check Now on the device. It will force the device to refresh your entire channel list.
I too face this problem on Roku. I just followed some steps that is access the enable developer mode, open web browser and I uploaded the app. And then also some issues so I followed this link https://www.setuproku.com
Tried 3X to get the IP address. Nothing. Nada.