How to Add and Watch AT&T TV on Roku

Cord-cutting has been on the rise in the past few years thanks to cheaper streaming services coming up. One such cord-cutting option is AT&T TV.

AT&T TV previously known as DirecTV No is an all-in-one entertainment platform for enthusiasts. It gives you access to over-the-top (OTT) media service via the Internet bypassing the traditional platforms including cable, satellite TV, and broadcast platforms that have often acted as distributors of such content. You get access to live TV, news, movies, TV Shows, and sports. The platform is available on Roku and is user-friendly and dynamic. You can even watch premium channels like ShowTime, Cinemax, Starz, among others. So, how do you add AT&T TV on Roku and watch it?

To add and watch AT&T TV on Roku, go to the channel store on your Roku device and add the AT&T TV channel. We’ll walk you through the installation steps in this article.

AT&T TV has a lot of content to offer in quality of up to 4K resolution. It allows you to record up to 500 hours of anything and watch it anytime. You can stream on-demand titles on multiple devices simultaneously. You can even sync the app with your other smart home devices and change the temperature or dim your lights. The platform is offered in various subscription packages paid monthly based on the number of channels.

To add and watch AT&T TV, you need a Roku streaming device, a Wi-Fi connection, an AT&T TV/AT&T TV NOW account, Roku account, a Roku remote or the Roku mobile app. Remember that your AT&T TV access will be limited to the home Wi-Fi network that you use when setting it up. However, you can change the Wi-Fi network for up to 4 times in a year.

Adding and watching AT&T TVonRoku 

The AT&T TV is officially available on the Roku channel store. First, turn on the Roku device and ensure that it’s connected to the Wi-Fi network. On your remote, press Home and on the left pane, scroll to and select ‘Streaming channels’. On the next page, click on ‘Search channels’ and in the search bar, type ‘AT&T TV’. From the suggestions, select the AT&T TV app to proceed. On the app page, since AT&T TV is a paid app, click on ‘Buy’ to add it to your Roku. If you are prompted to enter your Roku PIN, key it in and your installation should begin. When done installing click on the app to launch it.

Via the web

Another way to add AT&T TV to your Roku device is through a web browser. Open a web browser on any device and go to the Roku channel store. Sign in using your Roku username and password. In the main menu at the top, find the ‘What to watch’ dropdown arrow and hover over it. Form the dropdown list, click on ‘Channel Store’. Search for AT&T TV and on the page, click on ‘Buy’ to add the channel. The app will then be automatically added to all your Roku devices.

Installation steps in pictures

Press the home button on your Roku remote and go to the Roku home screen

Select Streaming Channels

Click on Search Channels and type AT&T TVin the search bar and click on the suggestions

Click on +Add Channel to install

How to Add and Watch AT&T TV on Roku: A snap shot

Final Thoughts

Despite having been removed from the channel store, the AT&T TV channel has been reinstated. Ruins the above steps, you can install the app on any of your Roku streaming devices and start enjoying your favorite movies, TV Shows, sports, etc. Remember that this is a paid channel.

FAQs

What’s the difference between AT&T TV and AT&T TV Now?

AT&T TV is the DIRECTV streaming version while AT&T TV Now is the rebranded version of DIRECTV NOW. The AT&T TV Watch TV comes with a few channels and costs sound $15/month. 

Does AT&T TV Watch TV offer DVR recording services?

No, it comes without DVR services meaning that you can’t record on the platform.