How to Install and Activate BritBox on Roku
Are you ready to ditch your cable bill but you still want to keep up with on-demand live TV programs, news, and movies? Installing BtitBox on your Roku device would be the best solution to do this. In this article, we will discuss how to install and activate BritBox on your Roku devices.
If you are in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, or the United States, then you may want to keep up with British content or any UK-based original shows. If you fit into this category, then BritBox would be a worthy investment for you. The entertainment industry seems to be evolving as time goes by. At the same time, the best way to save a ton during the current times would be by cutting the cable TV cord. Thanks to several streaming services that exist in the entertainment industry, you can always get rid of cable as you keep in touch with your favorite content and live TV channels. Generally, the price of streaming TV services often starts at about $6 per month with no contracts or any extra fees, which is an advantage if you ask me. So, in place of paying up regular rental fees for a cable TV box, all you need to do is use the available streaming apps on your Apple TV, Roku, gaming console, smart TV, or Roku device.
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So, what is BritBox?
BritBox is a streaming service that is quite similar to Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. You would need to pay for it to access its content library. It operates as a joint venture of ITV and BBC, and it is only accessible in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It mainly focuses on British TV series and films, particularly those that feature both current and past video content supplied from, major UK public service broadcasters such as Channel 4, ITC, BBC, and Channel 5. This particular online digital subscription service is available on almost all streaming devices and platforms like Chromecast, Roku, Apple TV, smartphones, computers, and tablets. That said, if you are a British content lover and a Roku user at the same time, you would be impressed with everything that BritBox has to offer.
What are the features of the BritBix app?
Among a few key highlights that you can consider when installing the BritBox app on your TV are;
- The BritBox streaming app offers the most detailed if not the biggest collection of British TV to you, and you can always access it at the comfort of your home.
- When sifting through its collection, you can find documentaries, classic comedies, mysteries, historical broadcasts, lifestyle shows, and dramas.
- You can always cancel your BritBox subscription at any time based on your preference, without expecting to pay any cancellation fees.
- It features content from ITV and the BBC, including exclusives, series, and new releases too.
- With the BritBox app, you get full-time access to UK’s favorite Dr. Who collection.
How much would you need to pay to access the Britbox TV collection?
To begin streaming content on the BritBox app, you would need to pay £5.99 per month. With this subscription, you get access to HD videos across multiple screens and devices in your home. If at all you have some kind of doubt about the streaming service, you can always start with the 7-day free trial to engage with the perks of the service and its collection. Good thing is, you can always cancel your subscription at any time because there is no commitment.
Quick Summary Table of the BritBox app
Streaming Service |
What you get |
Subscription fees |
BritBox |
A great collection of British TV content – including documentaries, classic comedies, historical broadcasts, and lifestyle shows, dramas and mysteries. |
£5.99 per month |
How to install the BritBox app/channel on your Roku device?
BritBox is an official app on the Roku Channel Store. For this reason, the installation procedure is quite easy to go around.
- First, power on your Roku connected TV and navigate through the Roku Home page.
- Click on the ‘Streaming Channels’ option that appears on your screen. Once you do this, you will be redirected to the Roku Channel Store.
- Type ‘BritBox’ on the search bar that appears on your screen.
- When the search results appear, click on the BritBox app. Next, Select ‘Add Channel’ from the app info page.
- Once you do this, the app begins the download and installation process on your Roku device. That’s right about it! You have successfully installed the app on Roku.
How to activate the BritBox app on your Roku device?
After installing the BritBox app on your Roku device, you would need to activate it so that you can use it. To activate the app;
- Launch the BritBox app on your Roku device. When you do this, an activation code will be displayed on your screen.
- Open any web browser on your smartphone on your PC, and go to ‘https://www.britbox.com/roku’. When on the site, type in the activation code that had popped up on your screen earlier, then tap ‘Activate’
- Log into your BritBox account to start streaming your favorite content from your Roku device.
Conclusion
Living outside of the US, UK, Australia or Canada does not mean that you will not gain full-time access to the BritBox app on your Roku device. The difference is that you would need to use a VPN on Roku to bypass any geo-restrictions to begin streaming your favorite content. Overall, the BritBox streaming subscription service is a worthy investment as you can get access to top-tier content at a very pocket-friendly price.
FAQs
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Do I need to have a TV license to stream content on BritBox?
Not at all. I understand that you would need one to stream content from BBC on its iPlayer service, but this isn’t the case with the BritBox app.
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Is BritBox free if I have an Amazon Prime subscription?
Well, Prime Video Channels are the Prime benefit that allows you to choose your preferred channels. However, you can only add BritBox and any other channels if you are a member.