How to Install and Activate PlayStation Vue on Roku

PlayStation Vue is a subscription based streaming service that is the most notable on Roku.

There are plenty of internet TV channels that are available on Roku TV and the most notable one is PlayStation Vue, also known as PS Vue. It is a subscription based streaming service that enables you to watch movies and live TV.

You install PlayStation Vue through the Streaming Channels option on the Roku home screen where you enter the PS Vue name to search for it and then install it. You activate PS Vue by logging into their website through your phone’s or laptop’s browser and entering the activation code found displayed on Roku’s home screen.

Unfortunately, Sony shut down PlayStation Vue on January 30, 2020 and it is now not officially supported on the Roku Channel Store.

This article highlights the steps to follow in order to install and activate PlayStation Vue on Roku. We will also look at how to cancel and update your PS Vue subscription on Roku. But first, let us get into more details about the features found on PS Vue.

What is Roku?

Roku is a regular streaming device that enables you to watch or play your favorite online shows and content directly on a big TV screen. It enables you stream in HD quality which makes your streaming experience much better.

It has a built-in app store that contains all the apps it supports.

Features of PlayStation Vue

  1. Its interface is very easy and straightforward and can be used by anyone.
  2. It can support up to 10 different profiles and each profile can simultaneously support personalized channels, recommendations and DVR.
  3. It supports major cable TV channels like CNN, AMC, Cartoon Network and FOX.
  4. Users don’t need to pay any additional or hidden fees.

How to Install PlayStation Vue on Roku

Follow these steps to add PS Vue on Roku:

  1. Power on the Roku player and press the home button of the remote.
  1. Highlight and click on Streaming Channels from the left panel.

  How to Install and Activate PlayStation Vue on Roku

Select Streaming Channels 

  1. On the next screen that pops up, select the Search or Search Channels

          Activate PlayStation Vue on Roku

  Select Search Channels 

  1. Enter the channel name as PlayStation Vue with the on-screen keys.
  1. Select the same from the suggestions column in order to proceed further.
  1. On the channel info page, select the blue Add Channel

Activate PlayStation Vue

Select Add Channel button

  1. Wait for the installation to end then click OK on the pop-up.

 

How to Activate PlayStation Vue on Roku

Activating PlayStation Vue on your device is important if you are using Roku for the first time.

  1. Go to Roku’s home screen and scroll all the way down to select PS Vue.

 

  1. Note the activation code that will be displayed on your Roku streaming player.

 

  1. Go to psvue.com/activateroku using the computer or phone browser.

 

  1. Log in to your account using the PlayStation Vue sign-in credentials.

How to Install PlayStation Vue on Roku

  1. Enter the activate code you got earlier to activate Roku PS Vue channel.

 

  1. Once the Roku screen has been refreshed, the PS Vue app will display the media contents.

How to Update PS Vue on Roku Channel

If you want to use the latest features of PS Vue on Roku TV, you have to regularly update it through the following steps:

  1. Select PS Vue from the channels section and then press the * button.
  2. Press the Home button on the Roku remote.
  3. Go to
  4. Select System then click on System Update.
  5. Select the Check Now option to check the updates manually.

Advantages of PlayStation Vue

  1. You can access it without needing a cable or satellite subscription.
  2. It has a very unique feature that supports multiple profiles. This feature allows the user to watch on-demand programs and purchase premium channels individually.
  3. Users are able to access the optional add-on channels.
  4. The Roku compatibility allows you to watch movies and live TV.

A summary on how to Install and Activate PlayStation Vue on Roku

HOW TO INSTALL PS VUE ON ROKU
HOW TO ACTIVATE PS VUE ON ROKU
1.      Power on Roku and press home button on remote.

 

1.      Go to Roku’s home screen and scroll down to select PS Vue.

 

2.      Click on Streaming Channels.
2.      Note down the activation code.

 

3.       Click on the Search Channels option.

 

3.      Launch www.psvue.com/activateroku on your phone’s or laptop’s browser.

 

4.      Enter the channel name as PlayStation Vue.

 

4.       Log in to your PS Vue account using sign in credentials.

 

5.      Select the same from the suggestions column to proceed.

 

5.      Enter the activation code.

 

6.      Click on the blue Add Channel button.
6.      PS Vue will display media contents once Roku screen has refreshed.

 

7.      Click OK after installation ends.
 

 

Conclusion

By following the procedure and steps highlighted in this article you will be able to install and activate PlayStation Vue on your Roku TV with so much ease.

You can now experience watching anything you want at the comfort of your big screen.

FAQs

Can I cancel my PlayStation Vue subscription at any time?

Yes and at any time. PlayStation Vue doesn’t charge you for cancelling your subscription.

Is there any other PlayStation Vue alternative available for Roku?

Yes. If you are using Roku, you can get Hulu, Philo, Sling TV, Pluto TV, Plex and anything else that is available on the Roku Channel Store that supports live and on-demand contents.

Does PlayStation Vue have any DVR support?

Yes. PlayStation Vue has the most powerful DVR feature. It enables the user to store recordings without any limits.

Is it possible to buy an add-on or package on PlayStation Vue?

No. PlayStation Vue shut down and no longer allows customers, both new and existing to buy any of packages or add-ons. 

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