Step-by-Step Installation of DiscoveryGo on Roku
The process of Installing Discovery Go on Roku is simple step by step. The steps involve first finding and adding Discovery Go among the Channels on Roku. This step is followed by using the code gotten in the process to activate Discovery Go on Roku. In such simple steps, Discover Go will be ready for you to use.
Roku is a platform that offers something for everyone. It attempts to cater to the needs of all the users by providing several channels within each category be it movies, sport, or documentaries. If you’re a fan of Discovery Channel or adventure and discovering new places, food, cars, and people, then Discovery Go on Roku is for you.
Discovery Go allows you to watch your favorite discovery channels from anywhere, while on the go. You can now satisfy your thirst for knowledge from anywhere. Discovery Go offers a variety of shows that broaden your view of the world and allows you to experience it from your screen. It is also suitable for all ages, including kid’s shows that serve to teach them about the world by triggering their curiosity.
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About Discovery Go – A Brief Overview
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Features Summary…
- Full episodes and exclusive content
- Live and on-demand TV shows
- HD live stream
- Offers content premiere
- Offers Offline Mode
Discovery Go is an extension of the popular Discover Cable Channel, currently with 25 million active streams a month. Through over 220 shows to choose from, Discovery Gooffers full episodes in HD live streaming. It has features that group its content under Go Original, Go Exclusive and Early Premiere.
Through Go Original, you can enjoy your favorite TV shows from Discovery Channel live on Discovery Go or get on-demand video content. Besides that, it also offers original series and documentaries you can choose from.
You are also kept up to date with Early premiere and Go exclusive. Early premiere gives you the advantage of accessing the content of certain shows before they’re aired on TV. Through Go exclusive, you can enjoy extra shows or content not available anywhere not even their TV channel.
One more great feature is its Offline Mode. This allows you to save episodes on your Watch list, so you can watch them online.
Pros…
- Access to the exclusive and original content
- Offers content premiere before airing on TV
- Availability of both live and on-demand content
- Up to date full episodes
Cons…
- Some features and content are locked for non-subscribers
- Not available worldwide
How Does Discovery Go Work?
The Discovery GO app is free meaning you do not have to pay to get it. However, because Discovery is a TV everywhere channel, you will need a cable service or subscribe to a TV streaming service. This will allow you to access the full benefits of Discovery Go, including full access to all its full episodes and live TV from the Discovery channel from anywhere at any time.
Alternatively, if you choose not to sign in you will be able to still view about 14 videos and a few incomplete ones. However, this content will be old. You also will not be able to use the Offline Mode feature along with other features like Early Premiere or Go Exclusive.
Acceptable TV streaming services you can access Discovery Go from are, YouTube TV, AT&T TV Now, Hulu, Philo, FuboTV, and Sling TV, all accessible on Roku. You can also purchase specific episodes from Amazon if you’re only interested in two or fewer shows. A free alternative would be the free trials offers by the different streaming services once you sign up. You have to be careful however to unsubscribe before towards the end of the trial or before you’re charged.
List of Shows Available on Discovery Go (with and withoutCable or a Subscription).
As mentioned before, you can view content on Discovery Go with or without a subscription or cable account. The only catch is without a subscription you only get about 14 incomplete videos from old shows, as compared to the 220+ shows that come with a subscription. Here is a list of popular shows you can view on Discovery Go:
With Subscription
- Homestead Rescue
- Supersoul Conversations
- Garage Rehab
- Gold Rush
- 9/11 Firehouse
- Motor Madness
- Above and Beyond
Without Subscription
- Moonshiners
- Alaskan Bush People
- American Chopper
Installation and Activation of Discovery Go on Roku.
With the knowledge, you have about Discovery Go and how it works, you can now get it on your Roku. It comes as an app in Roku, as it’s supported by default. The installation and activation process is very simple. The table below summarizes the steps involved in the entire process:
Step |
Process |
Installing Discovery Go on Roku |
· Plug your Roku Device into the TV via the HDMI port
· Turn on the TV and open Roku Player · Connect Roku Device to home internet · Log in to Roku · Press Home on the remote · Choose Streaming Channels under the home menu · Under Channel Store · Search for and select Discovery Go · Select Add Channel · Discovery Go app will now be installed |
Activating Discovery Go on Roku |
· Navigate to the Channel section on Roku
· Select Discovery Go · Click Continue · Log in to Discovery GO using credentials from your cable account or TV streaming service · Note down the Activation code you get · Browse www.discovery.com/activate · Key in activation code · Click Activate |
An alternative to using the app is by watching Discovery Go through the appropriate streaming services like YouTube TV. You can do this by:
- Opening Roku
- Navigating to search
- Press OK on the remote
- Search for selected streaming service that offers Discovery Go
- Press OK to select that service
- Choose Go to Channel if it’s already installed or Add Channel to install
- Open the Service and navigate to Discovery Go on its TV guide.
Conclusion.
With those very simple steps, you can enjoy the best of what Discovery Go has to offer. In case of any issues during the process, contact Customer support for guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How quickly are shows added to the app after airing?
Episodes are added to the app at the same time as they air on the Discovery cable channel.
2. Is closed captioning available for the content?
Yes, it is available for on-demand and live TV episodes.
