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How do I watch Netflix, HBO Max, and Disney+ on my TV?
- Check the home screen. Search the TV’s installed apps for each service and open any that are already there.
- Search the TV’s app store. If an app is missing, look it up in the store and install it if available. Netflix recommends searching the app store when its app is not already visible: Netflix: How to watch Netflix on your TV.
- Check for a TV software update. If the app is still missing, install a system update if the TV manufacturer recommends one, then search again.
- Confirm support for the exact model and country. App availability can vary by TV model, operating system, service, and territory. Support for one service does not prove that the other two will work.
- Use an external streaming player if needed. Connect a player that supports the services in your country to an available TV input, usually HDMI, then install the apps on the player and sign in.
The key requirement is an app-capable device: Netflix says, “To watch Netflix on your TV, you need a device with the Netflix app.” Supported device categories can include smart TVs, streaming sticks and boxes, cable boxes, Blu-ray players, and game consoles, but the exact model still matters. See Netflix’s TV guidance and the service’s current local device-support pages.
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What if one of the apps isn’t in my TV’s app store?
Update the TV, then check its exact model
Some TVs may not offer an app even after an update. Check the service’s current help center for the TV model and operating system rather than assuming that every TV from the same brand has the same support. Netflix cautions that its app may not be available on some televisions and TV streaming devices made before 2015; that is a warning about some older devices, not a cutoff that applies to every TV.
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If the TV still works but cannot run the app, connect a supported streaming player instead of replacing the TV. HBO Max’s Singapore help page describes this option: “You can also connect a supported streaming player (e.g., Apple TV) to stream HBO Max on your TV.” Device support and service branding can differ by country, so check the corresponding local help page before buying. The HBO Max supported-devices page for Singapore is regional guidance, not a guarantee of availability elsewhere.
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- 4K streaming made simple:With America’s number 1 TV streaming platform,* exploring popular apps—plus tons of free movies, shows, and live TV—is as easy as it is fun. *Based on hours streamed—Hypothesis Group
- 4K picture quality: With Roku Streaming Stick Plus, watch your favorites with brilliant 4K picture and vivid HDR color.
- Compact without compromises: Our sleek design won’t block neighboring HDMI ports, and it even powers from your TV alone, plugging into the back and staying out of sight. No wall outlet, no extra cords, no clutter.
- No more juggling remotes: Power up your TV, adjust the volume, and control your Roku device with one remote. Use your voice to quickly search, play entertainment, and more.
- Shows on the go: Take your TV to-go when traveling—without needing to log into someone else’s device.
Can I use a computer, phone, HDMI cable, or casting instead?
These can be alternatives, but none works universally. An HDMI cable carries video from a compatible computer or other source to the TV; it does not install the streaming apps or provide access by itself. You need a source device that can run the service and a compatible TV input. The service, source device, and TV also need to support the chosen playback method.
- HDMI from a computer: Use a computer that can access the service, connect it to a suitable TV input, and select that input on the TV. Whether playback works depends on device and service support.
- AirPlay: Use it only when the source device, TV or receiver, service, and territory support the route. Disney+ lists AirPlay as an option in its guidance, with availability varying by territory.
- Chromecast or other supported casting: The app and receiving device must support casting. HBO Max’s regional support page lists Chromecast and AirPlay/SharePlay as alternatives.
See the relevant regional guidance for HBO Max playback options and Disney+ supported devices. A listed option on a regional page does not establish that it is available on every device or in every country.
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- Stunning 4K and Dolby Vision streaming made simple: With America’s number 1 TV streaming platform,* exploring popular apps—plus tons of free movies, shows, and live TV—is as easy as it is fun. *Based on hours streamed—Hypothesis Group
- Breathtaking picture quality: Stunningly sharp 4K picture brings out rich detail in your entertainment with four times the resolution of HD. Watch as colors pop off your screen and enjoy lifelike clarity with Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
- Seamless streaming for any room: With Roku Streaming Stick 4K, watch your favorite entertainment on any TV in the house, even in rooms farther from your router thanks to the long-range Wi-Fi receiver.
- Shows on the go: Take your TV to-go when traveling—without needing to log into someone else’s device.
- Compact without compromises: Our sleek design won’t block neighboring HDMI ports, so you can switch from streaming to gaming with ease. Plus, it’s designed to stay hidden behind your TV, keeping wires neatly out of sight
Which setup should I choose?
| Setup | Best fit | Check before you rely on it |
|---|---|---|
| Apps built into the TV | The TV has the services you want in its home screen or app store. | Confirm each app is supported on your exact model and in your country. |
| External streaming player | The TV lacks one or more apps but has a compatible input. | Verify the player supports all three services in your territory, and that the TV has the required input and picture-format support. |
| Computer connected by HDMI | You already have a compatible computer and want to use it as the source. | Confirm the computer can access the service and the TV input supports the desired resolution and playback. |
| AirPlay or Chromecast | Your source and TV or receiver support the service’s casting method. | Check current service, device, and regional compatibility; these methods are not interchangeable or universal. |
Before buying a player, check its exact model against the current device lists for all three services. Also check the TV’s HDMI inputs, the desired HD or 4K picture quality, and any plan or format requirements. Official documentation does not establish one device model as guaranteed to run all three services worldwide.
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What do I need for 4K streaming?
App availability and 4K playback are separate checks. For Netflix Ultra HD on select Roku players, Netflix specifies a compatible 4K TV connected through an HDMI port with HDCP 2.2 or later, a plan that supports Ultra HD, steady internet of at least 15 Mbps, and playback quality set to Auto or High. Netflix also lists a 2014-or-newer TV for that select Roku setup. These are Netflix/Roku-specific requirements, not general rules for every service or player. See Netflix’s Roku Ultra HD guidance.
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- Ultra-speedy streaming: Roku Ultra is 30% faster than any other Roku player, delivering a lightning-fast interface and apps that launch in a snap.
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- HD streaming made simple: With America’s number 1 TV streaming platform,* exploring popular apps—plus tons of free movies, shows, and live TV—is as easy as it is fun. *Based on hours streamed—Hypothesis Group
- Compact without compromises: The sleek design of Roku Streaming Stick won’t block neighboring HDMI ports, and it even powers from your TV alone, plugging into the back and staying out of sight. No wall outlet, no extra cords, no clutter.
- No more juggling remotes: Power up your TV, adjust the volume, and control your Roku device with one remote. Use your voice to quickly search, play entertainment, and more.
- Shows on the go: Take your TV to-go when traveling—without needing to log into someone else’s device.
- TV, simplified: With setup that only takes minutes, a simple-to-navigate Home Screen, and an uncluttered remote control that does all you need—Roku makes it easier to watch the TV you love.
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- Hides behind your TV: The all-new design plugs right into your TV with a simple setup
- Super-fast startup: Start streaming channels like Disney+, Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Netflix, Sling, and Hulu in a snap—just turn on your TV
- Long-range Wi-Fi: Enjoy fast, smooth TV streaming in any room with a strong Wi-Fi connection, now up to 2x faster
- No more juggling remotes: Power up your TV, adjust the volume, and control your Roku Streaming Stick with the Roku remote
- Voice search & control: Quickly search, play entertainment, and control your streaming device with the voice remote
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