So, if you are someone who still wants to watch and enjoy content from Twitch on your Roku TV, you have come to the right place.
How to Watch Twitch On Your Roku TV
There are multiple ways that you can follow to watch Twitch on your Roku device. There is an official way as well as an official way. The official way will only work for those who had the Twitch app on their Roku device before it was removed in 2017. You can choose the method that works best for your use case about watching Twitch on your Roku device.
Get the Official Twitch Channel Back On Your Roku
This method will only work if you had used the Twitch Channel app on your Roku device before the app was permanently removed from all Roku devices. If you’re someone who has used the app previously, follow these steps. Once the Twitch app has been added, go to your Roku device and check for updates. Once you check for updates, it will notify you that a new channel is being added. Once the update has been installed, you will see the Twitch channel in the list of installed apps on your Roku device. Simply navigate and select the app, sign in with your Twitch account and you should be good to go.
Get the Unofficial Twitch App On Your Roku Device
If you are someone who has never used the Twitch app on Roku before 2017 or someone who has just got into the Roku universe recently, you will not find the Twitch app that was delisted. However, there is an unofficial app that can be used to stream Twitch content on your Roku device. Here are the steps to get the Unofficial Twitch app. Now, go back to your Roku device to search for updates. The Unofficial Twitch app will now be added to your Roku device which you can sign in and stream away your favorite Twitch content.
Screen Mirror Twitch App From Phone to Roku Device
If you are least bothered about adding channels to your Roku device using the above methods, you can simply choose to cast the Twitch app from your smartphone to your Roku device. If you use an Android smartphone, ensure that your smartphone and the Roku device are connected to the same wifi network. On your Android smartphone, launch the Settings app and search for the Mirror option. You will find it either as a Screen Mirror, Smart Cast, Wireless Cast, Wireless Display, etc. Tap on it to search for your Roku. Once you find your Roku device, connect to it and launch the Twitch app. Login and stream your favorite content on your big screen right away. If you have an Apple device, you need to make sure that your Roku TV or streaming device has support for Apple AirPlay 2. Check out the list of Roku devices that support Apple AirPlay 2 by heading here.
Screen Mirror Twitch from PC to Roku Device
If the smartphone way of screen mirroring the Twitch app to your Roku device isn’t perfect for you, there is always your PC that can be used to screen the Twitch website on your Roku. Here is how you can do that. Closing Thoughts This completes the guide on how you can stream and view Twitch content on your Roku streaming device or your Roku TV. These are workarounds for the Twitch app because the app was removed from the Roku platform in 2017. If you have doubts, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
