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How to Add Channels to Roku

Add official and secret channels to your Roku viewing options

What to Know

This article explains how to add channels on a Roku. Instructions apply to the Roku Channel Store, Mobile app, and web browser.

To present more of a TV experience, Roku refers to apps, such as Netflix, Fandango, YouTube, and more, as «channels.»

How to Add a Channel From the Roku Channel Store

It’s easy to add channels directly from your Roku device, Roku.com, or through the Roku mobile app.

Add Channels From a Roku Device

Use your Roku remote to navigate to the Roku Channel Store.

On your Roku remote, press the Home button to access the Roku Home screen.

Use the down arrow on your remote to navigate to Streaming Channels.

Select OK on your remote to enter the Roku Channel Store.

Browse by Featured, search through Genres, or use the Search function to find a channel by name.

Choose a channel you want to add, and then select Add channel.

You’ll see a Channel added message. Select OK.

Select Go to channel to visit the channel immediately, or access it anytime from your Home screen.

Some channels are free to add, while paid channels will prompt you for payment. Certain channels, such as Netflix or Hulu, require a paid subscription to access their content.

Add Channels From the Roku Mobile App

Make sure to install the Roku mobile app for iOS or Android. Once installed, use this app to manage your Roku channels.

Open the Roku app and tap Devices from the bottom menu.

Make sure the app is connected to your Roku device.

Below your connected Roku, tap Channels.

Under the Channels tab, you’ll see a list of currently installed channels. To add a channel, tap Channel Store.

Browse by Featured, search through Genres, or use the Search function to find a channel by name.

Find a channel you want to add, and then select Add.

You’ll see a Channel added message. Select OK.

Add Channels From Roku in a Web Browser

It’s easy to add channels from your account at Roku.com.

Navigate to Roku.com and sign in to your account.

Select your account icon from the top right and then select Channel store.

Browse by category, including Themes, Travel, TV en Espanol, Featured, and more.

Find a channel you want to add, and then select Add Channel.

The app is immediately installed, and you’ll see a confirmation message on your screen.

Add Private, Non-Certified Channels to Roku

If a channel is still in the testing phase, it’s considered private, or «non-certified.» While these channels aren’t available in the Roku Channel Store, it’s possible to install them with an access code.

Here’s how to add a non-certified Roku channel using an access code:

While there’s no official list of non-certified channels, if you search Google for «Roku private channels,» you’ll find many non-certified channels and their access codes.

Navigate to Roku.com and sign in to your account.

Select your account icon from the top right, and then select My Account.

Under Manage account, select Add channel with a code.

Enter the channel access code and then select Add channel.

In this example, we’re using a code for the Wilderness Channel.

You’ll see a warning message with Roku’s policies about non-certified channels. Select OK to continue.

On the confirmation screen, select Yes, add channel. The channel will be added to your channel lineup.

Roku isn’t responsible for any fees a non-certified channel may charge.

Remove Channels From Your Roku

It’s easy to remove channels from your Roku lineup directly on your TV or through the Roku mobile app.

If you’re removing a channel with a paid subscription, such as Netflix, you’ll have to cancel your subscription through the service provider.

Remove a Channel From a Roku Device

On your Roku remote, press the Home button to access the Roku Home screen.

Navigate to the channel you want to remove, and select the star button on your remote to load channel information.

Select Remove Channel, and then select Remove again to confirm.

Remove a Channel From the Roku App

From the Roku app, select Devices > Channels.

Tap and hold the channel you want to delete, and then tap Remove Channel.

Tap Remove again to confirm.

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Over the years, streaming has become an easy way to enjoy all the entertainment you want without having to rely on a cable company. If you have a Roku device, you have access to many channel streaming options, including those available from traditional media, like live TV.

For those who are new to Roku, here’s what you need to know about adding Roku channels, and how to start watching them.

What are Roku channels?

Roku channels are, in effect, apps for streaming services and TV channels. There are free and paid channels available on Roku.

For example, you can get channels for all the major streaming services on Roku, like Amazon Prime, Netflix, HBO Max, and Hulu, as well as other popular streaming services, like Peacock, ESPN, CBS All Access, and Apple TV Plus.

The Roku Channel is slightly different from other channels, however. And it acts as more of a bundling service, allowing you to subscribe to other streaming services, like Showtime, AMC, and Starz, and then stream their TV shows and movies through the Roku Channel. It also lets you stream free, ad-supported content as well as Roku Originals and live TV.

How to add channels to Roku

You can add channels to your Roku in three ways: via your Roku device, on the Roku mobile app, or using a web browser.

On your Roku:

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote.

2. Choose Streaming Channels.

3. Select a channel to add via the featured options, using the genre options, or through the search tool.

4. When you’ve found a channel you want to add, press Ok.

5. Select Add channel and then Ok.

You’ll see a confirmation message once the channel has been added. The new channel will appear in your channel list, located at the bottom of the Roku home screen.

On the mobile app:

1. Open the Roku app on your iPhone or Android, and sign in, if needed.

2. Tap Devices, located in the bottom toolbar of the app’s home screen.

3. Tap Channels, then select Channel store at the top of the screen.

4. When you’ve found a channel you want to add, tap it and then choose Add.

Once added, you’ll see the option to launch the channel to start watching.

On a web browser:

1. Go to www.channelstore.roku.com and log in to your account, if necessary.

2. Navigate to a channel you want to add using the search function, or via the featured options.

3. Click + Add Channel under the channel you want to add. If you don’t see that, click Details and then click the Add channel button.

You’ll be able to add subscription-based channels as well as free ones. But you’ll need to have a paid subscription for the latter to be able to stream content from them.

Quick tip: Not all channels are available on the Roku website, so you may have to add them from your Roku device to have access.

Channel Rack & Step Sequencer

The Channel Rack holds instruments that create sound and internal generators that control automation. Every pattern has access to all instruments in the rack. In other words, all patterns play from the same set of instruments. Patterns are not limited to a single instrument as they are in most other sequencers. Music data can come in the form of Step sequences and Piano roll scores.

There is one Channel button ( 9 ) per instrument. The audio from each Channel is sent to one of the Mixer Tracks for effects processing and level mixing. When Instrument Channels are added or removed from the project the height of the Channel Rack will change dynamically. The Channel buttons also access Instrument Channel Settings (where a Mixer track is set) or the associated Piano roll. The Step Sequencer, ( Video Here) is a pattern-based grid sequencer ideal for creating drum loops and simple melodies.

The note and automation data visible across all Channels is known as a ‘pattern‘. Patterns include Piano roll, Step Sequencer and Automation data. Switch between patterns using the Pattern selector (16) shown below. As the pattern number is changed, note how the pattern data visible in the Channel Rack also changes, reflecting the selected pattern. Patterns are designed to be arranged in the Playlist as Pattern Clips to create a song.

Overview

Each row of controls in the Channel Rack belongs to a single Channel instrument. From left to right are: Mute, Pan, Volume, Mixer Track destination, Channel button (click this to open the instrument interface), Channel Selector (outer border) / Activity indicator (inner region) and Step Sequencer buttons or Piano roll preview (top row below), depending on how the Channel has been configured.

ON: Use ( Alt+Left-Click ) to open plugins without closing the currently open plugin.

OFF: Channel buttons open plugins for editing and the Channel selector LEDs select Channels for live MIDI control. This allows you to play one instrument Channel live and edit another.

1. Channel Options Menu

NOTE: The Channel Options Menu swapped places with the Pattern Menu at FL Studio 12.

2. Looping Controls

When selected, Channels will loop their sequences independent of the length of others. Loop icon (Right-click for more options). When the Loop icon and ‘Loop all steps‘ are selected, the Stepsequencer will loop all Channels so they match the longest sequence in the Pattern. This replicates Channel looping mode in FL Studio 11. When looping ‘ghost steps‘ display to indicate how Channels that are being looped and extended. Right-click the Loop icon to access the advanced options:

NOTE: Bar, Beat and Step modes play to the end of the last used Bar, Beat or Step (i.e, at the next empty Bar, Beat or Step) before looping.

In Advanced looping mode Right-click the Channel control to access the following options:

NOTE: You can edit Patterns during playback. Automatic loop length settings will (if enabled) maintain fluid playback.

3. Channel Filter Groups (Display Filter)

As projects grow in size and the number of Channels increases, finding the right Channel can become difficult. To optimize workflow, combine several Channels in a group and set the Channel Rack to display only specific Channels (for example percussion group or lead synth group). Use the Channel Display Filter control ( 3 ) to choose which Channels should be visible. Left-click to open the Channel filter menu. Selecting ‘All‘ will show all Channels at once, regardless of whether they are part of a group or are unassigned. Selecting ‘Unsorted‘ displays only the unassigned Channels. If you have made any Channel groups, you can select them for display from this menu.

NOTE: To disable Auto Switching of Channel Groups that sometimes happens as you work with content (Audio vs Pattern Clips), deselect the Channel Rack Menu option Auto switch display filter.

4. Global Swing

5. Pattern Length

NOTE: There are a maximum of 512 steps in the Step Sequencer. If you need more then use the Piano roll.

6. Graph Editor & Step/Piano roll View

Graph Editor

Open the graph editor ( Ctrl+K ) and select the tabs to adjust per-step Note, Velocity, Release, Fine Pitch, Mod X, Mod Y and Shift.

NOTES: The Channel Rack menu option ‘Mute removed steps‘ will decide if the graph data is remembered for deselect steps, after graph data was set. Most instruments will respond to Velocity and Pan, however, VST/AU plugins may not support all properties.

Target Parameters:

Step vs Piano roll Preview

The Stepsequencer overlays the Piano roll and so switching to this mode allows you to edit stepsequences in Piano roll mode, so long as you respect the note length (zero length) and positioning (on beat) layout. NOTE: The Channel Rack Menu > Mute removed steps option will preserve note event data (volume, pan etc) associated with steps so settings are not lost when experimenting with different step-patterns. Deactivated steps will show in the Piano roll as muted notes. When deselected the event data is discarded and no muted notes preserved in the Piano roll.

7 & 8. Pan & Volume

9. Channel Button

See a video tutorial here.

10. Channel Selector

11. Piano roll Preview

This mini-note-preview replaces the steps when a Piano roll is active on the Channel. The preview allows you to see the notes in the Piano roll without opening it. You can’t edit notes in the mini-preview. Left-click the preview to show/hide the Piano roll window. Right-Click to open the Piano roll centered on the notes clicked. NOTES: 1. The lighter and darker blocks in the preview indicate the number of bars contained in the Piano roll sequence (each block is a bar). 2. To add a Piano roll Right-Click the Channel button and select ‘Piano roll’ from the pop-up menu.

12. Mute Control

13. Stepsequencer

14. Mixer Track Routing

15. Add Plugin Channels

16. Pattern Selector vs Picker Panel (Playlist)

There are two main ways of managing and selecting Patterns. The Picker Panel and the Pattern selector. We recommend the Picker Panel. It has the advantages of being associated with the Playlist (so is always handy), allows drag-n-drop workflow and can multiple select, rename and color Patterns.

Red Channel buttons

FL Studio searches its own installation folder for samples and the extra search folders as described above. If you have no idea where the samples are, one method is to put your root drive (usually C:) as one of the extra search folders, then reload the project. FL Studio will now search you entire hard-drive. Once you locate the samples it’s a good idea to remove the root from the extra search folders as is can make future searches very slow. See the section on missing VST/AU s or files for more information.

Linking Controllers to Play Instrument Channels

Use a keyboard or other controller to play selected Instrument Channels. By default FL Studio listens to all MIDI Channels, so any enabled controller will play the selected Channel. However, if you want to lock a controller to play a specific Instrument Channel, there are two options:

Lock Controller Notes to Instrument Channels

This method locks Instrument Channels to the note output from the specified controller. You can lock multiple Instrument Channels to a single controller to record layers OR even lock several controllers to a single Instrument Channel.

Video Playlist Here.

How to set a Channel to receive notes from a MIDI Controller:

IMPORTANT: Only the note information is locked to the Channel. To assign knobs and sliders (MIDI CC) to specific plugin targets, use Per-Project Links.

How to Start a Second YouTube Channel

11.06.2021 7 min read

Do you want to have multiple YouTube channels but don’t know where to start? Check out this article and learn how to set up a new YouTube channel on the same account, discover how many brand accounts you can have, and how to add users to your YouTube channel!

How to Set up Multiple YouTube Channels

Before we start, let’s connect the dots between personal and brand accounts:

Also, keep in mind the difference between accounts and channels:

Why should you create a new YouTube channel instead of using one for all purposes? Different channels allow you to:

Finally, if you have a different topic presented in a new format for a different audience, you NEED to try creating multiple YouTube channels!

Important Things to Keep in Mind

How to Create a Second YouTube Channel

Follow these three steps and to register two or more channels with one email!

1. Create a New YouTube Channel

Keep in mind that if you’re a manager of someone’s channel, you’ll notice it also on the list. You can switch to that channel with one click.

If you have a Brand Account that is not yet set up as a separate channel, click on its name listed under Brand Accounts. They are pretty much alike to Facebook brand pages.

2. Name Your Multiple YouTube Channels

Before creating, give a name to your new account and then choose ‘Create.’

3. Customize It!

Well done! Now you know how to make a second YouTube channel!

So, you now have two or more channels with one email. It’s time to customize your new accounts, upload videos, and view analytics for each of them. Be sure to add a separate user pic to your new accounts to distinguish which one you’re currently using.

The way you manage content is the same as it is in your personal account.

To switch between accounts, use either the menu from point 1 or click on the user pic in the top right corner and choose ‘Switch account.’

How to Delete a YouTube Channel

Now that you know how to set up a new YouTube channel on the same account, it’s time to learn how to delete accounts you no longer need. There are a few reasons why you would delete a channel:

Follow these steps:

How to Add Users to Manage Your Account

Now let’s learn how to add users to your brand’s YouTube channel and empower your team to manage it! Note that you can do that only when using a Brand Account. Here’s how to add more people:

Well, Create a New YouTube Channel Right Now!

After reading this piece you now know how to set up a new YouTube channel on the same account. Google has done a great job with usability making it easy to create and manage multiple YouTube channels, as well as switch between them.

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How to Delete a YouTube Channel \r\n

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After reading this piece you now know how to set up a new YouTube channel on the same account. Google has done a great job with usability making it easy to create and manage multiple YouTube channels, as well as switch between them. \r\n

How to Set up Multiple YouTube Channels \r\n

Finally, if you have a different topic presented in a new format for a different audience, you NEED to try creating multiple YouTube channels! \r\n

How to Create a Second YouTube Channel \r\n

Follow these three steps and to register two or more channels with one email! \r\n

Keep in mind that if you\u2019re a manager of someone\u2019s channel, you\u2019ll notice it also on the list. You can switch to that channel with one click. \r\n

2. Name Your Multiple YouTube Channels \r\n

Before creating, give a name to your new account and then choose \u2018Create.\u2019 \r\n

3. Customize It! \r\n

Well done! Now you know how to make a second YouTube channel! \r\n

So, you now have two or more channels with one email. It\u2019s time to customize your new accounts, upload videos, and view analytics for each of them. Be sure to add a separate user pic to your new accounts to distinguish which one you\u2019re currently using. \r\n

The way you manage content is the same as it is in your personal account. \r\n

To switch between accounts, use either the menu from point 1 or click on the user pic in the top right corner and choose \u2018Switch account.\u2019 \r\n

How to Delete a YouTube Channel \r\n

How to Add Users to Manage Your Account \r\n

Well, Create a New YouTube Channel Right Now! \r\n

After reading this piece you now know how to set up a new YouTube channel on the same account. Google has done a great job with usability making it easy to create and manage multiple YouTube channels, as well as switch between them. \r\n

How to Manage Multiple YouTube Channels: Tips and Tools

Creating and managing multiple YouTube channels can take up a lot of time. But it’s worth it to make a splash on the most popular platform among U.S. adults.

Creating and managing multiple YouTube channels can take up a lot of time and energy. But it’s worth it if you want to make a splash on the most popular online platform amongst US adults.

What’s this mean? Multiple YouTube channels can help expand your reach and brand awareness (if you do it right).

Below are the absolute best ways to manage multiple YouTube channels under one account.

Can you have multiple YouTube channels?

Yes, you can have multiple YouTube channels!

(I mean, we wouldn’t be writing this article if you couldn’t, right?)

It used to be that if you wanted to create multiple YouTube channels, you needed to create a separate YouTube account for each one. You can still do that. But it’s an unnecessary and unproductive use of your time.

Thankfully, YouTube now allows you to create channels with your current YouTube/Google account. When you create these new channels, you create something called a Brand Account linked to your personal account.

Should you have multiple YouTube channels?

You might be wondering, “Is having multiple YouTube channels really worth it?”

The answer: It depends!

For example, if you’re a smaller brand that focuses on one specific type of topic—say home workouts—you could do just fine having a single YouTube channel that offers videos of workout regiments, fitness tips, and nutritional advice.

However, if your brand encompasses a wide range of verticals and you have a large existing audience, you might want to consider creating multiple channels.

One good example of this comes from Buzzfeed. Since they’re a massive media company, they also have an equally massive audience. Their audience turns to them for videos of all stripes from cooking videos, to product reviews, to even ghost hunting.

Watch the season premiere of BuzzFeed Unsolved Supernatural: Return To The Horrifying Winchester Mansion 👻👀 https://t.co/7n0vevRP26

Instead of keeping all those different video types underneath one account, they create separate channels for them.

There are a few reasons for this:

If you find that this is the case for you, then you should definitely create multiple YouTube channels. If you’re just starting out and building your first few hundred subscribes, stick to one channel for now.

How to create multiple YouTube channels

Before we do anything, you need to make sure you have a Google account. This allows you to sign into YouTube.

Once you do that, you can now create multiple YouTube channels with the Channel Switcher tool. Here’s how it works.

Step 1: Go to your channels list here. It’ll have all of the channels under your account. You should have only one for now.

Step 2: Click Create a new channel.

Step 3: You’ll now be able to create a new Brand Account. Choose a name for what you’d like the channel to be. Then click Create.

Voila! You’ve just created a brand new YouTube channel. You’ll now be able to upload videos, customize, and view the analytics of this channel.

How to add multiple users to manage your YouTube channel

Of course you might want to add multiple users onto your YouTube channel. This is perfect if you have a team managing your brand’s account.

As of May 2020, you can only add multiple people to manage a Brand Account. The upside here is that they don’t need a new username and password to access the account when logging in.

Just follow these directions:

Step 1: Make sure you’re signed in as the owner of the Brand Account. Then click on your avatar in the top right and choose Switch Accounts.

Choose the Brand Account you’d like to add multiple managers to.

Step 2: In the settings, go to Your Channel.

Then click on Settings on the left side bar.

Step 3: Under Your YouTube channel is a section that reads Channel managers. Click on Add or remove manager(s) next to it.

Step 4: In the Brand Account details menu, click on the blue Manage Permissions button.

At this point, Google might have you verify your account. Once you do, the Manage Permissions button will bring up this window.

Click on the Invite new users button in the top right.

Step 4: Type in the email addresses of any and all users who you’d like to have access to this account. You may also choose between three different roles for them:

Choose which level of access you’d like for your users.

Step 5: Click on Invite. And you’re done! Those users will receive an invite to participate in managing the account.

How to delete multiple youtube channels

Sometimes things go wrong. Maybe you overestimated the popularity of a channel idea. Maybe the channel no longer aligns with brand goals.

No matter the case, you’re going to have to delete the YouTube channel.

Luckily doing so is a cinch and mostly painless.

(I say mostly because it’s your hard work you’re deleting after all!)

Just follow these instructions:

Step 1: Go to your channel settings by clicking on your profile icon in the top right of the YouTube homepage. Click Settings.

Step 2: On the right sidebar, click on Advanced settings.

Step 3: In the Advanced settings window, click on Delete channel below.

This will give you the opportunity to either hide your content or permanently delete your content. Hiding your content will hide all content from your YouTube channel temporarily. This means things like your videos, likes, subscribes, and channel name will be made private. Plus all comments will be deleted permanently.

Permanently deleting your content will delete all of the content in the channel plus the channel itself forever. So make sure it’s what you want to do.

Once you select permanently delete click on delete my content.

Tips for managing multiple YouTube channels

To create an engaging and helpful YouTube channel that your audience loves, you’ll need the right tactics.

Below are just a few ways you can create a great YouTube channel.

1. Have a solid visual identity

Quick: What are the brand colors for Coca-Cola? What’s the logo for McDonald’s? Or Nike?

Chances are you know the answer to all these questions. That’s because all these brands have a strong visual identity.

Much like your brand, your YouTube channel should have a strong visual identity as well. This helps you channel look polished, and helps with creating brand awareness.

Be sure to add a channel icon that represents your brand such as a logo. You’ll also want a nice banner image as well.

Just make sure that you stay in line with YouTube’s image dimensions to avoid your photo looking weirdly cropped or stretched.

2. Write a good channel description

Your channel description tells new and potential subscribers exactly who you are. So it’s important that you give them the necessary information that’ll make them want to hit that subscribe button.

Front-load crucial bits of information first, and be sure to include the relevant keywords to make your YouTube channel more searchable.

If you need help writing one, be sure to check out our article on how to write the best YouTube description to help.

3. Post on a consistent schedule

Your audience craves content. Not only that, but they also crave knowing when the content will come out.

The consistency helps your audience know when to come back for more. So it’s very important you create and keep to a good content publishing schedule.

Plan to publish at the same time each day, week, or month.

(or even your yeeeaaarrrrs)

3 tools to help you manage multiple YouTube channels

Need some good tools to help you manage your multiple YouTube channels? We’ve got your back.

1. Hootsuite