Month: March 2021

Kick back on a magic carpet ride of entertainment with Disney Plus on Roku. We have all the details on how to get started in our guide.

Since hitting the VOD scene in November of 2019, Disney Plus has solidified itself as a streaming service worth paying for. Delivering access to the Disney back catalog including everything from cartoons to Marvel movies, every intergalactic battle from Star Wars, and new original programming like Percy Jackson and the Olympians. It’s available on a variety of devices, including Roku, and we have the details on everything you need to start streaming. 

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If you want in on a bit of that Disney magic, then there are several devices through which you can access Disney Plus, including Roku’s range of players. Our guide will tell you everything you need to know about accessing Disney Plus on Roku. 

Is Disney Plus on Roku?

Disney Plus has been available through most Roku devices since its launch, including on Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Ultra, and Roku Premiere. However, some older devices do not support Disney Plus.

These are the Roku devices that cannot access Disney Plus:

Roku Streaming Stick models 3400X and 3420XRoku LT model 2400X and 2450XRoku 2 HD models 3000X and 3050XRoku 2 XS model 3100XRoku HD model 2500X

To check what kind of Roku device you have, go to its home screen and select Settings > System > About. Here, you’ll see the model number. If it isn’t one of the above model numbers, then Disney Plus should be supported.

How to install Disney Plus on Roku

In just a few easy steps you can set up Disney Plus on Roku. Follow our step-by-step guide below:

First, press the Home button on the Roku remoteSelect Streaming Channels to open the Channel StoreSelect Search ChannelsBegin typing DisneyOnce you see Disney in the search results, click on it and select Add ChannelAfter installation, you can select it on the list of channels on your home screenIf you already have a Disney Plus account, you need to enter your credentials the first time that you open the appIf not, you can set up an account at this stageThen, it’s simply a case of selecting something to watch and pressing play

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What can I watch on Disney Plus with Roku?

Disney Plus comes with an impressive range of content, including many films and TV series made under the Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic banners. New content is constantly being added, including series specially made for Star on Disney Plus – bringing more mature content to UK, Australian and Canadian viewers.

If you want to catch up on the latest from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you’ll need to watch WandaVision alongside other originals including Ms. Marvel and She-Hulk. If you want a reminder of their characters’ backstories, all the Avengers films are available too – watch the Marvel movies in order and have yourself a marathon.

Star Wars fans should go straight for The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Knobi.

Books fans will be happy to see a new adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which premiered in December of 2023. 

There was a time when theaters were closed, with Walt Disney Studios allowing subscribers to watch brand new feature films through Disney Plus Premier Access for an additional fee. This has since come to an end.

What other streaming services are available on Roku?

If Disney Plus isn’t enough for you, you might want to look at the other streaming services available, including:

NetflixAmazon Prime VideoApple TV PlusYouTubeHBO MaxBBC iPlayerNow TVMubiHuluPeacockCrunchyroll

What other devices can I watch Disney Plus on?

If you don’t have a Roku device but want to watch Disney Plus, there are other devices that you can access it on, including Disney Plus on Chromecast. Disney Plus on Apple TV is also available, as well as other media streamers like Fire TV Stick. 

Disney Plus viewers will be able to turn their TV into a Smart TV with the help of any compatible gaming consoles. You can watch Disney Plus on PS4, as well as the latest console from PlayStation, the PS5. For Xbox gamers, download Disney Plus to your Xbox One, Xbox Series X, or Xbox Series S.

For iOS and Android users, the Disney Plus app is available in your App Store/Google Play Store, as well as being able to download Disney Plus to most Smart TVs.

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Amazon Prime Video is now available to stream from your Chromecast. We have all the details on how it works for you here!

Watch Amazon Prime Video from anywhere with your Chromecast! Yes, you heard us right. Amazon Prime Video is now available from your Chromecast, making it easy to watch at home or when you’re traveling.

All you need is your Chromecast, and an internet connection and you’ll be good to go! This portable dongle plugs right into the HDMI port of your TV and connects to the app on your mobile device. That means you can start watching your favorite shows in moments, no matter where you happen to be. 

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Is Amazon Prime Video streaming on Chromecast yet?

Yes, but it hasn’t always been easy. Now all you need to do is download the app, plug in your Chromecast, and off you go. 

Before, a dongle feud between Amazon and Google made the process a lot more difficult. You were only able to stream Prime Video through the Chrome browser on your desktop, and if you wanted to use a smartphone or tablet, you had to install the Google Home app first. 

It was a highly convoluted process. Thankfully, Google and Amazon have settled their differences and compatibility is no longer an issue. 

How to install Amazon Prime Video on Chromecast

The very first thing you need to do is install the Amazon Prime Video app on your device. Open it, then select the Cast icon and the Chromecast device that you want to stream from.

Make sure your device (plus Google Play Services for Android devices), Prime Video app, and Chromecast are up to date, and that both your device and Chromecast are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 

Next, choose something to watch. You’ll see the name of the title appear on the display of the screen your Chromecast is streaming to and you’re good to go.

You can also download the Prime Video app to a Chromecast connected to Google TV and use the device’s remote control to navigate Prime Video. Be aware, you can’t use Chromecast for streaming via the Prime Video app on an Amazon Fire tablet.

Of course, if you haven’t already, you should also get yourself signed up to Amazon Prime Video.

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What can I watch on Amazon Prime Video with Chromecast?

Amazon Prime Video is a leading streaming service, and there are hundreds of movies and TV shows to choose from. As well as content from other channels and networks – like the addictive reality TV show Below Deck – the service hosts Amazon’s original content.

Amazon Studios has produced some stand-out shows and movies in recent years, like the alternate-reality wartime thriller The Man in the High Castle, and Sacha Baron Coen’s controversial second helping of the Borat series – yep, you can watch Borat 2 on Amazon Prime Video.

On top of this, you can watch other dedicated channels such as StarPlayz, MGM, and the Discovery Channel. Sports fans can even enjoy live streaming of major events like the Australian Open. 

What other streaming services are available on Chromecast?

If Amazon Prime Video isn’t enough for you, you might want to look at the other streaming services available, including:

NetflixMaxHuluSlingTVGoogle PlayYouTube TVBBC iPlayerRakuten TV

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What other devices can I watch Amazon Prime Video on?

There are plenty of ways to watch Amazon Prime Video as well as on Chromecast. You can get Amazon Prime Video on Roku. Of course, it’s also available to watch on Amazon’s very own streaming device, the Amazon Fire Stick. You’ll also be able to download the Prime Video app to iOS and Android devices, as well as being able to access it via most Smart TVs.

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