Users Guide

Roku TV Guide

Set up your Roku device, pair it with the platform, and navigate educational content on your television.

Setting Up Your Roku Device

Before you can watch educational content on your TV, you need to install the RokuChannel Education channel and pair your device with your account. Here is what you need to get started:

  • A Roku streaming device or Roku TV (model 3600 or newer recommended)
  • A stable internet connection (minimum 5 Mbps for HD streaming)
  • A RokuChannel Education Platform account
  • Access to a web browser or mobile device for pairing

  1. Find the Channel

    On your Roku home screen, navigate to "Streaming Channels" and search for "RokuChannel Education." Select the channel from the search results.

  2. Install the Channel

    Press "Add Channel" to install. The channel will download and appear on your home screen within a few moments.

  3. Launch and Pair

    Open the channel. A 6-digit pairing code will be displayed on your TV screen. Follow the Device Pairing Flow below to connect your account.

Device Pairing Flow

The pairing process connects your Roku TV to your RokuChannel account securely. The TV and your web browser communicate through our backend to establish a trusted connection:

DEVICE PAIRING FLOW ROKU TV BACKEND SERVER WEB BROWSER 1. Launch Channel Open RokuChannel Education app 2. Code Displayed 6-digit pairing code shown on TV User reads code from TV 3. Open Companion Site Navigate to pair.rokuchannel.com 4. Enter Code Type the 6-digit code and log in 5. Validate Code Backend matches code to device 6. JWT Token Issued Secure auth token generated 7. Receive Token Roku stores auth credentials 8. Auto-Transition to Home

Navigating the Channel

Once paired, the RokuChannel Education channel presents a familiar, TV-optimized interface designed for easy navigation with your remote control.

Home Screen

Your personalized landing page showing featured content, recently watched items, and recommended channels based on your learning history.

Channel List

Browse all available educational channels organized by subject, grade level, or provider. Use left/right to scroll through channel cards.

Episode Browser

Within each channel, browse series and episodes in a grid layout. See episode titles, descriptions, duration, and completion status at a glance.

Search

Use the on-screen keyboard to search across all channels and episodes. Voice search is also supported on compatible Roku remotes.

Remote Control Guide

Master your Roku remote to navigate the educational channel quickly and efficiently:

Remote Key Mappings
  • OK / Select -- Open selected item, confirm actions, play/pause video
  • Back -- Return to the previous screen; hold to go to Home
  • Up / Down / Left / Right -- Navigate between items on screen
  • Star (*) / Options -- Open context menu with extra options (subtitles, quality, info)
  • Replay -- Jump back 10 seconds during video playback
  • Fast Forward / Rewind -- Skip ahead or back through video content

Watching Videos on TV

The video player on Roku provides a full-featured viewing experience optimized for television screens.

  1. Start Playback

    Select any episode and press OK to begin watching. The player loads automatically and begins streaming at the best available quality.

  2. Player Controls

    During playback, press OK to show the progress bar. Use left/right to seek, and the replay button to jump back 10 seconds.

  3. Closed Captions

    Press the Star (*) button during playback and select "Closed Captions" to turn subtitles on or off. Multiple languages may be available depending on the content.

  4. Video Quality

    The player automatically adjusts quality based on your connection speed. To manually set quality, press Star (*) and select "Video Quality" to choose from SD, HD, or Full HD.

Deep Linking

Deep linking allows you to launch specific content on your Roku TV directly from external links. When you receive a shared link to a specific episode, course, or channel, clicking it on a paired device can automatically open that content on your TV.

Deep links work with:

  • Email notifications -- Click "Watch Now" in new content alerts to launch on your TV
  • Companion app -- Browse content on your phone and send it to your TV with one tap
  • QR codes -- Scan QR codes from marketing materials to jump straight to specific content
  • Shared links -- Open links from friends, teachers, or social media directly on your TV
Troubleshooting
  • Pairing code expired? -- Codes are valid for 10 minutes. Restart the channel to generate a new code.
  • Video buffering? -- Check your internet speed (minimum 5 Mbps for HD). Try lowering video quality in the player settings, or move your Roku closer to your router.
  • Channel not loading? -- Go to Settings > System > System Update on your Roku to check for software updates. Then remove and reinstall the channel.
  • Audio out of sync? -- Press Star (*) during playback, select Audio, and try toggling the audio track. Restarting the episode usually resolves the issue.