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- Visit my.roku.com/account/add in a web browser and log in to your Roku account.
- To watch Twitch on Roku, enter twitchtv or C6ZVZD as the access code.
- If those methods don’t work, mirror your phone or computer screen to supported Roku devices.
This article explains how to watch Twitch on Roku. There is no official Twitch channel on Roku, but you can still watch your favorite streamers live with a workaround.
How to Watch Twitch on Roku
The official Twitch channel is no longer available in the Roku Channel Store, but there are two “non-certified” channels you can add instead. This works by entering a special app access code. Here’s how to do it:
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Open your Roku account in a web browser and then select Add beta app with code.
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Type twitchtv, and then select Add app. This will install the Unofficial Twitch.tv app.
If you’d rather install Twoku on your Roku, which is another method for linking your Twitch account and watching your favorite streamers, enter C6ZVZD.
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Select Ok, I understand to agree to proceed despite Roku’s warning.
It’s generally safe to install uncertified Roku channels with a good reputation, but some risk is involved. If Roku determines you have added a channel that breaks their terms and conditions, you may lose the ability to add uncertified channels in the future. Your Roku would still work in that event, but you would only be able to use official channels from the Roku Channel Store.
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Click Yes, add app.
Watch Twitch on Roku Through Screen Mirroring
Screen mirroring or casting works by playing Twitch on a phone, tablet, or computer and then casting or screen mirroring to your Roku. Windows PCs use the wireless display feature, Macs and iPhones use AirPlay, Androids use screen mirroring, also called screencast, and Samsung devices use Smart View.
Some Roku devices aren’t compatible with screen mirroring, and some devices can’t cast to Roku. Roku has a list of devices that support screen mirroring. If you can’t mirror to your Roku, try installing an unofficial Twitch channel directly on your Roku using the method described above.
To use Twitch with Roku through screen mirroring, you first open the Twitch app or website on your device. You then use wireless display, AirPlay, or screen mirroring to discover your Roku. Your device will search for available streaming devices, locate your Roku, and you can then select your Roku from the list of options.
When you select your Roku through your device’s wireless display, AirPlay, or screen mirroring settings, your Roku will mirror your device’s display. You continue to control Twitch through your device, and you can select the full-screen option to view Twitch in full-screen mode on your television.
FAQ
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How do I stream on Twitch from Xbox?
To use Twitch live streaming on an Xbox, go to the Microsoft Store on your Xbox One and download the Twitch app. Next, connect your Twitch and Xbox accounts: Log in to Twitch on your computer, then open Twitch on your Xbox and select Log In. A code displays; enter the code into the Twitch activation website.
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How do I go live on Twitch?
To stream live on Twitch from a PC or Mac, open the Twitch Studio application and log in to your account. Select Get Started and follow the prompts to configure your settings. When you’re satisfied, select Done > Start Stream.
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