This article explains how to obtain and install Discovery Plus on a Roku streaming device. The instructions will work for any Roku compatible with Discovery Plus.

What to Know

  • From your Roku device: With your remote, select Search > enter Discovery Plus.
  • Select Discovery Plus > Add Channel > OK > Go to channel, select Sign up to watch for free, or Sign in if you have an account.
  • Alternatively, go to Roku’s Channel Store in a web browser, search for Discovery Plus, then select Details > Add Channel.

How to Get and Install the Discovery Plus App on Roku

The official Discovery Plus app is available directly from Roku, so the easiest way to get it and install it on your Roku is to add it while using your Roku device.

If you have a Roku, it’s all set up, and nobody else is currently using it; here’s how to get Discovery Plus:

  • From the home screen of your Roku device, press down on your remote until you reach Search.
  • If you see Discovery Plus on this screen, you can select it and skip directly to step five.
  • Start typing Discovery Plus with the on-screen keyboard.
  • Select Discovery Plus from the search results to the right as soon as it appears.
  • Select Discovery Plus from the list of channels.
  • Select Add channel.
  • Select OK.
  • At this point, the Discovery Plus channel will be available in your list of channels. You can stop now and open Discovery Plus later or proceed to finish getting things set up.
  • Select Go to channel.
  • Select Start 7-day Free Trial if you don’t have an account yet.
  • If you already have an account, select Sign in and then provide your Discovery Plus login credentials.
  • Select Discovery+ or Discovery+ (Ad-Free).
  • Select Continue.
  • Enter your email address and a password, and select Agree and Continue.
  • Discovery Plus will launch on your Roku, and you’re ready to start watching.

How to Get Discovery Plus From the Roku Website

In addition to the above method, you can also obtain new Roku channels from the Roku Channel Store on the Roku website. This method helps someone else is using your Roku, or you’re away from your TV and want to have the channel waiting for you when you get back.

From the home screen of your Roku device, press down on your remote until you reach Search.

If you see Discovery Plus on this screen, you can select it and skip directly to step five.

Start typing Discovery Plus with the on-screen keyboard.

Select Discovery Plus from the search results to the right as soon as it appears.

Select Discovery Plus from the list of channels.

Select Add channel.

Select OK.

At this point, the Discovery Plus channel will be available in your list of channels. You can stop now and open Discovery Plus later or proceed to finish getting things set up.

Select Go to channel.

Select Start 7-day Free Trial if you don’t have an account yet.

If you already have an account, select Sign in and then provide your Discovery Plus login credentials.

Select Discovery+ or Discovery+ (Ad-Free).

Select Continue.

Enter your email address and a password, and select Agree and Continue.

Discovery Plus will launch on your Roku, and you’re ready to start watching.

Here’s how to get Discovery Plus on your Roku using the website:

  • Using the web browser of your choice, navigate to the Roku Channel Store.
  • If you aren’t already signed into the Roku Channel Store site, sign in before you proceed.
  • Type Discovery Plus into the search field, and press enter.
  • If you see Discovery Plus on this screen, you can click Details and skip ahead to step four.
  • Locate Discovery Plus in the results, and click Details.
  • Click Add channel.
  • When you see Discovery Plus has been successfully added to your Roku account, it means the channel has been added to your account. The next time you turn on your Roku, it will download and install and be available in your channels section.

Can You Get Discovery Plus on Your Roku?

The Discovery Plus app has great compatibility with Roku devices, but there are exceptions. If Discovery Plus isn’t working right, or it won’t install on your device, check Discovery’s list of compatible devices. If your device isn’t listed, contact Discovery or Roku for more information.

Using the web browser of your choice, navigate to the Roku Channel Store.

If you aren’t already signed into the Roku Channel Store site, sign in before you proceed.

Type Discovery Plus into the search field, and press enter.

If you see Discovery Plus on this screen, you can click Details and skip ahead to step four.

Locate Discovery Plus in the results, and click Details.

Click Add channel.

When you see Discovery Plus has been successfully added to your Roku account, it means the channel has been added to your account. The next time you turn on your Roku, it will download and install and be available in your channels section.

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