Key Takeaway
- Add TruTV to Roku: Launch Roku home screen >> Streaming Channels >> Search Channel >> Search TruTV >> Add Channel.
- Activate TruTV: Open TruTV >> Select Sign In >> Note Activation Code >> Visit the Activation Website >> Paste the Code >> Select Submit >> Start Streaming.
truTV (or TruTV) is a popular media streaming app owned by WarnerMedia for watching the truTV channel. This TV channel stream features shows focusing on the genre of comedy. Impractical Jokers, Fast Foodies, Adam Ruins Everything, and other popular shows are available with truTV to stream on Roku. The truTV app includes complete episodes of all popular TV shows.
Pricing
truTV doesn’t include any individual subscription plans. Users need to sign in to the truTV app with their pay-TV subscription details. Popular pay-TV providers like Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, XFINITY, Dish, Optimum, and Verizon include truTV.
How to Access truTV on Roku
To add the truTV app on Roku, users can try the following two methods.
Add truTV on Roku Device
The truTV app is available in the Roku Channel Store for free installation. You can visit the Roku Channel Store on the Roku device to download the app.
1. Turn on Roku and connect it to a stable Wi-Fi network.
2. Select Streaming Channels from the home screen.
3. Select Search Channels, then look for truTV using the virtual on-screen keyboard.
4. From the list of suggested apps, select the truTV app icon.
5. Click Add Channel to download the truTV app from the Channel Store.
6. After you have installed truTV, select the OK button from the prompt.
7. Choose Go to Channel to launch the truTV app.
Install truTV from Roku Website
Roku also lets users install apps using a web browser by visiting the Roku Channel Store website. After completing the process, users might have to wait about 24 hours till the app is available for access. Also, users can access the app by performing a software update on Roku.
1. Turn on your computer and open any web browser you like.
2. Go to the official Roku Channel Store website on the browser.
3. Click the Sign-in button in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Type in your Roku account details and select the Submit button.
5. Type truTV into the search field and browse for the app.
6. Find and click the truTV app icon in the search results on the Roku website.
7. From the app overview page on the Roku Website, select Add Channel.
8. Finally, the truTV channel is available for access on Roku.
How to Activate truTV on Roku
After installing the truTV app, users need to activate the app on their devices. Users can activate the truTV app by visiting the activation website of the service.
1. Initially, launch the truTV app on the Roku device.
2. The truTV app will display the Activation code on your TV.
3. Turn on your computer and open any web browser.
4. On the browser, visit the truTV activation website.
5. Enter the code in the respective field and select the Submit button.
6. Finally, the truTV app is activated on Roku.
Alternative Method to Watch truTV on Roku
Subscribers of live TV providers on Roku can get access to the truTV on their devices. All they need is the right subscription with these services to stream their favorite content.
Sling TV
Watching truTV on Sling TV is the most affordable choice. The service comes with two base subscriptions, Sling Blue and Sling Orange. In addition, users can get more channels with the paid add-on packages with Sling TV.
| Subscription Plan | Sling Blue |
| Subscription Price | $40 per month |
| Free Trial | No free trial |
| No of Channels | 30 channels |
| Other Channels | USA Network, Comedy Central, CNN, Bravo, SYFY, and TLC. |
| Cloud DVR | 50 hours of Cloud DVR |
| Simultaneous Streams | 3 users |
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a premium live TV provider with a rich collection of TV channels. The TV channel collection of 60 channels includes truTV. Therefore you can get a subscription to YouTube TV to stream your favorite shows from truTV.
| Subscription Plan | Basic Subscription |
| Subscription Price | $64.99 per month |
| Free Trial | No free trial |
| No of Channels | 60 channels |
| Other Channels | AMC, BET, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, HGTV, Freeform, and FX. |
| Cloud DVR | Unlimited Cloud DVR |
| Simultaneous Streams | 3 users |
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream is another important live TV provider available in the Roku Channel Store. With the respective subscription on DirecTV Stream, users can watch truTV on their devices.
| Subscription Plan | Entertainment Package |
| Subscription Price | $69.99 per month |
| Free Trial | 5-day free trial |
| No of Channels | 65 channels |
| Other Channels | Food Network, Investigation Discovery, ESPN, TBS, TNT, Nickelodeon, and VH1. |
| Cloud DVR | Unlimited Cloud DVR |
| Simultaneous Streams | 20 users |
