How to Add Paramount Plus to Your Roku Device

The fastest way to watch Paramount Plus on Roku

Adding Paramount Plus to Roku takes about five minutes. Go to the Roku home screen, select the search icon (magnifying glass), type "Paramount Plus", and install the official app from the Roku Channel Store. Once installed, open the app, sign in with your Paramount Plus account email and password, and you can start watching when ready.

You do not need to create a new account or pay anything extra — if you already have a Paramount Plus subscription, your login works right away. If you do not have a subscription yet, the app will show you pricing options when you open it.

Key Takeaways

Search for "Paramount Plus" directly from your Roku home screen and install the official app from the Roku Channel Store.
Sign in with the same email and password you use for your Paramount Plus account on other devices.
If your Roku is older than 2014, it may not support the Paramount Plus app, and you will need to use a streaming stick or external device instead.
The app works on all Roku models that are still receiving updates, including Roku Express, Roku Streaming Stick, and Roku TV sets.
You can add Paramount Plus to multiple Roku devices using the same account, and watch on one device at a time depending on your subscription tier.

Step-by-step installation on any Roku device

Start from your Roku home screen. In the top left corner, you will see a search icon that looks like a magnifying glass. Press it with your remote.

Type "Paramount Plus" using the on-screen keyboard. The app name will appear in the search results. Select it and choose "Add channel" or "Install". The app will read and install automatically — this usually takes 30 seconds to two minutes depending on your internet speed.

Once installation finishes, you can open the app directly from the search result, or find it in your Roku home screen under "My Channels". Open Paramount Plus and you will see a sign-in screen.

Signing in with your existing account

Enter the email address you used when you created your Paramount Plus account. Then enter your password. If you have two-factor authentication turned on for your Paramount Plus account, you will receive a code by email or text — enter that code when prompted.

After you sign in, the app loads your profile and your watch list. If you have multiple profiles on your Paramount Plus account, you can select which one to use on this Roku device. You are now ready to watch.

If you forget your Paramount Plus password, select "Forgot password?" on the sign-in screen. Paramount Plus will send a reset link to your email. Complete the reset on any device with a web browser, then return to the Roku app and sign in with your new password.

What to do if the app will not install

If you search for Paramount Plus and the app does not appear, your Roku model may be too old to support it. Roku devices made before 2014 do not have access to the current Paramount Plus app. Check your Roku model number in Settings > System > About to confirm the year it was made.

If your device is older, you have two options: use a newer streaming device plugged into the same TV (such as a Roku Streaming Stick 4K or a Fire TV Stick), or cast Paramount Plus from your phone or computer to your Roku using the Roku app on your phone. Both methods work, though casting can sometimes buffer if your internet connection is weak.

If your Roku is newer but the app still will not install, restart your Roku device. Go to Settings > System > Power, select "Restart", and wait 30 seconds for it to reboot. Then try the search again.

Watching on multiple Roku devices with one account

You can install Paramount Plus on as many Roku devices as you own and sign in with the same account on all of them. However, how many devices can stream at the same time depends on your subscription tier. The basic ad-supported plan allows one stream at a time. The ad-free plan and the Premium plan allow two streams at the same time.

If someone is already watching on another device and you try to start a show on a second device, Paramount Plus will pause the first stream and start the second one. You will see a message on the first device saying the stream was interrupted.

Troubleshooting common problems

If the app crashes when you open it, force-close it and reopen it. Press the Home button on your Roku remote, highlight the Paramount Plus app, press the Options button (three horizontal lines), and select "Remove channel". Then reinstall it using the search method described above.

If you see a message saying "This content is not available in your region", you are trying to watch something that Paramount Plus does not have rights to show in your location. The same title may be available in a different region, but Paramount Plus does not allow you to change your region from the app. Contact Paramount Plus support through their website if you believe this is an error.

If the video keeps stopping or buffering, the problem is usually your internet connection, not the app. Check that your Roku is connected to your Wi-Fi network by going to Settings > Network. If the signal is weak, move your Roku closer to your router or restart your router by unplugging it for 30 seconds.

Removing Paramount Plus from your Roku

If you want to uninstall the app, highlight it on your home screen, press the Options button (three horizontal lines), and select "Remove channel". The app will delete when ready. Your Paramount Plus account and subscription remain active — you can reinstall the app anytime and sign back in.

If you are canceling your Paramount Plus subscription, uninstalling the app from Roku does not cancel it. You must cancel through your Paramount Plus account on the Paramount Plus website or through the app on another device. Go to your account settings and select "Cancel subscription".

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use Paramount Plus on a Roku TV without a separate streaming device?

Yes. Roku TVs have the Roku operating system built in, so you can search for and install Paramount Plus the same way you would on a Roku streaming device. Use your Roku TV remote to access the home screen and search for the app.

Do I need a Roku account to use Paramount Plus?

No. You need a Paramount Plus account to sign in to the app, but you do not need a separate Roku account. You only need a Roku account if you want to add channels through the Roku website or use Roku's remote finder feature.

What if I have a Roku device but no Paramount Plus subscription yet?

Install the app and open it. You will see subscription pricing and options. You can sign up for a subscription directly through the app using a credit card, email address, and password. Your subscription starts when ready after payment.

Can I watch Paramount Plus offline on Roku?

No. Roku devices stream content over the internet and do not store shows or movies for offline viewing. You must have an active internet connection to watch. If you want to read shows to watch offline, use the Paramount Plus app on a phone or tablet instead.

Why does Paramount Plus ask me to sign in every time I open the app?

This usually means your Roku lost its internet connection or restarted. The app should remember your sign-in after the first time. If it keeps asking you to sign in, restart your Roku device and check that your Wi-Fi connection is stable. If the problem continues, uninstall and reinstall the app.

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