Lifetime Movie Network or LMN is one of the family networks of Lifetime that offers top-rated and block-buster VOD content on its platform. By subscribing to the service, you can stream thriller movies, crime, podcasts, and various media content. The only thing that LMN missing is a standalone app in Roku. You can access LMN on Roku only by installing Lifetime on Roku. Moreover, you can also stream LMN on Roku by subscribing to the streaming service or sharing the content from your smartphone to Roku.
Features
- The movies offered on the channel are available in HD streaming quality.
- It supports the Chromecast feature.
- Get to stream your missed-out content with the catchup feature.
- It supports Closed captioning.
Subscription
LMN channel can be streamed with the Lifetime channel on Roku. The Lifetime channel is free on Roku with a TV Provider subscription. It supports many TV providers, like Xfinity, Cox, Spectrum, Dish, DirecTV, and more.
How to Watch LMN on Roku
1. Launch the Roku device and press the Home button on the Roku remote.
2. Choose Streaming Channels on the Home screen.
3. Click Search Channels and search for Lifetime in Roku Channel Store.
4. Click Add Channel to install the app on your Roku.
5. Select Go to Channel to launch the Lifetime channel on Roku.
How to Add Lifetime from Roku Website
1. Visit the Roku website using any browser on your device and log in to your Roku account.
2. Enter Lifetime in the search bar.
3. Click + Add channel to download the app from the Roku website.
4. The channel will appear on your Roku device within one day. You can also update the Roku device to get it immediately.
How to Activate Lifetime on Roku
1. Launch the Lifetime app and select Login to get Activation Code.
2. Go to the Lifetime Activation Website on your Smartphone or PC.
3. Select your device as Roku and choose your TV provider from the list of Providers.
4. Now, enter the Activation Code on the website and click the Continue button.
4. Log in to your TV Provider subscription to complete the activation.
5. Now, go to the Lifetime channel on Roku to stream LMN movie content.
Alternative Method
In addition to direct installation, you can screen mirror the Lifetime app from iOS devices to stream LMN on your Roku.
Screen Mirror Lifetime on Roku from iOS
Make sure you have enabled the AirPlay option on Roku.
1. Ensure that you have connected your iPhone or iPad and Roku to the same WiFi network.
2. Launch the App Store and install the Lifetime app.
3. Go to the Control Center and tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.
4. Now, choose your Roku device from the available devices list.
5. Launch the Lifetime app and play any LMN video content to stream on Roku
6. To stop the mirroring, tap the Screen Mirroring icon and unselect the Roku device.
How to Stream LMN on Roku Without Cable
Live TV streaming services are the perfect option to watch LMN on Roku without cable. The LMN is available for streaming on Hulu, Philo, and Sling TV.
Hulu
Hulu is one of the best streaming services that offer the Lifetime channel in its package. By subscribing to the Bundle package, you can stream ESPN+ and Disney Plus media content with Hulu on your Roku device. You can also stream 75+ TV channels with this service. It provides unlimited Cloud DVR storage to record LMN movies for watching offline. You can stream LMN on Hulu via the Lifetime channel for a subscription of $69.99 per month.
Website: Hulu
Philo
Philo is one of the best streaming services that offer the Lifetime channel in its subscription. With Lifetime holds LMN movies, you can stream them with Philo on Roku. For new users, Philo offers a 7-day free trial to stream movies and TV shows for free. You can also stream 70+ TV channels with this service. It provides unlimited Cloud DVR storage to record LMN movies for watching offline. You can stream LMN via Lifetime on Philo for a basic subscription of $25 per month.
Website: Philo
Sling TV
Sling TV is one of the best streaming services that offer the Lifetime channel in its subscription. Using the channel add-ons, you can stream many channels using Sling TV on your Roku. You can also stream 47+ TV channels with this service. It provides 50 hours of Cloud DVR storage to record LMN movies for watching offline. The Lifetime channel is available on every Sling TV package. But to stream it at a low price, go for Sling Orange or Blue plan for $40 per month.
Website: Sling TV
Lifetime App Not Working on Roku
If the Lifetime app is not working on your Roku device, you can easily fix the issue with simple troubleshooting tips.
- Make sure that your Roku device is getting a stable internet connection.
- Close the app on Roku and open it after a while.
- Restart the Roku device.
- Sign out of the account and log in again. If needed, activate the app again to fix the issue.
- If you are using the older version of Roku, update the device to fix the compatibility issues.
- Erase the app on Roku and install it again to delete the cache files stored in the app.
- Clear the cache files on Roku and try again.
- As a last fix, contact customer support to get the apt fix.
FAQ
No, Roku Channel Store doesn’t support LMN. Yet, you can watch LMN through the Lifetime channel, screen mirroring from a smartphone or PC, or via streaming services.