Every Optimum cable TV user can access the Optimum TV app to watch live TV channels. If you want to watch all the Optimum TV content on your Roku without the cable, you can use the Optimum TV app. Unfortunately, the Optimum TV app is not available on the Channel Store. To access the app, you need to screen mirror the app on Roku using your smartphone or PC. Using the Optimum TV’s TV to Go feature, you can access all the cable TV channels with cloud DVR anytime you want.
Features of Optimum
- All the live TV channels in the Optimum TV app are supported with EPG guide.
- You can also rent on-demand movies directly from the app.
- With the Restart feature, you can watch any show from the beginning, even if you are late to stream it live.
- Cloud DVR recordings can also be scheduled and can be done automatically.
- The app also offers parental controls to filter video content for kids.
Pricing
The Optimum cable TV provider has different premium plans with a collection of channels. By subscribing to the premium, you can access the Optimum app and its content on your device.
| Subscription Plan | Monthly |
|---|---|
| Basic TV | $35 |
| Core TV | $105 |
| Value TV | $110 |
| Select TV | $130 |
| Premier TV | $155 |
Get any of the subscriptions from the Optimum TV website.
How to Get Optimum on Roku
Unfortunately, you cannot get the Optimum TV app on Roku due to its unavailability. But still, you can stream Optimum TV with screen mirroring. Roku offers screen mirroring or AirPlay support to mirror the smartphone. On the Optimum TV website, you can’t stream any video content. So, you can’t use your Windows or Mac PC to access Optimum TV’s video content.
Screen Mirror Optimum TV on Roku from Android
Before proceeding further, you have to enable the Screen Mirroring option on Roku.
1. Connect your Android and Roku devices to the same WiFi network.
2. Download and install Optimum TV on your Android smartphone from the Play Store.
3. Go to the Notification Panel and select Cast.
4. Choose your Roku device to connect.
5. Now, launch the Optimum TV app and sign in to your account.
6. To stop the mirroring, click the Cast icon on the Notification Panel and tap the Disconnect button.
Screen Mirror Optimum TV on Roku from iOS
Make sure you have enabled the AirPlay feature 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 Optimum TV 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 Optimum TV app and play any video content to stream on Roku
6. To stop the mirroring, tap the Screen Mirroring icon and unselect the Roku device.
FAQ
No, you can’t get the Optimum TV on Roku as the app is not available on the Channel Store. You need to screen mirror the app from your smartphone.
No, on the Optimum TV website, you can’t stream any video content. You can use the website only for managing your account.