Pandora is a renowned streaming service dedicated to music and podcasts. Here you can find 50 million songs from various genres such as rap, pop, rock, and more. It refreshes music playlists with the latest releases from all over the world. Luckily, the Pandora app is supported on iOS, Android, Roku, Fire TV, and Smart TVs like LG, Samsung, etc. Therefore, Roku TV users can add Pandora from the Roku Channel Store.
Subscription Plans
Pandora is basically free to stream. To get benefits like ad-free streaming, offline listening, and unlimited skips you can subscribe to Pandora by visiting pandora.com.
- Pandora Plus – $4.99/month [includes a 30-day free trial]
- Pandora Premium – $9.99/month [includes a 60-day free trial]
- Family Plan – $14.99/month [includes a 60-day free trial]
- Military Plan – $7.99/month [includes a 60-day free trial]
- Student Plan – $4.99/month [includes a 60-day free trial]
How to Install Pandora on Roku
[1] First and foremost, connect your Roku device to the HDMI port of your TV.
[2] Then, turn on your Roku TV and connect it to an internet connection.
[3] If you are not on the home screen, press the Home button on your remote to do so.
[4] Now, select the Streaming Channels option.
[5] Next, from the list of options, select the Search Channels option.
[6] Using a virtual keyboard, enter Pandora and search for it.
[7] Choose the Pandora app from the search result and select the Add Channel option.
[8] Once the channel is added, select the OK button from the prompt displayed on the screen.
[9] After that, select the Go to Channel option and launch the Pandora app.
How to Activate Pandora on Roku
[1] Open the Pandora app and click Continue. You will find an activation code on your TV. Note it down.
[2] You can now open a web browser on a PC or smartphone and visit https://www.pandora.com/activate.
[3] Enter the activation code received on the Roku device-connected TV and click on the Activate Now button.
[4] Sign in with your Pandora account to access the library on Roku.
[5] Now the Pandora app on your TV will refresh and starts displaying the content.
Alternative Method – How to Screen Mirror Pandora to Roku
By enabling the screen mirroring on Roku feature, you can easily mirror Pandora music to the TV from Android or iOS smartphones.
Screen Mirror Pandora to Roku from Android Smartphones
Connect your Android smartphone to the same WIFI network as your Roku device. Then, you can follow the steps below to mirror the Pandora app.
1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android smartphone.
2. Then, search and install the Pandora app.
3. Next, go to the Notification Panel by swiping your Android smartphone’s screen either up or down.
4. Now, tap on the Cast icon and choose your Roku device.
5. After that, launch the Pandora app and sign in to your account.
6. Choose a song to play and start listening to it on your Roku TV.
Screen Mirror Pandora to Roku from iOS Smartphone
1. Ensure that you have connected your iOS smartphone to the same WIFI network as your Roku device.
2. From the App Store, install the Pandora app.
3. Then, launch the Control Center on your Smartphone.
4. From the Control Center, tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.
5. Then, choose your Roku device from the list of available devices.
6. Open the Pandora app and input your subscription credentials to sign in to your account.
7. Browse or choose your favorite music and play it on your Roku TV.
Screen Mirror Pandora to Roku from PC
Make sure you have connected your PC to the WIFI network as your Roku device. Then, you can follow the steps below to mirror the Pandora music.
1. On your PC, open any web browser.
2. Next, visit the official website of Pandora (pandora.com).
3. Enter your subscription credentials to sign in to your account.
4. Then, you can choose and play any of your favorite music.
5. On your keyboard, press the Windows + K keys simultaneously and choose your Roku device.
6. Go back to the Pandora website and mirror your favorite music to your Roku-connected TV.
Alternatives to Pandora Music
If you are looking for similar music streaming services, there are a variety of options. Some of the most-loved platforms are YouTube Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Qobuz, etc. If any app is not available on the Roku Channel Store, you can stream it on your Roku using screen mirroring.
Frequently Asked Questions
Go to pandora.com from a web browser. Then click the menu icon at the top left. Further, click Subscription and log in to your account. After that, select Switch Plans and choose Cancel Subscription. If prompted, enter the password to proceed.
You can fix the Pandora app not working issue by several methods. Delete the Pandora app cache, check the internet connection, check Pandora servers, and update Pandora and Roku devices to the latest version.