| Roku Compatibility | Yes | Add Channel |
| Category | Entertainment |
| What You Can Watch on Kanopy | Movies, TV Shows, and Documentaries |
| Website | https://www.kanopy.com/ |
| Price | Needs a Library card or University login to access Kanopy |
Kanopy is a streaming platform where you can stream popular movies, TV shows, and Documentaries on your Roku. You can install and download the Kanopy app on your Roku from the Channel Store. With the Kanopy library card or University login, you can watch Kanopy’s digital content for free. If you aren’t able to install the app due to issues like geo-restriction, you can screen mirror it from the Android smartphone.
The following section will show you the necessary steps to watch Kanopy content on Roku Streaming devices and Smart TVs.
How to Install Kanopy on Roku
1: Turn on your Roku and press the Home button on your Roku remote to go to the home screen.
2: On the home screen, navigate and select the Streaming Channels option.
3: Now, click the Search Channels option on your screen and search for Kanopy.
4: On the search result, select the app and click the Add channel button to install the app from the Roku Channel Store.
5: After installing, select Go to Channel to open the app on your Roku.
How to Activate Kanopy on Roku
1: After opening the app on your Roku, you can see the Activation code displayed on your TV screen.
2: Now, open a web browser on a PC or smartphone and visit the Kanopy linking website. (kanopy.com/link)
3: On the website, Log in to your Kanopy account with your credentials.
4: Then, enter the activation code into the website and click the Submit button.
5: After activation, the app will refresh on Roku to display the media titles.
How to Screen Mirror Kanopy to Roku from an Android Phone
Before you begin to screen mirror, make sure to turn on screen mirroring on Roku (Settings → System → Screen Mirroring → Screen Mirroring mode → Always Allow).
1. Connect your Roku to the WIFI and attach your smartphone to the same WIFI.
2. Download and install the Kanopy app from the Play Store on your Android smartphone.
3. Pull down the Notification Panel on your Android device and tap the Cast icon.
4. Select your Roku device from the list of available devices.
5. Now, your Android device’s screen will be mirrored to your Roku.
6. After the process, launch the Kanopy app and sign in to that account.
7. Play any of your favorite content and watch them on your Roku.
How to AirPlay Kanopy on Roku
If you can’t install the Kanopy app on your Roku device, you can access the AirPlay method to stream the app content without installing the app. To do this, you must enable the AirPlay feature on your Roku device.
1. Open the App Store on your smartphone and search for the Kanopy app.
2. Locate the official Kanopy app and hit the Get button on the App Store to install the app on your iPhone/iPad.
3. Connect your Roku to a WIFI where your iPhone is connected.
4. Now, launch the Kanopy app and log in with your credentials.
5. Play your favorite content and open the Control Center on your iPhone/iPad.
5. Select the Screen Mirroring icon and choose your Roku device from the available devices.
6. Now, play the Kanopy content on the iPhone and watch it on the TV.
FAQ
No. You can’t stream Kanopy content on your device without library membership card details.
Yes. By acquiring the university login or library card membership, you can watch Kanopy content for free. The payments will be paid by your University.