CBS is yet another cord-cutter available for Roku players. It offers loads of live TV and on-demand content. Additionally, you can stream exclusive original series, news, and sports events. You will get content from CBS exclusively, which is unlike other streaming services. Watch more than 10,000 episodes of CBS shows that include daytime, prime time, and late night. It offers almost all your favorite content in high-quality on the go. Also, with CBS on Roku, anyone can stay tuned to the local CBS station, CBS Sports HQ, CBSN, ET Live 24/7, etc. The article discusses accessing CBS on Roku. In other words, streaming CBS content using CBS All Access on Roku.
Related: How to get CBS Sports on Roku
Features of CBS All Access on Roku
Get into the section below to know the characteristics of the CBS app in brief.
- With CBS All Access, you can stream behind-the-scenes clips of special programs.
- Watch the latest episodes of the current seasons the day after it is aired.
- You can watch classic shows without any ads. For instance, Cheers, Taxi, Twin Peaks, etc.
- It supports streaming CBS Sports network on Roku like NFL games.
How to Add CBS All Access on Roku?
CBS All Access is unavailable on the Roku Channel Store since it has been rebranded to Paramount Plus. So, below are the steps to add Paramount Plus to your streaming device.
#1. On your Roku TV, first press the Home button on the Roku remote.
#2. Select the Streaming Channels option available on the left sidebar.
#3 Then, choose the Search Channels option.
#4. Use the screen keys to type Paramount Plus and search for it.
#5. Select Paramount Plus from the list of suggestions shown.
#6. On the next screen, click the Add Channel button.
#7. After adding the Paramount Plus app, tap on the OK option.
#8. Now, click on the Go to Channel button.
#9. Provide your sign-in credentials to start streaming Paramount Plus on Roku.
Alternative Method – Add Paramount Plus to Stream CBS All Acess on Roku
1. On a web browser, visit the official website of the Roku Channel Store.
2. Click on the Sign-in button and input your credentials to sign in to your account.
3. Then, click on the Search Box, and type Paramount Plus. Next, search for the paramount Plus app.
4. Select Paramount Plus from the search result.
5. Click on the Add Channel button.
6. Now, the Paramount Plus app will be added to your Roku device once it gets connected to the internet connection.
How to Activate CBS All Access on Roku?
You can follow the steps below to activate the Paramount Plus on Roku.
#1. After adding the Paramount Plus channel, launch it.
#2. Select the Sign In button.
#3. Next, click on the On the Web option. Then, make a note of the activation code.
#3. Provide your sign-in details to log into your account. Again, make a note of the code shown on the screen.
#3. After that, launch the web browser on your PC or phone.
#4. On the address bar, type https://www.paramountplus.com/activate/roku/ and tap the Enter button.
#5. When re-directed to the activation page, you should enter the activation code shown on the Roku TV.
#6. Click on the Activate button.
#7. If you aren’t signed in, you will be prompted to log in to your Paramount Plus account.
#8. When you get a confirmation on the Roku TV, you shall start using Paramount Plus on Roku.
Frequently Asked Questions
CBS All Acces is now rebranded to Paramount Plus. So, you can get the Paramount Plus from your streaming devices Channel Store.
Since you can get the services of CBS All Access via Paramount Plus, it costs you about $4.99 per month.
You can get the CBS All Access in older versions of your Roku device. But the same platform will not work for you because it has shut down its operations. So, update your Roku device and add Paramount Plus to your streaming device.
Your CBS All Access account will be migrated to Paramount Plus. So, you need to go to Settings to cancel the Paramount Plus subscription.