MSNBC is an American-based News channel owned by NBC Universal. It covers news from all over the world. MSNBC is not available as a standalone app for Roku, but it is available as a channel in its parent app, NBC News. By installing NBC News from the Roku Channel Store, you can stream all the MSNBC content. This article covers all the possible ways to watch MSNBC on Roku.
How to Watch MSNBC on Roku via NBC News
Install the NBC News app on your Roku TV from the Channel Store (Streaming Channels → Search Channels → Search for NBC News and select it → Click Add Channel → Tap Go → Click Go to Channel).
Activate NBC News on Roku to Stream MSNBC
1. Launch the NBC News app on your Roku TV and note down the activation code.
2. Visit the NBC activation website from any browser and enter the activation code.
3. Sign in with your TV provider to activate the app.
4. After activation, you can watch the app’s content from the NBC News app on your Roku TV.
How to Screen Mirror MSNBC on Roku from Android Phone / iPhone
If you don’t want to use the NBC News app to stream MSNBC, you can choose the screen mirroring option. The MSNBC app can be accessed for free with your TV provider credentials.
1. Enable Screen Mirroring Mode on your Roku TV if you use an Android for screen mirroring. If you are an iPhone user, turn on the AirPlay on your Roku TV.
2. Connect your Roku TV and the screen mirroring device to the same WiFi. Also, install the MSNBC app on your smartphone from the Play Store and App Store.
3. Launch the MSNBC app and sign in with your TV provider credentials.
4. Play any News on the app and select the Screencast icon by swiping down the Notification Panel on your Android phone. If you are using an iPhone, move to the Control Center and tap Screen Mirroring.
5. Choose your Roku device from the list and view the app’s content on your Roku TV.
Thus, by screen mirroring, you can stream MSNBC news on your Roku TV. Further, the MSNBC channel is available on YouTube TV, Hulu, DirecTV, and fuboTV. If you are already a subscriber of these streaming services, you can install these apps and watch the MSNBC channel on Roku.