VidAngel is not a streaming service; it is a filter app that removes objectionable content from movies or TV shows. Roku users can download the VidAngel app from the Roku Channel Store. By connecting your streaming services, like Starz, Showtime, Netflix, PBS, AMC+, and more, to VidAngel, you can provide safer streaming for your kids.
Alternatively, you can screen mirror the VidAngel app on Roku from your smartphone. To use VidAngel, you need to get a subscription plan on the website, which starts at $9.99/ month. To learn about the different ways to access VidAngel, go through this guide.
How to Add VidAngel Channel on Roku
On the Roku TV home screen, look for the Search option and select it. Type and search for the VidAngel app. Pick it from the search results and hit +Add Channel to install the application on Roku. After installation, launch the VidAngel app and log in to your account to use the app.
Try this Way!
If you can’t find the VidAngel app on the Roku Channel Store, you can screen mirror the app from your Android or iPhone. To do that, you must enable the screen mirroring mode or AirPlay option on Roku. Refer to the guides below to learn how to do it.
- Android Phone – Enable screen mirroring mode on Roku
- iPhone – Turn on AirPlay on Roku
On your Android Phone, open the Play Store or App Store and install the VidAngel app. Then, log in to your account. Connect the smartphone and Roku to the same WiFi. Open the VidAngel app and choose any content to play. Now, go to the Notification Panel (Android) or Control Center (iPhone) and select the Cast icon or Screen Mirroring icon. Now, select the name of your Roku from the menu. Within seconds, you will see the selected content on Roku TV.
Similarly, you can also screen mirror the VidAngel website on Roku TV from your Windows PC or Mac. If you have kids at home, VidAngel is one of the necessary apps to install on Roku, as it filters out inappropriate content.