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How does Multiview work on Roku?

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Overview

Multiview allows you to watch multiple events simultaneously on one screen. Use this guide for details on setting up and using Multiview on your compatible Roku device.

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Compatible Roku Devices

The Multiview experience may vary depending on your Roku device. Note that some devices compatible with Multiview will only support up to 2 simultaneous views. To access Multiview, your Roku device must have at minimum Roku OS14 and v5.8.0 of the Fubo app installed.

The following Roku devices support Multiview on Fubo:

Model Number Number of Multiview Screens
4850X 4
3940X2 2
3941X2 2
3820X2 2
3821X2 2

Note: The X in the device model number represents a region code and may differ on your device.

How to Stream Multiple Channels

Access Multiview from the Guide

  1. Highlight the live channel or event you want to watch
  2. Press OK on your Roku remote
  3. Select Watch in Multiview

Watch in Multiview icon in the context menu for a program selected from the guide in the Fubo app on a Roku device

  1. Use the left or right arrow keys to highlight another live event to watch, and press OK

Multiview menu to select a second program to watch simultaneously

Access Multiview while Watching Video

  1. Press the Up arrow on your Roku remote to access your Player Controls
  2. Select the Watch in Multiview icon

Watch in Multiview icon available in Player Controls for the Fubo app on a Roku device; press UP on the remote to access Player Controls

  1. Use the left or right arrow keys to highlight another live event to watch, and press OK

Multiview menu to select a second program to watch simultaneously

How to Make a Channel Bigger

To get a fullscreen view of an event you’re watching in Multiview:

  1. Highlight the event you want to watch fullscreen and press OK
  2. Select the Fullscreen icon and press OK

Fullscreen icon for a program viewed in Multiview

  • To exit fullscreen and return to Multiview, press the Back arrow on your Roku remote

How to Change a Channel

To change one of the channels you’re watching in Multiview:

  1. Highlight the channel you want to change, and press OK 
  2. Select the Change icon and press OK

Change icon for a program viewed in Multiview will allow you to change the channel of one of your views

  1. Scroll left or right to select a new channel to watch
    • Press the down arrow on your remote to filter by different genres

Selecting a new channel to watch in Multiview for the Fubo app on a Roku device

  1. Once you find a new event to watch, press OK

How to Select Audio

While in Multiview, the channel playing audio will have a white border around it:

When watching in Multiview, the highlighted channel will play audio; use your remote arrow keys to select audio

  • Use the arrow keys on your Roku remote to navigate between different views to change audio

How to Move Channels

To reorder the appearance of your channels in Multiview:

  1. Highlight a view and press OK
  2. Select the Reorder icon

reorder channels icon in Multiview on a Roku device; selecting will allow you to change the order of the channels you're viewing

  1. Use the up, down, left, or right arrow keys on your remote to move the view to your desired spot

Use the arrow keys on your remote to re-position a view

  1. Once everything is set the way you like it, press OK

How to Remove a View

To remove a view:

  1. Highlight the view you want to remove from Multiview and press OK
  2. Select the Remove icon

Use the remove icon in Multiview to remove a highlighted view

  1. Finally, press OK

How to Exit Multiview

To fully exit Multview:

  1. From the Multiview screen, press the Back arrow on your Roku remote
  2. Highlight Exit and press OK to confirm, or select Cancel to stay in Multiview

Press Exit to leave Multiview, or Cancel to remain in Multiview

  • Your view will change to the channel you had highlighted when exiting Multiview

Additional Questions

Can I use Player Controls in Multiview?

  • Player Controls (fast-forward, rewind, and play/pause) are not supported while in Multiview

Will Multiview be added on other devices?

  • Multiview is currently available on Apple TV and select Roku devices
  • We intend to keep improving the Multiview experience and are currently looking into how to bring it to our other apps and supported devices

How do I find my Roku model number?

You can find your Roku model number within your streaming device settings menu, or in the Roku mobile app.

On your Roku:

  • Press Home on your Roku remote
  • Scroll and select Settings
  • Select System
  • Select About
  • Check the Model field to find your model number

On the Roku mobile app:

  • Launch the Roku mobile app, then tap Devices from the bottom navigation
  • Tap the device you want to connect to
  • Tap Options next to the connected device
  • Tap View System Info
  • Check the Model Number field

For more information on finding your specific device information, see this article

How do I update my Roku?

Your Roku device should automatically check for software updates every 24-36 hours. If you’d like to check manually for an update:

  • Press Home on your Roku remote
  • Scroll and select Settings
  • Select System
  • Select Software Update
  • Select Check Now

If an update is available, your Roku device will automatically download and install it. This will also download and install any updates for the Fubo app. For more information, see this article. 

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