Overview

👋 Welcome to Fubo! This guide helps you get started with the Fubo app on your Roku from start to finish.

In this article:

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• Set Up & Install
• Sign In to Fubo
• Browsing the Fubo Home Screen
• Basic Roku Controls
• Search
• Watching Live & On-Demand
• Filters & Personalization
• Account & Billing
• Get More Help

📲 Set Up & Install

To get started:

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote to go to the main screen.
2. Scroll down to “Search” and press OK.
3. Enter Fubo into the search screen, then press the right directional button on your Roku remote to select Fubo.
4. Choose “Add Channel” and select OK. The app will start downloading right away.
5. Once installed, you will see the message “channel added.” Select OK.

6. Highlight “Go to channel” and press the OK button to launch Fubo. 

   

🔑 Sign In to Fubo

You can sign in two ways:

• Using a code (recommended): Open the app on your TV and follow the on-screen instructions. On a phone, tablet, or computer, visit www.fubo.tv/connect, enter the code, and you’ll be logged in instantly.
   
• Using your email and password: Select Sign In with Email, then enter your Fubo login credentials.
  
   

💡 Quick Tips

• Codes expire in 5 minutes ⏰.
   
• Refresh the page for a new code if needed.
   
• Don’t have a Fubo account? Create one here.
   
• Forgot your password? Reset it here.
   
• Still not working? Try Sign In with Email manually.
   

🏠 Browsing the Fubo Home Screen

On the Fubo home screen, you’ll find:

• Guide: Browse live and upcoming programs across all your channels.
   
• Sports, Shows, Movies: Explore by category or genre.
   

• My Stuff: Quickly access your favorites, recordings, and recently watched shows.
   

  💡 Pro Tip: Select All in the Guide to see every channel included in your plan.

ℹ️ Basic Roku Controls

Use your Roku remote’s buttons to move through the Guide and select what to watch.

• Up / Down / Left / Right Arrows: Navigate menus and other on-screen controls.
   
• OK: Select a channel, program, or menu item.
   

🔙 Using the Back Button on Roku

The Back button helps you move between different levels of navigation. For example while navigating the programming grid on the Guide:

• 1st press: Highlights the channel card in the selected row.
   
• 2nd press: Returns to the top of the Guide.
   
• 3rd press: Opens the main navigation menu.
   

💡 Pro Tip: Press Back multiple times to return to the main screen if you get lost.

🔍 Search 

Looking for something specific? Roku gives you a few ways to find what you want.

• Search: Use the on-screen keyboard to search by title, team, or network.
   
• Voice Search: If your Roku remote has a microphone button, hold it down and say what you’re looking for.

💡 Pro Tip: Searching by network name (like ESPN or MTV) shows what’s currently airing live on that channel.

🎥 Watching Live & On-Demand

• Live TV: Go to the Guide and select what’s currently airing.
   
• On-Demand: Access shows, movies, and past episodes anytime.
   
• Restart/Look-back: Missed the beginning? Restart the program or watch from earlier in the day (where available).

💡 Pro Tip: While watching live, press and hold the back button on your remote to return to the previous channel.

🔽 Filters & Personalization

Use filters to customize your experience. 

Apply filters in the Guide to browse by genre—like Live Sports, Trending, or Just Added.

Popular filters on Fubo:

• Sports: The Sports filter allows you to set up for every approaching season. 
  • Choose your sports, league and team all within the Sports page.
  • Set sporting events to record ahead of time.
  • Follow your favorite team so that you never miss a game.
• Movies: Browse through movie categories like:
  • Trending Now
  • Edge-of-your-seat Thrillers 
  • For the Kids
• Favorites:
  • Highlight any channel in the Guide and select Add to Favorites.
  • Your favorites appear at the top of the Guide.
  • To rearrange them, select Reorder Favorites and move them into your preferred order. 

👉 To learn more about Favorites, check out How do I Favorite the channels I watch most?

☁️ Manage Your Recordings

Never miss a moment:

• Record live shows or events from the Guide or program page. Check out How can I record a program? 
   
• Access, delete or manage your recordings under My Stuff > Recordings.

🏈 Sports Features

Sports fans, you’re in for a treat:

• Multiview (where available): Watch multiple games at once. For more information on Multiview for Roku, see: How does Multiview work on Roku? 
   
• Live stats and scores: Check in-game updates right on-screen. To enable or disable live scores, check out: Can I disable live scores in the Fubo app? 
   
• Blackout info: Certain sporting events may be unavailable in your area due to regional restrictions. Learn more in: What does it mean if a program is blacked out?

🔄 App Updates

Keep your Fubo app up to date for the best performance.

To update:

1. Go to the Home Screen of your Roku TV
2. Navigate to the Fubo app
3. Press the star button (*) on your remote
4. Select “Check for Updates”

If there is an update available, you will be prompted to install it.

❌ Exit or Close the App

Closing out the Fubo app on your Roku is easy! Simply press the back button a few times. Onscreen a message stating “Are you sure you want to exit the application?” Select Exit. 

If you try exiting while watching a live program, an option allowing you to return to video will also be presented.

💬 Troubleshooting

If something’s not working quite right:

• App not loading: Restart your device and check your internet connection.
   
• Sign-in issues: Reset your password or try another sign-in method.
   
• Playback issues: Restart your app, close other running apps, or reinstall if needed.

See: Common Troubleshooting Steps 

👤 Account & Billing

Fubo Billed

At https://www.fubo.tv/account you can do any of the following:

• Update payment methods
• Change your plan
• Cancel or resubscribe
• View billing history

Roku Billed

If you subscribed to Fubo through Roku, any account changes must be made directly through your Roku account. See: How do I change my Roku billed Fubo subscription? 

To contact Roku directly for assistance with your account, visit: https://support.roku.com/ 
 

🆘 Need More Help?

For more help, use the search bar at the top of the Help Center, or select the Contact Us button on the page to reach our support team.