Twitch is a popular social platform for watching gaming tournaments, gaming personalities, and events. Amazon removed the original app in Roku Channel Store from 2017, but, you’re able to still utilize the Unofficial Twitch or TTV Stream apps to watch Twitch on Roku.
2 Options For Watching Twitch On Roku
Solution 1: Install the Old Official Twitch App on Roku
The Unofficial Twitch app will install the older official Twitch app on your Roku. This app still worked when we tried it in March 2020.
It’s not available from the Roku Channel shop, so you’re going to need to use the”Add A Channel Using A Code” feature. Direct any browser to”my.roku.com/account/add” and be sure that you’re signed in. Enter the code”TWITCHTV” and follow the warning prompts to bring the hidden channel for your accounts.
Alternatively, you may click this guide link into the app pagefollowing the prompts to bring the personal channel. In the event the Unofficial Twitch app does not appear immediately from the Home menu, then restart your Roku by browsing to Settings > System > System Restart from the Roku Home display.
When Amazon discontinued the Twitch app from the Roku Channel Store, Roku users that had the app installed were still able to utilize it. The Unofficial Twitch app educates your device to get that official app.
Open the Unofficial Twitch app on your own Roku device. A note will appear, saying”Official Twitch Channel Now Available.” Choose”Yes”
The page for the Twitch app will open. Select”Add Channel.”
Adhere to the on-screen instructions and enter the code displayed on your screen.
Your Roku will confirm that”Twitch was added to the end of House ” You can remove the Unofficial Twitch app.
You’re ready to start watching streams by popularity or category. You may sign into your Twitch accounts in the app to access the stations you follow along with pressing the star button on your Roku distant. At least you won’t have to worry about upgrading this app anytime soon.
Solution 2: Install TTV Stream on Roku
As an alternate to the official app, TTV Stream is a unofficial app that offers accessibility to Twitch. It is loved by many people. Should you encounter issues with the defunct Twitch app, try out this solution.
Direct any internet browser “ttvstream.com” and click on”Insert Channel.” You might want to sign up. Follow the prompts until the station is added. As above, if the TTV Stream app doesn’t appear instantly from the Home menu, restart your Roku by navigating to Settings > System > System Restart from the Roku Home screen.
Open the TTV Stream app, and follow the on-screen instructions. Head to”ttvstream.com/link” and enter the six-character code displayed on your Roku device. Follow the prompts to connect your Twitch account to TTV Stream. Once done, you will have access to the TTV Stream interface on your Roku device.
You may have heard of Twitched and Twitched Zero. These unofficial Twitch apps for Roku no longer exist. Their developer states they had been”eliminated by Roku at the request of Twitch Interactive,” but another apps above are good options.
It would be nice if Amazon offered Roku service, but we guess that they see Roku as a rival to the Amazon Fire TV.