In the not too distant past, people who wanted options for what to watch on television had to buy into expensive cable and satellite packages that made them pay for dozens, if not hundreds, of channels they didn’t want. Now, those days are gone. With the rise of IPTV providers like Roku, all viewers need is an Internet connection and an inexpensive set-top box to view the channels they want and ignore the rest.
Viewers have long wished to break free from the annoying and expensive world of satellite and cable television, and now that Roku makes that possible, people are flocking to the platform. The company has sold over 10 million of its streaming Roku players, making it the future of living room entertainment.
Using a Roku set-top box, viewers can access streaming content from a host of Roku partners in the form of Roku channels. It only makes sense for TikiLIVE, a service firmly planted in the future of streaming media, to work with Roku. Together, the two give users the best independent broadcasting options you can imagine. With TikiLIVE taking the hassle out of streaming and Roku making widespread distribution simple and affordable, you are left to worry only about creating the best content for your target audience.
Already, Roku has attracted the heavy hitters in online video. Companies like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, HBO Go, and Hulu Plus have channels available on Roku. We know that TikiLIVE users can only benefit from having their live streaming channels right alongside these streaming all-stars in a Roku user’s channel list.
Furthermore, Roku’s live streaming channel function allows broadcasters to decide who can find their TikiLIVE channel. Because viewers must search for your live stream using the linking code you control, the stream is as private as you make it. If TikiLIVE streamers want their entire audience to know how to find their Roku channel, the streamer can publicize it freely. If TikiLIVE streamers would rather have only a small group of people see the stream, perhaps in the case of an employee training session, the linking code can be emailed to that exact group of people alone.
Easy as 1-2-3-4
Creating a private live streaming channel on Roku is an easy, four step process that will make your content available in minutes. Users just need to follow the steps below.
1. Sign in to your Roku account
To create your private live streaming channel on Roku, you first need to be signed up. Go to Roku’s sign in page and enter your account email and password in the text fields on the left side of the screen. If you do not have an account, create a free and secure Roku account on the right.
2. Add the TikiLIVE application
Once signed in, Roku allows users to add a private channel to their Roku player that is not listed in the Roku Channel Store. To add TikiLIVE, go to Roku’s TikiLIVE add page and type the linking code you received from the content provider into the text field. Then, click the “Add Channel” button below the field. If done correctly, you should see a confirmation page that informs you TikiLIVE has been added.
Private channels typically show up on your Roku player within 24 hours. If you would prefer to see your TikiLIVE channel immediately, refresh the channel lineup by entering and exiting the Roku Channel Store on your Roku player. Then, continue to step three.
3. Add the TikiLIVE channel
To add the TikiLIVE channel, go to the Channel Store on the Home Menu of your Roku Box. If the TikiLIVE channel has not yet appeared, refresh the channel lineup by exiting the store and then entering it again. Once the TikiLIVE channel appears, add it to your authorized channels on the Roku player.
4. Run the TikiLIVE application
The final step to broadcasting your TikiLIVE streaming feed on Roku is to run the TikiLIVE application. Select the TikiLIVE channel from your Roku player channel list and click “go to channel.”
These easy steps should get TikiLIVE broadcasters up and running on their Roku players in no time.
Smooth Viewing Experience
Best of all, creating a private live streaming channel on Roku opens up a world of possibilities for TikiLIVE users. Thanks to TikiLIVE’s Adaptive Bitrate Streaming for Video-on-Demand, your Roku viewers can expect an uninterrupted viewing experience with far less loading time, buffering, and unexpected skipping than other streaming services provide. Our adaptive bitrate streaming starts TikiLIVE at the lowest bitrate so viewers aren’t stuck watching a load screen. Then, TikiLIVE continually monitors the viewer’s connection, adjusting on the fly to keep the stream from skipping and buffering. The resulting stream is smooth and enjoyable for viewers, and right on their home television thanks to Roku.
Fantastic Customer Support
With TikiLIVE, customers receive expert and individualized support from our TikiLIVE help desk staff. In addition to our frequently updated list of how to optimize new TikiLIVE features, our support page has a chat window that allows users to ask questions quickly and easily. Users can also search the comments section on our help desk page to find staff solutions to similar problems. Finally, the help desk live support events provide easy-to-follow tutorials for TikiLIVE streamers. And since we provide our users with the ability to do 24/7 streaming, it’s only fair that our knowledgeable customer service staff is on hand to answer your questions at all times, day or night. You create the content. Let TikiLIVE and Roku take care of the rest. Give TikiLIVE a call today at 305-289-4557 to see how you too can tap into the bright future of high quality streaming audio and video.
