To set up a feed to stream to a Roku TV, the requirements depend on whether you are simply trying to view your own content (Personal) or if you are trying to launch your own public channel (Developer).

​1. Personal Use (Mirroring & Casting)

​This is the fastest way to get a live feed from a phone or PC onto your TV.

  • ​Hardware: A Roku TV or Roku Streaming Stick.
  • ​Network: Both the Roku and the source device (phone/laptop) must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
  • ​Settings: * Enable Screen Mirroring: Settings > System > Screen Mirroring > Screen Mirroring Mode > Always Allow.
    • ​AirPlay (for Apple): Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit must be “On.”
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    • ​Middleman Service: You cannot stream directly from a camera to Roku. You must stream to a platform like YouTube, Twitch, or Facebook Live first, then open that app on the Roku.
    ​2. Developer/Publisher Requirements (Creating a Channel) ​If you are setting up a professional feed (like a 24/7 news or trade stream for “TTE”), you need to build a Roku Channel. ​Technical Feed Requirements ​Roku does not host your video; it only “reads” your feed. You need:
    • ​A Video Host: You must host your video files/live stream on a server or CDN (like Vimeo, AWS, or Wowza).
    • ​Stream Format: Roku is strict. Your live feed must be in HLS (HTTP Live Streaming), DASH, or Smooth Streaming.
    • ​Content Feed (The “Menu”): You need a JSON or MRSS feed file. This is a text file that tells Roku the name of the stream, the URL, and the thumbnail image to display.
    ​Account Requirements
    • ​Roku Developer Account: You must sign up at developer.roku.com.
    • ​Public Branding: You will need high-resolution assets:
      • ​Channel Icon (540 \times 405 px).
      • ​Splash Screen (1920 \times 1080 px).
    • ​Developer Mode: To test your feed before it goes live, enable Developer Mode on your TV by pressing: Home (3x), Up (2x), Right, Left, Right, Left, Right.
    ​3. Third-Party “No-Code” Options ​If you don’t want to code a JSON feed manually, many people use “App Builders” that handle the Roku requirements for you:
    • ​Tappla / Maz / Vimeo OTT: These services take your live stream link and automatically generate the feed Roku requires.
    ​Quick Comparison
FeaturePersonal StreamingProfessional Channel
Ease of SetupInstant (Mirroring)1–4 Weeks (Publishing)
CostFreeHosting + Developer Fees
VisibilityPrivate to your homeAvailable on Roku Store
Required ProtocolN/A (Screen Share)HLS / DASH

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