How to Add Amazon Prime Video on Your Roku Device?
This article provides a detailed guide on the process of installing the Amazon Prime channel onto your Roku device. Additionally, it elaborates on the steps to locate and stream the various content offerings available through Amazon Prime.
- Author: Shine
- Update: Mar 22, 2025
How to Install Amazon Prime Video on Roku TV
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For a large number of individuals, the Amazon Prime Video channel is already present on the home screen of their Roku devices right from the start. However, if this isn't applicable to you and the channel is not pre-installed, you can install it by adhering to the steps below:
1.The Roku home screen displays all the channels that you've installed. In the context of installing Amazon Prime Video, using your remote, highlight the "Search" option and then press the "OK" button.
2.You can utilize either the onscreen keyboard presented on the display or the voice control feature of your remote control to conduct a search for Amazon Prime. Once the search results appear, make Prime Video stand out by highlighting it and then press the OK button on your remote.
3.On the screen showing the details of the channel, bring the "Add channel" option into focus by highlighting it, and then press the OK button on your remote control.
4.Once the channel has been successfully installed, press the OK button to close the confirmation pop-up window that appears.
5.Now, you'll find Prime Video displayed on your Roku's home screen. Use your remote control to highlight the Prime Video icon, and then click the OK button to launch the application.
6.In order to use the Amazon Prime Video channel on your Roku device, it is a prerequisite that you already possess an Amazon account along with an active Prime subscription (alternatively, you have the option to create one beforehand). It's important to note that you won't be able to create a new Amazon account or sign in for the first time directly on your Roku; however, you can add an existing account to access the content.
7.To proceed with adding the account, you can choose to use your smartphone or computer to scan the QR code that is shown on your television screen. Another option is to navigate to Amazon's MyTV page using a web browser on your phone or computer. Additionally, you will need to have the activation code, which is also displayed on the TV screen, at hand.
8.Once you have successfully signed in to your Amazon account on your phone or computer, input the registration code that your Roku device displayed in step 5.
Upon the appearance of the confirmation message on your phone, it indicates that your Amazon account has been successfully linked to the Amazon Prime Video channel on your Roku. At this point, you are all set to begin enjoying the content available for streaming.
Steps to Watch Amazon Prime Video on Roku TV
To locate and stream movies and TV shows from Amazon Prime Video on your Roku device, carry out the following steps:
1.On the Roku home screen, utilize the remote control to make the Amazon Prime channel stand out by highlighting it, and then press the OK button on the remote to start the application.
2.Choose the user profile that you wish to utilize and then press the OK button on your remote control.
3.The home screen of the Amazon Prime Video channel on your Roku provides two distinct methods for discovering content to watch: browsing and searching.
When it comes to browsing, employ the remote control to navigate up and down, as well as left and right, through the showcased featured content. The menu located on the left side of the screen enables you to explore movies or TV shows in greater detail. You can further delve into the sub-categories that are contained within those respective sections.
Alternatively, you have the option to conduct a search. To initiate a search, first, use the remote to highlight the magnifying glass icon situated in the left-hand menu. Then, press the OK button on the remote. After that, proceed to enter the name or keywords of the content you are looking for.
4.Once you've come across a movie or a TV show that piques your interest, use the remote to highlight it and then press the OK button.
Doing so will direct you to the information page dedicated to that particular piece of content. On this page, you'll find a brief summary, the rating, the duration of the movie or the show's episode (in the case of a TV series), details about the starring actors, and if it's a TV show, a comprehensive list of seasons and individual episodes.
In the case of a movie, highlight the "Start" button and click the OK button on the remote to begin watching. For a TV show, performing the same action will start you off with the first episode of the first season. If you want to start from a different point, use the remote to navigate through the available seasons and episodes and click the OK button when you've selected the one you want to watch.
5.When you are in the process of playback, there are two available options that you can access by pressing the Up button on the remote control.
You can utilize the remote to manage the playback controls, which can also be operated via the buttons on the remote itself. These control options consist of play/pause, fast-forward, rewind functions, along with the volume adjustment and mute buttons located on the right side of the remote.
Once you have pressed the Up button, another feature you can take advantage of is Amazon Prime's X-Ray. This feature offers additional details about the content you are viewing, including information about the characters and the cast members involved in it.
