If you're looking for a reliable and affordable streaming service, Apollo Group TV on Roku is definitely worth considering. With its easy-to-use interface and vast selection of channels, Apollo Group TV offers a great alternative to traditional cable TV. Plus, it's compatible with a variety of devices, including Roku streaming players and smart TVs…but how do you actually use it?
Apollo Group TV is a streaming service based online, not a specific app you download on Roku or another device. To use Apollo Group TV on Roku, activate the service and select content form a smartphone, tablet, or web browser and then screen-cast it to a Roku that's on the same WiFi network.
Another benefit of Apollo Group TV on Roku is the flexibility it offers. You can watch up to five streams on one network at a time, which means everyone in your household can watch their favorite shows on their own device. Plus, with the ability to pause, rewind, and fast-forward through live TV, you never have to miss a moment of your favorite shows. So if you're looking for a cost-effective and flexible streaming service, Apollo Group TV on Roku is definitely worth checking out, so let's start by looking at the service in more detail before moving on to how to use it.
First, What is Apollo Group TV?
First, let's just briefly recap what Apollo Group TV is: at its core, Apollo Group TV is an online service that provides live TV channels, video on demand (VOD), and other similar content.
As we mentioned above, it's not an app that you download from an app store, but rather a service that you can access through a compatible device. It's similar to any other general “IPTV” option, which we've covered in reference to Roku devices in a separate article here.
One reason we see users picking Apollo Group TV for is its affordability. Unlike other services that require you to add expensive sports or premium channel packages, the pricing structure means you never have to pay more than you need to (if you want one of the smaller packages).
At time of writing, pricing packages begin at $45/mo with a signup promotion (and note that is with some of the key channels you may want, like ESPN), and they go up to traditional cable package prices of over $200 for packages including more channels.
Overall, Apollo Group TV is a premium entertainment platform that offers unbeatable quality and affordable prices. Whether you're a cord-cutter or just looking for a better way to watch TV, Apollo Group TV seems to have something for everyone. But how do you use it on Roku?
How To Use Apollo Group TV On Roku (Step-By-Step)
Accessing Apollo Group TV on Roku is a straightforward process. The following instructions will guide you on how to access the content on your device and then cast it to the Roku device you're using.
There are basically two paths here, for if you're coming from a smartphone tablet, or using your web browser on a computer. Either way, the device needs to be on the same WiFi network as the Roku.
Screen Mirroring from Android or iOS Smartphone or Tablet
- Ensure that your Roku device and smartphone or tablet are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- On your smartphone or tablet, go to the app store and download the Apollo Group TV app.
- Open the Apollo Group TV service in a browser tab and sign in using your account credentials.
- Once you've signed in, select the content you want to watch.
- Swipe down from the top of your smartphone or tablet screen to access the Control Center (iOS) or the Notification Panel (Android).
- In the Control Center or Notification Panel, tap on the Screen Mirroring option.
- Select your Roku device from the list of available devices.
- Your smartphone or tablet screen should now be mirrored on your Roku device, and you can start watching your selected content.
Screen Mirroring from Desktop Computer Using Web Browser
- Ensure that your Roku device and desktop computer are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Open your preferred web browser and go to the Apollo Group TV website.
- Sign in using your account credentials.
- Once you have signed in, select the content you want to watch.
- Click on the three dots in the top right corner of your web browser.
- Select the Cast option from the drop-down menu.
- Select your Roku device from the list of available devices.
- Your desktop computer screen should now be mirrored on your Roku device, and you can start watching your selected content.
That's it! With these simple steps, you can now access and watch your favorite content on Apollo Group TV using your Roku device.
And, while we haven't tested this, you should also note that the Roku does have an internet browser, and so you can reference our guide on using it to try and simply log into and access the Apollo service from there to try and side-step this constant screen-mirroring project.
Do We Recommend Apollo Group TV?
We have tested and used Apollo Group TV and found it to be a cost-effective solution for live TV. It competes directly with options like Sling and YoutubeTV, and offers many of the same packages, with basically the same quality.
The lower tier packages are competitively priced and provide access to a good selection of channels. However, larger packages are going to be driven by your personal perceived value of the channel selection.
All that said, we really feel that YoutubeTV is a better option, because, though it starts at a higher price point, it has a much more clean and polished user interface…which is to say it has an app you can download, so you won't need to do all this screen-mirroring.
Channel Surf's Up: Apollo Group TV on Roku Redux
If you're seeking flexibility, affordability, and a vast array of content, Apollo Group TV on Roku offers a tantalizing proposition. But as home-theater experts, we have to point out that this is an accessory service first and foremost. There are other better streaming options we recommend for a home theater, that simply offer a better user experience.
That said, if some of your priorities are taking your streaming solution with you and having access to it on the go…well, YoutubeTV and Sling still compete very well here.
If there's not a specific feature or pricing structure that's pulling you to Apollo Group TV, then you should pause to look at the others. But, if you move forward with Apollo Group TV, it'll work just fine with your Roku so long as you're willing to do a bit of screen-casting! And note that you can even download it to a Firestick device.
