Welcome to the world of Roku app development!
We're thrilled to embark on this app-building journey with you. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the essential steps of creating a Roku developer account and linking your device.
By following these instructions, you'll empower us to bring your app ideas to life and maximize their potential on the Roku platform. Let's dive in and unlock the endless possibilities of Roku app development together!
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Video Walkthrough of Setting up a Roku Account
Create the account
Visit the Roku website using a computer or mobile device.
Select "Create Account" and fill in the required information, including your name, email address, and password. Set up Roku Pay (choose a payment method, and enter payment information)
Follow the prompts to complete the account creation process
Enroll in the Roku Developer Program
Sign in to your Roku account
Click on "Enroll" or "Join the Roku Developer Program" to initiate the enrollment process.
Review the terms and conditions, then click on "Agree" or "Accept" to agree to Roku Distribution Policy to proceed.
Provide the necessary information, including your contact details and any additional requested information.
Complete the enrollment process and wait for your developer account to be approved by Roku.
Enroll in Partner Payouts
Enroll from your Dashboard. While signed in to your Roku developer account, navigate to the Partner Payouts section.
Click on the "Enroll" or "Set Up Payouts" option.
Follow the instructions to set up your payout method and provide the required details for receiving payments.
Agree to Terms
Provide Payout Information
Enter Address, Payment, and Tax details
For more details: Official help guide from Roku
Invite Uscreen to your Roku developer account
Click on User Access > Add a User > Create
Add the following details:
Email: ott@uscreen.tv
Role: Administrator
Organization: Uscreen
⚠️ In order for the Apps Team to complete your app, your Roku developer account must be connected to a Roku Device
Roku requires the Account Owner to link a device to their developer account.
This can be a Roku Streaming Player or Roku TV™.
This must be done before we can develop, update, or publish your Roku app.