Connect ClosedCast to Roku
This short guide explains how to connect ClosedCast to a Roku device so you can watch your private video archive on TV. Install the ClosedCast app from the Roku Channel Store, link the device using the app’s secure activation code or Direct Login, then browse and play videos from your private library. The same process works for first-time setup or adding additional Roku devices.
What to know
- Install ClosedCast from the Roku Channel Store to add private streaming to your TV.
- Linking uses a secure activation code or Direct Login to associate the device with your account.
- You can set up a Roku for first-time use or add additional Roku devices to the same account.
- Your private library is presented in a TV-friendly, browseable interface for easy replay.
- Linking preserves your account’s access controls and keeps the archive private.
Install the ClosedCast app
Open the Roku Channel Store on your TV, search for the ClosedCast channel, and add it to your device. The app will appear on your Roku home screen after installation.
Link your Roku to your ClosedCast account
Open the ClosedCast app on Roku and follow the on-screen prompt to connect. You’ll be given a secure activation code or can use Direct Login; enter that code on the link page to authorize and associate the Roku with your ClosedCast account.
Browse and stream on TV
After linking, your private video library appears in the Roku app’s interface. Use search and collection browsing to find videos and play them on your TV while preserving your account’s access controls.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a ClosedCast account to use the Roku app?
Yes. The Roku app links to a ClosedCast account so the device can access your private video library and respect your access controls.
Can I connect more than one Roku device to the same ClosedCast account?
Yes. You can add additional Roku devices by installing the app on each device and linking them using the activation code or Direct Login.
How does the Roku linking process protect my videos?
The app requires a device-specific activation step (or Direct Login) to authorize the Roku with your account, ensuring only linked devices can access your private library.
Will my library be available on the web and Roku at the same time?
Yes. Once your account is linked, the same private video library can be accessed via the ClosedCast web experience and on linked Roku devices.