Roku & TV

Turn Your Roku Into a Private Family Video Library

You can use ClosedCast to turn a Roku into a private family video library: upload home movies, organize them into Collections, and invite relatives to watch on Roku TV. ClosedCast is private by default—there’s no public feed, algorithm, or public comments—so your family can revisit important memories on the biggest screen at home.

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Key takeaways

What to know

  • ClosedCast can turn a Roku into a private family video library for home movies and celebrations.
  • Upload videos and organize them into Collections for easier browsing on TV.
  • Share access with selected family members rather than posting publicly.
  • ClosedCast is private by default—no public feed, algorithm, or public comments.
  • Watch your private archive on Roku by installing the ClosedCast channel.

Upload and organize your home movies

Upload videos to ClosedCast from phones or computers, then group recordings—birthdays, vacations, recitals—into Collections for easy browsing. Organizing by event or year makes it simple to find and replay meaningful moments on TV.

Share privately and preserve memories

ClosedCast lets you share Collections with selected relatives rather than posting publicly. The service emphasizes preservation over virality, keeping videos accessible without ads, public comments, or a public feed.

Watch on Roku TV

Install the ClosedCast channel from the Roku Channel Store to stream your private archive on Roku. Once videos are uploaded and shared, family members can watch them on the big screen for relaxed, TV-friendly viewing.

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an account to upload and share family videos?

Yes. Create a ClosedCast account to upload videos, organize Collections, and invite specific family members to view your archive.

Can family members watch videos on Roku?

Yes. ClosedCast is available in the Roku Channel Store so invited family members can stream your private videos on Roku TV.

Are my videos public or searchable by others?

No. ClosedCast is private by default with no public feed, no algorithmic recommendations, and no public comments—videos are shared only with the people you choose.

Will my videos show ads or public comments?

ClosedCast emphasizes preservation and private viewing; uploaded family videos are meant to be watched without ads or public commentary.