BET is one of the most popular streaming channels in the African-American culture, and it is popular for a mix of reality TV and originals like Tyler Perry’s Sistas and The New Edition, while it also offers a mix of music, news, and other entertainment. In fact, there are several genres and sister channels that are associated with BET, such as BET Hip-Hop, BET+, BET Gospel, and a few more. You can watch most of these BET channels on cable/satellite TV, mobile, BET website, and even through streaming devices. In fact, Roku is one of the most popular choices when it comes to streaming BET, but how do you install and watch BET on Roku? Let’s discuss it all.
Also Read: BET Plus Plans & Pricing: Free Trial, Cost, How to Get & More
How to Install and Watch BET on Roku?
One of the things about Roku is the complicated interface, which many users find difficult to navigate and use. To be honest, if you have used Roku for a few days, you will probably figure out that it is easy to install and watch BET on Roku. However, here, it is not only about installing the streaming app but also activating BET to start watching your favorite content.
All of this might sound complicated to you, but it isn’t really. Now, let us take you through the steps to install, activate, and then start watching BET on your Roku streaming device with the most ease. Follow the steps below.
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1. Installing BET on Roku
- Connect Roku to your TV and allow it to complete the setup. Once Roku is connected, press the “Home Button” on the remote.
- Navigate to the “Streaming Channels” option on the main menu.
- In the search bar, type “BET” and press the enter option.
- In the search results, you can find both the BET+ and BET NOW apps. Choose the one that you wish to install or install both. In our case, let’s pick BET+.
- Click on the “Add Channel” option to add the BET app to your Roku device.
- After the installation, navigate to the “Home” Screen and find the BET app.
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2. Activate BET+ and BET NOW on Roku
If you have installed BET NOW, you will require an active cable subscription with BET included under the streaming plan. You can then enter the cable TV subscriptions and log in to BET NOW to stream your favorite black content.
If you have a BET+ account with an active subscription, here is how you can activate BET and start streaming it on your Roku device,
- Connect your Roku streaming device to your smart TV and ensure there is a trouble-free internet connection.
- We need to install the BET app on the Roku streaming device so we can log in to BET and activate our account. Navigate to the channels menu using the channels menu on your Roku remote. Then, use the search bar to look for the “BET” or “BET Plus” app.
- Once installed, launch the BET app on your smart TV, and you will see an activation code on your screen. This should be a 7-digit activation code.
- Using a second device, like an Android or iPhone, or a laptop with a web browser and internet connection, navigate or go to www.bet.com/activate website.
- You will now be asked to log in to your BET account and enter your account username/email and password.
- Once your account is authorized, you will find a new screen with a field to enter the BET activation code on your screen.
- Enter the BET activation code from Roku. Your TV screen should now refresh, and you will have access to BET content.
Want to activate BET+ on other streaming devices, like Amazon Firestick or Google Chromecast? Here is a full guide on how to activate BET and BET+
How to Get a BET Subscription through Your Roku Device?
If Roku is your primary streaming device and you want ease and convenience with subscriptions and managing your BET account, you can subscribe to BET directly through your Roku device. Now, this is possible as you pay through Roku Pay, and you can manage your account directly through Roku with the most convenience.
However, there is also a disadvantage of getting a BET subscription directly through Roku. When you subscribe directly through streaming services such as Roku, Amazon, or even Google Chromecast, you cannot access the subscription on your other devices like your mobile phone or even your laptop.
Now, this is one of the big downsides of why we don’t prefer subscribing to BET through the streaming app directly, but if Roku is a primary streaming device for you and you don’t wish to access BET on other devices, here is how you can subscribe to BET using your Roku streaming device,
- Look for the BET+ app on the Roku channel store.
- Add the channel to your Roku device and launch the app.
- Now, you can find a subscribe button on your app screen; tap on the subscribe button and follow the next steps to sign up through Roku Pay.
- You can choose the trial option, which is available for the first seven days, and then pay a monthly $9.99 to renew your subscription.
- That’s it. After the sign-up is complete, you can go back to the app home screen and start streaming your favorite BET+ content, including originals, movies, TV shows, BET Awards, and more.
How to Watch BET without a Subscription?
If you don’t want to spend $9.99 on a single video-on-demand service every month, you can pick a streaming service that offers more. Third-party streaming platforms like Sling TV offer BET alongside content from other streaming platforms on a single subscription, which is both budget-friendly and convenient as you find most of your streaming on a single platform.
Some of the popular options are,
| TV Provider | Description | Pricing | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sling TV | Includes BET in its “Blue” or “Orange+Blue” packages | $40/month | 7 days |
| Hulu+ Live TV | Includes BET in its base subscription plan | $69.99/month (includes Hulu’s on-demand library) | 7 days |
| Philo TV | Includes BET in the subscription plan | $25/month | 7 days |
These streaming apps are also available on Roku, so you can easily install them and start streaming BET and other content with much ease.
Also Read: How to Watch BET Plus for Free
Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
Yes, but only if you have a cable subscription. The BET NOW app is free to use with your cable provider login credentials.
Yes, you can stream BET live using the BET NOW app or through live TV services like Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV.
No, BET+ is a separate, subscription-based service that offers exclusive, ad-free content. BET on live TV or through the BET NOW app is available through a cable subscription.
BET+ costs $9.99 per month, and there is a 7-day free trial available.
You can watch BET on Roku without cable using live TV streaming services like Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Philo, all of which offer BET as part of their channel lineups.
No, BET+ does not include live TV. It focuses on on-demand content, including original BET series and movies.
After installing the BET NOW app, log in using your cable or satellite TV provider credentials to access live and on-demand content.
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Wrapping up: How to Install and Watch BET on Roku
This pretty much sums up our guide on how to install and watch BET on Roku; we’ve tried to cover everything related to the topic. However, if we have missed something, do let us know through the comment section below so we can include it for you.
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