How to Watch MeTV on Roku

If you’re a fan of classic network television, MeTV is the best channel for classic content. You likely live in an area where you can watch MeTV using an antenna. But if you don’t use an antenna, there is a way you can stream MeTV on the Roku as well.

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Option 1 – Frndly Channel

The Frndly app is a paid service that provides channels you’d find on traditional cable TV and over-the-air networks. There are no limitations based on where you live, and you can live stream the MeTV channel using the Frndly app.

A Frndly subscription currently offers more than 30 channels for $6.99 a month. You can even try the service free for 7 days.

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Option 2 – Philo Channel

Just like Frndly, Philo is another service that carries MeTV in its list of channels. Along with MeTV, you’ll get more than 70 channels at a rate of $25 per month.

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Option 3 – Mirror MeTV App from Your Phone

You can use your phone or tablet to mirror the screen to your Roku and display some of the shows MeTV makes available on demand in their app. MeTV does not offer very many episodes on demand, but if you happen to want to watch one, this is a solution.

Android Steps

1. Ensure that both your Roku and Android device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. From the Roku, go to “Settings” > “System” > “Screen mirroring” > “Enable screen mirroring“.
3. On some devices, you should choose “Prompt” or “Always allow“.
   
4. Download and install the MeTV app to your Android.
5. Start the casting feature on your Android device. The feature is located in different places depending on your device.
   • Devices that run stock Android like the Google Pixel 5 have the option under “Settings” > “Connected devices” > “Connection preferences” > “Cast“. You can also access this setting by sliding down the Quick Settings tray from the top of the screen and choosing “Cast“.
   • On other devices, casting can be turned on from the Android, go to “Settings” > “Display” > “Cast Screen“. Then select “Menu” > “Enable Wireless Display“.
   • Samsung Devices like the Galaxy S21 typically have a “Screen Mirroring” or “Smart View” option. To access it, you need to swipe from the top of the screen using two fingers, then choose “Screen Mirroring“/”Smart View“.
6. Open the MeTV app, follow the directions for setting up the app.
7. Tap the Menu ☰ icon located at the upper-left corner of the screen, then choose “Watch“.
8. Select the show you wish to watch. Rotate your phone to display the video in landscape mode so that you can watch it full screen on your Roku.

iPhone & iPad Steps

1. Make sure the Roku and Apple device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Press the Home button on the Roku remote to get to the home screen.
3. Press Left on the arrow pad to bring up the left menu pane.
4. Select Settings > Apple Airplay and HomeKit > Airplay > On.
5. Now on the iPhone or iPad, swipe down from the top of the screen to access the quick menu.
6. Select Screen Mirroring.
7. Choose the Roku in the list you wish to connect to.
8. If prompted on the TV screen, enter the code displayed.
9. Open the TikTok app on your Android and you now are able to watch TikTok on your Roku. Control everything right from your Apple iOS device.
10. Open the MeTV app, follow the directions for setting up the app.
11. Tap the Menu ☰ icon located at the upper-left corner of the screen, then choose “Watch“.
12. Select the show you wish to watch. Rotate your phone to display the video in landscape mode so that you can watch it full screen on your Roku.

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Option 4 – LocalBTV App (Fresno Only)

The LocalBTV app provides streaming options for over the air networks for free. At the time of this writing, you can only access MeTV if you live in Fresno, California.

The app even provides 1TB of cloud DVR storage if you want to record your favorite MeTV shows.

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MeTV Alternatives

MeTV is a great channel. Many people like the classic Saturday morning cartoon lineup on the channel. If you’re looking for a channel that provide similar content, here are some options.

Pluto TV

Pluto TV is a free live streaming app that offers many different channels that stream live. Among them are Classic TV Families, Classic TV Comedy, Classic TV Drama, Classic TV Crime Drama, as well as channels dedicated to specific shows like Rawhide, Gunsmoke, Matlock, Perry Mason, and The Carol Burnett Show.

FreeVee

Amazon’s free TV service FreeVee has a Classic TV section that provides you with access to shows like Perry Mason, All in the Family, Bewitched, The Beverly Hillbillies, and more.

The Roku Channel

Roku’s free TV service The Roku Channel has a classic section that rivals FreeVee, offering shows like I Dream of Jeannie, Green Acres, Bonanza, The Dick Van Dyke Show, and the Donna Reed Show.

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Note: Free2View TV used to carry MeTV in their Roku channel, but the app is now defunct as the developer did not have permission to facilitate streaming some of the content.

I hope this post has helped you gain the ability to watch MeTV on your Roku. Drop me a comment below if you enjoyed it.