CBS on Roku: All Options to Stream Live TV Shows Cheaper & Easier Than Cable
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I watch so many great shows on CBS, from NCIS and Blue Bloods to Young Sheldon, 60 Minutes, and the Late Late Show with James Corden. When I decided to cut the cord with my cable provider, finding a way to keep watching CBS was one of my top priorities.
In a hurry? These services support CBS and Roku:
- Fubo: With 150+ channels, it offers something for everyone. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.
- DIRECTV: Makes it easy to switch from cable to streaming with their 90+ channel Entertainment plan and options for much more. A 5-day free trial is now available for DIRECTV.
- Hulu + Live TV: This total entertainment streaming service provides a great on-demand selection and all the essential live TV channels with a free 3-day trial.
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Use a Streaming Service to Watch CBS
With traditional cable you’re stuck watching whatever is on at any given point of time. But, with a streaming service you can often watch CBS programming wherever and however you want.
Many streaming service offer access to live TV and CBS is often included in the default channel package. For a monthly fee you get access to live TV without the contract and headache of traditional cable and satellite TV. These streaming services can be used on many different devices including Roku devices.
How to Watch CBS on Roku
To watch CBS using a Roku device, you’ll need to first get a subscription to a streaming service with Live TV. Most popular streaming services are compatible with Roku devices. Once you have a subscription and have downloaded the stream service’s app on your device, you’ll be able to watch CBS using your Roku.
Fubo Offers CBS
Fubo (formerly FuboTV) is a sports-centric streaming service offering over 110 channels for $79.99/month. The service offers more than just sports though. You can also watch the popular entertainment and news channels as well, including CBS. To watch CBS using Fubo on your Roku use the following steps:
- Install the Fubo channel from the Roku store.
- Sign up for a free trial of Fubo ($79.99/month after trial period). You can sign up directly through your Roku device. If you want to sign up using a different email address select Cancel to enter a new email address.
- After information is entered a summary of your subscription is displayed. Click Let’s Go.
- Enter your Roku PIN to subscribe.
- Start using the Fubo app to watch CBS on your Roku.
Note that Fubo is only compatible with Roku 2 or newer devices. For more information be sure to check out our complete review on Fubo.
Hulu + Live TV Includes CBS
Hulu + Live TV gives you access to Live TV channels as well as Hulu’s complete library of on-demand and Hulu Original content. This is one of the more popular streaming services coming in at $82.99/month for 85+ channels. The service also offers great coverage of CBS in most US markets. To watch CBS using Hulu + Live TV with your Roku use the following steps:
- Install the Hulu channel from the Roku store.
- Open the channel and sign up for Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month). You can sign up directly through your Roku device using the same email address. If you want to sign up using a different email address select Cancel to enter a new email address.
- Enter your name, birth date, gender, and ZIP code.
- Create a password.
- Click “I Agree” to the subscription.
- Enter your Roku PIN to subscribe.
- Start using Hulu app on your Roku to watch CBS.
If you already have a Hulu + Live TV subscription you can skip steps 2 through 6, and simply sign in after you open the channel. Note that newer Roku models need the latest Hulu app. Roku Streaming Player models 2400 to 3100 and Roku Streaming Stick models 3420 or earlier support the Classic Hulu app.
Check out our review on Hulu + Live TV for more information on the streaming service.
Watch CBS with Paramount+
Paramount+ (formerly CBS All Access) is one of the cheapest ways to stream CBS. This is because CBS is the only channel you get with this streaming service. Because of this it is far cheaper than either Fubo or Hulu + Live TV. It is only $7.99/month if you want access to CBS content. To get your live local channel, you need Paramount+ with Showtime for $12.99/month (Try Paramount+).
In addition to live stream of CBS, you also get access to an on-demand library of 10,000+ past CBS show episodes.
- Find Paramount+ in the Roku Channel Store and install.
- Open the channel and follow the prompts to Sign Up or Sign In.
- Use your Roku Device: Select “On Roku.” Your device information will be linked to your CBS All Access account. You will need to provide billing information to subscribe. Your Roku PIN will be required to confirm your subscription.
- Sign In or Sign Up Using the Web: Select “On the Web.” Sign in and you’ll get instructions to activate your subscription and your activation code.
Once you’ve signed in and activated your device you can start streaming your favorite CBS shows with Paramount+.
Today’s CBS Schedule
Here is today’s schedule in Eastern Time:
PGA Tour Golf – John Deere Classic, Third Round The John Deere Classic continues with the third round from Silvis, Ill. D.A. Weibring designed the 7,257-yard, par-71 TPC Deere Run course, which has hosted the event since 2000. Steve Stricker won the tournament three straight years (2009 to 2011). | |
CBS News New York Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines. | |
CBS Evening News The latest world and national news. | |
Entertainment Tonight News and features about performers, productions and the milieu. | |
FBI: Most Wanted – 100% While helping Ethan seek treatment at a VA Hospital, Hana puts out an SOS to the Fugitive Task Force when she is among those taken hostage by an enraged veteran. | |
48 Hours – The Suzanne Morphew Case: Nothing Is What It Seems After mother of two Suzanne Morphew vanishes on Mother's Day, bizarre clues emerge, including a chipmunk alibi, a tranquilizer gun and a spy pen. | |
48 Hours – The Monica Sementilli Affair When a celebrity hairstylist is killed poolside, investigators look at his wife, whose alleged affair with her racquetball coach could be a motive for murder. | |
CBS News New York at 11P Jessica Moore hosts. | |
Dear New York | |
The Equalizer – Followers McCall is hired by an online group of true-crime enthusiasts to find the anonymous stalker of an unsuspecting NYC woman when the criminal claims he will murder her in eight hours. | |
NCIS: Hawai'i – The Game When evidence to put away a drug kingpin is stolen, Lucy goes under cover at an underground poker tournament to find out which high-roller is behind the crime; Lucy's feelings are in turmoil when Whistler's ex-girlfriend arrives in town. | |
Inside Edition Weekend Interviews and human-interest stories. | |
Judge Judy – Adult Assaults Disrespectful Tweener?! A 12-year-old with a history of discipline issues says an adult pinched and insulted her. | |
In Touch With Dr. Charles Stanley Charles Stanley, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Atlanta, shares his insights on Christian faith and enlightens viewers with spiritual motivation. | |
Paid Programming Paid programming. | |
Made in Hollywood New movie releases: on set, on location and behind the screen. | |
Inside Edition Weekend Interviews and human-interest stories. | |
Entertainment Tonight News and features about performers, productions and the milieu. | |
CBS News New York Sunday 6am Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines. | |
CBS News New York Sunday 7am Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines. | |
CBS News New York Sunday 8am Stay informed with the latest breaking news and headlines. |
Wrapping Up
Fans of CBS shows have several options using their Roku devices. Simply sign up for the streaming service that works for you and get started. Don’t have a Roku device? No problem. There are other ways to watch CBS without cable too, which is good news.
If you have any questions about watch CBS on your Roku feel free to ask them in the comments.
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