Sling TV is one of the most popular Live TV and on-demand streaming services in the US. It offers three subscription plans for those cord-cutters who can’t get everything they want from streaming services like Netflix, Amazon, etc. The streaming service is geo-restricted and it is only available in the US. So, if you are a US resident and looking for a good streaming service for your Roku device, Sling TV is a great choice for you. Now let us see how to install Sling TV on your Roku device. If you are here to know how to cancel the Sling TV’s subscription, jump straight to the bottom of the article.
Sling TV Packages
Sling TV offers three subscription plans to its users.
- Sling Orange: It costs $20 per month and contains most of the popular sports channels.
- Sling Blue: It also costs $20 per month and contains channels that are preferred for kids.
- Sling Orange + Blue: It costs $35 per month. This pack is a combination of the above two plans.
Other than these three plans, Sling TV offers a 7-day free trial. You can use the Sling TV services for free during the 7 days.
Steps to Install Sling TV on Roku
To download and install apps, Roku has its own app store called Roku Channel Store. You can install all the official apps from the store.
Step 1: On the Roku Home Screen, scroll down and choose the Search option.
Step 2: Using the on-screen keyboard, type Sling TV. You will get suggestions on the left side of the screen, click on the Sling TV app.
Step 3: Now, click the Add Channel button to download the app.
Step 4: Your Roku device will start to download the app. Once the app is downloaded, you will get the confirmation screen.
Step 5: Click OK and click Go to Channel to open the Sling TV app on your Roku.
How to Cancel Sling TV Subscription on Roku
You can’t cancel the Sling TV subscription on the app itself. You need to use any of the web browsers you have on your Roku device.
Step 1: Open the browser and enter the URL http://sling.com/account.
Step 2: You will get the below screen. Enter your login information and click the Sign In button.
Step 3: Click the Cancel Subscription button on the screen.
Step 4: A pop-up will be prompted, choose Cancel Subscription.
Step 5: On the next screen, specify the reason for your cancellation and click CANCEL MY SUBSCRIPTION to Cancel.
Step 6: Then the last step, you will get the confirmation screen.
Sling TV on Roku Problems
Q1: Why does Sling TV keep freezing on Roku?
This is a common issue in the Sling TV app. It may freeze when your internet speed is not enough for the app to stream the videos. Try restarting your WiFi connection.
Q2: Will deleting the app cancel my subscription?
No, deleting the app won’t cancel your subscription. You need to cancel the subscription by using the steps mentioned above. If you delete or uninstall the app from your Roku device, you end up paying the subscription amount for every cycle.
That’s all you need to know about Sling TV on your Roku device. Use the above steps to install the app or to cancel the app’s subscription. Sling TV is one of the best alternatives to cord-cutters. Get yourself the Roku device & Sling TV and say goodbye to cable TV.
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