#1 Why do I need a Roku account?
You need a Roku account for several reasons:
It links you, your TCL • Roku TV, and your other Roku streaming devices to the Roku Channel Store and billing service.
Streaming content providers know that it’s OK to send content you request to your TCL • Roku TV.
Roku can automatically send updates to your device.
You need a Roku account to activate your device and access entertainment across thousands of streaming channels. Roku accounts are free, and while a valid credit card number is not required to create your account, providing your credit card information makes renting and purchasing entertainment from the Roku Channel Store fast and convenient.