How to remove apps from your Roku streaming device|Remove an app

Apps can be removed from your Roku® streaming player or Roku TV™ from the Home screen or the Roku mobile app using the following directions. Apps cannot be removed from Roku.com.

Turn off auto-renew to cancel your subscription before removing the app from your Roku device. If you don't see the Remove app option, you might still have an active subscription or be in your current billing cycle. 

Removing apps from the Home screen on your Roku device

  1. Press Home home button on your Roku remote on your Roku remote
  2. Move to the right and highlight the app you wish to remove
  3. Press Star star button on your Roku remote on your Roku remote to open the Options menu
  4. Select Remove app and confirm when prompted

If you don't see the Remove app option, you might still have an active subscription or be in your current billing cycle. Select Manage subscription to turn off auto-renew and cancel your subscription.

Removing apps from the Roku mobile app

  1. Launch the Roku mobile app
  2. Select Devices from the navigation bar
  3. Select the Apps on Roku channels icon on the Roku mobile app tab on the Roku mobile app to view a list of apps installed on your Roku device
  4. Tap and hold an app to view more information (tapping quickly will open the remote)
  5. Tap Remove and confirm your decision

Resources for your Roku account or subscriptions

If you have questions about your Roku account or subscriptions, view the following resources for help:

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