Sling TV is Live TV, Only Better. The #1 Live TV Streaming Service. Personalize your channel lineup & save: start with your base service, then pick Extras in your favorite genres like sports, comedy, kids, news & more. (#1 Service is based on the number of subscribers publicly reported as of March).

With Sling TV's streaming services, you get to pick your channel lineup & personalize your TV experience. Start with the level that’s best for you, then customize with extras like sports, comedy, kids, news and more.

The service is available on several devices including Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Android, iOS, Mac, and PC. Sling offers a 7-day free trial to check out the available programming. Sling TV bills itself as "a la carte TV," so you might expect to be able to pick and choose individual channels you want.

Before you can begin the installation process on your Roku device, make sure you have a current Roku account. If you do not, you can sign up for a Roku account here. The Sling TV app comes pre-installed on many Roku devices, however, if you don't see the app available, here's how to download and install Sling TV:

Only Sling gives you full access and control of your living room TV experience in up to Full HD. With Sling and the Slingplayer* app on your iPhone or Android phone, you can now watch and control your TV and all of its programming, live, over the Internet on your Roku connected TV.

When it comes to comparing Sling TV vs. Roku, it is impossible to do a direct comparison because they are so different in function. As you know, Sling TV is a service whereas Roku is a device. You can use them together, or you can use just one without the other. Sling TV can be used on the following devices besides Roku:

Sling TV on Roku devices offers all the TV you love, plus features like on demand and cloud DVR. If you’re looking for a flexible TV package that gives you live access to popular channels, then Sling TV is for you! Check out the answers to your most common questions below.

If you commit to three months of Sling TV, you can get a Roku Ultra for $50 — a $50 discount off the regular retail price. You can get a free Roku Express with two months of prepaid Sling TV.

SlingPlayer for Roku is a feature that teams up your Slingbox and SlingPlayer for iPhone, SlingPlayer for iPad, SlingPlayer for Android Phones, or SlingPlayer for Android Tablets with your Roku streaming player. With SlingPlayer on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet, you can stream your TV programs to the Roku player, and onto your TV.