Jul 21 • Smart TV Apps
Build a custom Roku app using WordPress in 2026
Learn how to build, test, and launch a custom Roku TV app without writing a single line of code using WordPress and MediaBlaster!
🚀 Get the MediaBlaster Roku Launch Kit (Template + Full Course): https://www.mediablaster.io/roku-launch-kit/
🔌 Download the MediaBlaster WordPress Plugin (FREE): https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-smart-tv/
📌 Video Overview
Almost 10 years ago, I published a video showing how to build a Roku channel in 15 minutes. It became the most popular tutorial on my channel, but Roku development has changed significantly since then.
In this updated guide, I’ll show you step-by-step how to build a professional, custom-branded Roku app without coding. Manage all your movies, series, artwork, categories, and video links directly from your WordPress dashboard—no BrightScript programming required!
⏰ Timestamps
- 00:00 - Demo: Roku App Powered by WordPress
- 00:36 - Why Roku App Development Has Changed
- 01:19 - What "Building Without Code" Really Means
- 01:46 - How the WordPress + Roku System Works
- 02:30 - What You Need to Get Started
- 03:25 - Step 1: Installing the MediaBlaster Plugin
- 03:50 - Step 2: Adding Movies, Artwork & Video URLs in WordPress
- 04:33 - Real-Time Content Syncing in the Roku App
- 05:04 - Configuring App Branding, Logos & Navigation
- 05:43 - Step 3: Enabling Roku Developer Mode
- 06:22 - Step 4: Sideloading the App to Your Roku Device
- 06:57 - Step 5: Testing, Debug Console & Deep Linking
- 07:50 - Development App vs. Published App (Key Differences)
- 09:13 - 3 Common Misunderstandings About Roku App Creation
- 09:51 - Custom Development vs. Roku App Templates
- 10:29 - Who Is This System For?
- 11:05 - Recap & How to Get Started
🎮 How to Enable Roku Developer Mode
To test your app on a physical Roku device, enter this sequence on your Roku remote:
- Home (Press 3 times)
- Up (Press 2 times)
- Right → Left → Right → Left → Right
💡 Who Is This For?
This workflow is perfect for:
- Filmmakers & Studios: Launch your own branded streaming channel.
- Churches & Ministries: Broadcast sermons, live events, and media archives.
- Course Creators & Educators: Share video lessons directly on smart TVs.
- Independent Streaming Networks: Build free ad-supported or subscription-based platforms.
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