How to "side-load" a Roku Channel for testing
- Save the provided application zip file to your desktop.
- Go to the Roku Home screen
- Click the following sequence on your remote to enable testing mode so that you can install the app:
Home button x 3
Up x 2
Right, Left, Right, Left, Right
Select to "enable" the developer mode - Go to the Roku Home screen and select Device Info and get your Roku's IP address
- On your computer browser go to http://TypeYourRokuIPAddressHere
- Select Browse... And select the YourApp.zip file
- Select Install (or Replace)
The app should now appear on the far right of your Roku home screen