1. Create a Roku Customer Account
Creating a Roku customer account enables you to enroll in the Roku developer program. Ensure the email address used for your account is one you actively use and monitor, as Roku frequently sends notifications requiring you to take action on certain items.
Create your Roku account and provide the following information.
Keep an eye on your email inbox. Roku will send you an email verification when you sign up, and they might also send you a verification on following steps. If you don't click on those emails, the app build process could be delayed.
If you don't initially
2. Enroll in the Roku Developer Program
Enrolling in the Roku Developer program provides you with access to the Roku Developer Dashboard. The dashboard is used for creating, testing, and publishing apps.
2.1 Access your Roku Developer Dashboard and provide all required information.
2.2 Once the form is populated, select that you have read and agree to the Roku Distribution Agreement, followed by clicking the Enroll button.
You are now able to access the Roku Launchpad!
3. Get a Roku Device
Before BoxCast can develop, update, or publish your Roku app, your Roku developer account must be connected to a Roku device (whether it is a Roku streaming device or Roku TV). If you don't already have a dedicated device, you can purchase from Roku.com, your local electronics retailer, or a second-hand marketplace.
4. Activate Developer Mode on your Roku Device
Activate developer mode on your device. This enables you to run sample apps on your device to help learn Roku development and begin running and testing your own apps.
4.1 Use your Roku remote or Roku remote app and press the HOME button THREE times, the UP button TWICE, and then RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT, LEFT, RIGHT.
4.2 Write down the URL of your Roku device that is displayed on the screen and then enable the Development Application Installer.
4.3 Read and accept the Developer Tools License Agreement, which enables you to build apps with the Roku SDK and other developer tools.
4.4 Enter a password for your Roku device (note that passwords are case sensitive). Once you submit the password, your Roku device will reboot. When the device completes its reboot, it is activated in developer mode and ready for sideloading apps.
5. Invite BoxCast to Your Roku Developer Account
5.1 From your Roku Launchpad, click Account Information.
5.2 Click User Access.
5.3 Click the Invite User button.
5.4 Type in Email apps@boxcast.com, and Organization BoxCast.
5.5 In the Roles section under Roku Developers, select Administrator (all permissions), followed by the Invite button.
