How to Add and Activate Oxygen on Roku [Updated 2022]

Oxygen is one of the American TV channels by NBC Universal. You will find the best of crime TV shows, Live TV, Movies, Series and more. You can access the content by using a TV provider subscription. Now, the Oxygen app is available on the Roku Channel Store, and you can add it to the Roku TV. With a TV provider subscription, you will get access to never-before-seen content, VOD, and live content under the true crime genre with Oxygen.

With an NBC Universal profile, you shall add shows to your favorites and watch them across the devices. In the Oxygen app, you can stream the new episodes the very next day they air on TV. Some of the best and most popular shows on Oxygen are Chicago P.D, Killer Couples, Dateline: Secret Uncovered, Snapped, Smiley Face Killers: The Hunt for Justice, and Murder for Hire. As of now, Oxygen is available only in the US. To stream it outside the US, you can opt for a VPN service like ExpressVPN or NordVPN on Roku.

Highlights of Oxygen

• The users can stream bonus clips, sneak peeks, new episodes, etc.
• It brings on-demand content from Bravo, NBC, CNBC, SYFY, E!, Telemundo, Universo, etc.
• You can filter the shows based on genre and network.
• It includes a catalog of recent and throwback favorites.
• It is possible to resume watching shows from where you previously left off.

How to Watch Oxygen on Roku

[1] Launch the Roku device and connect it to the internet connection.

[2] The Roku home screen will appear. Select the Streaming channel option.

[3] Then, click the Search channel option and search for Oxygen.

[4] The related apps will be displayed. From the list, select the Oxygen channel.

[5] Now, click Add Channel button to add the Oxygen app to your Roku device.

How to Activate Oxygen on Roku

[1] Open and launch the Oxygen app on Roku TV.

[2] Select the Sign-in option to get the activation code.

[3] Visit the Oxygen activation website (https://www.nbc.com/nbcuniversalfamily/activate).

[4] Now, enter the activation code and click Continue.

[5] Finally, the Oxygen will get activated, and you can stream your favorite shows on your device.

How to Get Oxygen on Roku Via Screen Casting

Since Roku supports screen mirroring, you shall cast Oxygen from your Android phone to your TV.

Pre-Requisite:

• On your Roku TV, you should enable Screen Mirroring, and the steps are as follows.
  • Go to Roku TV Settings > select System > choose Screen Mirroring > highlight Screen Mirroring Mode > select Prompt or Always Allow.
• On an Android phone, download and install the Oxygen app from the Google Play Store.

[1] Connect Roku TV to WIFI and use the home internet connectivity on your Android phone.

[2] Now, launch the Oxygen app from the apps section of your Roku TV.

[3] Enter your TV provider account credentials to log in to your account.

[4] Choose any title to start playing and click on the Cast icon.

[5] When you find the list of available devices, you shall select your Roku TV.

[6] Wait for the connection to establish. Once done, you will find your smartphone screen on your TV.

Tip: For a more convenient streaming experience, you shall use turn your phone into mode landscape mode.

[7] To end casting, you shall click on the Cast icon and hit the Stop Casting option.

How to Watch Oxygen on Roku Via Screen Mirroring

Like casting, Roku TV supports AirPlay or screen mirroring. Thus, you can transfer any of the shows from the Oxygen app to the Roku device with the steps below.

Pre-Requisite:

• On Roku TV, you should enable AirPlay and Homekit from the settings to mirror Orygen shows to TV.
  • Go to Roku TV Settings > select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit > choose Apple AirPlay and HomeKit Settings > select AirPlay > enable it.

• On your iPhone or iPad, download the Oxygen app from the Apple App Store.

[1] Firstly, you should connect your Roku TV and iOS device to the same WIFI.

[2] Launch the Oxygen app from the apps column on your handheld.

[3] Login to your account by providing the necessary credentials.

[4] Choose a title of your choice or browse for a show to play on your iOS device.

[5] Click on the AirPlay icon available on the media player.

[6] Go ahead to choose your Roku TV from the devices connected to the same WIFI.

[7] When the connection gets established, you will find the same on your Roku TV.

How to Stream Oxygen on Roku Without Cable

Roku users can stream Oxygen without the cable using any of the streaming services given below.

YouTube TV

YouTube TV on Roku is the best way to stream the Oxygen app content. The package costs $64.99 per month, in which you can stream 60+ channels like Disney Channel, Fox News, Cartoon Network, Comedy Central, TBS, TLC, Investigation Discovery, and more. You can use YouTube TV on three different devices at the same time.

Sling TV

The Sling TV added Oxygen as a part of their packages. You can pay their Sling Blue lifestyle Extra package $41/a month and stream the Oxygen app. You get 50 hours of DVR space to record the Oxygen content and can watch it on three devices at the same time. The popular channels on Sling TV include Lifetime, MSNBC, History, Investigation Discovery, HGTV, CNN, Comedy Central, and so on. Get Sling TV on Roku.

DirecTV Stream (AT&T TV)

You can watch the Oxygen channel on Roku using the DirecTV Stream, previously AT & T TV. It is a subscription-based streaming service that costs 69.99/month. It is compatible with different devices like Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, Firestick, Android TV, Smartphones, Tablets, and so on. With AT&T TV on Roku, you can stream 65+ channels like HGTV, Food Network, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, ESPN, Disney Junior, etc.

fuboTV

If you want to watch Oxygen without cable, fuboTV on Roku is one of the solid options. While it deals more with sports channels, you shall get access to other channels as well. It is a subscription-based service, and the price starts at $69.99. It has 250 hours of cloud DVR, and you can record shows or programs for later access.

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