WRAL apps for streaming on your connected TV devices are only a few clicks away

You can watch WRAL News live on your Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung TV or Android TV devices in just a few steps. Here's how!

Posted 11:35 a.m. Aug 8, 2022 — Updated 6:56 p.m. Mar 21, 2023

WRAL apps for Roku, Amazon's Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV provide a rich viewing experience, allowing you to stream news live with WRAL News.

How you can watch your favorite WRAL streaming content right on your connected TV devices

The WRAL News+ streaming channel simulcasts WRAL News throughout the day and includes weather updates every 10 minutes! It also provides unique content and updates by a specialized News+ only journalist staff. All from a brand new streaming studio! Featured contributors include Rosalia Fodera, Meghan Glova and Executive Producer Jeremy Spearman.

On the connected TV apps, you also get direct access to weather forecasts, DUALDoppler5000 radar and popular features such as WRAL documentaries dating back 20 years, Tar Heel Traveler episodes, 5 On Your Side restaurant ratings and Out & About TV.

Then check out the 24-hour sports coverage with WRAL Sports+. WRAL Sports+ features a wide range of sports programming. That includes 8 hours of sports talk from Raleigh’s top-rated sports radio station: 99.9 The Fan. The weekday sports talk line-up includes: The Sports Shop with Reese & KMAC from 7 am-9 am, The Adam Gold Show from 12 pm-3 pm, and The OG with Joe Ovies & Joe Giglio from 3 pm-6 pm.

You can even catch up on the latest WRAL Docs, Tar Heel Traveler and Restaurant Ratings right on your connected TV.

Roku

To download the WRAL app on to your Roku device, simply search for "WRAL" in the Roku Channel Store, or select "News and Weather" and look for the Big 5.

The app can also be installed directly to your device from the Roku Channel Store here: https://channelstore.roku.com/details/92207/wral

Roku setup - Step by step

Go to the Home Screen
In the menu on the left, scroll down to Search
Search for WRAL
Click on WRAL when it appears on the right
Click on Add Channel
Click on Go to Channel

Amazon Fire TV

To download the WRAL app on to your Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick, search for WRAL from the menu, look for the Big 5 and install the free app, or look for the app under the "News" category in the Amazon App Marketplace.

You can also install the app directly to your device from the Amazon app store here: http://www.amazon.com/Capitol-Broadcasting-Company-WRAL/dp/B01E4KAU5G

Amazon Fire TV setup - Step by step

Go to the Home Screen
Click on the magnifying glass to Search
Type in WRAL
Click on WRAL in the list
Click on Get Free Download
Click on Open

Apple TV

Download the WRAL app on to your Apple TV by searching "WRAL" in the Apple App Store on your 4th generation or newer Apple TV.

The app must be downloaded through the App Store, and can not be accessed in a web browser. Apple TV apps require a 4th generation or newer Apple TV device running tvOS 9.0 or greater.

Apple TV setup - Step by step

On the home screen, scroll down and click on the App Store
At the top of the screen, click on the magnifying glass to search
Type or hold the microphone button on your remote and say WRAL.
Scroll and click on the WRAL picture
Click Get
Confirm you want to Get "WRAL” for free
*Note you will need to be signed in using your Apple ID.

Android TV

The WRAL News app for Android TV can be found by searching "WRAL" in the Google Play Store on your Android TV device.

The app can also be installed directly to your device through the Google Play Store from your computer's browser by visiting https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cbcnewmedia.wral.androidtv

Android TV setup - Step by step

From the Android TV home screen, scroll to Apps
Select the Google Play Store app
Search for WRAL
Select Install
Click on the channel picture to open

Samsung TV

If you have a Samsung Smart TV, you can access WRAL by accessing the Smart Hub directly on your Samsung TV. Just find the apps section and search for "WRAL", add it to your list and click on the picture to open.

Samsung TV setup - Step by step

Click the Smart Hub or Home button on your remote
Scroll over and click the magnifying glass
Search for WRAL
Add the channel
Click on the channel picture to open

Learn more about WRAL's apps

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