Juice for Roku
Note: For the app to work, you must install the Juice channel on your Roku by going here: https://owner.roku.com/add/juice. Also note that if you have a router with two channels (regular and guest), your Roku and your Android device must be connected to the same channel.
Juice for Roku lets you to stream media directly from your Android device to your Roku player: No need for a separate server!
Does NOT support YouTube and flash based videos, and does not support Google Music. Also note that videos in any format other than MP4 are unlikely to play. See here: http://support.roku.com/entries/423946-what-media-file-types-does-the-roku-usb-media-player-channel-support. ALSO
- the Roku doesn't support videos taken in portrait mode.
- Send photos, music, videos from your Android device
- Send media from the internet to the Roku using the Share functionality or audio and video podcasts (feeds)
- Send individual photos or send a complete slide show
- Send individual songs or whole albums to the Roku. Songs can be shuffled.
- Background Juice service will continue to serve files to the Roku while you use other Android apps
- Use the “Share” menu from the gallery, browser and other supported apps to send media to the Roku without having to launch the Juice app
- NEW
- SHOWBOX SUPPORT. Send downloaded ShowBox videos to your Roku by going to the Videos tab and selecting the "show_box" folder. Does not work with streamed Showbox videos.
- No need for a home media server
- No need for cables
- No need to upload your files to a web server
- Fully functional remote control included with the same functionality as the Roku Remote app (sold separately)
One of the best things about this app is it's ability to work with other apps. For example, long press a link to a photo, song or video in the browser and share it to the Juice app to start it playing on the Roku. Or long press an episode in your Podcast app and share it to Juice to hear it through your Roku connected system. With the share feature, you can stream almost anything on the internet to the Roku, in addition to streaming what is already on your Android device.
Requirements:
- You must add the Juice channel to your Roku (https://owner.roku.com/add/juice)
- Android device and Roku player must be on the same network
- Plugging your Android device into your computer may prevent the app from accessing the SD card. In general, don't have plug your Android device into the computer when using the app. Charging is OK.
- Not all video formats are supported by the Roku. See the supported formats here: http://support.roku.com/entries/423946-what-media-file-types-does-the-roku-usb-media-player-channel-support
- Some MP4s created on Android devices may not work since Roku doesn't support all codecs. It depends on the Android device. Also, the Roku doesn't support videos taken in portrait mode.
Troubleshooting:
- If you notice lag or unresponsiveness, power off your android device and/or the Roku and try again. This resolves nearly all connectivity issues. You should only have to do this infrequently.
- Visit http://www.jigawattlabs.com/juicehelp
Category : Video Players & Editors
Reviews (28)
This app actually works. I found it on the Roku app store and then installed the demo version on my phone. It did everything it said. I played a 1080p video without any buffering or lip sync issues. I bought the full version after about 15 mins of using the demo. One thing I would like to see is a file browsing option for music, you have it for movies. I have been looking for something like this for months. There are loads out there but until now none of them worked. Well done developer.
Been using this app since it first came out has always worked perfectly for me.. I use it everyday
I just downloaded it and haven't tried it yet...... wouldn't let me download the free version first to let me see if it worked. Not a good start, especially with a lot of negative reviews. Good thing I'm desperate 😣
Didn't even bother to try streaming, this wouldn't even play a file from my phone. Total garbage.
Download the free version first to ensure your phone and roku are compatible. Once it successfully connects, uninstal the free version. Purchase this version. Note: If you are trying to cast a movie, it should be in the mp4 format.
But it hasn't worked for me in over a month and that's disappointing because its a paid app. Fix it.
It does what it claims. Follow the instructions from the developer and you shouldn't have any problems.
Was curious if there's voice search support or if you will enable voice searching in the future let me know thank you
I watch movies all the time using the juice app on my phone & ROKU device.
Couldn't even find my roku. I freaking paid for this app!
Don't waste your money. Doesn't work with note 4 or roku. Never sends a picture stream to my roku.
(Was) GREAT idea & execution. Had a hiccup, vendor was ON IT like me on Danica Patrick...DOH!!!... I had installed paid app over demo, deleted demo, no workee. Deleted & re-installed app, powered off & on, BINGO, works great, no lag, no loss of quality. Asus TF-101 EeePad 32Gb, w/keyboard module & latest release OEM OS version.
Nexus 7 this app was a waste of time and money .which it did work .
At first it worked great! I paid for it! Now it doesn't work....when do you plan to fix it? Per paying customer!
Hooked up perfect. Played half a movie then quit. Now nothing. Absolutely nothing. I have to enter my room IP manually every time but regardless nothing will play.How do I get a refund?
Searching high and low for an app like this. It works perfectly on my Samsung tab and phone. Very pleased.
Galaxy S5 Android 5.1 Juice is working again as of the last update, Awesome ! Any idea when it might support UHD 4K Video that the GS5 can create???
Fantastic app. Does exactly what it says.
This is the coolest app it need ac3
Support for subtitles would be awesome!
2012--2018! (Years) Gregg Jeno has Best roku app! My-device$ls: optimusV- Pantech> crossover,pocket, note2, note3, HTC-1, many more-low ends). Bravo...
Since the most recent Android and Roku updates this app is no longer working. It will not recognize my Roku. I've restarted both devices, checked to make sure the IP address hadn't changed and even did a factory reset on my tablet thinking that might be the issue. Used to be my favorite app for streaming from my tablet to my Roku3 but now it's useless.
Won't give me option to select folder with my movies in it. Have to completely kill up for it to refresh and search directory. Doesn't work on my tablet with 32 GB SD card, but works on my phone with 16 GB SD.
Really like the app its worth 3 bucks ..paid for it for the share option... didn't know the share option wasn't going to work every time ..plz upgrade the share option so it works better..I would pay 10 for the app if the share worked every time.
Works well enough. Worth the price.
Now every time i try to watch a movie it says shared video then closes down. Have tried reinstalling the app to no avail. Will look for an alternative
I have used this app for years and years now, my experience is mostly great. I've had problems but the developer has reached out to try and correct the problem. As some one who purchased this app probably 3 years ago I know that the money I gave them is long gone and spent but this or these developers are fully vested in making the app work for every one, a near impossible task on the Android platform with so many different versions and devices floating about! That in its self is worth 5 stars.
Can you Update Please? It was a great app, I'm glad it's available again on some of my devices... Can you please update Juice? It was the best Roku once upon a time, best way to stream/cast from device to TV.