About Vimeo
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Vimeo is a professional video-sharing platform where you can discover amazing videos from the world’s best creators, and upload your own. Unlike YouTube, Vimeo offers a lot of customization and it is also subscription-based and not free like YouTube. Vimeo allows you to share videos privately with people you choose.
You can stream videos in 1080p resolution. Also, you can save videos to watch offline. You can watch a variety of categories, channels, and collections to fill your feed with amazing stuff each and every day. As it is a paid service, you can access Vimeo on Roku with a basic plan that costs $7/Month. If you want to go with the free version, you will have to face the limitation of 500MB of video data per week.
Vimeo Plans
Vimeo comes with four different plans at different prices but all are charged on monthly basis.
| Plan | Price |
| Vimeo Plus | $7/Month |
| Vimeo Pro | $20/Month |
| Vimeo Business | $50/Month |
| Vimeo Premium | $75/Month |
Steps to install Vimeo on Roku
- Connect your Roku device to your TV, turn it on, and wait until home screen appears.
- Go to Streaming Channels on the Homescreen.
- You will see many apps like Vimeo on Roku Channel Store.
- Scroll down to the “Search Channel” option.
- Write “Viemo” using the onscreen keyboard in the search bar.
- Select Vimeo from the search result and then click on “Add Channel” to start the installation of Vimeo on Roku.
- Wait a while, installation will be completed within a few minutes.
- Now tap on the “Go to Channel” button to open Vimeo App on Roku.
- Sign in with your Vimeo account and start watching videos.
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How to Cast Vimeo on Roku
Fortunately, Vimeo App has built-in cast support so you can cast its video to your TV from a smartphone using any streaming device. Before we proceed with the procedure, make sure that you have enabled the screen mirroring option on your Roku.
To enable Screen Mirroring feature, go to Settings >> System >> Screen Mirroring >> Screen Mirroring mode >> Choose Always Allow.
- Connect your smartphone and your Roku device to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Download the Vimeo app on your smartphone. You can download it from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
- Open the Vimeo app on your smartphone and play any video.
- On the playback screen, you can see the “Cast” option if you have an Android smartphone.
- If you have iPhone or any iOS device, then tap on the “AirPlay” icon.
- Once you tap on these options, you will see a list of available devices.
- Select your Roku device from the list and your video will be streamed on Roku connected device.
Final Words
Vimeo is a professional video-sharing platform where you can create amazing art pieces. You will be able to watch videos in HD quality. You can also maintain total control with its new video action sheet. It allows you to easily manage your video settings and profile. I hope this tutorial about How to Install Vimeo on Roku is helpful and if you have any queries, you can ask us via the comment section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Vimeo on Roku?
Yes, you can watch Vimeo on Roku. You can install Vimeo App on Roku from the official Roku Store.
How do I send a Vimeo video to my TV?
You can use any streaming device like Chromecast, Roku, or Firestick to send Vimeo video to TV because the Vimeo app comes with built-in support for the cast feature.
Is Vimeo free?
Vimeo is available for free but with a limitation of 500MB of video data per week. You can start with a basic plan for $7/Month.
