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- You can screen mirror Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac PC to your Roku TV.
- The procedure to screen mirror these devices to RokuTV involves enabling the Screen Mirroring and AirPlay options.
If you are a Roku TV user and feel that accessing apps and media files on your mobile device and PC is not sufficient, you can easily do screen mirroring and bring them to your Roku TV screen. You can do this on your Roku by following the procedure in this article.
Before getting into the procedure, turn on and connect your Roku to a WIFI network, and connect the mirroring device to the same network.
How to Enable Screen Mirroring & AirPlay on Roku
a) To enable Screen mirroring on Roku, click on Settings → System → Screen mirroring → Screen mirroring mode → Click on Prompt/Always allow. Once enabled, you can screen mirror from your Android or Windows device.
b) To turn on AirPlay Mirroring on Roku, click Settings → Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → AirPlay → Turn it On. Now, you can do screen mirroring from your iPhone or Mac device.
How to Screen Mirror Android Smartphone to Roku TV
1. Swipe down on your Android phone from the top. This will open the Notification Panel.
2. In that, look for the Cast option and select it. On some phones, a Mirror is given instead. So, look for the option that seems to do screen mirroring.
3. Now, a list of devices available for mirroring is displayed. Select your Roku TV from the list and connect to it.
4. All the content displayed on your smartphone is shown on your Roku TV. In this way, you can do screen mirroring on Roku from any Android phone.
How to Screen Mirror iPhone to Roku TV
1. Navigate to the Control Center of your iPhone by swiping down on its Home screen.
2. Click on the Screen Mirroring option from the list.
3. Select your Roku TV and connect to it.
4. After this, you can start watching your favorite content on your Roku TV.
How to Screen Mirror Windows PC to Roku TV
You can readily use this method on your Windows 10, 11 PCs, etc
1. Press the Windows + K key combination on your PC. This will open a pop-up on your PC.
2. In that, you can see your Roku TV. Click on it.
3. Now, your PC’s content is displayed on your TV.
How to Screen Mirror Mac to Roku TV
1. Look for the Control Center icon on the Mac menu bar and click on it.
2. Select Screen Mirroring from the list.
3. Choose your Roku TV from the list.
4. Now, you can do screen mirroring to Roku from Mac.
Choose any of the above methods based on your device and start screen mirroring it to your Roku TV. Do remember that certain apps like Netflix or Prime Video don’t allow screen mirroring as they are subscription-based services.
Are there any alternatives to Screen Mirroring on Roku?
Casting and AirPlay are some of the other alternatives to screen mirroring on Roku. Certain apps like Prime Video or HBO Max have a built-in Cast/AirPlay feature with which you can mirror the contents to your Roku. Unlike screen mirroring, Casting and AirPlay mirror only the content played on that particular app.
FAQ
1. Why is screen mirroring not working on my Roku?
Check your WIFI connection first, followed by pairing both devices. If that doesn’t work, disconnect both devices and reconnect it. Then, you can try basic troubleshooting methods like restarting Roku TV or power cycling it. In most cases, these techniques will be enough to solve the issue.
