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- Enable the AirPlay feature on Roku TV by navigating to Settings → Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → Enable AirPlay.
- After that, you can AirPlay any media files from Apple devices to Roku TV.
Feel like watching a movie or TV show on your Apple device? Consider watching the content on your Roku to get a cinematic experience. You can AirPlay any content on Roku from your iPhone/iPad and Mac. If you have never used this feature, this article will help you AirPlay streaming apps, videos, and photos from an Apple device to your Roku TV.
How to AirPlay from Apple Devices to Roku TV
If you have AirPlay-compatible apps on your Apple device, you can cast movies & shows directly to your Roku. You can also AirPlay your locally stored photos and videos. However, in order to do any of this, follow the pre-requisites below.
Pre-Requisites:
- Enable AirPlay on Roku TV by navigating to Settings → Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → select AirPlay to enable it.
- Connect your Roku TV to the WiFi and use the same network on your Apple device.
- Make sure your TV is running on the latest firmware. If not, update the Roku TV firmware.
AirPlay from iPhone/iPad to Roku TV
- Once you turn On your Roku TV, grab your iPhone/iPad and open a streaming app or the Photos app.
- Tap the AirPlay icon on the app’s home screen, or select the content you want to cast and tap the AirPlay icon at the top-right corner.
Note: If you want to mirror the entire screen of your iPhone/iPad, go to the Control Center Panel and select the Screen Mirroring icon.
- Choose your Roku TV from the devices list and type the Passcode that appears on your TV to start casting.
AirPlay from Mac to Roku TV
- On your Mac, open any app or website that has the AirPlay feature and click on the content you wish to cast.
- Click the AirPlay icon and select your Roku TV’s name from the list of devices available for casting.
Note: You can also cast your whole Mac screen to your TV by opening the Control Centre and clicking the Screen Mirroring option.
- Enter the AirPlay Passcode that pops up on your TV screen to cast the content from your Mac.
So that’s how you can AirPlay content from your Apple devices to your TV. This is a great way to share media content if you don’t have enough storage space on Roku TV.
FAQ
1. How to fix Roku device not showing up on iPhone for AirPlay?
To fix this problem, make sure that your Roku TV uses the same WiFi as your iPhone. If not, connect both devices to the same WiFi and try again.
2. Why is AirPlay not working on Roku TV?
The AirPlay is not working on your Roku due to network issues, compatibility issues, and other temporary device malfunctioning problems.
