This article illustrates the steps to stream live TV channels, and on-demand shows on Roku using the Optimum TV app.
Steps to Watch Optimum TV on Roku Wirelessly
Optimum TV has not yet been released for Roku in the Channel Store. Instead, install the Optimum TV app on your iPhone or Android. Then, sign in to the app with your Optimum account, play any video, and screen mirror it to your Roku device. To do so, connect your smartphone and Roku to an identical WiFi network.
- Enable Screen mirroring or AirPlay on Roku
To mirror videos from Android, enable the screen mirroring mode on Roku. If you are an iPhone user, turn on AirPlay on Roku. Go to Settings → Apple AirPlay and Homekit settings → Enable AirPlay.
- Download Optimum on iPhone or Android
Visit the Play Store or App Store and install the Optimum app on your phone.
- Launch Optimum TV
Once the installation is complete, tap Open to launch the Optimum TV app on your iPhone or Android.
- Sign in to your Optimum TV account
On the app’s welcome page, input the username and the password and click Sign In to log in to your account. Then, play any on-demand content you want to see on a big screen.
- Click the Cast or Screen Mirroring icon
When a video starts streaming, go to your phone’s notification bar or Control Center. Then, click the Cast or Screen Mirroring icon.
- Choose Roku TV to begin streaming
Now, select the Roku TV from the list of active devices. The Optimum TV app content will now wirelessly stream on your Roku device.
FAQ
Yes. Go to optimum.net/login using a browser on a Windows or Mac. Then, log in to your account and play a video. For Windows, press the Windows + K keys on a keyboard at a time. For Mac, click the Control Center icon on the Mac menu bar and select Screen Mirroring. Choose your Roku TV to mirror the Optimum TV content app.
