This guide demonstrates the steps for watching live game streams on Roku devices by screen mirroring the Twitch app.
Steps to Screen Mirror Twitch on Roku
Twitch is a free app that allows users to watch live video games, music broadcasts, and esports competitions. It was previously available for Roku devices but was removed from the Channel Store in 2017, and it will no longer receive updates. Although Twitch is unavailable, you can watch its live telecasts on Roku by casting or screen mirroring the app from an Android or iPhone.
- Connect Phone and Roku to the same WiFi
To perform wireless streaming, ensure your Roku is connected to WiFi, which should be the same as your phone.
- Enable Wireless Settings on Roku
If you use an iPhone or iPad to mirror live streams, enable AirPlay on Roku. For Android, enable screen mirroring on Roku.
- Run the Twitch app
Open the Twitch application on your iPhone or Android. If you haven’t installed it, you can get it from the Play Store or App Store.
- Play a Live Stream
Sign in with your Twitch account’s username and password. Then, play a live broadcast you want to watch on a big screen.
- Select Cast or Screen Mirroring
When a video starts playing, tap the Cast icon on your Android phone’s notification panel. If you use an iPhone, go to its Control Center and tap Screen Mirroring.
- Select Roku
From the nearby devices, pick your Roku device. Then, tap Allow or Accept on the Roku TV screen to begin the wireless streaming. If you have finished watching the live stream, tap the Cast or Screen Mirroring icon to disconnect.
Is There Any Channel Where You Can Watch Twitch on Roku?
Yes, there are unofficial channels in the Roku Channel Store that offer free streaming of Twitch live broadcasts. Unofficial Twitch.tv, TWOKU, and Twitch Tv Live Streaming Game – UnOfficial are the three channels you can install and use for free.
| Apps | Steps to Install |
|---|---|
| Unofficial Twitch.tv (or) TWOKU | 1. Visit (https://my.roku.com/signin) on a PC browser. 2. Sign in to your Roku account and click Add channel with a code link. 3. Enter the code twitchtv (or) TWOKU in the Channel access code text box and tap Add channel to add it to Roku. 4. Hit OK when you get a warning prompt on the Roku website. 5. Tap Yes, add channel to get the TWOKU app on Roku. |
| Twitch Tv Live Streaming Game – UnOfficial | 1. Go to the Roku TV home page, tap Streaming Channels, and click Search Channels. 2. Search for Twitch Tv Live Streaming Game – UnOfficial and choose it. 3. Hit Add Channel to begin the installation. 4. Tap OK from the prompt. |
FAQ
Amazon removed the Twitch app from the Roku Channel Store in 2017 due to technical challenges, business disagreements, and strategic decisions between the two companies.
The unofficial Twitch app may not work on Roku as it breaks with firmware updates. So, you can use the screen mirroring technique to watch Twitch on Roku.
