This article depicts step-by-step guidelines to perform screen mirroring on Roku using an Android, iPhone, Windows, and Mac.
Steps to Screen Mirror on Roku
Screen mirroring lets you conveniently watch movies and TV shows on Roku without installing any app. In addition to videos, you can listen to music or surf web pages on a big screen by projecting your mobile or PC screen. To functionalize, connect your Roku to WiFi, which should be on the same network as your smartphone.
- Start from Settings
After turning on your Roku, you will land on the Home page. Use the navigational keys to move to the Settings menu. Highlight it and hit the right arrow button.
- Hit the System option
Use the arrow buttons on the remote to locate the System option on the settings page. Highlight the System option and hit the right arrow key on a remote.
- Click Screen Mirroring
Under the System section, highlight the Screen Mirroring option using a directional arrow key. Once done, tap the right arrow key on a remote.
- Tap Screen Mirroring Mode
On the next page, click the Screen Mirroring mode option. Then, navigate to the right to select the Always Allow option and tap the OK button on the remote.
- Screen Mirroring from Android/Windows
Pick your Android Phone and go to the Notification Panel. Hit the Smart View/Cast/Screen Cast option. For Windows devices, press Windows + K.
- Choose the Roku TV
Then, you have to choose the Roku TV from the list of devices to start mirroring the content from your Android phone to the big screen.
How to Screen Mirror From iPhone to Roku
In the case of Apple devices, you must turn on the AirPlay feature on your Roku. To do so, visit the Settings page and choose the Apple AirPlay & Homekit option. After that, choose the AirPlay option to enable the feature. If possible, you can also customize the Require Code to set it as the AirPlay passcode. Once enabled, proceed with the screen mirroring steps.
After playing the desired shows on your iPhone, select the Control Center and hit on the Screen Mirroring icon. From the list of available devices, choose the Roku TV to mirror the content on the big screen.
How to Screen Mirror to Roku TV Without WiFi
There is a possibility to screen mirror on your Roku TV from the smartphone without using WiFi. This can be done with the help of the HDMI adapter and HDMI cables.
Plug in the Adapter to your smartphone’s Lightning port. Then, connect one of the HDMI end of the adaptor to the HDMI port on the Roku device. In case of PC, just connect the HDMI cables at the both ends. Once it is successfully connected to the right port on the Roku TV, grab your remote controller and alter the Roku TV input, where the HDMI is connected. Once the input is swapped, the smartphone/PC screen is mirrored on the Roku TV.
FAQ
Yes. You can screen mirror to Roku by enabling the AirPlay settings on your device. Then, click the Control Center icon on Mac and tap Screen Mirroring from the options. Choose your Roku device to mirror your Mac screen.
Yes. You can install mirroring apps like Google Home, Mircast Screen Sharing App, and LetsView on your Android to mirror the screen to the Roku TV. In the case of iPhone, you need to download the iStreamer, Mirror for Roku, and Video & TV Cast to mirror the content on a big screen.
