This article explains the steps to watch entertainment videos and listen to podcasts on Roku through the Patreon app.
Steps to Watch Patreon on Roku Wirelessly
The Patreon app is incompatible with Roku, so it is impossible to install it. Alternatively, you can install the Patreon app on your smartphone and screen mirror it to your Roku TV. For this to work, ensure your Android or iPhone and Roku TV are connected to the same WiFi network. If you use Patreon for the first time, go to its official website, subscribe to its membership, and follow these steps.
- Enable Screen Mirroring or AirPlay on Roku
If you are about to screen mirror from an Android, it is important to enable screen mirroring on Roku. For iPhone, turn on the AirPlay feature. Go to Settings → Apple AirPlay and Homekit → AirPlay ON.
- Install Patreon on your handheld device
Grab your smartphone and install the Patreon app from the Google Play Store or the App Store.
- Launch the Patreon app
Open the Patreon app on your iPhone/Android and sign in with the necessary credentials. Explore the library and decide which video you want to stream.
- Play any media file in the Patreon app
Play the desired content that you would like to watch on a big screen.
- Click the Cast or Screen Mirroring icon
Scroll down the Notification Panel or the Control Center and select Cast or the Screen Mirroring icon. Then, choose your Roku device to stream the video or podcast wirelessly.
FAQ
Yes. The Patreon app offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. If you are eligible for that, you can mirror Patreon videos on Roku at no cost.
