This article elaborates on a detailed process to stream free movies and TV shows on your Roku TV/Streaming Stick via the Popcorn Time app.
Steps to Screen Mirror Popcorn Time on Roku
Popcorn Time is a third-party app that is comprised of free movies and TV shows that are popular worldwide. But, the app is illegal and is not listed on the Roku Channel Store. If you are very much desperate to stream the Popcorn Time app, only the alternative ways will help in a better way. Following that, you can only sideload the APK file of Popcorn Time on your Android and then screen mirror the app on Roku’s big screen. Go through the section below to start the screen mirroring process.
Note: To perform a seamless mirroring process, you have to connect both your Android/PC and your Roku TV to the same WiFi connection.
- Turn ON the Screen Mirroring Option on Roku
Firstly, after turning on your device, it is important to enable the screen mirroring option on the Roku TV.
- Enable Install the Unknown Apps Option on Android
Now, grab your Android smartphone and visit the Chrome info page to toggle ON the allow from this source option.
- Download Popcorn Time APK
Browse and download the Popcorn Time APK from your Android phone’s web browser.
- Tap Install to Get the App
Once the APK is downloaded, you have to tap on the Install option to get the app on your TV.
- Launch the Popcorn Time App
Next, launch Popcorn Time on your Android phone and start playing your favorite series.
- Click on the Cast Icon
Now, you have to scroll down the Notification Panel and hit the Cast icon.
- Choose Roku TV
From the active devices, you have to choose the Roku TV to screen mirror the Popcorn Time app on the big screen.
Steps to Screen Mirror Popcorn Time on Roku From Windows PC
Apart from screen mirroring the Popcorn Time app from the Android, there is also another option to mirror the app from the Windows PC.
- Open a web browser on your Windows PC to download the APK file of the Popcorn Time app.
- Once the APK is downloaded, you have to install an emulator from the Bluestacks website to access the APK file.
- Upon completing this, launch the Bluestacks app on your PC.
- Choose the Install APK option at the right pane of the Bluestacks home page.
- Select the Popcorn Time APK file to start the installation process.
- After that, highlight the Popcorn Time app to launch it on your PC.
- Then, start playing your favorite movies or TV shows on the Popcorn Time app.
- Next, press the Windows + K keys simultaneously.
- Choose the Roku TV from the active devices to mirror the Popcorn Time app on the big screen.
FAQ
This streaming problem mostly occurs due to an improper WiFi connection. Make sure to connect both your Android/Windows PC and the Roku TV to the identical WiFi to avoid this kind of error.
Rather than sideloading to stream the Popcorn Time app, you can directly download streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Tubi TV, and Disney+.
