Using Screen Mirror on Roku TV, you can now access all the apps and channels not available on your Roku Channel Store. With the simple instructions for the different methods given for different devices, follow the steps and mirror your device’s Screen to your Roku TV.
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The contents discussed in this article are about,
- Screen Mirroring
- Possibility of Roku TV
- Enabling Screen Mirroring on Roku
- Mirror Android and Windows PC to Roku
- Screen Mirror compatible Roku devices
- Enable AirPlay on Roku
- Mirror iPhone and Mac to Roku
- AirPlay compatible Roku devices
Read the content of this article to know more about Screen mirroring on Roku TV.
Table of Contents
What is Screen Mirroring?
Screen Mirroring is a process in which you can cast content from one device to the Screen of other devices by connecting to the same network. You can also use third-party apps to perform screen mirrors from another device to Roku TV. Some devices come with in-built screen mirroring functions, such as Chromecast, AirPlay, etc.
With Screen Mirroring, it is only possible to transfer your screen data to other devices; other than that, it is not possible to share content other than video and audio.
Can I Use Screen Mirroring on Roku TV?
Your Roku device comes with an inbuilt function to mirror the devices with a screen mirror function to your Roku TV. All you need to do is connect your Roku device to a WiFi network, same as the content sender device and enable the Screen mirroring function on your Roku device.
You can now screen mirror anything from your device to your Roku TV.
What is Screen Mirror on Roku TV?
With the help of your Roku device connected to a Smart TV, you can mirror your devices Screen by,
- Enabling Screen Mirror
Function
- Enabling Apple AirPlay and HimeKit
By doing this, you can screen mirror contents to Roku TV from devices like,
- Android (Version 4.2+)
- iOS (Version 12.3+) and Mac (Mojave 10.14.5+)
- Windows (8.1 and 10)
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How Can I use Screen Mirror on Roku TV?
You can use the Screen Mirror function to cast your Android and Windows screens to your Roku TV. To do screen mirror, you need to enable that function on your Roku TV.
Steps to Enable Screen Mirror on Roku TV:
It would help make your Roku device accept Screen mirroring requests by changing the Screen mirroring mode. By enabling the screen mirror function on your Roku TV, following the simple instructions given in step by step format can help you.
- By pressing the Home button on your Roku remote, you will get to the Roku Home screen.
- Now move on to Settings and go to System.
- From there on, select Screen Mirroring, which will lead to Screen mirroring settings.
- You can change the mode, by highlighting “Screen mirroring mode”
- Select Prompt (each time when screen mirror is requested, a prompt appears) or Always allow (Fire TV will accept screen mirror requests without any prompt)
- You can also blow Screen mirroring by selecting Never allow.
Your Roku device is now ready to get screen mirroring requests from other devices.
Know if your device is allowed or blocked, follow the first three steps of the above-given instruction and select Screen mirroring devices, where you can find your devices that are allowed and blocked under the menu “Allowed devices” and “Blocked devices”.
NOTE: If you have selected “Always allow” on “Screen mirroring mode” you will find that the Screen mirror devices list is empty.
Procedure to Screen Mirroring Android & Windows to Roku TV:
To screen mirror your Android device content to your Roku TV, you need to follow the simple steps provided to do soo,
How to start a Screen Mirroring connection on Android?
You can make your Android device start screen mirroring and connect to a receiving device, the steps to be followed are,
- On your Android device, swipe down to the open notification tab.
NOTE: Connect Android device to WiFi network with to which your screen mirror receiver device is connected i.e, Roku TV.
- There you can find “Screencast” or equivalent terms.
- Tap on it and wait for the search to end.
- Find your receiver device from the results.
Click on the Roku device, and you are now ready to mirror your Android device screen to the connected Roku TV.
How to start a Screen Mirroring connection on Windows PC?
With simple steps, you can screen mirror your Windows content onto the mirror receiving Roku device.
NOTE: Connect Windows PC to WiFi network with to which your screen mirror receiver device is connected i.e, Roku TV.
- From the Windows desktop, click on Action centre.
- You can find a tile with the option “Connect.”
- There will be a scan for available wireless display and audio devices.
- Find your receiver device from the results.
Click on the Roku device to establish a connection to screen mirror your Windows PC to the Screen of Roku TV.
You will be able to play any content on your Android or Windows PC and watch it get Screen mirrored onto your Roku TV.
NOTE: If you have selected “Prompt” on the Screen mirroring mode then whenever you use screen mirror function a prompt appears on your Roku TV screen, where you will be given options to Always allow, Allow, Block and Alway Block.
Roku devices compatible with Screen Mirror:
The Roku devices that have the Screen Mirror function to Mirror Andriod and Windows PC to RokuTV are,
- Roku Express – (3930 and 3900)
- Roku Express+ – (3931 and 3910)
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How to use AirPlay to Screen Mirror on Roku TV?
For iOS devices to Screen Mirror on Roku TV, you need to enable the AirPlay function on your RokuTV. You can also screen mirror Mac if you have enabled the function.
Steps to Enable AirPlay on Roku TV:
With AirPlay, you can control, stream and share content from your iOS devices to connected devices.
You can make your Roku TV get a screen mirror connection from iOS devices like iPhone, iPad and Mac; you need to enable the inbuilt AirPlay function on your Roku device. To do soo, follow the steps given,
- The Home button on Roku remote will direct you to the Roku home screen.
- Now move on to Settings and go to System.
- From there on, select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit to go to the AirPlay setting screen.
- If the AirPlay setting is off, make sure to turn it on.
You will need an AirPlay code to connect to iOS devices. To get the code on the same page,
- Navigate to “Require Code” and press OK on the remote.
- Note down the AirPlay Passcode to use it later.
Procedure to Screen Mirroring iOS and Mac to Roku TV:
You can now mirror your iPhone to Roku TV using the AirPlay function. To do soo, follow the instructions carefully,
NOTE: Make sure to Connect your iOS device on a WiFi network to which your screen mirror receiver device is connected i.e, RokuTV.
- Go to the control centre on your iOS device and select the Screen Mirroring tile.
- Find and select your Roku device from the list of connected devices.
- Type in the Roku device AirPlay Passcode and press OK.
- The iOS device and Roku TV are now connected.
Play any content on your iOS device and enjoy watching it on the big screen of your Roku TV.
Roku devices compatible with AirPlay:
The Roku devices that have the AirPlay function to Screen Mirror iOS devices to Roku TV are,
Roku OS 9.4:
- TV – (Axxxx, Cxxxx, CxxGB and 7xxxx)
- Streambar and Soundbar – (9102, 9101R2, 9101 and 9100)
- Streaming Stick – (3810, 3811, 3820 and 3821)
- Express and Premiere – (3940, 3941, 3920, 3921, 4620 and 4630)
- Ultra and Ultra LT – ( 4600, 4640, 4660, 4661, 4670, 4800, 4802,4662 and 4801)
Roku OS 1.0:
- TV – (Dxxxx, 8xxxx)
- Streaming Stick (3600, 3800 and 3801)
- Express and Express+ (3900, 3930, 3801, 3901 and 3931)
- HD,2 and 3 (3932, 4205, 4210, 4200, 4201 adn 4230)
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F.A.Q:
Are There Other Ways to Get Media From Mobile to Roku TV?
You can use the Roku mobile app and the Play on Roku function to get the media files from your mobile phone to your Roku TV by connecting all the devices to a wireless connection.
What is Casting in Roku TV?
By using a cast, you can directly play the content from your device to Roku TV and do other things on your device. It will not interrupt the content cast to your Roku TV.
THE END
If there are any apps or channels available on your devices that you cannot get on Roku, you can use the screen mirroring methods used in this article to get them on your Roku TV screen. The methods and steps provided in this article for you are very easy to follow. If you have doubts about the contents provided, please ask them in the comment section present at the end of the page.
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