Roku TV offers a lot of features to its users. One of the interesting features offered by your Roku TV is AirPlay. With this feature, you can easily mirror your iOS devices to Roku. Also, you can get the AirPlay media content to Roku from AirPlay-supported apps.
AirPlay Supported Roku Device
| Device | Model |
| Roku TV | – |
| Roku Streaming Stick + | 3810, 3811 |
| Roku Express 4K | 3940 |
| Roku Express 4K + | 3941 |
| Roku Premiere | 3920, 4620 |
| Roku Premiere+ | 3921, 4630 |
| Roku Ultra | 4600, 4640, 4660, 4661, 4670, 4800 |
| Roku Ultra LT | 4662 |
Things you Should Know Beforehand
To AirPlay to Roku, the following requirements should be met:
- Your Roku device must be running on Roku OS 9.4 or higher. So, update your Roku device to the latest version to use the AirPlay feature.
- You should have your iPhone or iPad running on iOS 12.3 or higher.
- Your Mac OS version should be on Mojave 10.14.5 or higher.
How to Enable AirPlay on Roku
The following steps will help you enable the AirPlay feature from the Apple AirPlay & HomeKit Settings.
1. Open the Settings on Roku.
2. Next, scroll down and choose the Apple AirPlay & HomeKit option.
3. After that, select the Apple AirPlay & HomeKit Settings.
4. Now, choose the AirPlay option and turn it on.
AirPlay to Roku from iPhone & iPad
Some apps on the App Store, like Disney Plus, have the AirPlay feature. So, if you have installed any of the AirPlay-supported apps on your iPhone & iPad, you can easily watch your favorites on the big screen.
1. Connect your iPhone or iPad and Roku to the same wifi network.
2. Launch the AirPlay-supported app on your device.
3. Sign in to your account.
4. Next, choose the content you want to watch. Then, hit the AirPlay icon.
5. Select your Roku device from the list of available devices that appears on the screen.
6. Enter the AirPlay Passcode on your iOS device if required.
7. Finally, the selected content will be mirrored to your Roku TV.
AirPlay Spotify to Roku
1. Install the Spotify app on your iOS device from the App Store.
2. Next, launch the Spotify app and sign in to your account.
3. Play any songs you want and tap on the AirPlay icon.
4. Select your Roku from the available devices list.
5. Now, you can listen to your favorite songs on your Roku TV.
AirPlay Photos app to Roku
Photos app is a built-in app on all the iOS devices like iPhones and iPads.
1. Launch the Photos app and choose any of your favorite files to AirPlay.
2. Tap the Share button from the lower left corner.
3. Choose your Roku device and get your favorite photos on the big screen.
Alternative Method – Screen Mirror iPhone & iPad to Roku
Using AirPlay, you can only stream a particular video on your TV. If you want to screen mirror the whole screen of your iOS device, you can refer to the section below:
1. Connect your iPhone or iPad and Roku to the same wifi network.
2. Then, go to the Control Center and tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.
3. From the list of devices that appears on the screen, choose your Roku device.
4. Now, AirPlay Passcode will display on-screen on your TV. Note the passcode down.
5. Enter the Passcode on the required field of your iOS Smartphone and tap on the OK button.
Finally, your iPhone screen will be mirrored to Roku. You can now choose any media files from your local storage or open any app to mirror its content to Roku.
How to AirPlay to Roku from Mac
Update your Mac PC to the latest version and follow the steps below:
Note: Make sure to connect your Roku and Mac PC to the same wifi network.
1. From the home screen of your Mac, click on the Control Center and hit the Screen Mirroring icon.
2. Then, a list of nearby devices will appear on the screen. From there, select your Roku device.
3. Next, you can see your Mac PC’s screen getting mirrored to Roku.
How to Fix If the AirPlay is Not Working on Roku
The following troubleshooting methods will help you in fixing the AirPlay not working issue on Roku Ultra and Roku TV brands like Hisense, Sharp, Insignia, Philips, and TCL.
1. Restart Roku – Restarting Roku will fix any minor issues with your device.
2. Make sure that you have connected your Apple devices and Roku to the same wifi network.
3. Reset Roku – If the AirPlay not working issue is not yet fixed, you can reset your Roku to clear all the errors.
4. Contact Roku Customer Support – As a last resort, you can contact the Roku Customer support team to clear the errors with the AirPlay feature.
FAQ
Yes, some Roku device models have the AirPlay feature.
You may not have connected your iOS devices and Roku to the same wifi network. That’s why you can’t AirPlay to Roku.
You can use third-party apps like Streamer to mirror your iOS devices to Roku.
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