Screen Mirroring On Roku: How to Mirror Android, iOS & PC [2022]

Roku is considered one of the best streaming devices. With Roku connected to your TV, you can add popular apps and stream your favorites. However, not all the popular apps are available on Roku. Some apps like Cinemax and Sky Sports are unavailable on Roku. However, there is a way that you can use to stream those apps that are unavailable on Roku; that is by screen mirroring using Android or iOS devices and PC. Also, by enabling the screen mirroring feature on Roku, you can mirror the media contents from Android or iOS devices and PC to Roku.

Difference Between Screen Mirroring and Casting

Casting: Casting is a feature that can only be done on Chromecast-supported devices. Your Roku device naturally doesn’t have the built-in Chromecast feature. That means you can’t cast the Chromecast-supported apps to your TV. That is casting the particular video playback from Chromecast-supported apps to supported devices.

Mirroring: Screen Mirroring is a feature that is popular nowadays. And it is nothing but mirroring your entire Android or iOS devices and PC to your TV. So, this feature will be useful to mirror any type of media content to your TV.

Does My Roku Supports Screen Mirroring

Your Roku device must run on Roku OS 7.7 and above to support screen mirroring. If you haven’t updated your device recently, update Roku to the latest version.

• Roku Express: model 3900 and above (Models introduced in 2017 or newer)
• Roku Express+: model 3910 and above (Models introduced in 2017 or newer). Also, with model 3910, screen mirroring supports only the HDMI output and not the composite or A/V output.

To Find your Device Model:

• Press the Home button on your Roku remote
• Select Settings from the menu
• Now, select System.
• Select About, and you can see your device information in it

How to Screen Mirror to Roku

There are three methods available to screen mirror to Roku. They are:

• From Android Devices
• From iOS Devices
• Using PC

First of all, you need to enable the screen mirroring feature on Roku. Then only you will be able to mirror your Android or iOS devices and PC to Roku. So, enable the screen mirroring on Roku by following the steps below.

[1] Click on the Home button on your Roku remote.

[2] Navigate to the Settings option.

[3] Next, choose the System option.

[4] Select Screen mirroring under settings.

[5] Now, select screen mirroring mode.

[6] You can select Prompt (Ask permission every time before mirroring) or Always allow (Mirror without permission) to enable the screen mirroring feature.

Screen Mirroring on Roku using Android Devices

Start by connecting your Android devices like smartphones or tablets to the same wifi network as Roku. Then, you can follow the steps below:

1. On your Android device, go to the Notification Panel.

2. Next, tap on the Cast icon. This icon on your Android device will differ based on brands like Screen Mirroring, Smart Mirroring, Smart View, etc.

3. After that, choose your Roku device from the list of available devices.

4. Select the Accept button on Roku if required.

5. Finally, your Android device’s screen will mirror to your Roku device or TV.

Screen Mirroring on Roku from iOS Devices

Initiate the same wifi network connection between iOS devices like iPhones or iPad and follow the steps below: Also, you are required to enable the AirPlay on Roku. To do that, go to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit > AirPlay and HomeKit Settings. Then, navigate to the AirPlay option and turn it on.

1. Go to the Control Center on your iOS device.

2. From the Control Center, tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.

3. Then, from the available devices list, choose your Roku device.

4. After that, note the AirPlay Passcode displayed on your Roku device’s screen.

5. Input the AirPlay passcode on your iOS device in the required field and tap on the OK button.

6. Next, your iOS Smartphone’s screen will be mirrored to Roku.

Screen Mirroring on Roku using Windows PC

1. Make sure you have connected your PC and Roku to the same wifi network.

2. Next, open the Action Center and click on the Connect tile.

3. After that, choose your Roku device from the Connect section.

4. If Required, select Accept on your Roku device-connected TV.

5. Finally, your PC display will be mirrored to Roku.

Screen Mirroring on Roku – Alternative Method

[1] Install the Roku app on your Android or iOS device from the Google Play Store or App Store.

[2] Make sure that you have connected your Android or iOS device and Roku to the same wifi network.

[3] Launch the Roku app and tap on the Devices tab.

[4] Select your Roku device from the list of available devices and pair it with the Roku app.

[5] Next, tap the Media icon displayed below your Roku device.

[6] Now, select the type of media (Music, photo, video, screensaver).

[7] Choose any content you want from your Android or iOS devices and mirror it to your Roku.

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