Do you want to stream content from the unavailable apps on Roku? It is possible by screen mirroring the content on Roku from your Android phone or Windows PC. This feature comes built-in on Roku devices with Roku OS 7.7 or above.
Usually, the screen mirroring feature is enabled automatically on compatible Roku devices. However, I could not screen mirror my Android Smartphone to the compatible Roku TV. Then, I saw the screen mirroring feature was turned off. Later, I manually turned on the screen mirroring feature on my Roku TV settings.
Even after turning on the screen mirroring feature, I could not mirror my phone to the TV. It is because I did not connect my Smartphone and the Roku device under the same WiFi network. So, be sure to connect your devices to the same internet connection to succeed in mirroring your hand-held device to the Roku-connected TV.
Follow the instructions in this guide to mirror the Android phone or Windows PC to Roku 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.
Note: To find your Roku device model, navigate to Settings > System > About.
How to Turn On Screen Mirroring on Roku
1. Turn on Roku TV and press the Home button on your Roku remote.
2. Go to Settings and, choose the System option.
3. Select Screen Mirroring and tap Screen Mirroring mode.
4. You can select Prompt (Ask permission every time before mirroring) or Always Allow (Mirror without permission) to enable the screen mirroring feature. Never allow is an option used to disable screen mirroring on your Roku device.
Additionally, click the Screen mirroring devices option to allow or block the device to screen mirror on your Roku TV.
How to Screen Mirror on Roku using Android Devices
Once you enable Screen mirroring on Roku, you can share the content from your Android devices to Roku TV. To proceed with the steps, you need to connect your Roku TV to the WiFi network, the same as your Android phone.
1. On your Android device, go to the Notification Panel.
2. Next, tap the Cast icon. This icon on your Android device will differ based on the brand. You may see this option as Screen Mirroring, Smart Mirroring, Smart View, Screen Cast, 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 be mirrored on your Roku TV.
How to Screen Mirror Windows PC on Roku
After turning on Screen mirroring on your Roku device, proceed with the below steps to screen mirror your Windows PC.
1. Make sure you have connected your PC and Roku to the same WiFi network.
2. Open the Action Center and click the Connect tile.
3. 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.
How to Screen Mirror on Roku using The Roku App
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 to mirror from your Android or iOS devices to your Roku TV.
How to Fix Screen Mirroring Not Working on Roku
Sometimes, screen mirroring fails to work on Roku. It is due to outdated software, unstable network, Roku getting stuck on the Stand-by mode, or your Roku device is not compatible with screen mirroring.
In this case, you may get the Couldn’t Connect error message or your device will get stuck on the connection screen.
Don’t panic, you can clear this issue by following the below troubleshooting steps.
1. Check whether the devices are connected to the same WiFi network.
2. Ensure the internet connection is stable and fast.
3. If you notice the black screen, establish the connection again.
4. Check whether you have enabled screen mirroring on the compatible Roku device.
5. Set a private network on your Windows PC.
6. Restart your screen mirroring devices such as Smartphone or PC.
7. Restart Roku, if you can’t find the Roku device for mirroring.
8. If you can’t enable screen mirroring, update Roku and try again.
If you have an issue with screen mirroring your Android devices to Roku, you can use a screen mirroring app.
FAQ
Yes, you can screen mirror your iPhone or other Apple devices on Roku only when you have enabled AirPlay on Roku TV.
You can screen mirror to Roku without WiFi by connecting your Smartphone or PC to the Roku TV using an HDMI cable.