If your favorite app is not available on the Roku Channel Store, you can opt for the screen mirroring method. This feature is built on the Roku models with OS 7.7 and higher.
Follow this curated guide to learn the procedure for screening mirroring to Roku from Android, iPhone, and PC.
How to Enable the Screen Mirroring on Roku
- After turning on the Roku TV, press the Home button on the Roku remote.
- When directing to a new screen, you will have to select the Settings option.
- Proceed by selecting the System option in the Settings section.
- You will notice the Screen Mirroring option on the top. Select it.
- Upon the selection, a few options appear on the right, where you have to choose the Screen mirroring mode.
- Three different choices will be shown on the screen,
- Prompt – Asks you for permission every single time before initiating the process.
- Always Allow – Avoids prompts and screen mirrors anytime.
- Never Allow – Turns off the screen mirroring option on Roku.
- If needed, you can opt to select the Screen mirroring devices option to restrict/block unwanted devices on the Roku TV.
After enabling the option, you must connect your Roku to WiFi, where your mirroring device is connected to. Then, follow the below prompts to proceed with screen mirroring.
Screen Mirror to Roku from Android Phone
- Pull down the Notification Panel on your Android smartphone.
- Select the Cast/Screen Cast icon.
- It browses for the available active devices and chooses your Roku device from the list.
- If required, you can tap on the Accept button to confirm the selection.
- Your Android screen is successfully mirrored to the Roku TV in which you can stream the content on a big screen.
Screen Mirror to Roku from the Windows PC
- Locate and open the Action Center on your Roku TV.
- Pressing the Connect tile will start browsing for the available wireless devices of devices.
- Choose your Roku device, and if prompted, hit on the Accept option.
- You can notice that the PC screen is starting to mirror on your Roku TV.
Screen Mirror to Roku from the iPhone/iPad/Mac
Unlike Android and Windows PCs, you must enable the AirPlay feature on your Roku to screen mirror from Apple devices. Once enabled, proceed with the following.
- Swipe down the Control Center on your iPhone or iPad.
- For Mac devices, click the Control Center icon at the menu bar.
- Select the Screen Mirroring icon from the list.
- Choose your Roku TV from the available list of devices.
- Confirm by tapping the Accept button and opening your favorite app to start mirroring.
How to Fix Screen Mirroring Not Working on Roku
Due to multiple reasons, you might not use the screen mirroring feature on your Roku device. So, if you can’t find your Roku device or if the video is not showing up while screen mirroring? Then here are some fixes you can try.
| Issues | Reasons | Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| Can’t connect to Roku/Can’t find the Roku device | 1. Roku and Casting devices are not connected to the same WIFI | 1. Sync both devices to the same WIFI network 2. Restart your Roku and mobile phone |
| Video not showing/Buffering | 1. Poor internet connection 2. Content Restriction | 1. Connect your Roku to a different internet connection |
These are all the possible ways to fix the screen mirroring not working on Roku and to mirror your desired content on your screen. Meanwhile, for further queries, reach out to my community forum and clarify your doubts.
