Roku is one of the best streaming devices like Android TV, Amazon Firestick and much more. While comparing with other devices streaming devices it provides better media content in great quality. Roku 3, Roku Streaming Stick and Roku 2 are the versions that support screen mirroring. The screen mirroring option is available on Android and Windows, so you can easily mirror your screen on the Roku connected TV. It is one of the easiest ways to share videos, music or photos which you stored on your device. This function allows you to mirror Android to Roku and stream media contents on the big screen without any hassle. Mirroring iPhone and iPad on Roku is not possible, but by using the Roku app you can mirror apps like YouTube and Netflix on your TV.
Methods to do Screen Mirroring on Roku
If you want to enable the screen mirroring option, then check weather the Roku device is running with Roku OS 7.7 or later version. If not update it to the latest by going to Settings > System > About. Now we are going to see how to do screen mirroring using three different devices.
- Screen Mirroring Android on Roku
- Screen Mirroring Windows on Roku
Screen Mirroring Android on Roku
Before starting the screen mirroring feature check whether your Android device is running with 4.2 and later version, if not update it to the latest version. Now follow the instructions to Mirror your Android screen.
Step 1: Before starting the process first, update your Roku device by going to Settings > System Update > Check now. Update the latest version.
Step 2: Once the device get updated. Navigate to Settings and tap Enable the Screen Mirroring option on your firmware device to activate it.
Step 3: Now Turn on your Android device and Tap the Settings option. In the Settings page scroll down to Display and tap the Cast option.
Step 4: The connected device will appear on the screen, Tap on it to begin the connecting process.
Screen Mirroring Windows on Roku
Step 1: Turn on your Windows device and launch the action center.
Step 2: In the action center page, tap on the Connect option.
Step 3: On your Roku device go to Settings and Enable Screen Mirroring option.
Step 4: Now you will see the list of Wireless devices on the screen, where you have to select your Roku device.
Step 5: The follow the on-screen instructions to screen your windows screen on the TV.
Once you enable the feature you can easily share the contents like Movies, Videos and Photos on your Android or Windows to the TV. Now you can watch all your favorite content on the big screen.