How To Enable Roku Screen Mirroring?-Cast Content From Windows 10-Mac-Android

In this guide, you will learn how to enable Roku Screen Mirroring to casting the content from Android phone, Tablet, iPhone, Mac, Windows 10, PC, and more devices.

First of all, you should know what is screen mirroring mode and why to enable it on Roku and what are its benefits? So let’s discuss it first.

What is Screen Mirroring Mode on Roku?

By the way, by the name of screen mirroring, you must have known what it means. Let us tell you the meaning of Screen Mirroring Mode on Roku.

Only after you enable Roku screen mirroring mode, you can mirror the screen of any other device on it for casting content from third-party apps. Now you will know why we enable it.

Why does Screen Mirroring Mode need to be enabled?

Above you have learned that what is Roku Screen Mirroring Mode. Now you will learn why we need it.

Enable screen mirroring mode is required when you want to install an app that is not available in the Roku Channel Store.

It means you can cast content from third-party apps on Roku through your other devices.

Suppose you have to install Kodi on a Roku device, then you need to enable screen mirroring mode. After jailbreak Roku, you will need to install Kodi on your other devices such as a phone or tablet.

When you have installed Kodi on your android phone, then you will be able to cast content from Kodi to your Roku TV. But, now you have to do one more step. To mirror your mobile screen on Roku, you have to connect your mobile to Roku.

Remember that the mobile phone and Roku must be connected over the same wi-fi connection. Let us now know how Roku screen mirroring mode will be enabled.

How To Enable Roku Screen Mirroring Mode?

Here you will learn step by step how to enable screen mirroring mode on Roku and cast content from third-party apps by connecting android devices, windows 10, PC, Mac, iOS, and more. So pay attention to these steps and follow:

1. Start from the Home Screen of your Roku TV or Roku Player
2. Select Settings
3. Then select the System option
4. After that, you will see the Screen Mirroring option, select it
5. Then you will get what you came for “Screen Mirroring Mode“, click on it
6. After that choose Prompt

By following these 6 steps, your Roku device screen mirroring mode will be enabled and you will be ready to connect it to your other device.

First, you will learn how to mirror the screen of Android Mobile or Tablet to Roku and cast free content from third-party apps.

Steps To Mirror Your Android Phone To Roku and Cast Content from Third-Party Apps?

If you want to cast the content from your Smartphone to your Roku player then follow the steps below:

1. First, go to the google play store on your android phone and type Kodi
2. Tap install and wait until finished
3. After the installation process is over, go for the further steps
4. Go to the gear icon of your mobile to open the Settings
5. Select Bluetooth and Device connection
6. Then select Connection Preferences
7. After that tap on the Cast option
8. Your Roku Player will appear in a few seconds
9. Tap on Roku Player, it will take few moments to connect your mobile to Roku TV
10. When both are connected to each other, you will be able to cast all the content from your android mobile to your Roku device.

Now you will learn how to connect Windows 10 to your Roku device and cast content via Kodi or other third-party app or addons.

How To Mirror Windows 10 To Kodi and Cast Content from Third-Party Apps?

1. Tap on an Action Center in the bottom right of the page
2. Select Project
3. On the next page, tap on Wireless Display
4. It will start scanning and show all nearby devices’ names, select Roku
5. In a few seconds, it will be connected

By following these 5 steps, you will be able to cast the content to your Roku device through Windows 10 from third-party free and paid apps or add-ons. You can get your answer by submitting it to the support form.

Steps To Mirror Mac Screen To Roku And Cast Content From Kodi or Other Third-Party App

Airplay is an attractive feature on iOS to stream content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It allows you to watch the videos of your choice by mirroring the entire screen of your Mac to Roku.

Mirroring the screen of Mac to Roku is also very easy. You can do this easily by following the given steps:

1. First of all, you have to check that Airplay is turned on in your Mac
2. If the Airplay icon is not found, go to the menu bar on the top of your screen
3. Select System Preferences
4. Then select Displays
5. On the next page go down and Tick the “show mirroring option in the menu bar when available“
6. When the Airplay option will be turned on, it will start appearing at the top of the menu bar
7. Tap on the Airplay icon, available devices will appear
8. Select your Roku device
9. After that, the Airplay passcode may appear on your Roku screen
10. Copy that passcode and paste to on your popup screen of Mac
11. Doing so will mirror your Mac screen on Roku

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Doesn’t My Roku Device Show Up In The Airplay Menu?

There can be several reasons why your Roku device is not showing up in the Airplay menu.

• First, check if both your Roku device and Apple device support Airplay 2.

To find out if you can use Airplay and Homekit with your Roku device, go to the Home Screen and choose Settings>>System>>About

Roku devices supporting Airplay 2:

Roku TV: Axxxx, Cxxxx, CxxGB, 7xxxx

Roku Premiere: 4630, 4620, 3920

Roku Streaming Stick+: 3811,3810

Roku Streambar: 9102

Your supporting Roku device must be running Roku OS 9.4 or higher.

Now you have to confirm whether your Apple device is compatible or not.

• iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, with iOS 12.3 or later
• Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later

• Check that your Roku device and Apple device are connected to the same wireless network

To check go to the Settings>>Network>>About

• Check if Airplay is running or turned off on your Roku device

To check go to Settings>>Apple Airplay and Homekit, and make sure Airplay is on.

How Do You Know If Your Screen Is Mirrored?

It’s very easy. You can know by checking the steps given below:

1. Open any streaming app on your device
2. Play any video to watch on your screen
3. Tap on your screen and select the mirroring icon that appears there
4. If your device is available for mirroring, you will see it there

Above you have learned how to cast content from Android, Windows 10, and Mac by enabling Screen Mirroring Mode on Roku. You can also cast content from your iPhone by mirroring your iPhone Screen on Roku. Stay connected with us to get more updates and the latest updates through the categories available above.c