How to Screen Share on Roku TV: iOS, Android, Windows, & Mac
Mirror your screen to your Roku with AirPlay or Miracast
If you want to mirror your computer, phone, or tablet's screen to your Roku TV, it's easy. Your Roku TV supports AirPlay and Miracast, so you can share your screen easily from Windows, Mac, and iOS. Things get a little trickier with Android, as some models (including Google Pixel) can't mirror to Roku, but we've found some helpful workarounds. Read on to learn how to share your screen on a Roku TV, and help you troubleshoot common issues.
Connect your device to the same Wi-Fi as your Roku TV. On iPhone, iPad, & Mac, tap "Screen Mirroring" in Control Center and select your TV. On Android, open Quick Settings, select "Smart View" or "Screen Mirroring," and tap your TV. On Windows, press "Ctrl" + "K" and select the TV.
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Tap Smart View. This displays a list of supported devices on the same Wi-Fi network.
Select your Roku TV to start mirroring. Now that you're sharing your Android's screen with your Roku TV, you can watch videos, display photos, or even browse the web on the big screen.
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Open the Web Video Caster Receiver channel on your Roku. Select the icon on your home screen, or select Go to channel from the Store. This displays some QR codes on the screen.
Scan the QR code to install the Web Video Caster app on your Android. Open your Android's camera, and hover it over the first QR code (the one that says "Google Play" below it) to scan it. Once scanned, tap the link on your Android to open the app's page on the Play Store, and tap Install to download the app.[3]
Select your Roku TV to cast the browser to its screen. You can now search for videos or websites in the Web Caster browser and instantly see them on your Roku TV's screen.
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Click Connect. After a few seconds, a list of devices will appear.
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Click your Roku TV when it appears. If further instructions appear on the screen, follow them to complete the connection. You should then be able to see your Windows PC's screen on your Roku and hear its sound through your Roku's speakers.[4]
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Click Screen Mirroring. Your Mac will now scan for and display devices it can connect to.[5]
Select your Roku TV. Your Mac's screen is now shared to your Roku TV. You'll also hear audio from your Mac through your TV's speakers.
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If your Roku TV and the device you want to mirror aren't on the same Wi-Fi network, you may not be able to share your screen.
Move closer to the TV. If your Roku TV isn't showing up when you try to share your screen from your phone, tablet, or computer, you may be too far from the TV. Move a little closer and try again.
Make sure your Android supports screen sharing. Try searching for your device and "screen mirroring" on the web to see if it supports screen sharing. Because Roku doesn't have Chromecast support, some Androids cannot screen share to Roku. If you have a Google Pixel or Nexus, you can't mirror your screen, but you can cast an app to your screen if you have the app installed on both your Roku TV and your Android (ex: YouTube).
If you're using a VPN on your computer, phone, or tablet, it may prevent you from sharing your screen with your Roku TV. Disconnect your VPN and try again.