Roku devices now support AirPlay and Apple HomeKit. That means you can mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac computer to certain 4K Roku devices. Screen mirroring allows you to display anything on your iPhone’s screen directly to your TV. Here’s how to mirror your iPhone to a Roku device and which Roku devices support AirPlay. Show How to Mirror an iPhone to a Roku DeviceTo mirror your iPhone to a Roku device, open the Control Center on your iPhone. Then tap the Screen Mirroring button and select your Roku device from the pop-up list. Finally, enter the code that appears on your TV into your iPhone and tap OK. Note: In order to mirror your iPhone to a Roku, you first have to update to Roku OS 9.4. To find out how to update your Roku device manually, check out our step-by-step guide here.
You can stop mirroring any time by pressing the Home button on your Roku remote. Or you can go back to the Control Center on your iPhone, select Screen Mirroring, and then tap Stop Mirroring. If you are having problems mirroring your iPhone to your Roku device, first, you should make sure that your device supports AirPlay. Which Roku Devices Support AirPlay?Currently, only certain 4K Roku devices support AirPlay, including some Roku TV models, the Roku Ultra, Roku Streaming Stick+, Roku Premiere, Roku Streambar, Roku Express, and Roku Smart Soundbar. To find out if your Roku device supports AirPlay, you can go to Settings > System > About on your Roku device and compare your model number to the chart below.
Note: The “X’s” in the chart above are placeholders. If you have a Roku TV that contains the same letters and numbers without the “X’s,” it should support AirPlay. If your Roku device is not compatible with AirPlay, you can still use your iPhone to “cast” videos, music, and photos to your TV. Check out our step-by-step guide on how to cast content from your iPhone to a Roku device to find out more. If you have a compatible Roku device, and you are still not able to mirror content from your iPhone, you might have to change the AirPlay settings on your Roku device. Here’s how:
How to Change AirPlay Settings on Your Roku DeviceTo change your AirPlay settings on a Roku device, press the Home button on your remote and go to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit. Then select AirPlay and HomeKit Settings and make sure AirPlay is turned on.
You can also change other settings in this window. For example, you can require an iPhone to enter a code every time you want to mirror to your Roku device. Plus, you can set up HomeKit on your Roku device, which will let you ask Siri to control your TV. For example, you can say, “Hey Siri, turn off my Roku TV.” This article has been updated with more recent information.
$293.40 $319.99 in stock 10 new from $293.40 as of October 21, 2022 4:34 pm Last updated on October 21, 2022 4:34 pm HelloTech editors choose the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. How do I mirror my iPhone to my TCL Roku TV?Ensure that your iPhone and Roku TV are connected to the same wireless network. Access the control center of your iPhone and tap on screen mirroring. Select your TCL Roku TV from the list of available devices to start screen mirroring. You can control the activity on your smart TV using your iPhone.
Can you AirPlay on Roku TV?By comparison, Android and Google products use Google Cast. With AirPlay, you can cast a variety of media like photos, music, and videos to your Apple TV, Roku, and compatible smart TVs. Similar to Google Chromecast, Roku lets you cast your apps directly from your smartphone or tablet to your TV screen.
Does TCL Smart TV have AirPlay?Notably, TCL isn't the first to bring AirPlay to Google TV, with Sony's Bravia lineup offering the same feature on its 2021 lineup as well as some prior Android TV options.
Why is my AirPlay not working on my TCL Roku TV?If your Roku Airplay is Not Working either, make sure your tv is running the latest Roku OS, all devices are connected to the same network, restart both devices and check that Roku device airplay is not turned off fast and effective Solutions.
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