What We Know
- Turn on AirPlay: Go to Control Centre → Tap the AirPlay icon → Choose the Device.
- Use AirPlay: Go to Library → Play a song → Click the AirPlay icon → Choose a device → Choose a song.
Inspite of being one of the most popular free-to-stream services, The Roku App does not have in-built AirPlay support. However, you can easily watch Roku Channel content from your iOS devices or Mac to your Apple TV or smart TVs with AirPlay 2-supported using the Screen Mirroring option. Thus, you will be able to watch more than 40,000 movies and TV series available from the extensive library of The Roku Channel on a larger screen.
How to Screen Mirror The Roku Channel from iPhone/iPad
First, head to Settings on your Apple TV and enable AirPlay and follow the procedure given below to AirPlay The Roku Channel content.
[1] Connect your iPhone or iPad and your Apple TV to the same WiFi network.
[2] Visit the App Store and install The Roku App on your iPhone or iPad.
[3] Launch the app, click on Roku Channel, and choose the content you want to AirPlay on Apple TV.
[4] Swipe down to bring the Control Center and tap the Screen Mirroring icon.
[5] Choose your Apple TV from the list of available devices.
[6] Now, you can watch The Roku Channel content on your Apple TV.
How to AirPlay The Roku Channel to Apple TV/Smart TV from Mac
Enable the AirPlay feature on your Apple TV in the Setting and proceed with the steps given below to screen mirror the content.
[1] Connect your Mac device and your Apple TV to the same WiFi network.
[2] Open the Safari web browser to AirPlay from your Macbook and visit the official website of The Roku Channel.
[3] Select the content you want to AirPlay to Apple TV.
[4] Click on the AirPlay icon on the menubar and enable it.
[5] Select your Apple TV from the list of available devices.
[6] Now, the content of The Roku Channel will play on your Apple TV from your Mac.
How to Screen Mirror The Roku Channel to Android TV
Before proceeding with the steps, make sure AirPlay is enabled on your Android TV.
[1] Connect your iPhone / iPad and your Smart TV to the same WiFi connection.
[2] Install The Roku App on your iPhone or iPad.
[3] Open the app and click on Roku Channel.
[4] Select the movie you want to AirPlay to your TV.
[5] Swipe down to access the Control Centre and tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.
[6] From the list of devices connected to the WIFI, choose your TV.
[6] Now, you can watch The Roku Channel content on your Android TV.
Frequently Asked Question
No. Currently, the app is not AirPlay compatible.
Yes, you can enable AirPlay on your Roku TV and watch the content from your iPhone on your TV for free.
