iPhone or iPad
Open your iPhone or iPad's Control Center. Because your Roku TV supports AirPlay, it's easy to share your iPhone or iPad's screen to your TV. If your phone or tablet has Face ID, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen. If it uses Touch ID, swipe up from the bottom of the Home screen.
Tap the Screen Mirroring icon. It looks like two overlapping squares. A list of available devices will appear. If your iOS device isn't connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku TV, connect it to Wi-Fi now.
Select your Roku TV from the list. If prompted to enter a code, enter the code that appears on your TV. You should now be able to mirror your screen and audio to your Roku TV. To stop sharing your screen, reopen Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring, then tap Stop Mirroring.
Android (Samsung Galaxy)
Swipe down from the top of your Android home screen. If you're using a Samsung-branded Android phone or tablet, you can easily share your screen to a Roku TV using Samsung Smart View. Swiping down from the top of the screen opens your quick settings. If your Android is not already connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku TV, connect it to Wi-Fi first.
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.
Android (Google and Other Models)
Try using your device's Screen Mirroring feature first. Unfortunately, many non-Samsung Androids cannot screen share to Roku TV because Roku TV doesn't support Chromecast. Swipe down from the top of your Home screen and look for an option called Screen Mirroring, Wireless Display, "Quick Connect," AllShare Cast," "Display mirroring," "HTC Connect," "Screen casting," or Mirroring. If you see one of these options, and your Android is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku, tap it, then select your Roku TV if it appears to instantly mirror the screen. If you don't see one of these options, or your Roku TV doesn't appear, your Android doesn't support screen mirroring to your Roku.
Install the Web Video Caster Receiver channel on your Roku TV. If your Android doesn't support mirroring to Roku, this app is a great workaround. While you can't mirror the entire screen, you can cast anything to it using the app's built-in web browser. To install Web Video Caster on your Roku TV, press the Home button on your Roku remote, scroll down and select Store, and search for "Web Video Caster – Receiver." Select the channel, then select Add Channel to add it to your Roku's home screen. If you have a Google phone, another option is to connect a Chromecast to your TV, or a streaming device that supports Chromecast like Amazon Fire Stick or NVIDIA Shield.
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.
Open the Web Caster app on your Android. You'll now find it on your home screen. If prompted, give the app permission to access your Android and network.
Tap the Cast icon in the Web Caster app on Android Android 7 Cast. It'll be at the top-right corner of the app. A list of devices you can cast to will appear.
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.
Windows 10 PC
Open the Action Center. This is the notification area (the chat bubble icon) at the bottom-right corner of the screen. If you have notifications, you'll see a number over the bubble. If your PC isn't connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku TV, connect it now.
Click Connect. After a few seconds, a list of devices will appear.
Select your Roku TV to start sharing your screen. Everything you do on your Windows PC will now be shared on your Roku TV screen. You'll also hear your PC's audio through your Roku TV. To disconnect, click the Disconnect button.
Windows 11 PC
Press ⊞ Win+k on your keyboard. Pressing Windows key + K at the same time opens the Cast menu on your PC and starts scanning your network for compatible devices. If your PC isn't connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku, connect it to Wi-Fi now.
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.
MacBook or Mac Desktop
Click the Control Center icon on your Mac. It's the two gray sliders in the upper-right corner of your screen. If your Mac isn't connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Roku, connect it now.
Click Screen Mirroring. Your Mac will now scan for and display devices it can connect to.
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.
Troubleshooting
Make sure both devices are on the same network. 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.
Check your Roku TV's screen mirroring settings. If your Roku doesn’t show up when you try to share your screen, screen mirroring may be disabled, or you may have accidentally blocked your device. Press the Home button on your Roku remote and select Settings. Go to System > Screen mirroring. Go to Screen mirroring devices. If your device is in the "Blocked devices" list, select and remove it. Go to Screen mirroring mode. If "Never allow" is selected, select Prompt or Always allow instead.
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).
Turn off your VPN. 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.
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