But sometimes AirPlay might not work on your Roku devices. This can happen when you do not set up both devices properly. So, in this article, let us guide you with a step-by-step guide on how to do it.
How to AirPlay on Roku?
Basically, AirPlay is a screen mirroring feature on Apple devices such as iPhone/iPad and Mac. To use it, you must set your Roku TV on AirPlay mode first. Then, when both devices are on the same Wi-Fi, you can connect your iPhone/Mac to your Roku devices. Before you begin with the steps, we recommend you check if your Roku and Apple device is compatible with this feature on their official website.
Set Roku TV on AirPlay Mode
You can check if your Roku TV is in AirPlay mode from Settings. If it isn’t, your Apple devices will not identify your device. Therefore, you must turn on the AirPlay feature. Also, if you want your Roku to connect to AirPlay even when the device is off, you can enable the Fast TV start or Fast Start feature. You can check out the given steps. Turn On AirPlay Turn On Fast TV Start
Connect Your Apple Device With Roku
Now, you can connect your Apple devices to your Roku. You can find the default option of AirPlay on your iPhone/iPad and Mac. Besides you can also pair them together with other applications. Let’s check it out in more detail below.
From Control Center
The quickest way to use AirPlay is from the control center of Apple Devices. You can find the default Screen Mirroring icon and use it. Also, if you have allowed control center access when locked, you can control AirPlay. Here are the steps for your iPhone and Mac. On iPhone On Mac
From Photos
If you want to project only specific screens on your Roku directly, you can do it from some Applications. For Instance, you might want to share your photo album or videos only on your Roku. Or, it could be a show from the streaming apps. Thus, if you are concerned about privacy, you can use AirPlay from the application itself. Below, we have mentioned the steps for using AirPlay from photos for your reference. However, some AirPlay integrated apps are Apple Music, Spotify, HBO Max, etc. On iOS On Mac
Related Questions
Why Doesn’t My Roku Device Appear on AirPlay Menu?
If your Roku device does not appear on the AirPlay menu, there might be compatibility issues. Either your Apple or Roku device might not support this feature. To find out, you can check their official website. Moreover, if AirPlay is not working on Roku TV, you can check out another article for detailed fixes.
