Want to watch your favorite shows from your phone on the Roku TV big screen? Want to keep up with live sports?
Then you’ll need a way for your TV and mobile devices to connect to the big screen.
Your Roku device can help you achieving that goal by connecting your phone, tablet, or computer to the TV.
Though it may sound complicated at first, Roku is an intuitive and easy-to-use streaming media player that has dozens of features designed for entertainment at home or on the go.
This post will explain every detail of how to connect your phone to Roku TV.
But before that, we have to understand the features that facilitate this connection.
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How to connect Android to Roku TV using the Roku App?
The first method that we are going to explain in this case is to mirror your phone to the Roku TV using the Roku App.
This is the easiest way of connecting the android device to the TV.
Here are the steps;
- The first step is to download and install the Roku App. This is available on the Google Play Store.
- Launch the Roku device and select Devices. This icon is available at the bottom of the Home screen
- Make sure that your Roku TV and mobile device are on the same Wi-Fi.
- If the two are on the same wifi, then the app will find and display the available devices including the Roku TV.
- The Roku app will now be able to establish a connection
- You will see the word Connected in green
- You can now click the media and you will see all the casting options in the app.
- The user will now be able to select the type of content that you want to cast to the big screen.
- You will now be able to see all the content, services, and apps on your phone
- Now click on the remote option which appears at the bottom of the screen and your android phone will be connected to the Roku TV. Surprisingly, it might work as a Virtual Roku remote control.
How to cast to Roku from an iOS Mobile device?
If you have an iOS device, then you can easily cast the device to Roku TV using the steps explained below.
In this example, we have used the Netflix iOS App as an example especially because the app works the same as most other similar apps.
- On your device, tap the casting Icon. This icon is mainly found at the top right corner.
- Now click to select the Roku device in the pop-up box
- Make sure that all the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi
- After this, you will see the connecting popup in green. Give your device time to connect
- The apps on your iOS device will now appear on the TV screen. You can now use the iOS device to control the app and watch the content.
- If for example, you want to see content on Netflix, Tap the Netflix app and open, search for the content you want to watch here, and open to play.
- You can tap the cast feature again if you want to disconnect.
FAQs
Can I pair my phone to Roku TV?
Yes, it’s easy to connect your android or iOS device to Roku TV if you follow the right procedure.
We have compiled a detailed guide you help you connect to the Roku TV and enjoy content on a bigger screen.
Is mirroring supported on your phone?
Screen mirroring is part of the Apple Airplay which allows you to stream control and share your content from an iPhone or an iOS device to the 4K Roku streaming TVs and devices.
Casting and screen mirroring: are they the same?
No, although people usually interchange these two terms.
During casting, users can only watch the content available on a specific app but mirroring allows you to view content from all mobile devices.
Another difference is that you will only see the playback of the content you are watching but during the mirroring, you can view the buttons and menus.
Conclusion
If you have been looking for a way to connect your mobile phone to the Roku TV, then we have just given you the solution you need.
The app is easy to download and use with a few simple steps.
