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How to Configure Your Roku for iPhone MirroringMirroring your iPhone to Roku does many things. For example, you can go over work-related charts and graphs or have fun streaming a game or series of music videos from YouTube. If your requirements are correct, you’ll need to set up your Roku to support iPhone mirroring. To configure a Roku for iPhone mirroring:
Once you’ve enabled screen mirroring mode on your Roku, you’ll be able to mirror your iPhone or iPad to your Roku device. To mirror your iPhone or iPad to Roku:
You’ll see black bars on both sides instead of a filled screen when you’re mirroring the iPhone or iPad’s screen. You can use your iPhone or iPad just like you usually would, and it will reflect all your taps, swipes, and other actions on the television screen. How to Stop iPhone Mirroring Your iPhoneYou can finish the mirroring process when you’ve completed your streaming process. However, if you need to stop mirroring, there are a couple of ways to do it, and both are straightforward. To stop mirroring your iPhone or iPad to Roku:
Using Your Roku with Apple DevicesIf you’re new to Roku, it’s worth noting that mirroring your iPhone or iPad to your Roku isn’t the only thing it’s capable of. One of the overlooked Roku features is using private listening mode. If your Roku is giving you problems, one of the first troubleshooting steps is to restart your Roku. You also might be interested in viewing secret menus on Roku or learning to block YouTube on Roku. If you’re Roku remote isn’t working, we have tips on fixing the Roku remote. Speaking of the remote, check out how to change the volume on Roku. Roku How do I use AirPlay on my Roku TV?From the Roku home screen, navigate to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit and toggle AirPlay to On. Your Roku device should now appear whenever you tap the AirPlay icon on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, so long as everything is on the same Wi-Fi network.
Why won't my iPhone screen mirror to my Roku TV?Enable the Airplay option of Roku TV
If you are wondering why is my TV not showing up on Airplay, make sure your Roku TV has the Airplay option enabled. To check that, go to Settings > Apple Airplay > HomeKit. Enable the Airplay if it is turned off. Now, try to connect Airplay to Roku TV.
How do I cast from my iPhone to a Roku TV?To cast content from your iPhone to your Roku, go to Settings > System > Screen mirroring and choose Prompt or Always allow. Then tap the cast icon in an app on your iPhone or download the Roku app and go to Devices > Media. Note: It is important that your iPhone and Roku device are both on the same WiFi network.
Can you AirPlay to any Roku?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.
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