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Looking for an easy way to share videos, music, or photos stored on your smartphone or computer to your TV? Do you also own a Roku? If so, you're in luck. The Roku 3 , Roku Streaming Stick , and now the brand new Roku 2 (2015 model) support screen mirroring. This allows Android and Windows users to easily mirror the content that's on their smartphone or PC to their TV. Here's what you need to know to set it up:
On your Roku
You must first enable screen mirroring on your Roku device. This can be done by clicking on Settings in the left navigation bar, followed by Screen Mirroring.
On Android
Before we jump right in, make sure your Android device is running version 4.4.2 or later. You can check this by going to Settings and clicking About. Your device must also be connected to the same network as your Roku. You can check the network your Roku is connected to in the network section of the settings menu.
To begin mirroring on a stock Android device, go to Settings, click Display, followed by Cast Screen. Then tap the Menu button in the top right corner of the screen and check the Enable Wireless Display box. Your Roku should now appear in the Cast Screen section.
If it doesn't show up, back out to the Settings and reopen Cast Screen. Once you see your Roku box or stick appear on the screen, simply tap on it to connect. Now whatever you see on your mobile device is exactly what will be displayed on your TV.
The method is slightly different on devices from Samsung, HTC, LG and other Android manufacturers. For example, on the Galaxy S5 you will find the Screen Mirroring option under the Connect and Share section of the settings menu. On other Android devices you should find a screen mirroring option in the Settings menu or Display subsetting, as long as the device is running Android 4.4.2 or higher.
Some Android apps such as Netflix, HBO Go and YouTube can also be projected to your screen, similar to how the Chromecast works. Simply tap the cast icon in the top right corner of compatible apps and select your Roku box or stick.
On Windows 8.1 devices
Roku's screen sharing feature is also compatible with Windows 8.1 tablets and computers. To set it up, head to Settings, click PC and Devices, followed by Devices,then Add Device. When your Roku appears on the drop-down menu, tap on it to connect.
On Windows Phone
Only select Windows Phone devices, such as the Nokia Lumia 1520 and HTC One M8 Windows Phone edition , support Miracast, the standard Roku uses for screen sharing. On a compatible device, head to Settings, scroll down to Project My Screen and select your Roku device to begin screen sharing.
Apple AirPlay and HomeKit are now available on select TCL Roku TVs.
AirPlay allows you stream TV shows, movies, videos and photos directly from your Apple devices to your Roku TVs. You can also share music to your Roku TV, as well as to any AirPlay 2-enabled speakers. You can even mirror what's exactly on the screen of your Apple device, as well as use your Roku TV as a second screen on your Mac.
And with HomeKit support, Roku TVs can easily be controlled with Siri or the Home app on your Apple device. Visit the Apple support website to learn more.
- Control your Roku TV with your voice using Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Play music, control your AirPlay sessions, and more from anywhere in the house
- Ask Siri to turn your Roku TV on and off, adjust the volume, and more
- Setup in just a few easy steps with the Apple Home app
Supported Models
Below are the list of supported TCL Roku TV models and minimum Roku OS requirements
Roku OS | version 9.4.0 build 4190 or higher | |
TCL Roku TV models | 8-Series | 65Q825, 75Q825 |
6-Series | 55R635, 65R635, 75R635 55R625, 65R625 55R613, 55R615, 55R617, 65R613, 65R615, 65R617, 75R615, 75R617 | |
5-Series | 50S535, 55S535, 65S535, 75S535 43S525, 43S527, 50S525, 55S525, 65S525 43S515, 43S517, 49S515, 49S517, 55S515, 55S517, 65S517 | |
4-Series | 43S431 43S433 43S435 50S431 50S433 50S435 55S431 55S433 55S435 65S431 65S433 65S435 75S431 75S435 85S435 55S20 43S421, 43S423, 43S425, 50S421, 50S423, 50S425, 55S421, 55S423, 55S425, 65S421, 65S423, 65S425, 75S421, 75S423, 75S425 43S403, 43S405, 49S405, 55S401, 55S403, 55S405, 65S401, 65S403, 65S405 | |
3-Series | 32S321 32S323 32S325 32S327 40S321 40S325 43S325 49S325 28S305 32S305 40S305 43S305 49S305 *Above TCL 3-Series Roku TV Models should have Roku OS 10.0 |
Required TV Settings
Your TCL Roku TV may not stay connected to your wireless network when powered off. Enable the Fast TV Start feature on your unit to ensure your TV maintains network connection and allow AirPlay and HomeKit to connect your unit when powered off.
- Using your TCL Roku TV remote, press the Home button
- Navigate to and select the Settings option
- Select System, then Power
- Select Fast TV start
- Highlight Enable 'Fast TV Start'
How to use AirPlay on you TCL Roku TV?
Click the tab of the type of content you would like to share.
Photos
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad
- Select the photo you would like to share
- Tap the Share icon on the bottom left hand corner
- Select AirPlay
- Select the TCL Roku TV from the AirPlay Menu
Videos
- Open a video app on your iPhone or iPad
- Select the video you would like to share
- Tap the AirPlay video icon
- Select AirPlay
- Select the TCL Roku TV from the AirPlay Menu
Note: Once playback begins, you can pause, fast forward, and rewind from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or you can use your TCL Roku TV remote.
When you want to stop streaming with AirPlay, you can press the Home button on your TCL Roku TV remote.
You can also use Screen Mirroring from Control Center on your iPhone or iPad to playback any video that's being played on your Apple device.
Songs
- On your Apple device, locate the song or audio file you would like to share
- Tap the AirPlay audio icon
- Select AirPlay
- Select the TCL Roku TV from the AirPlay Menu
Note: Once playback begins, you can pause, fast forward, and rewind from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or you can use your TCL Roku TV remote. When you want to stop streaming with AirPlay, you can press the Home button on your TCL Roku TV remote.
Secondary Display
Use the step-by-step instructions on how to use your TCL Roku TV as a secondary display for your Mac.
- In the top left corner of your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences
- Select "Displays" from the System Preferences Pane
- Select the AirPlay Tab, and choose your TCL Roku TV from the menu options
- A code will appear on your TCL Roku TV
- Enter the code on your Mac screen, once you receive the request on your Mac
How to Set up HomeKit
Below are the step-by-step instructions on how to set up Home Kit and add your TCL Roku TV to the Home app:
- Using your TCL Roku TV remote, press the Home button
- Navigate to and select the Settings icon
- Select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit
- Select HomeKit, then Set up
- Use the camera on your iPhone or iPad to scan the eight-digit HomeKit code you see on your TV screen
- Follow the onscreen instructions on your Apple device to add your Roku device to the Home app and complete the setup process.
What HomeKit controls is supported on my TCL Roku TV?
- Power
- Adjusting Volume
- Switching Inputs
- Basic remote control commands
FAQs
My TCL Roku TV is appearing on the AirPlay menu.
If you do not see your Roku device when trying to use AirPlay to view content on your TV, you should check the following:
- Do both your Roku device and Apple device support AirPlay 2?
Confirm if your TCL Roku TV model is on the list of supported devices, and verify that it has the minimum required Roku OS version. - Are your TCL Roku TV and Apple device connected to the same wireless network?
You can view the network configuration of your devices in the settings menu. On your TCL Roku TV, go to Settings > Network > About. - Has AirPlay been turned off on your TCL Roku TV?
Go to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit and make sure AirPlay is set to On.
I do not see the see the Apple AirPlay and HomeKit options on my TCL Roku TV.
- Verify if your TCL Roku TV model number is on the list of supported TVs
- If yes, check if your TV has the minimum required Roku OS 9.4 or above.
- To validate, go to Settings > System > About