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How to Cast and Mirror Android Display to Roku Devices

Roku devices provide an easy way to stream content from various apps and services directly to your TV. With screen mirroring and casting capabilities, you can also share content from your Android phone or tablet to a Roku. Here is a guide on how to cast and mirror your Android display to a Roku device.

Prerequisites

  • A Roku streaming device (Roku, Roku Stick, etc.) or a TV with built-in Roku software connected to the same WiFi network as your Android device.
  • The latest Roku OS installed on your Roku device. Go to Settings > System > System update to check for and install any available updates.
  • The latest Android OS and apps installed on your Android device.

Enable Screen Mirroring on Your Roku Device

Before you can mirror your Android display, you need to enable screen mirroring on your Roku device:

  1. On your Roku remote, press the Home button.
  2. Go to Settings > System > Screen Mirroring.
  3. Make sure Enable Screen Mirroring is checked.

Cast Content from Android Apps

Many Android apps support Google Cast, allowing you to easily cast videos, music and more to your Roku device:

  1. Open the Android app and start playing a video or song.
  2. Tap the Cast icon in the app.
  3. Select your Roku device from the list.
  4. The content will start playing on your Roku device and TV.

Popular apps like YouTube, Netflix, Spotify and more support casting to Roku out of the box.

Mirror Android Display Using Smart View

To mirror your entire Android screen:

  1. Pull down the notification shade at the top and tap Smart View or Screen Mirroring.
  2. Select your Roku device from the list.
  3. Accept the connection prompt on your TV screen if needed.
  4. Your Android screen will now be mirrored to the Roku and TV display.

Troubleshooting Tips

Can’t find your Roku device to cast or mirror?

  • Make sure your Android device and Roku are connected to the same WiFi network.
  • Try rebooting your Roku device and re-enabling screen mirroring in the settings.

Seeing lag or choppy video while mirroring?

  • Make sure you have a strong WiFi signal near the Roku device. Move closer or consider using 5GHz WiFi instead of 2.4GHz.
  • Lower video resolution in Smart View settings to reduce bandwidth usage.

Connection keeps dropping?

  • Disable battery optimizations for Smart View and casting apps in Android settings so they can run reliably in the background.
  • If on 5GHz WiFi, switch to 2.4GHz which offers longer range and stability.

Can’t see casting icon in apps?

  • Update the Android app to latest version if available.
  • Not all video apps support casting, even popular ones. Try mirroring full screen instead.

Mirroring from Windows Devices

Roku also supports screen mirroring from Windows 10 laptops and computers. Here is how to mirror from a Windows PC to your Roku:

  1. Connect your Windows PC and Roku to the same WiFi network.
  2. Go to Start > Settings > Devices and select Add Device.
  3. Choose your Roku device and accept any connection prompts on your TV.
  4. Your Windows screen will now mirror to the Roku display.

From here you can mirror browser tabs, media files and more to your TV screen.

Conclusion

Casting and screen mirroring make it easy to share videos, music, apps, and even entire device screens from Android phones and tablets to your Roku player and TV. With just a few taps in compatible apps or the quick settings menu, you can wirelessly display content to the big screen. Keep the troubleshooting tips in mind to resolve any connection issues.

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