AirPlay is one of the most notable features specifically designed for Apple devices. Using this feature, you can screen mirror the media content from your iPhones, iPads, or Macs to streaming devices and smart TVs. In further days, it is also implemented in other streaming devices, including Roku. Meanwhile, on your Roku device, you can enable the AirPlay feature from the settings menu to mirror the content from Apple devices with ease. It is a way useful feature if you don’t want to install apps on your Roku device or consider saving the RAM.
AirPlay Supported Roku Devices
You can enable the AirPlay feature on the below Roku models running on Roku OS 9.4 or higher.
| DEVICE | ROKU MODEL |
|---|---|
| Roku Streaming Stick + | 3810, 3811 |
| Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ | 3821 |
| Roku Premiere | 3920, 4620 |
| Roku Premiere+ | 3921, 4630 |
| Roku Ultra | 4600, 4640, 4660, 4661, 4670, 4800 |
| Roku Ultra LT | 4662 |
| Roku Express 4K | 3940 |
| Roku Express 4K + | 3941 |
| Roku TV | Axxxx, Cxxxx, CxxGB, 7xxxx models |
| Roku Streambar | 9102 |
| Roku Streambar Pro | 9101R2 |
| Roku Smart Soundbar | 9100, 9101 |
Also, the below-mentioned models should run on Roku OS 10.0 or above.
| DEVICE | ROKU MODEL |
|---|---|
| Roku TV | Dxxxx, 8xxxx |
| Roku Streaming Stick | 3600, 3800, 3801 |
| Roku Express | 3900, 3930, 3801 |
| Roku Express+ | 3910, 3931 |
| Roku HD | 3932 |
| Roku 3 | 4200, 4201, 4230 |
| Roku 2 | 4205, 4210 |
How to Turn On AirPlay on Roku TV
Unlike Android devices, you can’t directly screen mirror to Roku from iPhone, iPad, or Mac devices. On the contrary, you must enable the AirPlay on Roku device settings to proceed further.
[1] Power on your Roku and press the Home button.
[2] Using the directional pad, navigate to the Settings option.
[3] Next, scroll down and choose Apple AirPlay and HomeKit option.
[4] After that, select AirPlay and HomeKit Settings.
[5] Select the AirPlay option and enable the feature.
How to Use Built-In AirPlay on Roku
Apps like Prime Video, Netflix, Apple TV, Hulu, and others have built-in AirPlay support. So, you can directly mirror the media screen to your Roku without any interference.
[1] Install the AirPlay-supported app on your iPhone or iPad.
[2] After that, launch the app and sign in with credentials.
[3] Play your favorite video content on your smartphone.
[4] While playing, click the AirPlay icon located at the top or bottom corner of your screen.
[5] Then, choose your Roku device from the list and pair it up.
[6] Finally, only the media content will deliver to your Roku screen.
How to AirPlay Audio on Roku
Streaming music apps like Spotify, TIDAL, and Apple Music supports the built-in AirPlay feature to cast the audio content to your Roku Streambar.
[1] Install the TIDAL Music app on your iOS device from the App Store.
[2] Once installed, launch the app and sign in with your TIDAL account credentials.
[3] After that, choose the song that you want to AirPlay and click the AirPlay icon at the bottom left corner.
[4] Choose your Roku device from the list of devices and pair it up.
Now, you can listen to your favorite songs on Roku from the TIDAL app.
How to AirPlay Photos on Roku
Most likely, the Photos app on your iPhone and iPad also has the built-in AirPlay feature to mirror the photos and videos on the Roku screen.
[1] Unlock your iPhone or iPad and open the Photos app.
[2] Choose a photo and tap the Share button at the bottom.
[3] After that, scroll down and choose the AirPlay option.
[4] Choose your Roku device and pair it up to mirror the image or video on your Roku screen.
How to Screen Mirror on Roku from iPhone & iPad
Before initiating the screen mirroring, make sure to connect both the iOS device and Roku to the same WiFi network. Also, your software version should be iOS 12.3 or later to use the AirPlay feature reliably.
[1] Fetch your iPhone and play your favorite content.
[2] Then, pull out the Control Center from the top or bottom according to models.
[3] After that, click the Screen Mirroring option.
[4] Then, choose your Roku streaming device from the list of available devices.
[5] If prompted, enter the on-screen code displayed on your Roku on your iOS device.
[6] Finally, the content on your iOS will display on your Roku TVs screen.
How to Screen Mirror on Roku from iMac & MacBook
Update your iMac or MacBook to macOS 12 (Monterey) and above to use the AirPlay feature reliably. In macOS 12 and above, you will get a separate Screen Mirroring option in the Control Center for AirPlay from Mac. In addition to this, you will get the AirPlay Audio icon in the Music tab of the Control Center to connect to desired TV or Speakers.
[1] Turn on your Mac and connect it to the same WiFi as Roku.
[2] After that, navigate to the Control Center at the top right.
[3] Further, click the Screen Mirroring option.
[4] Then, select your Roku streaming device and pair it up.
[5] Now, the content on your Mac device will screen mirror on Roku.
[6] Once done, click Stop Mirroring.
You can also access the AirPlay option in macOS 10.14, 10.15, and 11 for screen mirroring the Mac PC screen to the connected TV. The AirPlay icon will be available in the menu bar itself, and you have to turn it on to enable AirPlay.
FAQ
If AirPlay doesn’t work on your Roku, just restart both the transceiver and receiver devices to fix the issue.
While selecting your Roku device on your iOS devices, an AirPlay passcode will display on your Roku screen. Enter the code on your iOS device and click OK to pair both devices.
To disable AirPlay on Roku, press the Home button on the remote control and select Settings → AirPlay and HomeKit → AirPlay and HomeKit Settings → AirPlay → Turn Off.
