How to Mirror Your iPhone to a Roku TV

May 2024 · 3 minute read

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Casting and screen mirroring aren't the same feature on Roku devices, although they essentially accomplish the same ends. Instead, casting is limited to specific supported channels. 

Mirroring, on the other hand, shows your entire device screen and doesn't have those limitations. So, it may be a better option if you aren't using those supported channels.

Keep in mind that this article focuses on mirroring — click here if you want to learn about using AirPlay with Roku.

Quick tip: You can also mirror your iPad to Roku by following the same directions, as it is the same process. 

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How to mirror iPhone to Roku TV

You can start mirroring through the Control Center of your device:

1. Access your iPhone's Control Center by swiping up from the bottom of the screen (older devices), or by swiping up from the upper-right corner of the screen (newer devices).

2. Select the mirroring icon.

Select the mirroring icon. Devon Delfino

3. Choose your Roku device.

Choose your Roku device. Devon Delfino

4. Enter the AirPlay passcode that appears on your Roku TV on your iPhone.

Enter the AirPlay passcode. Devon Delfino

5. Tap Ok.

If you're having issues with this process, you'll need to make sure that it's an option for you. In this case, that means your device must support AirPlay, you have to make sure AirPlay is enabled on your device, and that your iPhone is connected to your device.

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Step 1: Check if your Roku supports AirPlay

Here are the Roku devices that support AirPlay:

The following devices must be running Roku OS 9.4 or higher

The following devices must be running Roku OS 10.0 or higher

Quick tip: If your Roku device doesn't support AirPlay, you can try casting content instead.

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 Step 2: Enable AirPlay on your Roku 

1. Press the Home button on your Roku remote.|

2. Select Settings.

3. Choose Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.

4. Select AirPlay and HomeKit Settings.

5. Verify that AirPlay is turned on, or turn it on.

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Step 3: Connect iPhone to Roku TV

1. On your Roku device, select Settings.

2. Go into System and then choose Screen Mirroring.

Choose Screen Mirroring. Devon Delfino

3. Choose Screen Mirroring Mode and choose how the app should work (Prompt or Always allow.)

Choose how you want screen mirroring to work. Devon Delfino

4. Download, install and open the Roku app on your phone. It will start looking for a receiver.

5. Tap your Roku TV to connect it.

Tap your Roku TV to connect it. Devon Delfino

Quick tip: You can stop mirroring by pressing the home button on your Roku TV remote or by going back into the mirroring section of the Control Center and selecting Stop mirroring.

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