CNET How To - Mirror your Android device to your TV with a Roku
CNET How To - Mirror your Android device to your TV with a Roku
2014-10-30
a recent software update to the Roku 3
and Roku streaming stick has enabled a
new feature that lets you mirror your
Android device to your TV the feature is
currently only available as a beta
feature in the US and the UK to get
started you will need to enable screen
mirroring in the Roku settings from the
left navigation bar click on settings
followed by screen mirroring and enable
it your Android device must be running
version 4.4.2 or later to work and it
should 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 your stock Android device
go to settings click on display followed
by cast screen then tap the Menu button
and check the enable wireless display
box your Roku should now appear in the
cast screens section if it doesn't back
out to the settings and reopen the cast
screen option once you see your Roku box
or stick simply tap 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 but you should
find a screen mirroring option in the
settings menu or display sub settings
some apps like Netflix and HBO GO can
also be projected to your screen similar
to how the chromecast does it simply tap
the cast icon in the top right corner of
compatible apps for more information be
sure to check out my full article on how
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