How to Cast to Roku From Other Devices

With the recent screening feature, Roku devices are becoming popular and could edge the standard television out. It is therefore useful to figure out how to cast to Roku from other devices like Windows 8.1, smartphones and Androids.
Casting works in similar ways to Google’s Chromecast screen mirroring. It also closely resembles Apple's AirPlay.

1. Casting to Roku from the computer and other devices
Windows 8.1 computers and other devices, like Android phones and tablets have the Miracast app as standard, which makes it possible to cast to Roku.
In order to cast to Roku from your PC or Android:

• ■ Enable Roku Screen Mirroring.
  ■ Get into your Roku’s configuration screen.
  ■ Choose ‘System’.
  ■ Choose ‘Screen Mirroring’ (beta).
  ■ ‘Enable display mirroring’ should be checked.

2. Add the Roku to the Device
Stage two requires you to cast to Roku from your personal computer or Android.

• ■On a windows computer, press the windows key plus C. You can also swipe from the right.
  ■ Choose the device.
  ■ Choose ‘Project’.
  ■ Click on ‘Add a wireless display’ and you can commence adding to Roku.

Note: the computer you are using must be a modern Windows computer with Miracast-compatible hardware.
If you are using Android, make sure your gadget is operating on version 4.2.2 or later.

• ■ Go to Adjustments, tap on Display and Cast Screen
  ■ Touch the 'Menu' button.
  ■ Check the Enable Cellular Display option.
  ■ Roku should be displayed in the ‘Cast Screen’ section.
  ■ If it fails to display, go back to Configurations and open ‘Cast screen’ again. Once Roku is displayed, tap on it to connect.

3. Cast to Roku from Windows 10
Follow these simple steps:

• ■ Go to Roku’s Adjustments.
  ■ Select the option ‘System’.
  ■ Select ‘Screen Mirroring’.
  ■ Choose ‘Enable Screen Mirroring’.
  ■ On your Windows 10 computer or laptop, press ‘Windows key plus C and select ‘Devices’.
  ■ Select ‘Job’ followed by ‘Add A Cordless Display’. It may take a few moments, but the screen will display that casting to Roku Smart TV has begun.
  ■ You can also cast back to Windows or other devices if you want to.