Much doubt surrounds the effectiveness of the Miracast protocol. But when it’s used with the right settings it can let you mirror some of your appliances, such as your Android phone and Windows PC, on your TV in real-time. Roku works about half the time because it has a screen-mirroring protocol in the form of a perpetual beta. Follow these steps to learn how to mirror your device.
• Access the settings menu
• Select system
• Open screen mirroring
• Cast your screen from a Windows PC or your Android phone
Casting from a Windows PC
Casting from Windows 8.1 PC requires you to press the Windows Key + C or swipe in from the right to access the charms. Select the device’s particular charm, and then click Project. “Add a wireless display” to prep the addition of Roku. Remember, this will only work with a recent version of Windows - one that has Miracast compatible tools.
You should see Roku listed as one of the connection options in the list of devices. Select it so it can be added on the available options. You will be prompted to follow some instructions in your Roku, but you can ignore this step as the system will automatically connect and start casting.
Casting from an Android Phone
If you are using an Android phone, click to open the settings tab on the screen. From there, click Cast Screen and you should see a list of wireless display options. Roku should be one of them. For more details, consult with your system guide on casting with Miracast.
Casting to Roku
To begin the process on Windows (versions 7-10), select the “devices” charm, click Project, and you will see Roku in the nearby wireless devices. Tap or click it to Project. You will notice a “Screen mirroring” splash display in your Roku, at which point it will also be visible on your TV screen.
If you have an Android phone, you will follow the same procedure as you did when adding Roku. It can also be seen in the Quick Settings list. Whichever method you decide to use, press the Home button when you are finished - or any other button on the remote - and you will leave the casting mode. Your Home screen will be displayed so you can choose something else to do.
• Access the settings menu
• Select system
• Open screen mirroring
• Cast your screen from a Windows PC or your Android phone
Casting from a Windows PC
Casting from Windows 8.1 PC requires you to press the Windows Key + C or swipe in from the right to access the charms. Select the device’s particular charm, and then click Project. “Add a wireless display” to prep the addition of Roku. Remember, this will only work with a recent version of Windows - one that has Miracast compatible tools.
You should see Roku listed as one of the connection options in the list of devices. Select it so it can be added on the available options. You will be prompted to follow some instructions in your Roku, but you can ignore this step as the system will automatically connect and start casting.
Casting from an Android Phone
If you are using an Android phone, click to open the settings tab on the screen. From there, click Cast Screen and you should see a list of wireless display options. Roku should be one of them. For more details, consult with your system guide on casting with Miracast.
Casting to Roku
To begin the process on Windows (versions 7-10), select the “devices” charm, click Project, and you will see Roku in the nearby wireless devices. Tap or click it to Project. You will notice a “Screen mirroring” splash display in your Roku, at which point it will also be visible on your TV screen.
If you have an Android phone, you will follow the same procedure as you did when adding Roku. It can also be seen in the Quick Settings list. Whichever method you decide to use, press the Home button when you are finished - or any other button on the remote - and you will leave the casting mode. Your Home screen will be displayed so you can choose something else to do.
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