How To Use Screen Mirroring On Roku With Your Android Phone
This guide explains how to use screen mirroring to connect Android devices to Roku TVs and streaming boxes. It highlights compatibility requirements, specifically noting that while most Android devices support the Miracast protocol, Google Pixel phones do not.
Why it matters
Provides practical technical support for consumers looking to integrate their mobile devices with home entertainment hardware.
You can even use your Roku like a PC, if you have the right phone.
Meir Chaimowitz/Shutterstock One of the best things about owning a Roku TV or streaming box is the ability to easily integrate it with the rest of your tech setup. While having streaming apps a remote-click away is handy, so is being able to control the TV from a smart speaker or smartphone. Best of all, you can quickly mirror your phone's screen to the TV. Screen mirroring your Android phone to a Roku device can be a convenient way to enjoy your local media or show friends your vacation photos on the big screen. It can also help you give slide presentations or even take part in a video conference.
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