AirPlay is one of the most attractive features developed for iOS devices and Mac. Using AirPlay, you can mirror your iOS devices like iPhone or iPad and Mac to Apple TV. Moreover, with the updated Roku, you will have a built-in AirPlay feature that you can use to mirror the AirPlay-supported apps. Even you can mirror the entire screen of your iOS devices to Roku using the AirPlay mirroring feature.

Note: Turning on the AirPlay feature only allows you to mirror your iOS devices to Roku. To mirror your Android devices like smartphones or tablets, you need to enable the screen mirroring on Roku.

AirPlay Supported Roku Devices

Roku TVAxxxx, Cxxxx, CxxGB, 7xxxx, Dxxxx and 8xxxx (x is the model number)
Express 4K 3940
Express 4K+ 3941
Roku 2 4205 and 4210
Roku 3 4200, 4201, and 4230
Premiere 3920 and 4620
Premiere+ 3921 and 4630
Streambar 9102
Streambar Pro 9101R2
Smart Soundbar 9100 and 9101
Streaming Stick 3600, 3800, and 3801
Streaming Stick+ 3810 and 3811
Ultra4600, 4640, 4660, 4661, 4670, and 4800
Ultra LT 4662
Express3801, 3900, and 3930
Express+ 3910 and 3931
Roku HD 3932

How to Enable AirPlay on Roku

AirPlay will only support your Roku OS 9.4 or later. So, make sure to update Roku to the latest version.

  1. On Roku, open the Settings menu.

2. Navigate to and then select the Apple AirPlay and HomeKit option.

3. Then, scroll down and choose the Apple AirPlay and HomeKit Settings option.

4. Next, select the AirPlay option and turn it on.

How to AirPlay iOS Devices to Roku

Casting different apps on Roku using the feature might be different. Let’s discuss the same in the following section.

AirPlay on Roku From iOS Devices

With the AirPlay feature, you can cast the iOS devices to your TV in different ways using the AirPlay button, Share button, and Screen Mirroring.

Note: You must connect your AiPlay device, i.e., iPhone or iPad and Roku to the same wifi network. Then, you only you can cast the contents from iOS devices to Roku.

With AirPlay Button

Most apps like Apple Music, Hulu, HBO Max, and Prime Video come with a built-in AirPlay feature that will help you to cast content to your TV.

1. Launch any of the AirPlay-supported apps on your iOS device. Next, sign in with your account.

2. On the menu, find the AirPlay button and tap it.

Tap the AirPlay icon in the app screen

3. When a list of devices appears on your screen, select your Roku device.

4. Now, the contents from the AirPlay-supported app will get cast to your TV.

With Share Button

Certain apps like Photos come with a Share button that will let you cast images on your TV.

1. Open the Photos app and access an image from it.

2. On the screen, locate the Share button and tap the same.

Tap the Share button in the app

3. Scroll to and then choose the AirPlay option.

Select the AirPlay option from the screen

4. Select the Roku device’s name as it shows up on your screen.

5. Then, the selected photos will be mirrored to your Roku.

From Spotify App

If you wish to cast the Spotify app on Roku, follow these instructions.

1. Open the Spotify app and tap the Devices option.

2. On the menu that appears, select the AirPlay or Bluetooth option.

Select the AirPlay or Bluetooth option from the menu

3. When the name of your Roku device appears on your screen, select it.

Choose your Roku TV from the screen

4. Finally, the music you have selected on the Spotify app will play on your Roku.

Screen Mirroring

Suppose any of the apps on your iOS device doesn’t support the AirPlay feature; you can mirror the entire screen of your iOS device to Roku.

1. Launch the Control Center of your iOS devices.

2. Locate and tap on the Screen Mirroring icon.

Select the Screen mirroring option from the Control Center of the iOS device

3. When the name of your Roku device appears on your screen, select it.

4. This will start to mirror the screen of your iOS device on your TV.

5. Finally, open any app to stream it on your Roku device.

How to AirPlay on Roku From Mac

Make sure to connect your Mac and Roku to the same wifi network and follow the steps below:

1. Launch the Control Center of your Roku device.

2. Select the Screen Mirroring icon in the Control Center.

Tap Screen Mirroring icon in the Mac Control Center

3. When a list of devices appears on your screen, choose your Roku device.

4. Finally, the screen of your Mac PC will be mirrored to Roku.

How to Fix AirPlay on Roku Not Working Issue

If the AirPlay feature is not working on Roku, try these troubleshooting measures.

Device Doesn’t Show Up

  • If your Roku doesn’t show up, make sure that your iOS devices and Roku are connected to the same wifi network.
  • If the iOS devices and Roku are connected on the same wifi network, try connecting your Roku using AirPlay once again.

AirPlay Not Connecting on Roku

  • Check if the AirPlay feature has been enabled on your Roku device.
  • If there is a pending software update, perform it to remove bugs and glitches on the device.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How to use AirPlay on Roku TV without wifi?

Use the Lightning HDMI adapter to Connect your iOS devices to Roku. Then, you can change the input on your Roku to the respective HDMI to mirror the screen of your iOS device.

2. Does AirPlay support my Hisense Roku TV?

Yes, your Hisense Roku TV supports AirPlay.