Why isn't there a facebook app for Roku??
Rachaelene wrote:
Why isn't there a facebook app for Roku??
I heard there was one some time ago, but Facebook pulled it long ago. It's up to them to decide to create one, or allow someone else to create one. Roku does not create channels (apps) themselves, with the exception of the Roku Media Player and The Roku Channel.
During this Virus "social distancing", multiple musicians and bands are doing awesome, free livestream concerts on Facebook Live (video).
This question has come up in the past, but it appears that options have changed and/or the past answers are obsolete, so I'd like to get an updated answer (as of March 2020).
Is there a way to cast Facebook Video to my ROKU Express device(s), either via some App (it appears that the FB App no longer exists?) or via a Screen Mirror function? I have an Android phone (Galaxy S9) and/or a Windows laptop (MS Surface Pro). Also have IOS devices in the home.
Thank you,
DR
Samsung Devices have Smart Cast and they can mirror to Roku devices!
Like from my samsung phone to the roku? Where can I find info on how to do that?
It really sucks that Roku hasn't stepped up in the wake of this virus, and allowed us to watch the many live broadcast that are on Facebook.
Bakeapple wrote:It really sucks that Roku hasn't stepped up in the wake of this virus, and allowed us to watch the many live broadcast that are on Facebook.
Roku does not create the channels available for their devices, other than The Roku Channel and Roku Media Player. Facebook has to either create the channel or support someone else to do it. To my understanding, there used to be a 3rd party that created a Facebook channel, and it was removed due to the threat of legal action by Facebook, as they didn't authorize it. You have to take it up with Facebook, not Roku.
By the way, I tested screen sharing to my Ultra 4640 from a Windows 10 computer yesterday and it worked fine. So at least that's one way to get Facebook video on your TV via a Roku.
Was watching AARP video movie on iPad and someone said they could view on roku tv. How can I do that?
PV wrote:Was watching AARP video movie on iPad and someone said they could view on roku tv. How can I do that?
iOS does not support casting to a Roku device. It's possible that the Chrome browser might have something internal that allows casting, but I tried that on my iPhone without success. Perhaps on an iPad it might, since the UI is designed for the larger screen. But I've never been able to view anything on an iOS device on a Roku device.
Rachaelene wrote:
Why isn't there a facebook app for Roku??
I heard there was one some time ago, but Facebook pulled it long ago. It's up to them to decide to create one, or allow someone else to create one. Roku does not create channels (apps) themselves, with the exception of the Roku Media Player and The Roku Channel.
Rachaelene wrote:
I REALLY hope they add it and soon too! With the new Facebook Watch there are movies and shows that look really good.
Never say never, but it's up to Facebook, not Roku. You'll have to ask over there for one. :)
So I made a mistake buying Roku? If I can’t watch Facebook Watch o don’t need Roku. I’ll just move my Firestick to my outdoor TV so I can watch Facebook Watch. Very disappointed in Roku so far.
chrisgann wrote:So I made a mistake buying Roku? If I can’t watch Facebook Watch o don’t need Roku. I’ll just move my Firestick to my outdoor TV so I can watch Facebook Watch. Very disappointed in Roku so far.
You can't be disappointed with Roku simply because the channel/app you desire isn't available. Roku themselves do not create the channels offered on their platform, other than the Roku Media Player and The Roku Channel. It's up to Facebook to decide to offer a channel on Roku devices. Without permission or support from Facebook, no one can create a channel for them.
If your sole intent with your Roku purchase was for this single use, then you didn't conduct sufficient research to see if it was even available. All available channels are listed on the Roku web site, and you can search my keyword. Searching for Facebook reveals there is no such channel.
https://www.facebook.com/help/1871313656439201?helpref=uf_permalink
Is this FACEBOOK's failing or ROKU's? As a consumer, I am the loser. As a SHAREHOLDER I am perplexed, and concerned. Please advise.
y2kdeuce wrote:https://www.facebook.com/help/1871313656439201?helpref=uf_permalink
Is this FACEBOOK's failing or ROKU's? As a consumer, I am the loser. As a SHAREHOLDER I am perplexed, and concerned. Please advise.
I don't believe there's been a functional Facebook channel for Roku for many years. I can't say if Facebook dropped support, or some other developer had created one and Facebook told them to pull it as it wasn't an authorized channel, or something else. The page you linked doesn't list Roku as a supported device. You'd have to take that up with Facebook. Roku themselves only created and support two channels: The Roku Channel and Roku Media Player. Everything else is offered by 3rd parties.
I think it's already been said. Roku does not create the apps, the individual vendors do. So it's up to Facebook.
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/view-facebook-news-feed-photos-videos-roku/
but I can't seem to find either
I am able to cast directly from my Windows 10 laptop to Roku. From your Windows desktop, just click on the notifications icon on the far right of your task bar, select Connect, select Roku from the list and poof, your computer screen (with sound) is on your TV screen, NO extra software needed.
I was able to solve this issue by downloading "Web Video Caster" on Android and my Roku device, this app would let you play any web video content to Roku. I then accessed Facebook from the app and it worked like a charm!
Solution for IPhone.
1. Download Web Video Caster app on both your Roku and iPhone.
2. Login to Facebook on the Web Video Caster app browser on your iPhone app.
3. Find the video you want to watch and play it.
4. Click the cast button in the top right corner and select your Roku TV.
Happy Casting :)
Holy smokes, this works pretty well. Is this legal to use on Roku?
If it's available in the iTunes Store, and the Roku Channel store, they are official apps, and should be good.
Does this work for live videos??
Rachaelene wrote:
Why isn't there a facebook app for Roku??
Need step by step directions to add facebook app to my Roku
Can I access Facebook from my TV with my Roku Premium?
Short answer, no.
Long answer, if you have a Windows 10 laptop, or an Android device, you can screen mirror your web browser to your Roku and see Facebook on the larger screen. The Roku remote won't do anything, as it's simply displaying whatever is on your laptop/device. So it's not the Roku that is accessing Facebook.
