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GaryHsr's avatar
GaryHsr
Newbie
9 months ago

Having a hard time setting up Airplay

Hi i am 86 and trying to set up airplay using a rouk stick so i can watch david muir world news off my lap top is there a simple way of doing it that i can understand. i have been trying for the last 3 hours with no luck the phone numbers that i have called all want money to help me. Being on social security there are not a lot of dollars left each month. i have a hard time remembering steps i give up after a few trys and come back later an try again. i have a visio tv fairly old but still works. thanks for any simple help some one could give me gary  

2 Replies

  • mike533's avatar
    mike533
    Channel Surfer
    9 months ago

    To set up AirPlay with your Roku stick, ensure your laptop and Roku are on the same Wi-Fi network. On your Roku, go to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit and enable AirPlay. Then, on your laptop, click the AirPlay icon (or Screen Mirroring in Settings), select your Roku device, and follow on-screen instructions. If your Vizio TV is not compatible with newer AirPlay versions, consider using an HDMI cable to connect your laptop to the TV for easier setup. Avoid any phone numbers asking for payment—they’re likely scams.

  • RokuEmmanuel-D's avatar
    RokuEmmanuel-D
    Community Moderator
    9 months ago

    Hi, GaryHsr.

    We're glad you're here in the Roku Community!

    I completely understand you need assistance getting your Airplay working. No worries; let me walk you through the process.

    Before you can use AirPlay with your Roku device, check that your Apple device and Roku device are on the same wireless network. Once they are, you can use the steps below to view content on your TV using AirPlay.

    1. On your Apple device, find the video, song, photo, or podcast you wish to share.
    2. Tap or click the AirPlay video icon 
       
      in video apps or the AirPlay audio icon 
       
       in music and other audio apps.
    3. Select your Roku device from the AirPlay menu.

    For more information on this, you may also watch this video below for extra reference:

    Get more tips here: How to use AirPlay and HomeKit with your Roku streaming device

    We hope this helps. Let me know if you need help with any part of the setup process.

    Best,
    The Roku Community Team