I have a RokuTV 7303X (OS 9.4.0 Build 4200-31) and a MacBook Pro 13" 2017 (macOS 11.1 Big Sur).I have rebooted both multiple times. I have verified both have an excellent Wi-Fi connection.I can screen mirror from my MacBook to the RokuTV via AirPlay easily. The audio is constantly out of sync, but at least I can get it up there for my presentations (issue #1).However, when I open a video in Quicktime on my Mac, it gives me the option to AirPlay it within Quicktime to my TV. I select this option. The video stops playing on my Mac and the RokuTV just shows the AirPlay screen that shows my Wi-Network and Device name. It doesn't actually play anything. No error messages. I've tried multiple times, with different videos, I can't get it to AirPlay from Quicktime. However, I can get it Screen Mirror, so I know it's connected. I have tried going into AirPlay Settings, and have reset settings, repaired my Mac, and still it will no play any videos from Quicktime, it just brings up the AirPlay app with no video.

I'm having exactly the same issue.Any advice out there?

I had the same problem tonight when trying to airplay from a late 2015 27" iMac to a 2020 Roku Ultra running RokuOS 9.4.1 build 4236, and macOS 11.2.1 (iMac). Just got the Airplay settings instead of the video. What I thought might be wrong in my case was, it didn't work over a wired network since my devices are wired, and on screen it said to make sure they were on the same WiFi network. Since the other people here had the same issue on WiFi, it would seem that's not the problem. I do have a couple of Apple TVs that I could test, just to make sure AirPlay itself isn't broken, however a month or so ago, I tried AirPlay from an iPad / iPhone via the YouTube app and it seems to have worked. Also, Music seems to work via AirPlay.I'm wondering if Roku's support is limited, and unlike the Apple TV, full AirPlay isn't supported. Has anyone been able to come up with a solution ?

Both of mine are on the same WiFi and still can't get it to work

I'm having the same issue. Screen mirroring works but attempting to AirPlay from the QuickTime app itself just yields the AirPlay settings screen on my Roku TV. Both my laptop and TV are on the same wifi network. It's kind of a bummer because I'd like to use my Roku TV remote control with the media playback where possible.

iFrog Thanks for the post. Have you tried making sure that both devices you are trying to use for Airplay are on the same wireless network? Please keep us posted what you find out. Thanks, Danny

macOS Quicktime to Airplay RokuTV not working

btho
Newbie
5 years ago
I'm having exactly the same issue.
Any advice out there?
- iFrog
  Roku Guru
  5 years ago
  I had the same problem tonight when trying to airplay from a late 2015 27" iMac to a 2020 Roku Ultra running RokuOS 9.4.1 build 4236, and macOS 11.2.1 (iMac). Just got the Airplay settings instead of the video. What I thought might be wrong in my case was, it didn't work over a wired network since my devices are wired, and on screen it said to make sure they were on the same WiFi network. Since the other people here had the same issue on WiFi, it would seem that's not the problem. I do have a couple of Apple TVs that I could test, just to make sure AirPlay itself isn't broken, however a month or so ago, I tried AirPlay from an iPad / iPhone via the YouTube app and it seems to have worked. Also, Music seems to work via AirPlay.
  I'm wondering if Roku's support is limited, and unlike the Apple TV, full AirPlay isn't supported. Has anyone been able to come up with a solution ?
  - RokuDanny-R
    Retired Moderator
    5 years ago
    iFrog
    
    Thanks for the post.
    
    Have you tried making sure that both devices you are trying to use for Airplay are on the same wireless network?
    
    Please keep us posted what you find out.
    
    Thanks,
    Danny
- frankieh11
  Newbie
  2 years ago
  TRUTH HURTS:
  QUICKTIME on a MAC DESKTOP Computer is the only module that does not work on ROKU ! Apple confirmed it on the phone.
  The average consumer suffers cause of TECH GIANTS !
  
  It's totally stupid...there should be NO DIFFERENCE in function from an iPhone ,iPad to my MAC DESKTOP !
  THEY SHOULD ALL WORK !! ROKU! APPLE!! get off you BUTTS and make it happen for all your loyal customers!!
syntaxerror
Newbie
4 years ago
I'm having the same issue. Screen mirroring works but attempting to AirPlay from the QuickTime app itself just yields the AirPlay settings screen on my Roku TV. Both my laptop and TV are on the same wifi network. It's kind of a bummer because I'd like to use my Roku TV remote control with the media playback where possible.
- tomj711
  Newbie
  4 years ago
  Same problem here...
  
  What gives, Roku? You sell this hardware as Airplay 2 compatible, yet this very basic function does not work.
  
  Model: 3920EU - Roku Premiere
  Software Version: 10.0.0 build 4209-91
  - MulaLock
    Newbie
    3 years ago
    Roku Streaming can be Solved with Plex!
    I have streamed my video library to my living room with Plex server. It works fine. I have done it, and its not that tough to do. https://www.plex.tv
    You can download the Plex app on your Roku, then on your Mac have your Plex account point to a folder holding video files inside of it. Just make sure Plex stays running on your Mac in the background. It works fine and I have done it dozens of times.
    Granted some of you may not want to download something extra I can assure you it works fine...
hder
Newbie
5 years ago
I get the same issue. "AirPlay Video" from quicktime doesn't work. The Roku TV is just on the AirPlay screen and doesn't show that it's gotten any data coming over to it.
- iFrog
  Roku Guru
  5 years ago
  hder wrote:
  I get the same issue. "AirPlay Video" from quicktime doesn't work. The Roku TV is just on the AirPlay screen and doesn't show that it's gotten any data coming over to it.
  It seems like local video playback from the Mac isn't supported on the Roku over airPlay local as in App direct, screen mirroring works, so you could play something on the Mac and use screen mirroring over airplay, you could also set the Roku as a separate airplay display.
  Sources, like web content e.g. YouTube work with Roku from Safari, and they work from iOS.
  This seems to be limited to Quicktime, or third party apps like ElMedia Player Pro, when it comes to airPlay not working with Roku. I was able to confirm this was a Roku specific issue by trying the same sources on a physical Apple TV, which worked without problems. Hope this helps.
  - marbelle17
    Channel Surfer
    3 years ago
    Me too. 2022 June 5 and I am getting nowhere. A nightmare. Shame on Roku for making this a total nightmare. There goes an hour of trying I will NEVER GET BACK.