macOS Quicktime to Airplay RokuTV not working
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 s...
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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.
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.
