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[kteubank]

Roku Users - 

In my research and testing it appears that Android and Windows devices can use Roku's screen mirroring option WITHOUT any local network connection. Doess anyone know if Airplay can work in the same way? No internet and No Access Point or Network router. This would be Peer to Peer networking. 

I'd absolutely love to have this feature. I've been a Roku user since the 1st device came out in 2008. I have several players. I've requested this feature by contacting support, but wanted to ask if anyone else knows how to accomplish this or requested this same feature. 

Thank you!

kteubank

[RokuJohnB · Accepted solution]

Hi @kteubank,

Thanks for the inquiry, and welcome to the Roku Community!

Please be advised that you need a Wi-Fi connection to use AirPlay on a Roku device. However, you can use Roku without an internet connection for some features, including Mirroring your phone to Roku, Streaming content from external or local storage, and Downloading content to watch later. 

For more information, check out this support article on using AirPlay and HomeKit with your Roku streaming device.

Please let us know if there's anything else we can help you with.

All the best,

John

[jjcillie]

Hello,

I have the same question. I see @RokuJohnB has responded in a very copy/paste style, which in turn, didn't answer the real question. I appreciate the time and effort in the response, but hopefully you can provide a bit more clarity?

The question was, can you airplay without the two devices being connected to the same wireless network. From the link shared, it specifically states the answer is No:

"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."

However, @RokuJohnB gave this tidbit of information, which suggests the answer is Yes:

"However, you can use Roku without an internet connection for some features, including Mirroring your phone to Roku, Streaming content from external or local storage, and Downloading content to watch later. "

If the answer is Yes, how do you mirror an iPhone to a Roku device when they're not connected to the same wireless network?

Thank you!