Hey guys,
So I just picked up a Roku streaming stick last night. I am currently at a dorm that does not have wifi, and I don't have the option of getting wifi. Fortunately I have unlimited data on my phone.
The dream is to do some sort of screen sharing from my phone to my roku, utilizing something like bluetooth for the process. However ive not been able to find any articles on the matter that match exactly what I'm looking for. I've found some sketchy looking apps that let me do it, but the connection isnt great and I am suspicious that they may be doing nefarious things behind the curtain.
Phone is a Galaxy s7.
Not sure of the exacts on the Roku, but it is a Streaming Stick!
Oh, and though I didn't explicitly say it, yes the Roku is connected to a compatible t.v.
Any help is appreciated!
Miracast has screen mirroring, also known as Smart View in Samsung phones, but newer phones and Motorola phones do not support Miracast. They use Chromecast which requires an internet connection. If your phone doesn't say screen MIRRORING or Smart View then it won't work without an internet connection. If it says CAST instead of screen mirroring then it's Chromecast and won't work.
What app did you use, Google home, cast to tv ect...?
@Dropthebeatz666 wrote:What app did you use, Google home, cast to tv ect...?
@Dropthebeatz666you should start a new thread with the details of your situation (such as phone brand/model/etc) to get better help.
Google Home will work to GoogleCast (ChromeCast) to GoogleCast-receiver devices, but wont do anything to mirror to Miracast devices (like Rokus).
Roku supports Miracast (mirroring), DIAL (casting), AirPlay2 (casting & mirroring), Play on Roku (casting)
(Roku does not support GoogleCast/ChromeCast)
If you have an Android-based phone, use the Miracast-compatible functionality (e.g. Samsung SmartView) or if it doesnt have Miracast functionality built-in, an app (e.g. Roku Cast, which is Miracast and Play on Roku compatible).