How to Mirror an iPad to a Roku Device

One of the biggest perks of owning an iPad is connecting it to your Roku media player. You can sit back and relax as you watch videos and pictures on the big screen from your iPad. Or improve your work presentations by quickly connecting your mobile device to Roku, confidently bringing attention to important content.

While it’s not possible to mirror the entire display to Roku, you can still mirror images, video, and music files saved on the tablet. This means that you won’t see video games and apps like Twitch. However, connecting the two devices offers a unique way to experience your content.

Keep on reading to learn how to mirror your iPad to Roku so that you make the most of your media files.

How to Mirror an iPad with the Roku App

Mirroring different types of content is a pretty straightforward process once you’ve made a few adjustments and prepared your Roku device.

How to Set Up Your Roku to Mirror an iPad

You’ll first have to download the Roku Remote Control app onto your tablet. You can find it in the Apple Store and install it.

Since this app isn’t fully compatible with iPad devices, you’ll have to adjust the settings so that it can run full-screen. To enlarge the display, press the arrow icon in the lower part of the screen.

Next, you’ll need to ensure that your Roku player settings will allow you to mirror your iPad. Here’s how to do it:

1. Use the Roku Remote Control and choose Settings in the toolbar at the left part of your Roku screen.
   
2. Next, find the System tab and click Screen mirroring.
   
3. When you enter Screen Mirroring mode, you’ll have two options. You can select either Prompt or Always allow. If you go with Prompt, your Roku will always ask for permission when you try to mirror a tablet.
   

Once you’ve enabled screen mirroring on the Roku media player, you can move on to mirror your iPad.

How to Mirror an iPad with the Roku App

Your tablet and Roku need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, so check their connection settings to make sure that’s the case.

1. Launch the Roku Remote Control app on your tablet.
2. Select the Media section at the bottom of your screen to enable images, videos, and music transfers from your tablet to your Roku player.
3. If you’ve selected Prompt in the Screen Mirroring mode, the app will now ask you to connect to your Roku device.
4. Pick the type of content you want to transfer to your Roku. Go through your pictures, music, and videos until you find the content you want.
5. Once you click an image or a video, your Roku will show it on the TV screen. When you enter an image folder, click the Play icon, and all the pictures stored there will appear in a slideshow.

Swipe with your finger or use the control buttons underneath the images to go back and forth through the slideshow.

How to Mirror an iPad with Apple AirPlay

Using the Roku app is the most popular way to mirror your iPad, but there is another excellent option to do this. AirPlay also allows you to use the Roku streaming service to mirror an iOS device.

How to Check if Your Roku Device Is Compatible with AirPlay

To check whether AirPlay will work well with Roku, you’ll need to find out the software version and device model.

Here’s how to determine this:

1. Go to your home screen and select Settings.
   
2. Choose System.
   
3. Click About. The device information will then appear onscreen.
   

Your Roku device should be operating on Roku OS 9.4 and higher or Roku OS 10.0 or higher to work with AirPlay. You can find a list of compatible devices here.

Tablets with OS 12.3 or later support streaming with Apple AirPlay.

What to Adjust Before Connecting AirPlay to Your Roku Device

If you’re using a Roku Streambar or Roku TV, they’ll get disconnected from your Wi-Fi network once you turn them off. To prevent this, you’ll need to enable a feature to maintain a stable connection. Activating this feature will strengthen the wireless connection and allow you to link AirPlay to your device.

Here are the steps to enable it:

1. Click the Home button on your Roku remote control.
   
2. Next, scroll through the options and press Settings.
   
3. Choose System, then pick Power.
4. Select Fast TV start on your TV or go with Fast start on the Streambar.

These settings should now allow you to send pictures, videos, and music from your tablet to the Roku device using AirPlay.

How to Mirror Your iPad to Roku With AirPlay

Once you’ve checked that your tablet and Roku device are using the same Wi-Fi connection, you can mirror your iPad and stream content on the big screen using AirPlay.

1. Find the image, audio, or video file you want to send to your Roku device on your tablet.
2. If you want to transfer a picture or video, go to video apps and select the AirPlay video icon.
   Go to music and other audio apps when you wish to share songs, recordings, or podcasts. Then, choose AirPlay audio.
3. The AirPlay menu will open, scroll through it and choose your Roku device.

Note that you might have to click the Share button before the AirPlay icon appears in some cases.

When your content starts streaming on the Roku screen, you can use your tablet or your Roku remote control to pause, reverse or play the media. Press the Home icon on the Roku remote to end the mirroring session.

What to Do if Your Roku Device Isn’t Showing Up in the AirPlay Menu

There are three common reasons AirPlay won’t register your Roku device when you’re trying to stream content from your iPad:

• Your tablet or Roku device might not be compatible with AirPlay.

Ensure that both devices support AirPlay before you attempt to mirror your iPad screen.

• Your Roku device and tablet are connected to different Wi-Fi networks.

You can only use AirPlay to stream content on Roku once both devices are using the same wireless connection.

• You’ve powered down AirPlay on your Roku device.

The following steps will allow you to turn on AirPlay:

1. On your Roku device, open Settings.
   
2. Select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.
   
3. Press On to activate AirPlay.
   

How to Use a Screen Mirroring App

The last option we’ll mention is enhancing your visual experience with a third-party mirroring app. The Screen Mirroring App is an excellent choice, and it allows you to send movies, videos, pictures, and documents you’ve stored to your Roku device.

Here’s how to use it:

1. Download the app on your tablet and launch it.
   
2. Ensure the iPad and Roku devices are on the same wireless network.
3. Find and select the file you want to send to your Roku TV.
   
4. Click the Screen Cast icon in the top right corner.
   
5. Select the Roku device to mirror the content of your tablet.
   

Mirroring Content Is Just a Few Clicks Away

Mirroring your iPad to a Roku device doesn’t have to be complicated. You deserve to discover the full potential of your devices. When you have complete control over your tablet content, you can seriously upgrade your viewing experience and stop squinting at the small screen in your hands. Now you can enjoy your favorite content from the comfort of your living room as it plays on the TV screen.

What type of files do you usually mirror to Roku? Photo, video, or audio files? Sound off in the comments below.