There are important things you have to understand while trying to watch Facebook videos on Roku. You must have strong Internet access to establish a connection between your mobile device and the Roku. Also, your television and Roku must be well connected.
Before you make any “buy” decision, we will cover everything discussed above, which will help you enjoy watching facebook live on Roku.
What is Screen Mirroring on Roku?
In simple terms, screen mirroring or screen casting is just a method of sharing or casting a device screen to another device that is possibly bigger and more convenient to watch. In this post, we will discuss how you can screen mirror your Android and iPhone devices to watch Facebook live on Roku.
- What is Screen Mirroring on Roku?How To Watch Facebook Live on Your Roku Device with AndroidHow To Watch Facebook Live on Your Roku Device with iPhoneConclusionFrequently Asked Questions
How To Watch Facebook Live on Your Roku Device with Android
As discussed earlier on, the Facebook application is currently not available on Roku streaming devices, but using screencasting or screen mirroring, you can gain access to watch Facebook live on Roku.
Steps to using an Android device to watch Facebook live on Roku:
- Establish a stable internet connection between your mobile phone and with Roku device.Establish a wired connection between the Roku device and your television.From the home screen, use the Roku remote to click on “Settings”.Under the “System”, click on “Screen Mirroring” and click “Always Allow”.Search for the name of your device where you have Facebook lives to cast to TV.
How To Watch Facebook Live on Your Roku Device with iPhone
Having a Roku device, you don’t need to buy an Apple TV to mirror your iPhone screen to watch Facebook live. Roku does all the heavy work for you.
The first thing you need to do before you can mirror your iPhone to watch Facebook live is you must be sure your Roku is configured to allow screen mirroring or screencasting.
Steps to setting up Roku to cast your iPhone screen:
- From your Roku remote, click on “Settings” on the Roku gadget.Now, click “System”.Click on “Screen Mirroring”.Then click on “Always Allow”.
Conclusion
Roku is not built with the Facebook watch app; nevertheless, you can watch Facebook live on Roku by using screen mirroring or screen casting method, just as described above. Just choose an appropriate method for your mobile device and ensure all the necessary connections are in place.
