On Android, custom ROMs may not be able to Miracast properly - ensure you’re using the manufacturer’s official build of Android on a supported device.Want to mirror your PC screen to another TV or Projector wirelessly? Well, you can easily do so using Miracast technology. Try uninstalling virtual machine programs and anything else that tampers with your networking if you can’t Miracast. Miracast needs a “clean Wi-Fi stack,” and these programs interfere with the networking. In the past, we’ve noticed that Miracast won’t work if you have VirtualBox, VMware, or a similar virtual machine program installed on your Windows computer. It worked for us on the latest model of Roku 3 with a Surface Pro 2. We’ve had issues getting this feature to work in the past, but that could just have been due to the beta nature of this feature. RELATED: What Is Wi-Fi Direct, and How Does It Work? It’ll instantly leaving the casting mode and display your Home screen so you can begin watching something else. This will only work if you’re using a modern Windows PC that includes Miracast-compatible hardware.Įither way, when you’re done casting, just touch the Home button - or practically any other button on your Roku’s remote control. Select “Add a wireless display” to begin adding the Roku. Select the Devices charm and and select Project. On a Windows 8.1 PC, swipe in from the right or press Windows Key + C to access the charms. Next, it’s time to cast from your device. RELATED: How to Use Miracast Screen Mirroring from Windows or Android Ensure the “Enable screen mirroring” option is checked.Īdd the Roku to Your Windows PC or Android Device To enable this feature, go into your Roku’s Settings screen, select System, and select Screen mirroring (beta). That said, Miracast has been improving and becoming more stable with recent devices. Theoretically, any Miracast-compatible device should work - but don’t count on it. The Roku website has an official list of certified-compatible devices. Worse yet, Miracast as a whole can be flakey, so the devices you’re casting from may have their own Miracast bugs. RELATED: What is Miracast and Why Should I Care?īear in mind that screen mirroring is a beta feature, so you may encounter issues with it.
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