First, make sure your Roku and Mac are on the same wireless network. If you have the right devices, casting from your Mac computer to your Roku via AirPlay is easy. You can see which model numbers are AirPlay-compatible on the Roku support site. In addition, your Roku needs to be a certain model of the Roku TV, Streambar, Premiere, or Streaming Stick+. Your Mac needs to have macOS 10.14.5 or later. As we’ve pointed out previously, you can cast or mirror Roku 4K devices via AirPlay and HomeKit, but this option isn’t compatible with every Roku device or every Mac. It's a system that allows you to share, cast, or mirror content from one Apple device to another. Try them all to find the method that’s best for you and your home setup.ĪirPlay is built into modern Apple devices. Let's look at the different ways to cast or mirror content on your Mac to a Roku.
It's possible to put any videos, songs, or pictures you can access on your computer onto TV, via your Roku. But some streaming service channels are limited, or maybe no channel exists for your favorite media outlet yet.īy casting or mirroring your Mac computer to your Roku, you can bypass this channel issue. Your Roku lets you to watch and listen to a ton of media through its channels.