Google Chrome is the best way to surf the internet. Although Roku offers tons of apps on the Roku Channel Store, the Chrome browser application is not available for Roku. However, there are few possibilities to access Google Chrome on your Roku. By enabling the screen mirroring mode or AirPlay mode on Roku, you can mirror the Google Chrome browser from your smartphone or PC. Apart from this method, you can also sideload the Google Chrome browser by enabling the developer mode on Roku TV.
Before getting into the process, you need to enable the Mirroring or AirPlay option on your Roku device based on the smartphone you use.
How to Get Google Chrome on Roku using Android Phone
#1. After enabling the Screen Mirroring mode on Roku, connect your Android phone and Roku device to the same Wi-FI Network.
#2. Launch Google Chrome on your Android phone.
#3. Pull down the Notification panel and tap on the Cast option.
#4. Tap your Roku device from the list of devices to mirror the Android screen.
#5. After connecting successfully, the Chrome screen will appear on your Roku-connected TV or Roku TV.
#6. Now, surf the internet on the Chrome app and view it on your Roku TV.
How to Screen Mirror Google Chrome on Roku using iPhone / iPad
#1. Enable AirPlay mode on Roku.
#2. Connect your iOS device and Roku to the same Wi-Fi Network.
#3. Download and install Google Chrome from the App Store on your iOS device.
#4. Go to the Control Centre on your iOS device and tap on the Screen Mirroring option.
#5. Select your Roku device to mirror the iPhone or iPad screen.
#6. Once mirrored, browse on Chrome and view it on your Roku-connected TV.
How to Get Google Chrome on Roku using Windows PC
#1. Connect your PC and Roku device to the same Wi-Fi Network. Then, enable the Screen Mirroring mode on Roku.
#2. Open the Google Chrome browser on your PC.
#3. Press WINDOWS + K on your keyboard to open the Connect menu.
#4. Select your Roku device from the side menu.
#5. Now, your PC screen will appear on your Roku TV.
#6. As the PC screen is mirrored, you can view the Chrome browser on your Roku.
How to Sideload Google Chrome on Roku
To sideload Google Chrome APK on Roku, you need to enable developer mode on your Roku and note down the IP address and password you have created.
#1. Download the Google Chrome APK file from a browser on your PC.
#2. Open any browser on your PC and enter the IP address you have noted while enabling Roku developer mode.
#3. Enter the Username as “rokudev” and the web server password which you have noted before.
#4. Click the Log In button, and you will be directed to the Roku Development Application Installer webpage.
#5. Now, Connect your PC and Roku to the same Wi-Fi network.
#6. On the Development Application Installer page, Click the Upload button and upload the Google Chrome APK file.
#7. After the file got uploaded, you can see the Google Chrome file near the Upload button.
#8. Click the Install button to download the Google Chrome app.
#9. That’s it. Now, you can find the Google Chrome app on the Roku home screen.
Note: If you can’t find the Chrome app on the home screen, update your Roku and check again.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Chrome Browser is not available on the Roku Channel Store.
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