Eventhough Facebook is a popular social media platform around the world; it only supports Android devices, iOS devices, and web browsers. So, If you are looking for a way to install the Facebook app on Roku, we are sorry to say that the Facebook app is not available on the Roku Channel Store. However, Roku supports screen mirroring and AirPlay. With this feature, you can screen mirror the Facebook app to Roku using your Smartphone or PC. After screen mirroring, you will be able to view your Facebook chats and videos on a big screen.
Pre-Requisite:
The following are the pre-requirements you need to meet before you start to screen mirror the Facebook app to your Roku.
1. You need to Enable Screen Mirroring on Roku. This will help you to screen mirror the Android device and Windows PC to your Roku.
- Select Settings from the home screen.
- Click System and choose Screen Mirroring.
- For screen mirroring mode, choose either Prompt or Always Allow.
2. Turn on AirPlay on Roku. This will help you in screen mirroring the iOS devices to your Roku. To enable the AirPlay feature, go to:
- Go to Settings on your Roku.
- Scroll down and choose Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.
- Select AirPlay and HomeKit Settings.
- Turn on AirPlay.
How to Screen Mirror the Facebook App to Roku from Android Device
Ensure to enable the screen mirroring on Roku and then follow the steps below:
#1. Connect your Roku to Wifi. Then, connect your Android phone to the same wifi network as Roku.
#2. Download and install the Facebook app on your Android phone from the Play Store.
#3. Bring down the Notification Panel from your Android phone.
#4. Locate and hit the Cast icon. Then, from the scanned device list, choose your Roku device.
#5. You can now see your our Android phone’s screen on your Roku.
#6. Open the Facebook app and start to watch your favorite videos on Roku TV.
How to Screen Mirror the Facebook App to Roku from iPhone and iPad
Make sure that you have enabled the AirPlay feature on Roku, and then follow up the steps below:
#1. Connect your Roku device to the same internet (WiFi) as that of your iOS device.
#2. Download and install the Facebook app from the App Store.
#3. Open the Control Center on your iOS device.
#4. Tap the Screen Mirroring icon.
#5. Choose your Roku device from the nearby devices list.
#6. Note the AirPlay Passcode displayed on your TV screen and enter it on your iOS device if required.
#7. Your iOS device will get mirrored to your Roku TV screen.
#8. Open the Facebook app and play your favorite videos on your TV.
How to Screen Mirror Facebook videos to Roku from Windows PC
#1. Connect your Roku device to the same internet (WiFi) as that of your Windows PC.
#2. Press the Windows + K keys on your keyboard simultaneously.
#3. From the nearby devices list, select your Roku device.
#4. Then, follow the on-screen instructions to get your Windows PC’s screen mirrored to your Roku device’s screen.
#5. After that, open any web browser and visit the official website of Facebook.
#6. Sign in to your account and stream the videos you want on your Roku TV screen.
How to Screen Mirror Facebook to Roku from Mac
Update your Mac to the latest version and follow the steps below:
#1. Ensure that you have connected your Mac and Roku to the same wifi network.
#2. From the home screen of your Mac, hit the Control Center icon.
#3. Locate and hit the Screen Mirroring icon.
#4. From the scanned devices list, click on your Roku device.
#5. With that, your Mac PC’s screen will get mirrored to your Roku TV screen.
How to Stream Facebook Watch on Roku
Once you start to screen mirror the Facebook app, just tap on the Watch tab, which is located at the top of the interface. Then, you can start to watch some interesting videos. To watch the Facebook live videos, hit the Live option from the Watch tab. With that, you will be able to mirror the live Facebook videos to your streaming device.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you can’t install the Facebook app on Roku.
Yes, all the latest Roku models have the inbuilt AirPlay support. Using it, you can AirPlay your favorite videos to Roku from iOS devices.
No, you don’t have the option to sideload apps to your Roku.
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