How to Get Web Browser on Roku Devices

Are you looking for a web browser to surf the internet on your Roku device? Unfortunately, there are no browsers listed on the Roku Channel Store and hence you can’t install it on Roku. The only possible way to get a browser on Roku is by screen mirroring your smartphone or desktop.

Earlier, Roku had two web browsers, Browser X and POPRISM in its Channel Store. They were removed as they weren’t up to any traditional web browsers. As Roku devices were developed for streaming purposes, you can find only streaming apps in the Store.

This article will show you the ways to screen mirror the browser on your smartphone and desktop to the Roku device.

Prerequisite for Screen Mirroring Browser

We have listed the prerequisites needed for an effective mirroring of the web browser.

• Connect your Roku device to the HDMI port and turn it on.
• Make sure both the casting and Roku devices are connected to the same WiFi network.
• Enable the screen mirroring mode on Roku TV to Always Allow/Prompt in the settings.

How to Mirror Web Browser from Android to Roku TV

[1] Swipe down the screen to view the Control Panel.

[2] Click on Screen Cast from the options.

[3] Select your Roku device from the list of available devices.

[4] After mirroring your Android screen, open a web browser of your choice, and start browsing.

[5] You can see the browser mirrored on the Roku screen.

How to Screen Mirror Browser from iPhone/iPad to Roku

[1] Download and install Mirror for Roku on your iPhone/iPad and Roku device.

[2] Launch the app on both devices.

[3] On your iPhone, select the Roku device from the list of devices.

[4] From the pop-up, click on Allow notifications to mirror notifications.

[5] On the next screen, click on the Start Mirroring icon.

[6] Click Start Broadcast.

[7] Open the browser to view it on your Roku device.

How to Cast Browser on Windows PC to Roku Stick

[1] On your Windows PC, launch the Action Center. (Clicking on the bottom right).

[2] From the options, click Connect.

[3] Select Roku from the list of devices.

[4] When the devices get connected, launch the browser on your Windows PC.

[5] You can see the browser screen mirroring on the Roku TV.

How to Mirror Browser on Mac to Roku

[1] Search and install Mirror for Roku on both Mac and Roku.

[2] Open the mirroring app on both devices.

[3] On the Mac application, select Roku as a Target device.

[4] To hear audio on your Roku device, click the Enable Sound on TV box.

[5] You need to install an Audio driver to cast and listen to the audio.

[6] From the pop-up, click on Open the website.

[7] On the site, click on Download Audio Driver to start downloading.

[8] Once downloaded, install the package file (.pkg) on your Mac device.

[9] After installation, it will ask you to restart all the media players (Quicktime Player, VLC, Safari, Chrome, etc.) or restart your device.

Note: After the restart, launch the Mirror for Roku app and select the target device to continue.

[10] Now, click the Enable Sound on TV box.

[11] This time, you need to provide permission to access sound from your Mac device.

[12] Click on Authorize and select OK to confirm it.

[13] Finally, check the box indicating Enable Sound on TV and click the Start Mirroring option.

[14] Open the browser on your Mac and start using it to mirror on the Roku.

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