WhatsApp is a messaging platform from Meta that lets you chat with people via texts, audio calls, or video calls. You can also share media files on the WhatsApp app. Unfortunately, WhatsApp is not available on the Roku Channel Store. If you are looking for a way to access WhatsApp on Roku, Screen Mirroring is the only option to do it. Refer to this article and screen mirror the WhatsApp app from your smartphone or PC.
Prerequisite for Screen Mirroring WhatsApp on Roku
Before screen mirroring, you need to keep a few things ready.
- Turn on the screen mirroring on your RokuĀ if you use an Android or Windows PC for screen mirroring.
- If you are an Apple user, turn on the AirPlay feature on your Roku TV.
- Connect your Roku TV to a stable WiFi and your Android/iPhone/Windows/Mac to the same WiFi.
- Install WhatsApp on your phone from the Play Store or App Store. On your Windows PC, install WhatsApp from the Microsoft Store, and on your Mac, install it from the official website.
How to Screen Mirror WhatsApp on Roku from Android Phone and iPhone
1. Launch the WhatsApp on your Android and iPhone and log in with your mobile number.
2. Swipe down the notification panel and hit the Screen Cast icon on your Android phone. If you are an iPhone user, pull down the Control Center and tap Screen Mirroring.
3. Choose your Roku TV from the list of available devices. Now, you can view your Whatsapp screen on your Roku TV.
How to Screen Mirror WhatsApp on Roku from Windows PC and Mac
1. Launch WhatsApp on your Windows and Mac and tap Get Started.
2. Scan the QR code that is shown on the PC screen using your mobile WhatsApp to link your account. Alternatively, you can activate it by tapping the Link with phone number option.
3. Now, press Windows + K and tap the Connect tile on your Windows PC. If you are a Mac user, click on the Control Center and tap Screen Mirroring.
4. From the list of devices, pick your Roku TV. Now, you can view the WhatsApp interface on your Roku TV screen.
The above-mentioned method is the only possible way to get WhatsApp on Roku TV. Further, it is quite difficult to use WhatsApp on TV. Also, remember, that screen mirroring WhatsApp will result in a major privacy concern.