Since the Roku service doesn’t allow web browsers, people have started streaming content using the iWebTV Player app. You can install iWebTV Player on Roku by visiting the Roku Channel Store. Besides browsing on iWebTV Player, you can cast online videos to Roku from your phone’s iWebTV app. You can stream high-resolution media files on Roku, such as 720p, 1080p, and up to 4K.
In this article, I will teach you how to install and use iWebTV Player on a Roku device. In addition, I have explained the procedures to screen mirror iWebTV content in HD and UHD quality to Roku using an Android and iPhone.
How to Add iWebTV on Roku from Roku Channel Store
(1) Turn on the Roku TV and connect it to WiFi.
(2) Click the Home key on the Roku remote and tap the Streaming Channels option.
(3) Click Search Channels, type iWebTV Player, and search for the app.
(4) Select the iWebTV Player from the suggestions and click Add Channel.
(5) Click OK and select Go to channel to launch the iWebTV Player app.
(6) Tap the Connect icon, and you are ready to stream your favorite videos on your Roku device.
How to Screen Mirror iWebTV on Roku Using iPhone
If you can’t find iWebTV on the Roku Channel Store, use the screen mirroring method to stream the content from your iPhone to your streaming device. To make screen mirroring work, you must enable AirPlay on Roku. Go to Roku Settings → Select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → Turn AirPlay ON.
1. Connect your Roku to WiFi, which should be the same as your iPhone.
2. Get the iWebTV app on your iPhone or iPad by visiting the App Store.
3. After installing, go to your iPhone’s Control Center and click the Screen Mirroring option.
4. Choose your Roku device from the devices list and click the Allow option on Roku.
5. Once your iPhone screen is mirrored to your Roku, run the iWebTV app and start streaming.
How to Screen Mirror iWebTV to Roku from Android
You must enable screen mirroring on Roku if you want to stream anything from an Android device. After that, you can screen mirror iWebTV to Roku using your Android phone. To turn on this feature, go to Roku Settings → System → Screen Mirroring → Screen mirroring mode → Choose Prompt or Always allow.
1. Connect your Android and Roku TV to an identical wireless network.
2. Get the iWebTV app on Android by visiting the Play Store.
3. Bring up the notification bar on your Android and click the Screencast icon.
4. Select your Roku device from the list.
5. Once connected, run the iWebTV app and start casting videos on your streaming device.
What’s on iWebTV
- Access the playback controls of the app on your phone lock screen.
- Using the Binge-ready option, you can queue up several videos.
- The player has a subtitle auto-detect option and a library to save files.
- The video preview option instantly helps you locate your favorite scenes up to 72 snapshots.
- It also has live-streaming support.
- Advanced browser supported with multiple tabs to block sticky ads or cross-site cookies.
- You can also create your home page and bookmark web pages or videos.
FAQ
If the iWebTV app encounters a black screen, connection error, or installation issue, follow these steps to fix it.
> Restart your WiFi router to fix internet problems.
> Restart your device and app.
> Delete the cache on Roku.
> Update the Roku and the app to a newer version.
iWebTV Premium costs $0.99/month (or) $9.99/year.