Skype is a free communication app that lets you text chat, video chat, and make voice calls over the Internet. Currently, Skype is not available on the Roku Channel Store. If you really intend to view Skype on a big screen, you need to mirror the smartphone or PC screen on Roku. In this article, you will learn how to screen mirror the Skype app on Roku TV in detail.
How to Screen Mirror Skype on Roku from Smartphone or PC
Before you begin, enable Screen mirroring mode or AirPlay on Roku based on your device.
- Android Phone / Windows PC – Turn on screen mirroring mode on Roku.
- iPhone / Mac – AirPlay on Roku
1. Connect the Smartphone / PC and Roku to the same WiFi.
2. Install the Skype app on your phone or PC and log in to your account.
- Android Phone – Play Store
- iPhone – App Store
- Windows PC – Microsoft Store
- Mac – Download from the official website
3. Pull down the Notification Panel on your Android and tap the Cast icon. Similarly, head to Control Center on your iPhone/iPad/Mac and click the Screen Mirroring icon. If you use a Windows PC, press the Windows+K keys on your keyboard simultaneously.
4. From the menu, choose your Roku to mirror the device screen.
5. Now, open the Skype app on your smartphone or PC and join a call to view it on a big screen.
The Roku Channel Store doesn’t have any video calling or communication apps. So, the only possible way to access Skype or other similar apps on Roku is to perform the screen mirroring method.