Quick Guide
- The Facebook app is unavailable on the Roku Channel Store.
- You can only screen mirror and watch Facebook videos from a smartphone or PC to a Roku device.
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.
This article will teach you how to screen mirror the Facebook app from your Android, Windows PC, and Apple devices.
How to Screen Mirror Facebook to Roku [Android & Windows PC]
As mentioned above, you cannot add Facebook to the Roku-connected TV. However, you can screen mirror Facebook to Roku from an Android smartphone or Windows PC. Ensure to enable the screen mirroring on Roku.
For that, go to Settings → System → Screen Mirroring → Choose either Prompt or Always Allow.
Using Android Smartphone
1. Connect your Roku to Wifi. Then, connect your Android phone to the same wifi network as Roku.
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2. Download and install the Facebook app on your Android phone from the Play Store.
3. Login to your Facebook account.
4. Bring down the Notification Panel from your Android phone.
5. Locate and hit the Cast icon. Then, from the scanned device list, choose your Roku device.
6. You can now see your Android phone’s screen on your Roku.
7. Open the Facebook app and access your desired content.
Once you start to screen mirror the Facebook app, 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.
Using Windows PC
1. Connect your Roku device to the same 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 Apple Devices
To screen mirror Facebook to Roku from iPhone/iPad and Mac OS, you need to enable the AirPlay feature on Roku. Also, connect your Roku device to the same WiFi as that of your Apple devices.
For that, Go to Settings → Apple AirPlay and HomeKit → AirPlay and HomeKit Settings → AirPlay
Using iPhone/iPad
1. Download and install the Facebook app from the App Store.
2. Open the Control Center on your iOS device.
3. Tap the Screen Mirroring icon.
4. Choose your Roku device from the nearby devices list.
5. Note the AirPlay Passcode displayed on your TV screen and enter it on your iOS device if required.
6. Your iPhone/iPad will get mirrored to your Roku TV screen.
7. Open the Facebook app and access your favourite content on your TV.
Using Mac
Update your Mac OS to the latest version and follow the steps below:
1. Login to your Facebook account on a browser.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you can’t install the Facebook app on Roku.
No, you don’t have the option to sideload apps to your Roku.
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