How to use Facebook on Roku Streaming Devices

Facebook is a social network that enables you to connect with friends, family and other people on the platform. You can share videos, pictures, links, articles and so much more on the platform.

Facebook is a social network that allows you to share videos, links, photos and so much more with others on the platform. It is not just a social network but it is also an excellent marketing tool that people use for advertisements. It is a pioneer in the social media world and owns other popular apps like Whatsapp and Instagram.

Facebook is not officially supported on the Roku Channel Store and the only way to use it on Roku is through screen mirroring. You will have to install the Facebook app on your Android device or use the app on a Chrome browser in order to screen mirror.

This article highlights the procedure to follow to enable anyone using Roku to use Facebook on their Roku TV. But first, let us get into more details about Roku and its features.

What is Roku?

Roku is a regular streaming device that enables you to watch or play your favorite online shows and content directly on a big TV screen. It enables you stream in HD quality which makes your streaming experience much better.

It has a built-in app store that contains all the apps it supports.

Procedure on How to Use Facebook on Roku

Unfortunately, Facebook is not officially supported on the Roku Channel Store and the only way to use it on Roku is through screen mirroring. You will have to install the Facebook app on your Android device or use the app on a Chrome browser in order to screen mirror.

We will highlight the steps on how to screen mirror from your smart phone or computer.

How to screen mirror 101

  1. Connect your Roku streaming device to the HDMI port on the TV.
  1. Connect both your Roku device and smart phone to the same Wi-Fi.
  1. Go to the Roku home screen by pressing the home button on the Roku remote.

 use Facebook on Roku Streaming Devices 

Go to Roku Home screen

  1. Click on
  1. Select the System
  1. Select the Screen Mirroring option and choose from the following options:
  • Prompt
  • Always allow
  • Never allow

Roku Streaming Devices

Select screen mirroring mode and choose from options 

  1. A search will be done on nearby devices and once your device name has been displayed, click on it. Your device is now ready to screen mirror.

How to use Facebook on Roku Streaming Devices

Click on your device name 

  1. Ensure you have the Facebook app installed on either your smart phone or computer. Access the contents.
  2. Now your Roku device which is connected to the TV screen will mirror the contents that are on the screen of your smart phone or computer.

A summary on how use Facebook on Roku

STEPS TO FOLLOW TO USE FACEBOOK ON ROKU
Screen mirroring from computer or smart phone 1.      Plug-in Roku to HDMI port on TV.
2.      Connect Roku and phone to same Wi-Fi.
3.      Press home button on Roku remote to go to Roku Home screen.
4.      Click Settings.

 

 

 

5.      Click System option.
  6.      Select Screen Mirroring and choose any of the three options that show up.
  7.      Choose device name once search is complete. Device is ready to screen mirror.
  8.      Access contents from Facebook app on your device.
9.      Roku device will now mirror contents on your device’s screen.

 

Conclusion

By following the procedure and steps highlighted in this article you will be able to use Facebook on your Roku TV with the help of screen mirroring.

You can now experience Facebook Live at the comfort of your big screen.

FAQs

Why can’t I use Facebook on Roku?

Unfortunately, Facebook is not officially supported on the Roku Channel Store and the only way to use it on Roku is through screen mirroring.

What do you do when Facebook says “Check your connection”?

This could be because you are using an older version of the Facebook app, so you need to update it. Go to the app’s website or app store and download the latest version.

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