How to use Instagram on Roku (3 easy ways)
Depending on the type of device you own, you can seamlessly use Instagram on your Roku device if you are looking for a more immersive visual experience. In this write-up, we will explore 3 easy ways through which you can use Instagram on Roku.
One of the most astonishing things about social media is how quickly it evolves. Whether you are on Instagram to influence others, keep up with the latest trends, for entertainment, or would like to always know what your friends are up to, there is always something new that you can pick up along the way to enhance your social media experience. That said, did you know that browsing through your Instagram feed using a streaming player is more immersive and adventurous?
Well, Roku is one of the most renowned streaming players in the entertainment industry, and it is praised for its ability to accommodate multiple apps, including social media platforms such as Instagram. You have the option to add your favorite apps on Roku and directly stream your favorite content- whether reels, IGTV videos, stories, or highlights. In as much so, Roku doesn’t have a native app for Instagram. This however, does not mean that you cannot use Instagram on Roku. The best and only way to use Instagram on Roku is through screen mirroring.
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So, what is screen mirroring, and how does it work?
Screen mirroring is a technology technique that allows you to mirror your smartphone on any big screen, such as your PC or TV. It allows you to seamlessly access all of your photos, videos, games, and almost every other application running on your phone through a bigger screen. You can easily access all the files and data on your device without having to transfer them to any external device. If you want to mirror your iOS, Android, or Windows device to a bigger screen, you would need to follow a few steps that we will discuss in this write-up.
How can I enable screen mirroring on my Roku device?
To successfully mirror your Instagram app to Roku, you need to have enabled the screen mirroring option. To seamlessly do this, you need to ensure that both Roku and your mirroring device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and ensure that the Wi-Fi connection is stable enough to facilitate the process. Once this is in order, you need to;
- Browse through the Roku Home Screen, scroll downwards until you find the Settings tab
- Select ‘Settings’ and search for the screen mirroring option
- Click on screen mirroring then afterward select ‘screen mirroring mode’
- Select either‘Prompt’ or the ‘Always allow’ option
The Screen Mirroring Process [3 Easy Ways]
Method 1: How to Screen Mirror Instagram to Roku From your Android smartphone or tablet
If you own an Android smartphone or tablet, the first thing you need to do is enable the screen mirroring mode on the device. To do this, Launch the Android settings app then select the connections and sharing option. Next, you can tap on the cast option then enable the toggle button.
Once that is done, you would now need to screen mirror the Instagram app to Roku from your device. To do that;
- Pull the notification tray downwards and select the cast option displayed on your Android screen.
- When you see the devices list, select your Roku device name and wait for your device to start the mirroring process.
- Lastly, you can open the Instagram app and start streaming any Reels, IGTV videos, or story highlights that you would want to see on your Roku.
Method 2: How to screen mirror Instagram to Roku from your iOS device
Do you own an iPhone or iPad and are wondering how you can screen mirror Instagram to Roku? Well, you would need to use a screen-mirroring app. That said, you should install a screen-mirroring app known as iStreamer for Roku, which is available in the Apple app store.
iStreamer for Roku is one of the best screen mirroring apps developed for iOS users. It is quite easy to use and allows you to seamlessly connect all your screens and share screens across a wireless network. It helps you to easily control your TV/PC/MAC directly from your iPhone or iPad. Once you have successfully installed and launched the Streamer app on your device, you should;
- Open the iStreamer for Roku app
- Begin the connection process with your Roku device after the app requests for its installation on your Roku device as well.
- When the screen mirroring option pops up on your screen, click on it then screen your iOS display
- Open the Instagram app and begin streaming your favorite content to see it on your Roku connected TV.
Method 3; How to screen mirror Instagram to Roku from your windows device
If you own a laptop running the Microsoft Windows 10 operating system, then you may have considered screen mirroring it to Roku to browse through your Instagram feed. In this case, you would need to use the Chrome browser. That said, you should;
- Open the Google Chrome browser on your device and use your details to log in to your Instagram account.
- Click on the notification icon that pops up at the bottom end of your taskbar then select the ‘connect’ option
- A list of all the devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network and are ready to cast should appear on your screen. When this happens, you should select your Roku device
- Your windows screen then appears on your Roku connected TV
- Open the Instagram app to start viewing your timeline and favorite content, which appear on your TV screen.
A summary table on the 3 easy ways to use Instagram on Roku
Device Type |
Android Device |
iOS Device |
Windows Device |
Apps Needed for Successful Screen Mirroring |
None- only done through Android settings |
iStreamer app for Roku |
Chrome Browser |
Conclusion
Until Roku allows you to directly install the native Instagram app, you can only bank on the screen mirroring option to seamlessly browse through your favorite content on your Roku connected TV.