How to Watch Dailymotion on Roku
Dailymotion is a popular app that allows you to share videos and enables you to upload videos similar to how the YouTube app works.
Dailymotion is a popular app that enables an individual to share and upload videos, similar to how YouTube works. It has videos of all kinds from content creators who are independent, premium partners and so much more.
Unfortunately, Dailymotion is no longer supported on the Roku Channel Store and the only way to watch it on Roku is either through screen mirroring or casting. You will have to install the Dailymotion app on your Android device or use the app on a Chrome browser in order to screen mirror or cast.
This article highlights the procedure to follow to enable anyone using Roku to get Dailymotion contents on your Roku TV. But first, let us get into more details about Dailymotion and Roku and how to use both of them.
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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.
How to use Dailymotion
Dailymotion has everything from high quality music to trending news to sports and so much more. It also allows individuals to share their content with others on the platform.
In order to use Dailymotion, you need to create a free account. Creating an account enables you to get updates from various channels and individuals.
Procedure on How to Watch Dailymotion on Roku
Unfortunately, Dailymotion is no longer supported on the Roku Channel Store and the only way to watch it on Roku is either through screen mirroring or casting.
You will have to install the Dailymotion app on your Android device or use the app on a Chrome browser in order to screen mirror or cast.
We will highlight the steps on how to screen mirror or cast from the following devices:
- Your Android device
- Windows PC or Mac
Screen Mirroring from Android Device
- Plug-in your Roku device in the HDMI port on the TV.
- Ensure your Android device and Roku are connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Go to the Settings panel on your Roku device.
- Enable the Screen mirroring
Enable Screen mirroring
- Go to Google Playstore and install the Dailymotion app.
- Go to Settings on your Android device and select the Connection and Sharing
Select Connection and sharing
- Then select the Cast
Select Cast option
- Click on the Cast toggle to enable it. Your device will search for available devices to cast.
Click on the Cast toggle to enable it
- Select your Roku device from the search result.
- Once both devices are connected, open the Dailymotion app from your Android device and access your contents.
- Now your Roku device which is connected to the TV screen will mirror the contents on your device’s screen.
Screen Mirroring from Windows PC or Mac
- Plug-in your Roku device in the HDMI port on the TV.
- Your Roku device and computer should be connected to the same Wi-Fi.
- Go to the Settings panel on your Roku device and enable the Screen Mirroring
- Open the Chrome browser on your Windows PC or Mac.
- Go to the address bar and type in the Dailymotion website URL https://www.dailymotion.com/in
- If required, Login to Dailymotion.
- Right click on the Dailymotion web page and select the Cast
Right click on webpage and select Cast
- A prompt appears with all the available devices. Click on the source drop down option.
- Click on tabs and then select your device name which you want to cast.
Click tabs and select device name
- Casting will start and the window screen with the Dailymotion contents will appear on your Roku device which is connected to the TV screen.
A summary on how to Watch Dailymotion on Roku
SCREEN MIRRORING FROM ANDROID DEVICE |
SCREEN MIRRORING FROM WINDOWS PC OR MAC |
1. Plug-in Roku to TV’s HDMI port.
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1. Plug-in Roku to TV’s HDMI port.
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2. Connect Roku and Android device with the same Wi-Fi. |
2. Connect Roku and Computer with the same Wi-Fi.
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3. Go to Settings panel on Roku device. |
3. Go to Settings panel on Roku and enable Screen Mirroring.
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4. Enable Screen Mirroring option. |
4. Open Chrome browser on computer.
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5. Go to Google Playstore and download Dailymotion app. |
5. Go to address bar and type in Dailymotion website.
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6. Go to Settings on Android device and select the Connection and Sharing option.
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6. Login to Dailymotion.
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7. Click on Cast. |
7. Right click on webpage and select Cast.
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8. Enable Cast toggle. Your device will search for available devices to cast. |
8. Select source on drop down option that appears.
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9. Select your Roku device from the search results. |
9. Click tabs then select your device name which you want to cast.
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10. Open Dailymotion app and access your contents after connection. |
10. Casting will begin and contents will appear on Roku connected to TV screen.
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11. Roku device will now mirror contents on your device’s screen.
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Conclusion
By following the procedure and steps highlighted in this article you will be able to watch Dailymotion on your Roku TV with the help of screen mirroring or casting.
You can now experience watching anything you want at the comfort of your big screen.
FAQs
Is Dailymotion a free app?
Yes, the Dailymotion streaming app is absolutely free to use and stream.
Why can’t I watch Dailymotion on Roku?
Dailymotion is no longer supported on the Roku Channel Store and the only way to watch it on Roku is either through screen mirroring or casting.
What do you do when Dailymotion says “Check your connection”?
This could be because you are using an older version of the Dailymotion app, so you need to update it. Go to the Dailymotion website and download the latest version.
