Dailymotion is a popular video platform where users can upload and share their content. Launched in 2005, the platform has 300 million users. Apart from user-generated videos, there are also several videos from various media publications across various genres. Now, the easiest way to access content on Dailymotion is via the web browser and mobile apps.
But is the Dailymotion app available on popular platforms such as Roku? If not, are there any ways to stream Dailymotion content on your Roku device? Let’s find out.
Can You Get Dailymotion on Roku Devices?
The Dailymotion app used to be available for Roku OS. However, it has been many years since the official Dailymotion app was pulled out from the Roku Channel Store. With no official app available for Dailymotion, users have resorted to finding and using alternate ways to stream Dailymotion onto their Roku OS-powered devices.
How to Stream Dailymotion on Roku in 2025 and Beyond
Since the official app has been discontinued, the only sensible way to watch any Dailymotion content on your Roku is by screen mirroring it or screencasting it. This can be done wirelessly, and this is the list of things that you need to have.
- Roku device
- Wi-Fi network
- Android or iOS smartphone
- Dailymotion app
Screen Mirror Dailymotion to Roku via Android
Since the only way to watch Dailymotion content on your big screen, Roku OS device is my screen mirroring, let’s get into the steps.
- First, download the Dailymotion app on your Android smartphone.
- Now, ensure that your Roku device and your Android smartphone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Also, sign into the Dailymotion app on your Android smartphone.
- Grab the remote for your Roku device and press the Home button.
- Select Settings, followed by System.
- Finally, choose Screen Mirroring and select Always Allow or Prompt.
Now, you need to enable Screen Mirroring or Screen casting on your Android device. Different Android devices have different names for the same function. Here is a list of the other names that can be found on Android devices
- AllShare Cast
- Cast
- Display mirroring
- HTC Connect
- Quick Connect
- Screen casting
- Smart View
- SmartShare
- Wireless display
On your respective Android device, select the screen mirroring option and let your device search for wireless displays on the same Wi-Fi network. When you see your Roku device in the wireless displays list, tap on it. Just launch the Dailymotion app on your Android smartphone, and you should be able to watch anything from Dailymotion on your Roku device. Of course, all the navigation and controls will have to be done from your Android smartphone only.
AirPlay Dailymotion to Roku via iOS Device
If you have an Apple device, say an iPhone or even an iPad, you can use the device to wirelessly display Dailymotion to your Roku device. However, in the case of iOS devices, you need to first see if your Roku has support for Apple AirPlay. Here is a list of all Roku devices with Apple AirPlay Support.
If you have any of the above Roku devices, you can easily use your iOS device to AirPlay the Dailymotion app to your Roku device. Just follow these steps.
- Install the Dailymotion app on your iOS device.
- Make sure that your iOS device and your Roku device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Now, open the Control Center on your iOS device and tap on the AirPlay tile.
- It will begin to search for Apple AirPlay wireless devices.
- Once you find your Roku device, tap on it.
- If you are asked to enter a code, enter it, and you should now be able to watch Dailymotion content on your Roku via your iOS device.
Now, if your Roku device does not have Apple AIrpLay, you can use a cable to share the screen of your iPhone with the Roku TV. For this, you will need to get an adaptor whose one end can have the HDMI cable plugged into your Roku device and the other end with the charging cable inserted into your iPhone. You will have to change the video input source on your Roku TV to view your iPhone’s screen.
Cast Dailymotion to Roku via Windows PC
Now, for those users who have a Windows PC, you can easily cast Dailymotion to your Roku TV wirelessly using the built-in Miracast option. Here is what you need to do.
- First, ensure that your Windows PC and your Roku device are connected to the same WiFi network.
- Now, on your Windows PC, launch any web browser of your choice and visit the Dailymotion website.
- Now, press the Windows and K keys on your keyboard.
- It will bring a list of all wireless displays available on the same WiFi network.
- Simply select your Roku device from the list, and you should be good to go.
If you are using a Roku TV that has an HDMI port, you can simply connect your Windows PC or laptop to the Roku TV via the HDMI cable and watch your Dailymotion content right away
Cast Dailymotion from Google Chrome Browser to Roku Device
Now, if you have any laptop or PC that has any operating system, but you have Google Chrome installed on it, you can use the web browser itself to cast Dailymotion to your Roku device wirelessly. Here are the steps.
- Connect your Roku device and your laptop or PC to the same WiFi network.
- Now, launch Google Chrome and visit the Dailymotion website.
- Once you have the website, click on the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
- From the menu, simply click on Cast.
- The browser will search for wireless displays on the network.
- Once you find your Roku device, select it.
- You are now casting Dailymotion on your Roku device wirelessly.
Closing Thoughts
This concludes the guide on the various methods for watching Dailymotion content on your Roku device. Given how many years it has been since the Dailymotion app for Roku devices was removed, do you think the official Dailymotion app should come back? Let us know your thoughts below.
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