Can You Browse the Internet on your Roku Device?

Are you wondering if your Roku device allows you to browse the internet and play content directly from the browser? If so, you are not alone, as many users have asked us if they can browse internet on a Roku device or how to browse on Roku. Today, you will learn whether you can browse the internet on your Roku device or not.

Roku is a great streaming service that allows you to stream a large number of free as well as paid channels. You can stream movies, news, sports, and entertainment. Now, to watch or stream such content, your Roku devices must be connected to the internet using Wi-Fi or an Ethernet connection.

However, there is one question that many Roku owners out there have been asking: Can I browse the Internet on my Roku device? Well, today we will be answering this question and telling you the steps through which you can browse the internet on your Roku device, so read on.

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While Roku does not provide web browsers, whether you have a Roku streaming stick, box, or smart TV, you can screen mirror your mobile device or computer to get a browser on the larger screen.

Can You Browse the Internet on Your Roku Device?

No! For reasons only known to Roku, owners of any Roku device cannot install a web browser.

There isn’t any web browser app that you would also be able to download onto your Roku device. Even if you have a TV with Roku OS built into it, you cannot browse the internet. There is, however, one simple and easy way to browse the internet on your Roku device. You can read on to know how.

How to Browse Internet on a Roku Device

The only sensible way to browse the internet on a big screen with Roku is by screen mirroring the web browser app from your PC or mobile device. Read on to check out the steps to achieve this.

Screen Mirror Web Browser from PC to Roku

If you have a Windows PC, you can follow these steps to screen mirror it to your Roku device and browse the internet.

Step 1: Firstly, connect your Windows PC and the Roku device to the same WiFi network.

Step 2: Now, on your Windows PC, launch the Google Chrome browser.

Step 3: Tap on the three-dot icon at the top right corner.

Step 4: Now, from the menu that opens up, simply choose Cast.

Screen Mirror Web Browser from PC to Roku

Step 5: It will now search for wireless displays that are connected to the same network. When you find your Roku device, select it.

Step 6: You can now choose to share either the web browser or the whole screen of your PC.

Step 7: Once connected, you will be able to use the web browser on your Roku right away.

Screen Mirror Web Browser from iOS device to Roku

If you have an iOS device, you need to ensure that your Roku device supports Apple AirPlay. Here is a list of all Roku devices that support Apple AirPlay:

  • AOC Roku TV
  • ATVIO Roku TV
  • Element Roku TV (Series 400, Series 450)
  • Hisense Roku TV (R6, R7 & R8 Series)
  • Hitachi Roku TV
  • InFocus Roku TV
  • JVC Roku TV (Select, Premier, and Elite Series)
  • Magnavox Roku TV (55MV379R/F7, 65MV379F/F7)
  • Roku TV (10012588, 100024699, 100012584, 100005396, 100005397, 100012587, 100012585, 100012586)
  • Philco Roku TV
  • Philips Roku TV (4000 Series)
  • RCA Roku TV (RTRQ6522-US, RTRU5027-US, RTRU5527-W, RTRU6527-US, RTRQ5522-US, RTRU4927-US)
  • Roku Express (2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Roku Express+ (2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Roku Premiere
  • Roku Premiere+
  • Roku Streambar™
  • Roku Streambar Pro™
  • Roku Streaming Stick™
  • Roku Streaming Stick+
  • Roku Streaming Stick+ Headphone Edition
  • Roku Ultra (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
  • Roku Ultra LT
  • Roku 3 (2013)
  • Sanyo Roku TV (FW50R79FC, FW55R70F, FW55R79FC, FW65R70F, FW65R79FC)
  • Sharp Roku TV (2T-C45CF2UR, 4T-C60CL2UR)
  • TCL Roku TV (4-Series, 5-Series, 6-Series & 8-Series)
  • Westinghouse Roku TV (UX Series, UT Series)

If your Roku device supports Apple AirPlay, follow these steps to screen mirror or AirPlay browser from your iOS device to the Roku device.

Step 1: First of all, ensure that your Apple device and your Roku device are connected to the same WiFi network.

Step 2: Next, pull up the Control Center by either swiping down from the top right corner or swiping up from the bottom edge of the screen.

Step 3: You will see an icon that says Screen Mirroring. Tap on it.

Screen Mirror Web Browser from iOS device to Roku

Step 4: Now, the Apple device will begin to search for Apple AirPlay-compatible wireless devices. Once you find the Roku device in the list, tap on it.

Step 5: You will be asked to enter a passcode on your iOS device that is displayed on your Roku’s screen.

Step 6: Now that the device is screen mirroring to your Roku, simply launch the web browser of your choice and browse the internet on your Roku device.

Screen Mirror Web Browser from Android to Roku

If you have a Roku device that is updated to the latest version and has WiFi, you will be able to screen mirror almost any Android device to any Roku device. Here is how you can screen mirror your web browser from an Android to your Roku device.

Step 1: Connect your Roku device and your Android device to the same WiFi network.

Step 2: Now, on your Android device, open the Settings app.

Step 3: Go to Connected devices > Connection preferences > Cast. Alternatively, enter Screen Mirror/Wireless Display or Mirror Display in the search bar of the Settings app, or you can tap Cast from the notification panel.

Screen Mirror Web Browser from Android to Roku

Step 4: When you find the option, tap on it. Your Android device will begin to search for wireless displays connected to the same WiFi network.

Step 5: Once you spot your Roku device from the list, tap on it.

Step 6: Now that your Android device is connected to your Roku device, you can easily screen mirror your favorite web browser to the big screen and browse the internet.

Wrapping Up

So, this is how you can use a web browser on your Roku device. Sure, it might not seem like a reasonable solution to screen mirror your web browser to Roku, but again, this is the only way you can browse the internet since Roku has no built-in web browser and neither does it have any proper web browser app for users to browse the internet.

I hope this guide has helped you answer the question about browsing the internet on your Roku device. If you have any questions related to the article, do let us know in the comments below.

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