The screen mirroring feature on Roku allows you to cast content from your Windows computer to your Roku. The fact that Roku cannot mirror your computer can be caused by several errors. These include an outdated operating system, problems with devices communicating with each other, or outdated drivers. Finding the right solution may require some research, but there are several simple solutions you can try.
Read the article below to learn how to resolve these issues and make your Roku mirror your computer again.
Roku screen mirroring not working with Windows 11
The Roku screen mirroring not working error with Windows 11 is quite common. Below are some solutions to the most common reasons why this problem occurs.
Update Windows 11
When your operating system is outdated, the computer may have major problems communicating effectively with any paired devices. Some devices will cut off communication with outdated computers due to security risks. This can happen even if your computer is only out of date for a couple of days. To update your Windows 11 operating system, check out the following steps.
- Click the Start menu in the lower left corner.
- Select “Settings.”
- Click “Windows Update.”
- If an update is available, it will appear on the screen.
- Follow the prompts to update your system.
- Restart your computer.
Once your computer restarts, it will be up to date. The Roku should start mirroring again if this was the cause of the error.
Unpair Roku in Windows 11
Windows 11 and Roku may sometimes stop communicating with each other. Both the computer and the Roku will think they are connected, but the connection is down or weak. The best way to resolve this is to unpair and pair the Roku to your computer manually. Follow the steps below to unpair your Roku and pair it again.
- In the lower left corner, click the Start menu.
- Click “Settings.”
- Select “Bluetooth & devices.”
- Navigate to “Other devices”.
- Find your Roku device and select it. Then click “Delete.”
- Go back to “Bluetooth & devices.” Click “Add Device.”
- When Roku appears, select it to pair it with your computer.
- Follow the prompts to pair.
If this was the source of the mirroring error, your Roku and your computer should have regained their connection.
Update wireless network driver
If your wireless network driver is not updated, your computer will not be able to function properly with any Internet-related tasks. Since your computer and Roku will find and pair with each other while connected to the same Wi-Fi, your connection will fail. To update your wireless network driver in Windows 11, follow these steps.
- Right click on the Windows Start menu.
- From the pop-up menu, select “Settings.”
- A new window will appear. On the left side, click “Windows Update.”
- Click “Advanced Options.”
- Find the “Additional Options” section and click “Optional Updates.”
- You should see a driver for the Wi-Fi adapter. Check the box next to it.
- Click “Download and install.”
- Restart your computer.
Once your computer has restarted, the driver will have been officially updated. If this was the problem, Roku should mirror his computer again.
Roku screen mirroring not working with Windows 10
There can be several reasons why Roku screen mirroring is not working with Windows 10. Below are solutions you can try. These solutions will address the most common sources of this error.
Update Windows 10
It is common for the connection between your computer and Roku to break if your computer’s operating system is outdated. Sometimes this is a feature issue and other times it may be due to security. This can also happen to you no matter how outdated the operating system is. Only a few days are enough to cause errors. To update your Windows 10 operating system, follow these steps.
- Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard.
- Guy “
ms-settings:windowsupdate” in the box labeled “Open.” Click OK.”
- The “Windows Update” box will open. Click “Check for updates.”
- If an update is available, it will appear on the screen.
- Follow the prompts to update your system.
- Restart your computer.
When your computer restarts, your system will be up to date. Your Roku will start mirroring your computer if this was the source of the error.
Unpair Roku in Windows 10
It’s common for Windows 10 to suddenly not recognize that a device is still there, even if the computer says it’s still paired. Sometimes the connection breaks down or is too weak for the two to talk to each other. Follow the steps below to unpair your Roku and pair it again to reestablish a solid connection.
- Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard.
- In the box, type “
ms-settings:connecteddevices” and click “OK.”
- Navigate to “Other devices”. Find your Roku device and select it. Choose the “Delete Device” option.
- When you remove the Roku, a menu will appear. Click “Add Bluetooth or other device.”
- Select the “Display or wireless base” option.
- Choose the Roku device when it appears. You may have to wait a minute.
- Follow the prompts to reconnect your Roku.
- Restart your computer.
If this was the source of your error, Roku will start mirroring again after the computer finishes rebooting.
Update wireless network driver
When your wireless network drive is outdated, you may see all kinds of errors on the Internet and on any paired devices. Since Roku and his computer are over a shared Wi-Fi network, its driver must be up to date. This will keep your computer connected to Wi-Fi. To update your wireless network driver, follow the steps listed below.
- Press Windows + R on your keyboard.
- Guy “
devmgmt.msc” in the box and click “OK.” The device manager will open.
- Double-click “Network Adapters.”
- Right click on “Wireless Network Adapters.” Select “Properties.” A new menu will appear. Click “Driver.”
- Click “Update Driver.”
- Select the option that says “Automatically search for updated driver software.”
- A scan will begin. Once completed, follow the prompts on your screen.
- Restart your computer.
This process will install an updated driver on your computer and the problem should be resolved. Once your computer finishes restarting, your Roku will begin mirroring your computer as usual.
Stay connected: Roku and Windows
Roku screen mirroring not working with Windows can be caused by several issues. The solutions to these errors are simple and can restore your connection quickly. Unfortunately, you may have to try a couple of them to find the answer to your problems.
Were you able to make your Roku screen mirror your Windows computer again? Which solution worked best for you? We’d love to hear about it in the comments below.
