How to use AirPlay and HomeKit with your Roku streaming device
Apple AirPlay lets you stream, control, and share content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your compatible Roku streaming device. You can watch movies, TV shows, and family videos, listen to popular music, or browse vacation photos. You can even mirror exactly what you see on your Apple device – all while enjoying the big-screen experience from the comfort of your couch.
Apple HomeKit provides an easy and secure way for you to use Siri and the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to control your compatible Roku device. Or, you can use scenes to group your Roku device with other HomeKit-enabled devices to control an entire room at once.
This article provides information about using AirPlay and HomeKit with your Roku device, and lists suggestions to help resolve common issues.
Is my Roku device compatible?
To determine if you can use AirPlay and HomeKit with your Roku device, you need to know the software version and device model. To find this information, go to the home screen and select Settings > System > About.
The Roku devices listed below support streaming with AirPlay 2:
| Device | Model |
|---|---|
| Roku TV™ | Axxxx, Cxxxx, CxxGB, 7xxxx |
| Roku Streambar® | 9102 |
| Roku Streaming Stick®+ | 3810 |
| Roku Streaming Stick 4K | 3820 |
| Roku Express 4K | 3940 |
| Roku Premiere | 4620, 3920 |
To use AirPlay and HomeKit, your compatible Roku device must be running Roku OS 9.4 or higher. Your Roku device checks for an update every 24-36 hours or you can manually check for a software update if necessary.
Is my Apple device compatible?
The Apple devices below support streaming audio and video with AirPlay 2.
- iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 12.3 or later
- Mac with macOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later
Are there any settings to check before using AirPlay and HomeKit with my Roku device?
If you have a Roku TV or Roku Streambar it may not stay connected to your wireless network when powered off. To maintain the network connection and allow AirPlay and HomeKit to connect to your Roku device when powered off, use the steps below to turn on a feature called "Fast TV start" (on your TV) or "Fast start" (on your Streambar).
- Press Home
on your Roku remote - Scroll and select Settings
- Select System
- Select Power
- Select Fast TV start (Roku TV) or Fast start (Streambar)
- Highlight Enable 'Fast TV Start' (Roku TV) or Turn on 'Fast start' (Streambar) and check the box
Note:
- Fast TV start and Fast start use more power than normal standby and override default power settings.
- Roku players remain powered on and connected to your wireless network.
How do I use AirPlay to view videos, music, and photos on my TV?
Before you can use AirPlay with your Roku device, check that your Apple device and Roku device are on the same wireless network. Once they are, you can use the steps below to view content on your TV using AirPlay.
- On your Apple device, find the video, song, photo, or podcast you wish to share.
- Tap or click the AirPlay video icon
in video apps, or the AirPlay audio icon 
in music and other audio apps.- Note: With some apps, you may need to tap or click the Share icon
before you will see the AirPlay icon.
- Note: With some apps, you may need to tap or click the Share icon
Select your Roku device from the AirPlay menu.
Once playback begins, you can pause, fast forward, and rewind from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, or you can use your Roku remote. When you want to stop streaming with AirPlay, you can press Home on your Roku remote.
What HomeKit controls are available with my Roku device?
Your compatible Roku device supports the HomeKit controls listed in the table below.
| Power | Volume/Mute | Input Switching | Basic Remote Control Commands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roku TV | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Roku Streambar | 1✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Roku Players | 1✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
1 Requires HDMI-CEC support on the TV
How do I set up HomeKit?
Use the steps below to set up HomeKit and add your Roku device to the Home app.
- Press Home on your Roku remote
- Scroll and select Settings
- Select Apple AirPlay and HomeKit
- Select HomeKit
- Select Set up
- Use the camera on your iPhone or iPad to scan the eight-digit HomeKit code you see on your TV screen
- Follow the instructions on your Apple device to add your Roku device to the Home app and complete the setup process
Why is AirPlay not working on my Roku device?
If you do not see your Roku device when trying to use AirPlay to view content on your TV, you should check the following:
- Do both your Roku device and Apple device support AirPlay 2?
Review the requirements covered earlier in this article to determine if your devices are compatible. - Are your Roku device and Apple device connected to the same wireless network?
You can view the network configuration of your devices in the settings menu. On your Roku device, go to Settings > Network > About. If it is not connected to the same network as your Apple device, learn how you can resolve connectivity issues. - Has AirPlay been turned off on your Roku device?
Go to Settings > Apple AirPlay and HomeKit and make sure AirPlay is set to On.
Why will my TV not power on or off using HomeKit?
If you are using the Home app or a Siri voice command with your Roku player or Roku Streambar and your TV will not power on or off, you need to make sure your TV supports HDMI-CEC (or just CEC) and the feature is enabled. CEC helps simplify how you use your entertainment system allowing commands to be shared between devices over the same HDMI connection you use for audio and video. Visit the online documentation for your TV, or contact the manufacturer to determine if your TV supports the feature and how you can enable CEC.
In addition to having CEC enabled on your TV, you also need "1-touch play" enabled on your Roku device using the steps below.
- Press Home on your Roku remote
- Scroll and select Settings
- Select System
- Select Control Other Devices
- Highlight 1-touch play and check the box
Last updated at 3/30/2026 7:31:19 AM
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