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Olga Weis
Jul 10, 2023
JustStream is an excellent app that lets you create a Roku-Mac connection right from the desktop. It also works great with Smart TV, Chromecast and Apple TV. JustStream supports all common video and audio formats and streams video directly to Wi-Fi devices, without having to play it on your computer. And there is no complex setup and no wires involved.
The app comes with numerous options, such as opening external tracks, in-depth subtitle customization and stream quality configuration - perfect to connect MacBook to Roku. JustStream also has built-in playlist capabilities for even more convenient experience. You can try it out for 20 minutes for free, and if you like it, there is a PRO version. It is available via in-app purchase for $12.99 as an auto-renewable subscription. A negligible price for what is essentially the best Mac streaming app.
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Now add files you wish to stream on your Roku. For this, find and click “+”.
Click the AirPlay icon at the bottom of the interface. You will see the list of all devices available for streaming.
Elmedia Player is another app you can use to connect MacBook to Roku. It is a video player that comes with advanced streaming and playback options. Elmedia Player supports many file formats including MPEG, AVI, FLV, WMV, SWF, MOV, so you can enjoy your favorite content.
Besides streaming local files to Roku, Elmedia works perfectly with Chromecast, Airplay, and other DLNA devices. What's more, Elmedia gives you full control over your stream, meaning you can adjust the volume, stop or pause the video. The ability to compile your own playlist and broadcast it on TV is another outstanding feature offered by Elmedia Player.
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AirBeam for Roku consists of 2 apps - a Mac program that costs $9.99, and a free Roku channel. By using both, you can quickly and easily connect Mac to Roku. Sadly, the features are rather limited - you can only open one video at a time, for example. No playlists. But it’s a fully-functional, dedicated app that you can rely on. Also, it’s a cheap one-time purchase, although, if you want to stream to different platforms, you’ll have to buy separate apps.
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This is a streaming and mirroring app, meaning that it can either open movies or duplicate your screen on the TV. It also needs a receiving channel on Roku, called "Screen Mirroring to Roku". The interface is compact and convenient, and you can easily find the buttons which add subtitles or sound. This wmacapps program can mirror to other Macs as well. This is a useful way to connect MacBook to Roku TV, and it even has a free trial.
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There are several ways to add video / audio files to the app:
There are several ways to end a streaming process:
Once you have followed this step-by-step guide you would know how to connect Mac to Roku and would enjoy watching / listening to your favorite media content.
AirPlay is Apple’s feature that allows you to stream, manage and share content from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to a compatible Roku device. Thus, you can use it to transfer photos, videos, or any other content.
NOTA BENE!
In fact, almost all modern models of Roku support AirPlay. However, keep in mind that to use AirPlay to mirror your Mac / MacBook to Roku, your Roku device must be running Roku OS 9.4 or higher.
A complete list of Roku devices that support AirPlay can be found below. To check your Roku model, go to Settings - > System - > About. In addition, your Apple device must support AirDrop - those are Apple devices with iOS 12.3 or later (for iPhone and iPad) or macOS Mojave 10.14.5 or later (for Mac).
| Devices must be running Roku OS 9.4 or higher | Devices must be running Roku OS 10.0 or higher |
|---|---|
| Roku TV models Axxxx, Cxxxx, CxxGB, and 7xxxx (where x equals any model number) | Roku TV model Dxxxx and 8xxxx (where x equals any model number) |
| Roku Streambar model 9102 | Roku Streaming Stick models 3600, 3800, and 3801 |
| Roku Streambar Pro model 9101R2 | Roku Express models 3900, 3930, and 3801 |
| Roku Smart Soundbar model 9100 | Roku Express+ models 3910 and 3931 |
| Roku Streaming Stick+ models 3810 and 3811 | Roku HD model 3932 |
| Roku Express 4K model 3940 | Roku 2 models 4205 and 4210 |
| Roku Express 4K+ model 3941 | Roku 3 models 4200, 4201, and 4230 |
| Roku Premiere models 3920 and 4620 | |
| Roku Premiere+ models 3921 and 4630 | |
| Roku Ultra models 4600, 4640, 4660, 4661, 4670, 4800, 4802 | |
| Roku Ultra LT models 4662 and 4801 | |
| Roku Streaming Stick 4K model 3820 | |
| Roku Streaming Stick 4K+ model 3821 |
The most common reasons for this issue are:
That's all you need to know about how to connect your Mac to Roku. You can do this in several ways: via AirPlay or using screen mirroring apps like JustStream. Both are good and effective, and it’s as easy as ever to mirror Mac to Roku using one of these methods.
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