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Zoom Cloud Meetings is a communication platform that allows conducting face-to-face meetings with co-workers and employees virtually. If you have a Roku streaming device or Roku TV, you can cast the Zoom Meetings from your smartphone to watch the video conferences on the bigger screens. Zoom Meetings provides various features like scheduling meetings, recording sessions, sharing the session screen with others, and more.
Read more about the features of Zoom Cloud Meetings.
Is the Zoom Cloud Meetings app available for Roku?
No, the Zoom Meetings app is not available on Roku Channel Store. Don’t confuse the Zoom Meetings app with the Zoom 101 app. Zoom 101 is a tutorial app available on the Roku Channel Store which offers guides on how to use the Zoom Meetings app. The only way to watch Zoom Meetings is by using the casting feature on Android or Windows devices. For that, you need to enable Screen Mirroring on the Roku streaming device.
Enable Screen Mirroring on Roku
(1) Connect your Roku to your TV. If you have a Roku TV, ignore this step.
(2) Click the Settings option on the home screen.
(3) Select the Screen mirroring menu under the System settings.
Note: Screen mirroring was in beta mode at the initial stages. Now, it is available for all Roku users. If it is not available for you, update the Roku device to get the feature.
(4) Tap the Enable screen mirroring option.
After enabling the screen mirroring on Roku, you can use either an Android or Windows PC to watch Zoom meetings on Roku-connected TV.
Cast Zoom Meetings on Roku TV using Android
To cast your content from an Android device, your Android device and Roku must be connected to the same WiFi network.
(1) Open Settings on your Android device.
(2) Use the search bar to find the Cast menu. You can also go to the Notification Panel on your Android smartphone and choose the Cast icon.
(3) Select your Roku device.
(4) Accept permission on your Roku TV to mirror the Android device screen.
(5) Now, open the Zoom Cloud Meetings app on your Android device and sign in to your user account if you’re logged out. If you don’t have the Zoom Cloud Meetings app, install it from the Play Store.
(6) Select New Meeting and invite the members to the meeting.
(7) Your Zoom Meeting will appear on the Roku TV screen.
AirPlay Zoom Meetings on Roku Using iPhone
The latest models of Roku are equipped with AirPlay support. With that, you can screen mirror your iPhone to Roku easily. You can check the full list of AirPlay-supported Roku models here. For older models, you have to use the Replica app to screen mirror the iPhone.
(1) Go to the Settings menu on your Roku.
(2) Choose the AirPlay and HomeKit menu.
(3) Now, select the AirPlay and HomeKit Settings option.
(4) Turn on the AirPlay feature and set Require Code as First Time Only.
(5) Then, connect your iPhone to the same WiFi network as your Roku device.
(6) Install the Zoom Cloud Meetings from the App Store.
(7) Open the Zoom app and log in with your account.
(8) Go to the Control Centre and tap the Screen Mirroring icon.
(9) From the list of devices, choose your Roku.
(10) Now, a code will appear on your Roku device. Enter the code in your iPhone to make the paring.
(11) Then, make a video or audio call on your iPhone from the Zoom app. It will appear on your Roku device.
Screen Mirror Zoom Meeting to Roku Using iPhone
If the AirPlay feature is not available on your Roku, you need to use third-party apps like Replica to screen mirror your iPhone screen to Roku. To do so,
(1) Install the Replica Screen Mirroring app on your iPhone from the App Store.
(2) Open the Replica app on your iPhone or iPad and give all the necessary permissions.
(3) Now, connect your iPhone and Roku to the same WiFi network. Make sure that the Screen Mirroring feature on Roku is turned on.
(4) On the Replica app, it will search for nearby compatible devices.
(5) When your Roku device is detected, tap on it.
(6) Then, open the Zoom Meetings app on your iPhone and make a video call or conference.
(7) It will appear on your Roku screen. If you want to stop the mirroring, you can close the Replica app.
Cast Zoom Meetings on Roku using Windows
Your Windows PC or laptop and Roku must be on the same WiFi network for casting. The following method isn’t applicable to Windows 7 users. If you are using Windows 7 PC, you need to update your Windows PC to Windows 8 or any higher version.
(1) For Windows 10 and lower, press the Windows + P or Windows + K keys simultaneously on your PC or laptop. For Windows 11, press Windows + K or go to Display Settings and click the Detect button.
(2) Select Connect to a wireless display option.
(3) Your PC will search for nearby wireless devices available on the same network.
(4) Your PC will search for compatible cast devices. Select your Roku device.
(5) Accept permission on your Roku and the Windows screen will mirror on the TV.
(6) Now, open the Zoom app on your Windows device. You can also use the web version.
(7) Sign in to your user account and click New Meeting.
(8) Invite co-workers or employees to the meeting and cast the meetings on the Roku screen.
Mirror Zoom Meeting to Roku Using Mac
(1) Connect your Mac PC and Roku to the same WiFi connection.
(2) On your Mac, go to the Control Centre and tap the Screen Mirroring feature.
(3) From the list of devices, choose your Roku TV.
(4) Now, open the Zoom app or the Zoom website.
(5) Initiate a Zoom call and invite others on your Mac.
(6) The video call will appear on your Roku TV screen.
These are the possible ways to use the Zoom platform on Roku. Choose a method based on your preference and manage all your Zoom calls.
FAQ
The main reason is that for video calling apps, you need a built-in camera and a mic. Connecting a camera and mic to a streaming device like Roku is a tedious process. With these difficulties, the app is not available for Roku devices.
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