Running and cycling are outdoor sports that cannot be carried out daily due to several reasons. Zwift, a fitness trainer app, offers virtual racing events for both cycling and running indoors. It is similar to playing an online game. It means that you can take part with others in the race. Zwift is available on various devices like Apple TV, Android, and iOS devices. If you’re a Roku user, you are out of luck. But, there are ways available to stream Zwift training videos on your Roku.
Zwift on Roku
As the Zwift app is not available on Roku, you need to use the screen mirroring feature. You can mirror the following device screens on your Roku
- Android
- iPhone
- PC
You have to ensure that the Roku and Smartphone/PC/Laptop are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Enable Screen Mirroring on Roku
Before proceeding further, enable screen mirroring on Roku
#1 Launch Roku and press the Home button on your remote.
#2 Select Settings in the menu and choose System in the options.
#3 Tap Screen Mirroring and select Screen Mirroring Mode.
#4 Choose Prompt to enable screen mirroring on Roku.
Screen Mirroring Zwift using Android Phone
(1). Open Google Play Store on your phone and search for the Zwift app.
(2). Download and Install the Zwift app.
(3). Swipe down the Notification panel and click the Cast screen option.
(4). Tap the three vertical dot icon and select Enable wireless display.
(5). Choose your Roku device from the available devices.
(6). Launch the Zwift app and watch the fitness video on the bigger screens.
Screen Mirroring Zwift using PC/ Laptop
You can download the Zwift app on your PC/ Laptop from the Zwift Site.
(1). Click the Start menu on your Windows 10 computer and select Settings from the options.
(2). Choose System in the settings and select the Display tab.
(3). Under the Multiple displays section, click Connect to a wireless display.
(4). Choose the Roku device to mirror the PC screen on your Roku TV.
(5). Launch the Zwift app and sign in to your account to mirror the training videos.
Screen Mirroring Zwift using iPhone
You have to download a mirroring app to mirror the iPhone screen on Roku.
#1 On the Roku remote, press the Home button.
#2 Select Streaming Channels.
#3 Scroll down and click Search Channels.
#4 Type Mirror for Roku and choose it from the suggestions.
#5 Select Add Channel to install the app on Roku and click OK in the prompt.
#6 On the next screen, Go to Channel to open Mirror for Roku.
#7 On your iPhone, open the App Store and download Mirror for Roku – AirBeam TV app.
#8 Launch Mirror for Roku and select the Roku device from the available devices.
#9 Select Allow in the notification prompt and click Start Broadcast to mirror the screen on Roku.
#10 Open the Zwift app and mirror the training video that you want.
These are the top three reliable methods to watch Zwift videos on Roku. You can also mirror your Mac screen to watch Zwift videos. But it involves a lot of steps. If you have any issues with the above methods, please specify them in the comments section.
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