Why the Ultra is the best Roku for mirroring
| Roku Ultra (2024) | Typical stick | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Roku's fastest player | Entry-level |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6, external placement | Behind the TV |
| Ethernet | Built in | No |
| Remote | Voice Remote Pro: hands-free voice, backlit keys, lost-remote finder | Voice remote |
Mirroring is a live video stream, so it rewards a fast decoder and a clean network connection. The Ultra sits on your shelf rather than behind the TV, and with Ethernet it doesn't compete with your phone for Wi-Fi at all.
How to mirror Android to a Roku Ultra
Choose a step, use the arrows, or swipe the phone. Play to advance automatically.
Step 1 of 10: Press Home on your Roku remote
Full walkthrough: how to screen mirror Android to a Roku TV.
Your phone has Smart View or Wireless display? The Ultra's built-in mirroring works too: turn on SettingsSystemScreen mirroring and pick the Ultra from your phone's cast menu.
Plug in Ethernet
This is the single biggest upgrade for mirroring. Run a cable from your router to the Ultra's Ethernet port, then choose SettingsNetworkSet up connectionWired. Your phone stays on Wi-Fi — that's fine, the two still talk across your home network.
Best settings for mirroring
- Instant Video for apps, games and presentations — the lowest delay.
- Screen + Sound for videos and music — sound plays through your TV or soundbar (Android 10+).
- Turn your phone sideways for video so it fills the screen.
- For photos and home videos, use Cast Photos and Cast Videos — the Ultra plays the original file at full quality.
Wondering about 4K? Mirroring runs at up to 1080p even on the Ultra — here's why, and how to get true 4K.
Lost the Ultra's remote?
Most Ultras have a lost-remote finder button on the player itself: press it and a compatible remote plays a sound. Until you find it, your phone works as a full remote — see how to control your Roku without a remote.
