Roku TV is one of the top streaming services out there. The platform gives you access to hundreds of entertainment platforms on your TV. The Roku device itself is a USB-like device that you plug into your smart TV. Years ago when the Roku device was first released, the only platform available was Netflix. In recent times, you can access hundreds of streaming platforms on your Roku TV.
The good thing about the Roku streaming device is that it is free to use. Besides the money spent on buying the device, you don’t have to pay for a monthly subscription to continue using the platform. Unless of course, you want to access premium streaming apps like Netflix that require a monthly payment.
Audible on the other hand is Amazon’s audiobook streaming platform. You have access to the largest collection of audiobooks on Audible. That includes podcasts, series, audiobooks, and many more options. Also, you can access audio contents in languages like German, Japanese, Spanish, French, and other popular languages. Starting from just $.7.95 a month, you can have access to the audio version of books from most of your favorite authors.
Is Audible Available on Roku?
No. You can’t listen to Audible directly on the Roku TV platform. You need an alternative method to access Audible on Roku TV. This post outlines the process in detail below.
Setup Screen Mirroring On Roku
Before you try any of the methods below, you need to activate the screen mirroring option on your Roku. Follow the steps below to complete the process.
a. Find the HDMI port on your Smart TV and plug in the Roku device. We mentioned that the Roku device is like a USB. So you won’t have an issue plugging it into your Smart TV.
b. Go to the Home Screen after you turn on your device.
c. From the options on the Home Screen, click on SETTINGS, SYSTEM, then click on SCREEN MIRRORING and finally SCREEN MIRRORING MODE.
d. From the options, choose PROMPT. If you don’t have concerns about your privacy, you can pick the ALWAYS ALLOW option.
Cast/Screen Mirror Audible On Roku Using IOS Phone.
i. Connect your iPhone smartphone and your Roku TV to the same Wi-Fi wireless network.
ii. Install and launch the Audible app on your smartphone.
iii. Visit the IOS app store again, search for this app, MIRROR FOR ROKU by Airbeam TV.
iv. Install the app and launch it on your smartphone. It will automatically search for nearby Roku Devices. Then click on your Roku device name.
v. Open the MIRROR FOR ROKU app on your Roku TV. If you don’t have the app already, you can check the Roku store, search for the app and click on ADD CHANNEL.
vi. Open the MIRROR FOR ROKU on your TV. Go back to your Smartphone, click on your Roku device name and click on START MIRRORING> START BROADCAST.
vii. Launch the Audible app on your smartphone and click to play any podcast or audiobook to listen on Roku TV.
Cast/Screen Mirror Audible On Roku Using Android Smartphone.
i. Connect your Android smartphone and your Roku TV to the same Wi-Fi wireless network.
ii. Install and launch the Audible app on your smartphone.
iii. Go to SETTINGS on your smartphone > CONNECTION/CONNECTION SETTINGS. The option may show as BLUETOOTH & DEVICE CONNECTION on some Android phones.
iv. Select CAST/MULTI-SCREEN/ SMART VIEW from the options and enable the option.
v. It will automatically search from nearby devices and show the name of your ROKU device. Click on it to connect.
v. Open your audible and start any podcast or audiobook to cast on your TV.