However, some users have wondered if the Facebook app on Roku is accessible. In this guide, we’ll show you how to watch Facebook on Roku TV via Facebook Live and streaming alternatives, such as casting Facebook to Roku. Read this guide to know more.
Can You Get Facebook on Roku?
No. Social media apps—like Facebook and Instagram—are not supported by Roku streaming devices. This also means that you cannot watch Facebook Live on Roku via the streaming device alone. Facebook Live is a live streaming platform that’s made available to all Facebook users and features some popular events.
1 Can You Get Facebook on Roku?2 How to Watch Facebook Live on Roku via Screen Mirroring2.1 Android Devices2.2 iOS Devices2.3 On Your Computer (Windows 10 Devices)3 Final Thoughts
Luckily, we’ll show you alternative streaming methods for Facebook Live events that are easy to do and for free. For them to work, you’ll mainly need another device, such as a computer or smartphone to cast its screen with. If you find this article useful, please check out our other article on How to See Recent Friend Adds on Facebook.
How to Watch Facebook Live on Roku via Screen Mirroring
One effective way to access unavailable streaming services on Roku is by streaming it on an external device and sharing it to your Roku device via screen mirroring. We use screen mirroring to watch Soap2Day on Roku. But first, you’ll need to ensure that your Roku device’s OS is up-to-date. To update your Roku’s OS, proceed to these steps: Your Roku needs to have at least Roku OS 7.7 or greater to support the screen mirroring feature. Then, depending on the external device, follow the steps below to cast Facebook Live to Roku via screen mirroring:
Android Devices
iOS Devices
iPhone 8 and earlier – Swipe up from the bottom. iPhone X and later – Swipe down from the upper-right corner.
On Your Computer (Windows 10 Devices)
Final Thoughts
Watching Facebook Live on any device requires you to access the web version of Facebook or via the Facebook app. However, this live streaming service is not yet available on Roku devices. Hence, this guide hopefully helps you to watch Facebook Live through alternative streaming methods.
