I have one Roku box, and family members in different rooms who like to enjoy the same movie at the same time. How can I use one Roku box with different screens? Can you split the video and send it to 2 different TVs? Here are a couple of solutions you can use in your home or office to play the same Roku video on multiple TVs.
Solution 1 – Wired Connection
To use the Roku on two screens, you can use an HDMI splitter that will send the signal from the Roku to two different televisions. Simply connect the Roku to the splitter using an HDMI cable, then connect two HDMI cables between the other end of the splitter, and two televisions.
This solution will be the most reliable, but you’ll have the pain of long HDMI cables running through your home. You could get an electrician to wire things behind the walls if you like though.
HDMI cables are available with a length of up to 200 feet.
If you need to mirror your Roku to more than two televisions, splitters are available that have almost any number of HDMI ports. Some splitters allow a connection to be mirrored on 16 screens.
Solution 2 – Wireless Connection
In the 80s and 90s, there was a device called a Rabbit which would wirelessly transmit a TV signal to multiple TVs. These days, they have similar devices for modern televisions called HDMI extenders that will work the same way as a Rabbit with a Roku device. As long as both televisions are within 100ft, and the wall between the transmitter and receiver aren’t too thick, an HDMI extender solution will likely work well for your needs.
For best results, I recommend an HDMI extender model that operates on the 5Ghz band. This will avoid the pitfalls of interference from other electronics like baby monitors, cameras, and wireless networks.
Hopefully, one of these solutions works for you. If you have questions about using Roku on multiple screens, or want to share your own experience with one of these setups, please share them in the comments section.
For both the splitter HDMI cable option and the wireless option, can we watch different programs at the same time? Or is it only a mirror display of same programming? Thank you.
It is a mirror display.
So can you put up a diagram showing Roku to transmitter then what/,where. Using a hdmi wireless to a second tv. Thanks
If you use two Roku devices, one on each tv, can you then watch different channels at the same time?
Yes you can use two Roku devices on different TVs to watch different channels. You can even use them both in the same room. The remote controls will not interfere with the other device.
How do you do this , l have two rokus that l want to watch one on Utube tv and the other on my l phone
how do you set up the other tv with the remote
Do i need to have the same size display on both ends when mirroring the image and watching at the same time?
Good question. The Roku can only play in a single resolution at a time. So if you can find a resolution that looks decent on both displays, then no, they don’t have to be the same size. Everything may look bigger or smaller depending on the resolution.
I have a TV with ruko built in can i use that tv to stream into another TV. Using a HDMI Spliter and Cable?
Thanks, looking forward to your reply.
Kimberly S
No. You won’t be able to use a Roku TV to stream to another TV.
I used to have a TV with an external Roku, I used that Roku to a 2×8 splitter and was able to mirror 7 TV’s to the “main” TV, using the external Roku. Now, in place of the afore mentioned “main” TV with an external Roku, I’ve replaced it with a built-in Roku TV. Are you certain that I can’t mirror the new “main” TV with the built-in Roku to mirror to my other 7 TV’s? What about the ARC HDMI port? Would that be a potential workaround? Seems silly that I need to add an external Roku attached to my built-in Roku TV, just so I can mirror a Roku signal to my other 7 TV’s.
Thank you in advance for your answer.
Can I split my ROKU between 3 TV’s? On each in living room, kitchen, & bedroom
Yes. Just purchase an HDMI splitter that supports 3 TVs.
I have a smart tv (#1) connected by cable thru a cable tv receiver box. This #1 tv works with two separate smart tv’s (#2 and #3) thru ROCU connections. Everything worked fine for a year, including xfinity streaming from all three tv’s. No difference in reception. Then, the primary (#1) lost the xfinitiy streaming function, but reception to #2 and #3 was unchanged. #1 maintains every function except xfinity streaming. I’ve tried to reset the streaming without success.
So, what happened to cause this? And how can I fix it?
Sorry, I don’t know anything about Xfinity. I would contact their support department.
I have two tablets that have HDMI for the backseats of the van. They connect with our hotspot but can’t screen share (don’t ask). Can I do a Roku in one and an extender for the other one to screen share?
If so, can you send me a link to where I find the extender?
There is a link to the extender I recommend in the post.
I have a roku hdmi wired to one TV.
Can I stream via wifi to another TV about 50ft away with the same roku?
Not without an HDMI extender. Solution 2 would be needed for that scenario.
i have two ONN TVs with Roku and would like to cast to both simultaneously. Is that possible?
I don’t think those TVs have an output. There would be no way to do that without additional hardware. Like a Roku box or Streaming stick.
All great info. Tks.
My scenario is TV #1 has a Roku streaming stick. TV#2 has Roku built in. Can either solution 1 – wired, or solution 2 – wireless, from above work with the streaming Stick?
I’m trying to stream the same sports games from YouTubeTV so both TVs have the same game and are synced about 30 ft from each other(bar and family room)
Thanks
You can use the Streaming Stick with the splitter to mirror to both.
To do that, do you plug the streaming stick into splitter and then one hdmi from splitter to 1 TV and the other HDMI into the other TV?
Wireless will be easier to not have to run wires as basement is finished. Will the wireless extender set up also work the same with the stick?
I have one Roku I’m trying to use on two TVs connected by an hdmi splitter. The Roku itself is in the living room with one tv. The other tv is in a bedroom on adjacent side of wall. How can I use the roku remote for the tv in the bedroom with the Roku itself being in the other room? Is this not possible? Obviously the wall is blocking the signal correct?
I would use the Roku app on your phone for that situation.
Didn’t think of that! Thanks!
I have 3 TVs. How many Roku devices should I buy so each TV can watch different channels at the same time?
3
I have 2 TV’s and 2 Roku’s, will I have to pay subscription fees for both TV’s?
The Roku doesn’t have any subscription fees. Individual channels charge a fee, and you can use your channel subscriptions on multiple devices without paying an extra fee. However, some channels may not allow you to watch content on multiple devices at the same time without an extra fee. Netflix for example has a basic plan that allows one screen at a time and a family plan that allows content on multiple devices at a time.
I have 1 roku tv. Can i run optical cord from roku tv with optical splitter to 2 seperate soundbars?
The Roku TV doesn’t have an output for video. So that will not work.