Roku is the second most popular streaming device next to Amazon’s Firestick. The number of Roku users is growing rapidly because of its rich features and the content it offers for its pricing.
However, many people aren’t aware of how to browse the internet on Roku and what is the best web browser for Roku. If you are one of them, I have the right answers.
In this detailed post, I will dive into this topic and share the best options you have right now. Let’s get started.
Web Browser For Roku- Things You Should Know:
To get straight to the point, no apps on Roku are created only for browser purposes. Few apps were acting as web browsers on Roku however, in 2021, those apps stopped working, and since then, there aren’t many such apps available for Roku devices.
Currently, you can use a web browser on Roku by casting the screen of your mobile, PC, or laptop, and there is no other way. Don’t worry If you don’t know about casting your mobile screen on Roku, as I’m here to help you. Don’t miss any step or you’ll get confused about the process.
Top Web Browsers For Roku In 2024:
Some apps act as web browsers, while others act as casting apps. Choose the right one, depending upon your choice.
1. Web Video Caster:
As the name itself, Web Video Caster is an app that lets you cast your videos and browse the internet from your mobile or laptop to your Roku device. It doesn’t matter whether you have a Roku stick or a TV; it works with both.
To get started with this app, here’s what you need to do:
- Search for “Web Video Caster” on your Roku device and add the channel to install it on your device.
- Once, the app is installed on your Roku device, it is time to install the same app on your Android or iOS device.
- Once the app is installed on both Roku and your mobile devices, you need to launch the app on both devices.
- Now, search for your Roku device from the mobile app and then select your Roku device from the list to get connected.
- After connecting both devices, you can launch any web browser on your mobile device, and you’ll be able to browse it via your Roku device.
And that’s pretty much it. It doesn’t matter which web browser you use on your mobile device to cast it on your Roku device; you need to follow the same steps. Don’t ignore any of these steps; you’ll be ready.
2. Miracast:
The next app on our list of web browsers for Roku is also a casting app but it is slightly different than the above one. I will use Miracast as a casting app to cast the screen of your Windows PC to your Roku on this one.
Some of the key features of Miracast are:
- Cast your screen seamlessly from your Windows, Android, or iOS device to your TV.
- Zero-second latency.
- Works with almost every TV brand, including Roku.
- Easy to set up and use.
Here’s how you can use Mircacast to browse the internet on Roku via Windows PC:
- Open the “Action Center” from your Windows home screen and tap on “Project”.
- Next, click on the “Connect to a wireless display” option.
- Finally, tap on your Roku device from the list to connect your Windows PC to your Roku device.
And that is it.
Now, you can seamlessly browse the internet on your Roku Stick or TV without any issues. As I said earlier, you can use any web browser on your Roku device if you have the right casting app and these two apps work pretty well. Let’s directly see what browsers might be suitable while casting the screen.
Pro Tip: If you want to connect your Mac with your Roku device, open the “Screen Mirroring” feature on your Mac and select your Roku device from the list. Ensure the “AirPlay” feature is “turned on” on your Roku device.
3. Opera:
Opera is considered to be one of the oldest web browsers, which still runs smoothly and offers all the latest features a modern user would want. You can use the Opera browser on your Android, iOS, or even your Windows laptop or PC and cast the screen on your Roku device to browse anything.
Some of the key features of Opera are:
- Comes with an ad blocker.
- Has a free inbuilt Virtual Private Network (VPN).
- Use Twitter and Instagram from the sidebar.
- Available on multiple platforms.
- Attach files in one go.
Overall, Opera is a decent web browser for Roku which you can use via casting.
Available Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebook.
4. Google Chrome:
Well, who doesn’t know Google Chrome, which is the default web browser for many people, including me? Just like using Google Chrome on your PC or mobile, you can use it to cast it in your Roku device too, and you’ll be impressed by the user experience on this one.
Let’s take a look at some of the key features of Google Chrome:
- Sync your Google account on multiple devices.
- Dark theme for night mode.
- Manage your tabs seamlessly.
- Can create multiple profiles on a single browser.
- Can install any browser extension from a large collection.
Available Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebook.
5. Safari:
If you own an iPhone or iPad, I’m sure Safari will be your default web browser because of the user experience it offers. Just like using this browser on your mobile device, you can cast the screen of that in your Roku device to browse in a big screen.
Some of the key features of Safari are:
- Sync your bookmarks, history, and more with your iOS or iPad devices.
- Performs extremely fast and smoothly.
- Consumes less battery to improve the battery life.
- Highly secured and gives special attention to privacy.
- Blocks spammers and hackers with powerful technology.
Available Platform: iOS and iPadOS.
6. Mozilla Firefox:
Mozilla Firefox is yet another popular web browser that has been around for a long time now, and has over 300 million users across the globe. Firefox has many unique features that many browsers don’t offer, and not to forget, the updates of Firefox are released frequently to improve the product.
It doesn’t matter which device you browse the internet from Mozilla Firefox; you can cast the screen on Roku without any issues.
Some of the key features of Mozilla Firefox are:
- Consume less power than Google Chrome.
- Has a large collection of extensions for various purposes.
- Let’s manage your password effortlessly.
- It has an ad tracker-blocking feature to protect you from trackers.
- Sync across multiple devices.
Available Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Conclusion:
As I said earlier, there are few options on Roku for a web browser for Roku because Roku hasn’t released such an app on their platform, and you have no options other than casting your screen on Roku to browse the internet.
I hope this post may have cleared some doubts regarding the web browser for Roku. If you have any other doubts, do let me know in the comments, and I’ll get back to you ASAP. Thanks.
Since 2014 I have been writing about tech and helping others to fix tech issues related to Android, Windows, iOS, Chromebook, and more.
I love to help others to fix any technical issues they might be facing.
