Key Points:
- The Flixtor app is not available on the Roku Channel Store.
- You can stream Flixtor on Roku by screen mirroring or AirPlay from the smartphone or PC.
Flixtor is a free streaming platform where you can watch thousands of movies and TV shows. The Flixtor app is unavailable in the channel store and Roku users can’t get it directly to their devices. Instead, you can screen mirror the media content of Flixtor from the smartphone to your Roku TV.
Let us walk through the steps involved in screen mirroring the Flixtor app on a Roku device/TV in this article.
Screen Mirror Flixtor on Roku from Android / Windows
It is important to turn on the screen mirroring permission on your Roku device. so, you must enable the Screen Mirroring option on Roku before proceeding further.
At a Glance: Settings → System → Screen Mirroring → Screen Mirroring mode → Always Allow
From Android Smartphone
1. Connect your Roku and Android devices to the same WiFi network.
2. Sideload the Flixtor apk from any trusted source on your smartphone.
3. Go to the Notification Panel and select Cast.
4. Choose your Roku device to connect.
5. Now, launch the Flixtor app and sign in to your account.
6. To stop the mirroring, click the Cast icon on the Notification Panel and tap the Disconnect button.
From Windows PC
1. Visit the Flixtor official website on your PC.
2. Click the Sign-in and provide Flixtor account details to log in.
3. Select and play the media content on the website on your PC.
4. Now, press the Windows + K keys simultaneously.
5. Select your Roku device from the available device to stream the selected content.
How to Screen Mirror/AirPlay Flixtor on Roku from Apple Devices
Make sure that you have enabled the AirPlay option on Roku before getting into the screen mirroring instructions.
At a Glance: Settings → Apple AirPlay & HomeKit → Turn on AirPlay
From iPhone/iPad
1. Ensure you connect your iPhone, iPad, and Roku to the same WiFi network.
2. Launch the App Store and install the Flixtor app.
3. Go to the Control Center and tap the Screen Mirroring icon.
4. Now, choose your Roku device from the available devices list.
5. Launch the Flixtor app and play any video content to stream on Roku.
6. To stop the mirroring, tap the Screen Mirroring icon and unselect the Roku device.
From Mac PC
1. Connect your Roku to the WiFi network and make sure that your Mac device is also connected to the same network.
2. Install the Flixtor app or visit Flixtor’s official website [https://flixtor.si/home]on your Mac PC.
3. Launch the Flixtor on your Mac PC and play whatever content you want.
4. From the top menu bar on your Mac, click the Control Center icon.
5. Click the Screen Mirroring icon and choose your Roku device from the available devices.
6. Finally, your Mac’s screen is projected onto your Roku-connected TV to watch the content.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, Flixtor is not available on the Roku Channel Store and you can’t install it on your Roku device.
Yes. Flixtor is completely safe to download and use. It has an official website, and all its contents are legal to stream.
Popcorn Time and Live NetTV are the best alternatives to the Flixtor platform.