In the streaming era, you’ll want to cast to Firestick in order to transform your viewing experience. Whether mirroring your phone, viewing YouTube on the TV, or displaying a presentation on the screen, it’s a breeze on Amazon Firestick if you know how. This guide will show you step by step all you need to do to cast content on your Firestick device in no time.
What You Need Before You Start
Before moving on to the casting process, make sure you have the following:
- Firestick plugged into your TV and connected to Wi-Fi.
- Both devices (Firestick and cast device) must be on the same Wi-Fi network.
Cast to Firestick from Android Phone
Different brands of Android phones have different casting methods. For example, Smart View is the one for Samsung smart phones to cast content to Firestick.
Step 1. Press and hold the Home button on your Firestick remote.
Step 2. Select Mirroring or Screen Mirroring, and your Firestick will start searching for a device to connect with.
Step 3. On your phone, swipe from above to call out the Quick Settings panel, and tap the Smart View or Screen Mirroring icon.
Step 4. Select your Firestick from the list, input PIN code if prompted, and your phone screen should be projected to your TV.
Cast from Windows PC
Step 1. Turn on Mirroring on Firestick as described above.
Step 2. On your computer, click Windows + K to open the Cast menu.
Step 3. Select your Firestick from the list of devices.
Your PC screen should now be mirrored on your TV via the Firestick. It is ideal for showing slideshows, surfing, or even gaming.
Cast from iPhone or iPad
Apple devices, as opposed to Android and Windows, can be harder to cast to Firestick. The default casting method on iPhone or iPad is called AirPlay, and it supports many mainstream smart TVs, including Amazon Fire TV.
However, Firestick doesn’t support AirPlay naturally, which means you need to use other transmission protocol to cast content. Here, I recommend the third-party Firestick Screen Mirroring app, which can easily cast media to your Firestick.
Step 1. Open Firestick Screen Mirroring app after installed, hit the Tap to Connect button.
Step 2. Select the Firestick on the detected devices list.
Step 3. Select the source you want to cast to your Firestick.
Final Thoughts
With mastering casting to Firestick comes a new world of convenience and entertainment. From watching videos, uploading vacation photos, to displaying slideshows, Firestick offers seamless casting from any device in a few easy steps. Go ahead and set up, cast, and sit back and relish the big screen on your couch.