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Fire TV Mirroring from Any Device: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android

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Updated on: December 24, 2024
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Mirroring your iPhone to a Fire TV Stick can be a bit of a challenge, as the Fire TV doesn’t support AirPlay.

Thankfully, there are third-party apps like DoCast that provide solutions to this issue. In this guide, we’ll explain how Fire TV screen mirroring works so you can mirror content from your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Android to a Fire TV. This way, you’ll get the most out of your streaming experience.

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Firestick Screen Mirror: How to Cast from an iPhone or iPad

Video guide
How to Mirror iPhone to Firestick: Best Solutions

To cast your Fire TV Stick from an iPhone or iPad, you need a casting app like DoCast. This allows you to connect your iPhone or iPad to your Fire TV Stick and cast videos and photos, mirror your phone screen, and stream music to it. Here’s more about Amazon Fire TV mirroring with DoCast.

Use DoCast for Fire TV Stick Mirroring

After testing various methods and dozens of apps, we have found that using DoCast is the best solution for Fire TV mirroring on iPhone. We noticed almost no latency with DoCast and loved being able to adjust video quality and screen orientation — features that aren’t usually found in most apps.

DoCast is the best app for mirroring an iPhone to a Fire TV Stick

This allows for a very personalized streaming experience. The app is fast and smooth, as it only took us a couple of minutes to set it up and start the mirroring session. 

The best part is that it doesn’t just let you mirror your iPhone screen to your Fire TV, but you can also cast photos and videos from the phone’s gallery. You can stream music as well. These features are also compatible with other streaming devices, including Chromecast, Roku, and DLNA-enabled devices.

DoCast QR code

This Amazon Fire TV mirroring iPhone app is incredibly user-friendly and never shows any ads, but to use the screen mirroring feature, you’ll have to buy the premium version of the app. We recommend taking advantage of the 3-day trial to decide if DoCast is ideal for your needs.

Pros

  • Always ad-free
  • Let’s you customize your casting and streaming experience
  • Affordable and various paid plan options
  • Easy to set up and use

Cons

  • Limited features on free version

Display Mirroring Fire TV: Casting from iPhone with DoCast

Step-by-step guide

1. Download DoCast from the App Store.

Download DoCast from the App Store

2. When you launch the app, you’ll be taken to the main menu. Tap Choose Smart TV to select your Fire TV Stick.

Tap on the Choose Smart TV button in DoCast

3. Tap your Fire TV to connect to it and then you’ll be taken back to the main menu.

Tap on your TV in DoCast

4. Select Screen to go to the screen mirroring settings.

Tap on the Screen button in DoCast

5. Adjust the settings however you like. Before you start mirroring your iPhone, you get the option to adjust screen orientation and video quality on this page. Once satisfied with the settings, tap the red Start mirroring button at the bottom.

Adjust settings on the screen mirroring window in DoCast

6. Tap Start Broadcast to begin mirroring.

The steps for casting from an iPad are the exact same. The only difference is that you’ll have to download the app on your iPad.

Screen Mirroring for Fire TV Using AirPlay

Many Fire TV models support AirPlay, and if you have a compatible device, using AirPlay is often the better option. It’s faster, free, and doesn’t require downloading any third-party apps.

Here’s a full list of Fire TV models that come with AirPlay:

  • Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick Gen 2, and Fire TV Stick Basic Edition
  • Fire TV Cube Gen 1 and Gen 2
  • Fire TV Gen 3 (2017)
  • Fire TV Toshiba 4K (2018 and 2020), Fire TV Toshiba HD (2018), and Toshiba C350 Fire TV (2021)
  • Fire TV Insignia 4K (2018 and 2020), Fire TV Insignia HD (2018), Insignia F20, F30, and F50 Series (2021)
  • Fire TV Grundig Vision 6 HD (2019), Fire TV Grundig Vision 7, 4K (2019), Fire TV Grundig OLED 4K (2019)
  • Fire TV ok 4K (2020)
  • Fire TV Onida HD (2019 and 2020)
  • Fire TV AB/AKAI/Croma UHD (2020)
  • Fire TV JVC 4K (2019) and JVC Smart HD/FHD (2020)
  • Fire TV Nebula Soundbar
Step-by-step guide

To mirror your iPhone to one of these Fire TVs, follow the steps below:

1. Before doing anything else, make sure your Fire TV and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi network. Don’t forget to enable AirPlay on your Fire TV by going to Settings > Display and Sounds > AirPlay and HomeKit.

Enable AirPlay on your Fire TV

2. On your iPhone, open the Control Center by swiping down from the upper right-hand corner.

3. Tap the Screen Mirror icon.

Tap on the Screen Mirroring button on iPhone

4. Select your Fire TV. You will see a prompt to start the broadcast, which finalizes the pairing.

How to Mirror from a Mac to Fire TV

You can also mirror your Mac screen to a Fire TV using AirPlay, but this only works if your Fire TV is compatible. Here’s how it works:

Step-by-step guide

1. First, click on the Control Center icon in the upper right-hand corner.

Open the Control Center on Mac

2. Then, click on Screen Mirroring.

Tap on the Screen Mirroring icon on Mac

3. Finally, select your device to start mirroring your Mac to the Fire TV. There is no final “start broadcast” step like there is with an iPhone or iPad, but your screen may adjust to the resolution of your TV.

How to Mirror from Android to Firestick

Mirroring from an Android to a Firestick is slightly easier since it typically involves fewer steps and you don’t have to download any third-party app.

Step-by-step guide

Follow the steps below to mirror from your Android to your Firestick:

1. On your Firestick, go to Settings > Display and Audio > Enable Display Mirroring. Leave this screen open while you connect your Android phone.

Enable Display Mirroring on your Fire TV

2. Open the settings on your Android phone and go to Connected devices.

Tap on the Connected devices option on Android phone

3. Tap Cast and then select your Firestick from the list of devices.

4. In case you don’t see your Firestick device, tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner and tap Enable wireless display. Then, just select the device and you’re ready to start mirroring.

5. If you have a Samsung phone, then open the notifications bar and tap the Smart View icon.

6. Tap your Firestick to begin mirroring to it.

NOTE: No matter which phone you have, you’ll have to make sure that it’s connected to the same Wi-Fi as your Firestick device.

How Does a Fire TV Stick Work?

The Fire TV Stick is a streaming device developed by Amazon. It’s s a dongle-like device designed to plug into an HDMI port on a monitor or a TV, enabling the it to access various streaming services over the Internet. Basically, with FireTV, you can convert any monitor or TV into a full fledged smart TV. 

At its core, the Fire TV Stick houses a multi-core processor, allowing for swift and efficient processing of instructions and multitasking. Alongside this, it’s equipped with RAM to facilitate smooth app operation and streaming, and internal storage for app installations and data caching. It runs on Fire OS, Amazon’s version of Android, which allows it to run a variety of streaming applications and services. 

Once connected to a screen and the Internet, the Amazon Fire Stick allows users to stream video content, access apps, and use voice commands through its remote control It also comes with Amazon’s voice assistant, Alexa built-in, which allows you to search for shows, control playback, and even manage smart home devices using voice commands.

8 Benefits of Screen Mirroring

Screen mirroring, also known as screencasting or display mirroring, replicates the content on one device onto another device’s screen. There are many benefits of screen mirroring, such as:

  1. ✅ Easy content sharing: this is easily one of the biggest benefits of screen mirroring. It allows you to share photos, videos, presentations, and other content from one device to another very easily. This allows you to easily collaborate and communicate with a group of people simultaneously.
  2. ✅ Enhanced viewing experience: Who likes to watch a movie on a 6-inch mobile screen when you can cast it on your 55-inch TV? With screen mirroring, you can enjoy a better and more immersive viewing experience by mirroring content from your mobile devices or laptops onto larger screens, such as Fire or Chromecast-enabled TVs or projectors.
  3. ✅ Wireless convenience: tired of those cluttery wires? Screen mirroring also eliminates the need for cables and wires, offering a wireless and clutter-free solution for connecting devices and sharing content.
  4. ✅ Training and education: apart from entertainment, as teachers and trainers, you can mirror your screen to students’ devices or onto a larger screen to help deliver a presentation or teach them more efficiently. This, in turn, will promote interactive learning and engagement.
  5. ✅ Real-time collaboration: real-time collaboration also becomes easy with screen mirroring. You can mirror your screen onto your team members’ devices or a bigger screen so everyone can see it and collaborate efficiently.
  6. ✅ Compatibility and versatility: screen mirroring technology now supports a wide range of devices and platforms, making it a versatile solution that can be used across different operating systems and devices.
  7. ✅ Gaming experience: screen mirroring enhances the gaming experience by allowing you to play mobile games on larger screens or share your gameplay with others.
  8. ✅ Cost-effective: since screen mirroring doesn’t typically require any additional physical setup or hardware like cables or adapters, it saves money. This makes it a more cost-effective solution for screen sharing.

Conclusion

Screen mirroring from iPhone, iPad, and Mac to Fire TV is less straightforward than one would like. On one hand, Amazon has a limited selection of Fire TVs with built-in AirPlay support, offering a native mirroring option. On the other hand, however, the vast majority of Fire TVs, all of the Fire Stick devices, and other brands, like Google Chromecast, lack that AirPlay support. 

Since the majority of Amazon smart TV devices lack a native mirroring solution, you must rely on a third-party app. Our favorite is DoCast because it allows you to cast your iPhone and iPad screens onto your Fire TV or Fire Stick in almost as few steps as native AirPlay. It offers almost no latency issues, comes with a free trial, and never shows any ads. 

You can also use AirScreen to turn your Firestick into an AirPlay receiver. This way, you’ll be able to mirror from both Mac and Android, too, without downloading any other third-party app.

Frequently Asked Questions

To cast from your iPhone to your Fire TV, ensure that your iPhone and Fire TV are connected to the same WiFi network. Download and open DoCast > select your device > adjust streaming settings > tap Start mirroring > tap Start Broadcast.

Yes, you can mirror your iPhone to Fire TV using the third-party app DoCast. This app allows you to share your iPhone’s screen, including videos, photos, and other content, directly to your Fire TV.

To connect your phone to your Amazon Fire TV, first, connect both your phone and Fire TV connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, install and open DoCast on your phone, and finally, select your Amazon Fire TV from the list of available devices to establish the connection.

If your Fire TV supports AirPlay, access your iPhone’s Control Center, tap the screen mirror button, and select your device. Tap the Start Broadcast button and you’ll start to see your iPhone’s screen on the Fire TV.

If you can’t screen mirror, the first thing you need to do is make sure your Fire TV and iPhone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. If you’re trying to mirror via AirPlay, then first confirm if your Fire TV is compatible with it. If using a third-party app like DoCast, make sure you’re not connected to a VPN and you’re using an updated version of the app.

Make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network, and confirm that your Firestick supports screen mirroring from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You may need a third-party app, such as DoCast (for iPhone and iPad), to complete the connection. In cases where a Wi-Fi connection isn’t available, you can use an HDMI cable but you’ll also need Apple’s Lightning Digital AV Adapter.