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Screen Mirror iPhone to Firestick: A Complete How-To Tutorial

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Updated on: November 17, 2024
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You can’t mirror iPhone to Firestick directly, but that doesn’t mean. With the right app, you can easily enjoy content from your iPhone on a bigger screen through screen mirroring. We’re going to show you which apps to use and how to use them. So, keep reading.

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Can You Mirror iPhone to Firestick?

Since a Firestick isn’t AirPlay enabled, you cannot mirror your iPhone’s screen to it. However, some Fire TV models have built-in AirPlay (such as Toshiba 4k UHD Smart Fire TV and Insignia 4k UHD Smart Fire TV). If you have one of these these, you are lucky and can mirror your iPhone natively.

If your Fire TV doesn’t support AirPlay, then you’ll need a third-party app that will enable your iPhone to communicate with the Firestick or one that will turn the Firestick into an AirPlay receiver.

How to Mirror iPhone to Firestick Using Third-Party Apps

Below, we’re going to discuss some of the best options for mirroring your iPhone’s screen to a Firestick.

Video guide
How to Mirror iPhone to Firestick: Best Solutions

1. DoCast

DoCast is the best app to mirror iPhone to Firestick, and it works with only a few taps. The best part is that you don’t need to install anything on your Firestick to stream music, videos, presentations, and more – all you need is DoCast. It has broad compatibility with many devices, including Fire TV, Roku, Chromecast, and any DNLA-enable device, and you can start screen mirroring iPhone to Firestick. DoCast allows you to mirror an iPad to a Firestick if you aren’t using an iPhone.

DoCast provides reliable iPhone screen mirroring in high resolution, offering exceptional picture quality. Furthermore, you can easily adjust the video quality settings and auto-rotation to customize your viewing experience. And with latency lower than a second, the mirroring experience is seamless and enjoyable.

DoCast QR code

Step-by-step guide

Here’s how to screen mirror iPhone to Firestick using DoCast:

1. Download DoCast on your iPhone.

Download DoCast on your iPhone and open it

2. Connect your iPhone and Firestick to the same Wi-Fi network.

3. Give DoCast a moment to search for your Firestick and tap on your Firestick when it appears on the list of devices.

Tap on your Firestick in DoCast

4. Tap Screen.

Tap on the Screen tile in DoCast

5. Adjust the parameters for the stream, which includes the mirroring quality.

Adjust the stream parameters in DoCast

6. Tap Start mirroring.

Tap on the Start mirroring button in DoCast

⭐️ Our rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Pros

  • No need to install anything on your Firestick
  • HD streaming is available, even with the free version

Cons

  • No casting from web browser

2. AirScreen

AirScreen turns your Firestick into an AirPlay receiver. There’s no need to download anything on your iPhone, as you can now connect to your Firestick using AirPlay.

Step-by-step guide

Here’s how to mirror your iPhone to a Firestick using AirScreen:

1. Download AirScreen on your Firestick and launch it.

Download AirScreen on your Firestick

2. Select Start Now.

3. Bring up the Control Center on your iPhone and tap Screen Mirroring.

Tap on the Screen Mirroring tile in Control Center on your iPhone

4. Back on the AirScreenTV app, go to the Home screen by selecting Home – the house icon.

Go back to the home page in AirScreen

5. Back on your iPhone, tap on the device name that matches the one you see on the TV to start mirroring.

Pros

  • Unlimited free screen mirroring
  • Works with AirPlay – it works without a third-party iPhone app

Cons

  • Extra set and steps to make it work
  • Has intrusive ads

⭐️ Our rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

3. Replica

Replica is similar to DoCast, allowing you to mirror your iPhone to a FireStick with ease. However, it does take a little more to set it up than DoCast since you need to also need to install it on the Firestick. You can also screen mirror for free, but you’ll have to deal with ads.

Step-by-step guide

Here’s how to use it:

1. Download Replica on your iPhone and Firestick.

Download Replica on your iPhone

2. Launch Replica on your iPhone and Firestick.

3. Once your phone detects the Firestick, tap to select it.

Tap on your Firestick in Replica

4. Tap Screen Mirroring.

Tap on the Screen Mirroring tile in Replica

5. Tap Start Broadcast.

Tap on the Start Broadcast button in Replica

Pros

  • 15 minutes of free screen mirroring
  • Can connect to almost all modern smart TVs and media streaming devices

Cons

  • The Free version has ads and a watermark
  • Requires you to download Replica on the Firestick as well

⭐️ Our rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

4. AirDroid Cast

AirDroid Cast allows you to share your iPhone’s screen with any device that has a modern browser. Furthermore, your iPhone and Firestick don’t need to be on the same network. You can connect to the browser over the internet and screen mirror from anywhere.

Step-by-step guide

To screen mirror iPhone to Firestick using AirDroid Cast, follow the steps below:

1. Download AirDroid Cast onto your iPhone.

Download AirDroid Cast on your iPhone

2. Open the web browser on your Firestick and enter webcast.airdroid.com in the address bar. 

Open the web browser on your Firestick to find AirDroid Cast

3. You will see a QR code with a 9-digit cast code below it on your TV screen.

You will see a QR code in AirDroid Cast

4. Enter the code in the Enter the Cast Code text box and tap Start Casting.

Enter the code and tap on the Start Casting button in AirDroid Cast

Alternatively, press the square button on the right side of the Enter the Cast Code text box. This will open your iPhone’s camera. Then, scan the QR code on your TV with it.

Press the square button to scan the QR code in AirDroid Cast

5. A pop-up will appear on your TV asking for permission to let the iPhone cast to the browser. Using your remote, select Allow.

Give your iPhone permission to cast via AirDroid Cast

6. In AirDroid Cast, tap Start Broadcast.

Tap on the Start Broadcast button in AirDroid Cast

7. Tap Start Broadcast again.

Pros

  • Can mirror your iPhone to the Firestick Remotely online
  • Can mirror for an unlimited time

Cons

  • Can’t mirror your iPhone to the Firestick over a Wi-Fi connection (need to use a browser)
  • Requires an Internet connection to mirror your iPhone to the web browser

⭐️ Our rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

5. AirBeamTV

If you’re looking for an alternative to DoCast and Replica, you can try AirBeamTV. And just like those other apps, all you have to do is download it and connect it to your Firestick.

Step-by-step guide

Here’s how to start Amazon Fire TV mirroring iPhone using AirBeamTV:

1. Download AirBeamTV onto your iPhone and Firestick.

Download Screen Mirroring for Fire TV

2. In the pop-up asking to let AirBeamTV connect to devices on your local network, tap Continue and then Allow.

Tap on the Continue button in AirBeamTV

3. Tap Screen Mirror.

Tap on the Screen Mirror tile in AirBeamTV

4. Wait for AirBeamTV to detect your Firestick.

5. Tap the Firestick to start mirroring.

Tap on your Firestick to start mirroring via AirBeamTV

Pros

  • Offers mirroring in full HD
  • Easy and fast to set up

Cons

  • Only works with Firestick. For different devices you need to download a separate application
  • Can sometimes lag, especially if there’s poor Wi-Fi reception

⭐️ Our rating: 3.2 out of 5 stars

Comparing Table of the Screen Mirroring Apps for Firestick

Mirroring app The requirement to install the app on Fire TV Offline media content streaming Compatible devices Which Fire TV devices support (sticks etc.) Free trial version Price
DoCast None Yes iPhone, iPad Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max Yes From $1.25
AirScreen Yes Yes Android, iPhone, iPad Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max Yes $3.49/month
Replica Yes Yes iPhone, iPad Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max Yes $2.50/month
AirDroid Cast None No Android, iPhone, iPad Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max Yes Free
AirBeam TV Yes Yes Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max Yes $4.99

How to Do Mirroring via Cable?

To mirror your iPhone to a TV using a cable, you’ll need a Lightning-to-HDMI adapter. Once you have it, follow the instruction below.

Step-by-step guide

1. Plug the Lightning end of the adapter into your iPhone’s charging port.

Connect an HDMI adapter to iPhone

2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the adapter’s HDMI port.

Connect an HDMI cable to the adapter

3. Plug the other end of the HDMI cable into your TV’s HDMI port.

Connecting iPhone to TV using an HDMI adapter

4. Use your TV remote to switch to the HDMI input where you plugged in the cable.

Issues During Mirroring?

Generally, it’s always best to reboot the devices or update the firmware to resolve a host of issues. Here are the most common issues people experience when mirroring and their solutions:

  • ❗️Lagging: Slow Wi-Fi usually causes lag. Using a faster network or reducing the bandwidth usage of other devices can solve this.
  • ❗️Poor resolution: Ansure the output resolution of the app you’re using for mirroring matches the target display’s resolution.
  • ❗️Connection problems: Make sure that devices are on the same Wi-Fi and support the same mirroring technology (e.g., AirPlay, Miracast, or DNLA).

What’s the Difference Between Streaming and Mirroring

There are several ways to share content wirelessly, with streaming and mirroring being two of the most popular options available.

Streaming lets you watch or listen to content that a service provider is hosting on a server. It be watched on screens if it’s video or listened to on speakers if it’s audio. For example, using YouTube on your PC, Netflix on your iPhone, and Amazon Music on Sonos Speakers involves streaming.

Streaming works well if the app or device is cast-enabled, allowing you to share content with another device if needed. 

If the output device supports AirPlay, you can mirror your iPhone’s screen via the Control Panel, or use a third-party screen mirroring app if it doesn’t. 

Mirroring is useful for apps that don’t support casting –  like when playing a game on your iPhone and wanting a larger display.

How to Stream iPhone to Firestick with DoCast

If you want to view photos and videos stored on your iPhone on a bigger screen instead of showing the entirety of your screen, then streaming is the better option than mirroring. It’s also ideal if you want to play music through your TV’s speakers, especially if you prefer their sound quality.

Step-by-step guide

Follow the steps below to stream from iPhone to Firestick:

1. Download DoCast from the App Store.

Download DoCast on your iPhone and open it

2. Connect your iPhone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.

Connect your devices to the same Wi-Fi network

3. Launch DoCast and wait a few seconds for DoCast to detect all the available devices.

4. Tap the Firestick when it shows up on the list.

Tap on your Firestick in DoCast

5. Tap the Photos, Music, or Video option.

Tap on the option you need in DoCast

6. Depending on your choice, tap the image, video, or audio file to play on your TV.

Tap on photo that you want to stream using DoCast

Conclusion

Since Firesticks don’t directly support AirPlay, you will need to use third-party apps designed to work with Firestick to enable communication between the two devices. Once you do this, you can mirror your iPhone’s screen to your TV or even stream content stored on your phone, such as photos, videos, and music.

But if we were to recommend an app, it would have to be DoCast. It’s easy to use, supports HD-quality streaming, and is affordable if you want to switch to unlimited screen mirroring and streaming. But if you don’t have a FireStick or any streaming media device at all, you can use an HDMI-to-Lighting-Port adapter to stream your iPhone’s screen directly to your TV.

Frequently Asked Questions

To AirPlay to your Firestick, you can download an app that will turn it into a receiver. Then, use the screen mirroring function of that app to mirror your iPhone’s screen on the TV.

First, download a screen mirroring app like DoCast. Next, ensure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi. Then, launch DoCast, and select your TV or streaming device. Tap the “Screen” option, adjust your mirroring preferences, and tap “Start Mirroring.” Finally tap, “Start Broadcasting” to begin the mirroring session.

If your iPhone won’t connect to the Firestick, first, make sure they’re on the same Wi-Fi network and try again. Should that not work, try updating the app you’re using to connect the iPhone and Firestick. Another thing you can try is restarting your iPhone or the Firestick.

You can use an app like DoCast. To mirror iPhone to Fire TV, you need to connect your iPhone and Fire TV Stick 4K on the same Wi-Fi network and download DoCast on your iPhone. Then, launch DoCast, connect it to the Fire Stick 4K, and tap on the Screen tile. Tweak the streaming parameters and then tap Start mirroring.

Unfortunately, there’s no way to mirror an iPhone to a Firestick without a Wi-Fi connection. You will need to connect the devices to the same Wi-Fi network to start a screen mirroring session.

No, you cannot. Amazon Firesticks do not support AirPlay. However, you can use a cast-enabled app like DoCast or AirScreen to bridge the gap.

Download a screen mirroring app like DoCast. With the iPhone and Firestick using one network, open DoCast, and choose your Firestick from the list of connected devices. Tap one of the casting options (“Photos”, “Music”, or “Videos”) and select the video, audio, or image file you want to cast to the screen.

 Or try alternative apps such as Replica, AirScreen, and AirBeamTV.