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How to Mirror iPhone to Firestick: Your Comprehensive Tutorial

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Updated on: December 26, 2023
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You can’t mirror iPhone to Firestick directly, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. With the right app, you will soon be enjoying content from your iPhone on a bigger screen through the power of screen mirroring. We’re going to show you which apps to use and how to use them. So, keep on reading.

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Can You Mirror iPhone to Firestick?

Yes, you can mirror your iPhone to a Firestick. 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 these ones, 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.

Use These Apps to Mirror Your iPhone to Firestick

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

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 – all you need is DoCast. You can screen mirror for free for 15 minutes at a time, and you can start as many screen mirroring sessions as you’d like.

DoCast QR code

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

1. Download DoCast to 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
  • 15 minutes of free mirroring
  • HD streaming is available, even with the free version

Cons

  • Only supports Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV/Stick

2. 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.

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

3. 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.

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

4. 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.

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

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.

Here’s how to display mirror on Firestick with iPhone using AirBeamTV:

1. Download AirBeamTV onto your iPhone and Firestick.

Download AirBeamTV on your iPhone

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 $1.99
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
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
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

Conclusion

As you can see there are various ways to screen mirror to Firestick from iPhone. You can use an iOS app or an app built for the Firestick to let the two devices communicate. But if we were to recommend an app, it would have to be DoCast. It’s free to use (you can start as many screen mirroring sessions as you want), supports HD-quality streaming, and is affordable if you want to switch to unlimited screen mirroring.

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.

You can cast to your Firestick using a screencast app like DoCast or Replica. Once you download them, these apps allow you to cast things like videos, photos, and music to the Firestick. Some apps, such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, even have native casting functionality, allowing you to cast their content directly to the Firestick.

You can mirror your iPhone screen to a Firestick using free apps like DoCast, Replica, AirDroid Cast, and AirScreen.

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 do that, 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.