This is the way you can use Elmedia to begin streaming to an Amazon FireStick.
How to cast to Amazon Fire Stick from Mac? Most popular streaming apps are compatible with the DLNA protocol, which can be used to connect to a FireStick. The following 5 apps represent the best options available on macOS. Choose the best one for your situation.
Elmedia Player is useful both for playing and for streaming. Being able to open almost any format also means that these formats can be streamed to a big screen. In addition, you can add subtitles and audio tracks from an external file, allowing you to enjoy movies in different languages. And if you encounter network issues, video casting quality can be lowered in the Preferences.
In order to stream from Mac to smart TVs, Elmedia must be upgraded to the PRO version. $19.95 will net you the most accessible, feature-rich FireStick casting app. However, you can also try the feature for 5 minutes in a free Elmedia Player version.
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This is the way you can use Elmedia to begin streaming to an Amazon FireStick.
1. Install and upgrade Elmedia Player to PRO. Or you can purchase it from the Mac App Store.
2. Check if both your mac and your FireStick are connected to the same network.
3. Open a video in Elmedia Player.
4. Click the AirPlay icon in the bottom right. Use the list to select your FireStick.
When you don’t need a full-fledged player to do the job, JustStream is the perfect solution. Compatible with most formats, able to open external audio and subtitles, and having a built-in playlist and playback controls, this streaming widget still manages to fit on your Menu Bar. It can also mirror with cursor settings.
Even though you can have a free 20-minute test run, JustStream must be bought to truly enjoy it. An $12.95 subscription is available as an in-app purchase.
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3. Click the "+" to add media files to the playlist.
4. Select your FireStick from the device list and click "Play".
It doesn’t just mirror - MirrorMeister can be used together with a media player to cast Mac to FireStick. The app doesn’t offer much in regard to options, but any adjustments you make in the player will be copied - volume control, graphical effects, etc.
There is a cheap monthly subscription available - $4.99, and a slightly more expensive yearly package, but buying the app for life is quite expensive - $33.99.
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This app by AirBeamTV allows you to switch between streaming and mirroring modes. It has the bare minimum of features - if you want to play multiple videos in a row, you’ll need to open them, one by one.
With the specialized receiving app, you can be confident that it works. But is the stripped-down functionality worth it? We recommend using "Mirror for Amazon Fire TV" for large movies, since you don’t need a playlist to view those.
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5KPlayer is a multifunctional app that can stream through AirPlay and DLNA. With FireStick, it’s mainly useful as a DLNA server. There is a serious downside to 5KPlayer - it has ads, and not option to pay to remove them.
Other than that, it should allow you to stream to FireStick from Mac with the advanced functionality of a media player.
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Features
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VideoDuke
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Elmedia
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JustStream
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Mirrormeister
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AirBeam TV
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5KPlayer
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Type
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Media player
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Mirror App
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Mirror App
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Mirror App
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Media Player
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Streaming support
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Streaming support
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+
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+
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+
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+
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+
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Screen mirroring support
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Screen mirroring support
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-
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+
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+
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+
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-
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Streaming protocols
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Streaming protocols
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AirPlay, DLNA, Chromecast
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AirPlay, DLNA, Chromecast
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AirPlay, DLNA
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AirPlay, DLNA
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AirPlay, DLNA
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Support for subtitles
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Support for subtitles
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+
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+
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-
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-
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-
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Price
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Free option
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19,95$/lifetime
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12.95$/year
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13.49$/year
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9,99$/lifetime
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free
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FAQ
Screen mirroring captures your whole screen, while casting (streaming) only sends a single video. Since it doesn’t get re-recorded, streamed video retains its original quality. Also, mirroring is more CPU-intensive.
Yes, but you will need a different set of apps, since the ones described above are mostly exclusive to macOS.
Older Fire TV devices may not have mirroring support. Also, Fire TV requires special software to receive streams from iOS and macOS.
You will need an AirPlay receiver app on the Fire TV. After you choose one, it’s only a matter of enabling AirPlay mirroring on your phone and selecting the TV from the receiver list.
