The following tutorial will show you how to Cast to Firestick from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Mac, PC, or any device that allows for screen mirroring.
Casting is the process of displaying content on a bigger screen through a wireless connection. For an improved viewing experience, it is a great feature for those looking to stream content from their phones or computers on a larger TV screen. Many also refer to casting as “screen mirroring.”
In this article, we provide instructions for casting an iPhone, Mac, and Android device to your Amazon Firestick in a few simple steps.
Before casting, it is important to check some settings on our Firestick or Fire TV device.
How to Allow Casting on Firestick
In order to cast to Firestick, you need to first enable your device to allow this within its settings. Additionally, make sure that your Firestick and casting devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
1. On your Fire TV device, hold down the home button to bring up the options and select Mirroring.
2. This will prompt the “Display Mirroring” screen.
3. Next, ensure that your Wi-Fi network matches your casting devices. Go back to the Firestick home screen and hover over the Settings icon.
4. Scroll down and select My Fire TV.
5. Click on About.
6. Hover over Network and ensure that your Firestick’s Wi-Fi details match those of your casting devices (phones and computers).
Continue reading below to learn how to cast to Firestick from your iPhone/iPad, Mac, or Android device.
How to Cast to Firestick from iPhone
This process of casting an iPhone, iPad, or any iOS device will work on any variation of the Amazon Firestick or Fire TV. Follow the steps below for more details.
1. From the Fire TV home screen, hover over the search icon and click Search.
3. Select the FastCast application under Apps and games. You will notice numerous screen mirroring apps available, but many of them require payment.
4. Click Download.
5. Wait a few seconds for the FastCast app to install, then click Open.
6. Once the FastCast app launches on your Firestick, ensure you select iPhone Share.
7. Move over to your iPhone and swipe down to open this shortcut menu. Then, click the icon for screen mirroring, which is the two rectangles below the Bluetooth icon.
8. Then, click “FastCast” to initiate the connection.
9. Wait a few seconds for the connection to establish, and you should see a checkmark next to FastCast.
10. That’s it! Head back to your Firestick, and you can now cast from your iPhone.
How To Cast to Firestick from Android Devices
Casting to Firestick from an Android phone or tablet varies for each device. Typically, users can open the notifications menu and choose “Cast” or “Screen Mirroring”.
When using a Samsung Galaxy Tablet, like in this instance, which features Smart View for casting, enabling mirroring in the Firestick settings allows easy setup for Android casting.
1. Swipe down or open the notifications menu on your Android device and select the casting method. In this guide, we will choose SmartView.
Important Note: The casting method may vary depending on your device. Here are ways to cast to Firestick from Android for popular devices:
- Google: Navigate to Connected Devices, Connection Preferences, and choose Cast
- LG: Go to Connected Devices and chooseScreen sharing. To screen share from a Samsung device, navigate to Wireless Display and choose SmartView. After that, follow the steps described in the provided guide on your Android device to start the process. Remember to select your Firestick or Fire TV device before proceeding further.
2. Select your preferred Firestick or Fire TV. Once you have made your selection, proceed by clicking “Start now.” Follow the instructions displayed on your screen to continue the casting process smoothly and efficiently.
8. Click Grant when the “Grant permission” screen appears.
9. Click Allow while using the app when AirScreen asks to access your device’s location.
10. Click Confirm when your network name appears.
11. If this Connection Assistant message appears, we suggest exiting.
12. You should now be on the home screen of AirScreen.
That’s it! To disconnect, simply click the button on your PC or the back button on your Fire TV remote and choose Yes.
2. Wait for the connection to establish
3. Your Firestick will display a preparing message.
Ultimately, casting is an excellent way to mirror your phone, tablet, or computer right to your television. This is an awesome feature that many Firestick users are not using correctly.
If you are looking for a way to control any Firestick/Fire TV device remotely, see our guide below.
How to Control Firestick/Fire TV via Remote Access
For more Firestick related tutorials, be sure to view our guides below:
- How to Jailbreak Firestick
- Best Firestick Apps
- How to Stop Buffering on Firestick
- How to Update Your Firestick
Final Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Cast my iPhone to Firestick?
Yes, you can cast your iPhone to an Amazon Firestick or Fire TV device. However the Firestick by default only supports casting from Android, so you would be required to install an app from the Amazon Appstore that is compatible with Apple’s Airplay. This guide provides step-by-step casting instructions for an iOS device.
How Do I Mirror to a Firestick?
To mirror to a Firestick from an Android device, follow these steps:
- Ensure your device and the Firestick are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
- Hold down the Home button on your Firestick remote to bring up the shortcuts menu and select “Mirroring.”
- From your Android device, go to Settings > Connection & sharing > Cast (the exact path may vary with the device).
- Select your Firestick from the list of devices to start mirroring.
- In some cases, the mirror may have to be downloaded into another compatible app for its running, for example, where the device or operating system does not mirror directly.
What Devices can the Firestick Mirror?
Firesticks and Fire TV’s have the ability to mirror nearly any device including iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and more.
Can I Cast Videos to My Firestick?
Yes, with a casting icon inside the app from your smartphone, tablet, or computer, a user will be able to cast directly to your FireStick from supported apps.
What is the Best Screen Mirroring App?
The best app for screen mirroring depends on the device being used. For Android and PC users, no application is needed as Fire TV devices by default support screen mirroring from Android. For iOS users, some of the apps that have gained popularity for mirroring to devices like Firestick, include AirScreen, FastCast, AirBeamTV, and others.