How to chromecast from iphone to firestick

If casting would have been a tedious process, then the products such as Fire TV Stick, Roku won’t be as popular as it’s now. Let’s see how convenient is it to cast a phone or PC with Firestick TV. Let’s dive in quickly.

Steps Cast Android Phone/Tablet to Fire TV Stick

Casting from an Android Phone/Tablet to an Amazon Fire TV Stick is much easier and more convenient than any other platform. But there is one important thing to consider, even though the method remains the same in all Android devices each brand names this feature differently. So we’ll discuss in detail how it is done in stock Android and on OneUI.

Setup on Fire TV Stick

1. Press and hold the Home button in the Amazon Fire TV Stick to bring up a menu that displays the options Apps, Sleep, Mirroring, and Settings.
2. Select Mirroring. Note that in Amazon Fire TV Stick Mirroring means Casting.
   
3. A window will be opened. The name of the device will be displayed so that the user can recognize it when searching.

Setup on Android Smartphone

Stock Android 

1. Go to the Settings app.
2. Search for Cast. In case if the user is unable to find the cast, go to Bluetooth and device connection option or take a deep dig at the settings app.

3. This will turn on WiFi and Bluetooth in the Android device. Give it a moment and it will display available devices to which the user can Cast.
4. Select the Amazon Fire TV Stick from the list of available devices.
5. Wait for some moment. The Android device will start casting to the Fire TV Stick.

Samsung OneUI

1. Open the Notification Panel. Scroll down once again for the Quick Settings panel.
2. Search for Smart View. In case the user is unable to find the Smart View icon they can find it by clicking the Edit button next to the Settings button.
3. This will turn on WiFi and Bluetooth in the Android device. Give it a moment and it will display available devices to which the user can cast (Phone > Other devices).
   
4. Select the Amazon Fire TV Stick from the list of available devices (Phone > Other devices).
5. Wait for some moment. The Samsung will Cast to the Fire TV Stick.

Note that Smart View is the name given for Casting in Samsung devices. In the case of OxygenOS or literally any stock or AOSP-based ROMs, it’ll be simply Cast. The name will vary from brand to brand and UI’s though. But the procedure remains the same irrespective of brand.

Steps to Cast PC/Laptop screen to FireTV Stick

Casting from a PC is also much easier compared to an iPhone/iPads. Windows 10 is the preferred OS as it does not require any third-party apps to establish the task. One thing to note is that the user should ensure that the PC has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth access in order for Casting to work.

Setup on Fire TV Stick

The setup is the same as mentioned above.

1. Press and hold the Home button on the Amazon Fire TV Stick.
2. Select Mirroring and note down the name of the Fire TV Stick.

Setup on Windows 10

1. Open Windows Action Center either by pressing Windows Key + A or click on the small square button at the bottom right corner of the Taskbar.
2. Click on Connect. In case Connect is not there in the list click on expand to show the complete list of available options.
   
3. Choose the Fire TV Stick from the Action Center.
4. Wait for some time for the connection to be established.
5. The user will be able to Cast their Windows PC/Laptop to the Fire TV Stick.

Note that Connect is the name given by Microsoft to the Casting feature in Windows 10.

How to Cast iPhone/iPad to Firestick

iPhone and iPad don’t natively support Casting to a Fire TV Stick. The user should use third-party apps to achieve this.

1. As an example, we’ll use the app “Video & TV Cast for iOS”. You may use any other apps you find suitable or better.
2. The user needs to download the app on their iPhone/iPad from the Appstore.
3. Download the app on Fire TV Stick as well.
4. Follow the in-app instructions to setup.

Note: iTunes movies, Flash video, and DRM-protected videos like Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, DirecTV, Xfinity, and HBO are now not supported.

Due to the limited nature of iOS, there are some caveats casting to Fire TV Stick. The app streams only the video part of a website and not the whole website content (No screen or tab mirroring). Sometimes it is necessary to play the video on the iPad or iPhone first before it gets discovered by the app for streaming.

How to Cast macOS to Firestick TV

In order to easily cast your macOS to Fire TV Stick, you need to install a third-party app. Follow the steps below:

1. Install a third-party app such as AirPlayMirror Receiver or AirScreen.
2. We are using AirScreen App. So, start the app and select the “Help” option from the menu on the left-hand side.
   
3. Now, select macOS > AirPlay on Firestick.
4. Open Control Center on your Mac device.
5. Select Screen Mirroring and click on the AirPlay to mirror your Firestick.

It may also be necessary to start casting multiple times until it works with specific videos. If a video is not working at all, please check the FAQ on the app start page.

FAQs

How Is AirScreen App used for Casting Apple devices on FireStick Paid or Free?

It is a free app that you can use to cast on Fire TV Stick from Apple devices such as iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to cast to Fire Stick from Chromebook?

You can easily Install Screen Mirroring App from the Play Store on Chromebook to directly cast on Fire TV Stick. Or, you can install the same app(Screen Mirroring) on your Fire TV Stick from Amazon Store to seamlessly enjoy casting. Now Open Screen Mirroring App >  Select your device by clicking on it > Choose “Open with Chome” always > Press “Connect” when the page is open > Select the screen you want to cast (check the “Share Audio”) button, then press the “Share”.

Can we cast pictures and videos on Firestick?

Yes, you can easily cast pictures and videos on Firestick using any of the above methods depending on the device.

Note that there are other paid apps that enable Casting from an iPhone/iPad to a Fire TV Stick. These apps claim to offer a more seamless watching experience. The user can choose them if they find them useful. Every app provides detailed guides on how to set up.

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