How To Cast To FireStick From Android, IPhone, PC & Mac (2022)

In this tutorial, I will show you how to cast FireStick or Fire TV from Android, iPhone, PC, and Mac. The instructions work the same for all FireStick devices, such as FireStick HD, FireStick 4K/Max, FireStick Lite, and Fire TV Cube.

Key Takeaways of How to Cast to FireStick from Android, iPhone, PC & Mac

Casting/Mirroring allows you to wirelessly display the screen of your smartphone, tablet, or PC to another screen. This feature is built into the FireStick.

It is required that all the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network to cast from Android, iPhone, PC, or Mac to FireStick.

To enable casting on your Fire TV, press and hold the Home button on your FireStick remote, then select Mirroring.

To enable it on Android, navigate to Settings, look for Cast, Screen Sharing, or Wireless Display (options vary by device), and then select your FireStick.

Windows 10/11 users can use the built-in Connect feature to find and connect to FireStick as a wireless display.

To cast from an iPhone or Mac, use the AirScreen app on FireStick.

Attention FireStick Users

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Here is why you must use a VPN all the time.

Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick

Setting Up Your FireStick for Casting/Mirroring

To set up your FireStick for casting/mirroring, the first step is to ensure that both devices are connected to the same network, and the second is to enable casting on your FireStick. Let’s start with the first step:

1. Check Your Network on FireStick

Casting won’t work if your mirroring device (Android phone, PC, iPhone, or Mac) and FireStick aren’t on the same network. Ensure that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi.

To find out which Wi-Fi network your FireStick is using, follow the instructions:

1. Click the Profile icon on the extreme side of your FireStick home.

2. Click My Fire TV.

3. Open About.

4. Go to the Network tab and look for the name under SSID – the name of the Wi-Fi your FireStick is connected to.

Ensure that this matches the network connected to your Android, PC, iPhone, or Mac.  

2. Enable Casting/Mirroring on Your FireStick

Press and hold the Home button on your FireStick TV remote for two seconds until a menu appears. Then, select Mirroring.

Now, you are all set to mirror the display of your Android, PC, iPhone, or Mac to your FireStick.

How to Cast to FireStick from Android

On your Android smartphone, go to Settings.

Every brand has a different name for the setting. Here’s an example of some popular brands:

• Samsung: Smart View under Wireless Display Application
• LG: Select Screen sharing under Connected devices
• OnePlus: Select Cast under Bluetooth & Device Connection
• Xiaomi: Select Cast under Connection & Sharing
• OPPO or Realme: Select Screencast under Wireless Transport inside Connection & Sharing
• Vivo: Select Smart Mirroring under Bluetooth and device connection
• Google: Select Cast under Connected devices > Connection preferences

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After selecting the cast setting on your device, choose the name of your Fire TV device. 

Now, your phone screen will be mirrored to the FireStick. My experience was good. It worked well for everything, from changing the screen orientation to tweaking the volume. However, you can’t mirror content from your phone if your screen is locked or off. 

How to Cast to FireStick from Windows PC

The basic process of casting any device to a FireStick remains the same, but the number of steps depends on the device. Nowadays, most laptops powered by Windows 10 support Miracast.

The technology lets you share content wirelessly from one screen to another. Before starting, put your FireStick in Mirroring mode.

1. Press and hold the Home button on your FireStick TV remote for two seconds until a menu appears. Select Mirroring. Now, you can move on to your Windows PC or laptop.

2. On your PC or laptop, click the Notification Icon in the bottom-right corner, as highlighted in the image. If you see a collapsed notification panel with few options, click Expand.

3. Click Connect.

4. If you see your Fire TV name, select it to start casting. If you don’t see your Fire TV name, click‘Find other types of devices’ at the bottom of the panel and locate your Fire TV in that menu.

5. Change the projection mode as you like. 

6. As you can see from the screenshot below, you get three options:

• Duplicate – replicates the PC or laptop screen
• Extend – acts as a second monitor beside your PC or laptop screen
• Second screen only – turns off your PC or laptop screen-

To disconnect from casting, select the Disconnect option in the same PROJECT panel or click Disconnect in the small overlay at the top of your screen.

How to Cast iPhone/Mac to FireStick

Casting content from Apple devices like MacBooks or iPhones is not as straightforward as for Windows. It requires you to download an app called AirScreen on FireStick. Apple devices (OS X and iOS) support AirScreen’s AirPlay technology for screen mirroring.

How to Install & Set Up AirScreen on FireStick

The AirScreen app is available in the Amazon App Store; you do not need to go through the sideloading process. Follow these steps to install the AirScreen app on FireStick.

1. On the home screen, scroll to the Magnifying Glass in the menu bar. Then scroll down and click Search.

2. Type in AirScreen, then select it from the suggestions list.

3. Choose AirScreen in the APPS AND GAMES category.

4. Click Get or Download.

5. Click Open on the same screen once installation has finished. When AirScreen launches, click Continue.

6. Click Confirm to confirm your Wi-Fi.

7. Click the Cross button.

How to Cast Mac to FireStick

Follow the steps below to cast your Mac to your FireStick. To cast successfully, you must connect your Mac and FireStick to the same Wi-Fi network.

1. AirScreen is all set on your FireStick.

2. On your Mac, click the Control Center icon at the top of the menu. Then select Screen Mirroring.

3. Click on AS-AFTMM[AirPlay] or the name on your AirScreen app’s home screen to mirror your MacBook screen to your FireStick. 

How to Cast iPhone to FireStick

1. Ensure you are on the home screen of AirScreen.

2. On your iPhone, swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open the Control Center. Then, select Screen Mirroring.

Click on AS-AFTMM[AirPlay] to mirror your iPhone screen to your FireStick.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's casting?

Casting/mirroring refers to wirelessly mirroring your device's screen to another device, typically a large display used as a secondary screen. Casting can enhance your viewing experience. For example, you can cast your iPhone display on your FireStick and play games on your big screen. It requires built-in support on both devices, which must be on the same network.

Can you cast to a FireStick?

Yes, FireStick has a built-in mirroring option that lets you cast your device display on your Fire TV.

How do I mirror my iPhone to my FireStick?

You can mirror your iPhone to FireStick using an app called AirScreen. The Mac/iOS ecosystem uses its casting technology, AirPlay, which doesn’t natively support cross-platform casting. AirScreen acts as a bridge, enabling AirPlay to work with the standard mirroring and casting features on Android, Windows, and other platforms.

Can you cast to FireStick for free?

Yes! Android phones, tablets, and PCs that support casting have a built-in option for casting your display to your FireStick. However, if you want to cast the display of your iPhone or Mac to your FireStick, you'll need a free app called AirScreen.

What's AirPlay?

AirPlay is an exclusive feature offered by Apple Inc. It lets users share photos, videos, audio, music, and other content with Apple-enabled TVs. You can also share media with AirPlay-enabled smart TVs and Apple TVs and connect with AirPlay-enabled speakers. It's an exclusive feature for screen mirroring and streaming content across multiple devices.

Why the casting stream is slow and choppy?

While there are many reasons for slow and choppy casting, it mainly happens due to network issues or poor video quality. For reference, if you're casting a video in 4K or UHD from the internet, additional data needs to be downloaded and routed to the device. Therefore, the quality is compromised. You can mitigate the effect by lowering the video quality.

I can't see my FireStick in the wireless display list.

If you can't see your FireStick in the wireless display list, it may mean two things. First, your device is an older model and doesn't come with built-in mirroring/ casting. Second, any software glitch is causing the issue. If you have a mirroring/casting-supported device, ensure both devices are connected to the same network and band.

Wrapping Up

That’s all you need to know about casting to FireStick. Use the instructions in this guide to cast your Android phone, Windows PC, Mac, or iPhone to your Fire TV device. If you have any doubts or are facing issues, let us know in the comments below. We will be happy to help.

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