This guide will show you how to cast to FireStick from your Android, iPhone, PC, or Mac device. Read on to learn more.
Can You Cast to FireStick?
Yes, you can use your Fire TV Stick as a casting device when trying to watch content on your TV from your smartphone or computer. It’s a handy tool when your smart TV doesn’t support casting.
1 Can You Cast to FireStick?2 How to Cast to FireStick from an Android, iPhone, PC, or Mac Device2.1 Cast to Fire TV Stick from Your Android Device2.2 Cast to Fire Stick from Your iPhone or iPad2.3 Cast to FireStick from Your Mac Device2.4 Casting to FireStick from PC (Windows)3 Final Thoughts
It won’t require installing third-party apps on your Fire Stick, except when casting content from Apple devices.
How to Cast to FireStick from an Android, iPhone, PC, or Mac Device
When your smart TV doesn’t support casting, you can use your Fire Stick as a casting device. Below are the steps to cast content to your Fire Stick from an Android, iPhone, PC, or Mac device. Depending on the device, you may need to follow different casting steps. Important: Make sure to connect your Fire TV Stick and smartphone or computer to the same Wi-Fi network to avoid connection errors.
Cast to Fire TV Stick from Your Android Device
Cast to Fire Stick from Your iPhone or iPad
Since direct casting from your iPhone or iPad is not yet supported by Fire Stick devices, you’ll need to download the AirScreen app. It’s a free third-party app that you can use to scan for Android and Apple devices. To install the AirScreen app on your Fire Stick device and use it to cast content from your iPhone or iPad, follow these steps: We go into more detail with the Airscreen App in our article: How to Screen Mirror iPhone to Firestick.
Cast to FireStick from Your Mac Device
Casting to FireStick from PC (Windows)
Duplicate – mirrors the PC or laptop display Second screen only – switches off your PC or laptop’s display and assigns the Fire Stick as the active display Extend – uses your Fire Stick display as a second monitor for your PC or laptop
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, this guide helps you successfully cast to your Fire Stick from your Android, iPhone, PC, or Mac devices.
