Google Duo is one of the best video calling apps for smartphones. With Google Duo, you can enjoy a free video and audio calls anywhere in the world. All you need to access Duo calls is a proper internet connection. If your Amazon Firestick-connected TV has a front camera, you can install the Google Duo app on Firestick and make video calls to your friends. Even though many video calling apps are available for Firestick, Google Duo is the simplest and most comfortable of all.
Feature of Google Duo
- You can make a video or audio call to anyone worldwide for free.
- The app features Group Calling option, and you can add up to 8 members.
- Low Light Mode feature.
- You can also record a video or audio and send it to your friends.
- Depending on your network connection, the quality of the video can be adjusted automatically.
Can you Use Google Duo on Firestick?
Unfortunately, the Google Duo app is unavailable on the Amazon App Store. But there are other workarounds to get the app on Firestick, such as
- Sideloading Google Duo for Fire TV.
- Using Silk Browser
- Cast Google Duo to Amazon Fire TV.
How to Sideload Google Duo on Firestick
You need to use third-party installers to sideload Google Duo. As far as third-party sources are concerned, the Downloader app is the best. Install the Downloader for Firestick if you don’t have the app.
Pre Requisite
Since you are installing apps from third-party sources, you need to turn on the Apps from the Unknown option. Follow the below steps to turn on the option.
Step1: Click on the Settings option on the Firestick Home Screen.
Step2: Under Settings,, choose My Fire TV or Devices.
Step3: Now, select the Developer options.
Step4: Click on the Apps from Unknown Sources option to turn on. When a confirmation pop-up appears, click Turn On.
Step5: Turn on ABD debugging too.
How to Install Google Duo on Firestick using Downloader
Now, you have finished all the pre-requisite, and your Firestick is ready to download and install apps from third-party sources.
Step1: Open the Download app on your Firestick.
Step2: Go to the Search bar and type the Google Duo’s download link https://bit.ly/2UT2UZX.
Step3: Now, click the Go button to download the apk file.
Step4: When the apk file is downloaded, click the Install button to install the Google Duo app.
Step5: Once the installation is completed, click the Open button to run the Google Duo app on your Firestick.
How to Use Google Duo on Firestick
Step1: When you open the Google Duo app, it will ask you to enter your Google account. Sign in with your Google account.
Step2: After the sign-in, all your Google Duo contacts will appear on the bottom of the screen.
Step3: Choose any of your friends. On the next screen, click the Video call or Voice call button to make a call.
Step4: When you finish the call, click the End button to disconnect the call.
Alternate Way: How to Get Google Duo on Firestick using Silk Browser
If you feel lazy to download the Google Duo app, you can use the website too. Firestick has a default browser called Silk Browser. You can use the Silk Browser or any of the browsers you have.
Step1: Open any web browsers or Silk Browser on your Firestick.
Step2: Go to duo.google.com and sign in with your Google account if asked.
Step3: On the Active on Duo screen, choose any of your friends to make a call.
Step4: Click the Video call or Voice call button to make a call.
Step5: Click the End button to finish the call.
Similarly, you can also try video calls using Skype on Firestick.
How to Screen Mirror Google Duo on Firestick
You can screen mirror Google Duo on Amazon Fire Stick using your Android or iOS smartphone. Before involving the Firestick mirroring steps, make sure to enable Mirroring.
Enable Mirroring on Firestick
Step1: Hold the Home button on your Fire TV remote.
Step2: Click on the Mirroring option from the display option.
Step3: Now, the Mirroring feature has been enabled and is ready to screen the mirror.
How to Cast Google Duo to Fire TV using Android Phone/ Tablet
Step1: Go to the Google Play Store on your Android device and install the Google Duo app.
Step2: Sign in with your account credentials.
Step3: Connect your Firestick and Android phone with the same internet connection.
Step4: Open the Notification center on your Android smartphone.
Step5: Click on the Cast option and select your Firestick device from the list.
Step6: Once connected, make a call from the Android app and start accessing it on your Firestick device.
How to Mirror Google Duo on Fire TV using iPhone/ iPad
You can use the Airscreen app on your Firestick to screen mirror Google Duo to Fire TV. Before getting into the step, make sure to connect your Firestick and iOS device with the same internet connection.
Step1: Select Find from the home screen and click on the Search option.
Step2: Search for AirScreen on Firestick and select the app from the search result.
Step3: Click Get or Download to get the app.
Step4: Click Open to launch the app.
Step5: Install the Google Duo app from the App Store on your iOS device.
Step6: Open the Control Center and click on the Screen Mirroring option.
Step7: Select your Firestick device from the list to connect.
Step8: Now, open the Google Duo app and sign in with your account details.
Step9: Start a video call, and the call will appear on your Firestick device.
These are the possible ways that you can use Google Duo on Firestick. Google Duo is one of the fastest video calling platforms.
FAQ
Yes, Google Duo is completely free to use.
No, Google Duo doesn’t have an inbuilt casting feature.