How to Use AirPlay on Firestick/ Fire TV

AirPlay is a wireless streaming feature that will let you easily share your multimedia content from Apple devices or those connected with iTunes. Although you cannot AirPlay to Firestick directly, there are others workaround to access your iOS device on Fire TV. Find out more in detail about AirPlay, its features, and the steps to get AirPlay on Amazon Fire TV from this article.

What is AirPlay?

AirPlay is the best wireless media streaming feature developed by Apple, with which you can easily watch, listen and share any of your media contents on other devices. It has simplified connectivity from Apple devices to Apple TVs or smart TVs and speakers. You can share everything and also control devices with a tap using the built-in controls. Connect your Apple Music to your home theatre or speakers to enjoy listening to your favorite tracks and podcasts. Besides this, you can pick a call or make a call without interrupting your music.

Features

• With AirPlay on Firestick, you can easily share any of your favorite multimedia content from Apple devices to other supported devices with one click wirelessly.

• Just by tapping on the AirPlay icon on your device, you can share the latest movies, videos, photos, music, presentations, and anything more to your Firestick.

• Get to experience the ultimate cinematic experience of your Apple device content on Firestick and even stream them on 4K HDR-supported TVs.

• With AirPlay mirroring, you can make presentations on a bigger screen through Firestick.

• You will be able to play your favorite music and stream a podcast hand in hand using AirPlay on Firestick, as it works in perfect sync throughout all the devices.

How to Get AirPlay to Firestick

AirPlay is a feature that comes as a built-in on Apple devices. But Amazon firestick needs an app that supports AirPlay to work. There are lots of apps available for Firestick; we are showcasing one of the best apps “AirScreen.” You will have to download an app called AirScreen on Firestick. AirScreen is a third-party app used to mirror/ cast devices on Firestick.

How to Install AirScreen on Firestick/ Fire TV

Follow the steps below to download Airscreen on Firestick.

Quick Guide: On your Fire TV, click Search under the Find title > Search for AirScreen > Select the official app > Click Download/ Get, Click Open.

Step1: Launch your Fire TV and go to the Home page.

Step2: Select the Find option and click on the Search tab.

Step3: Type and search for AirScreen on Firestick.

Note: You can also voice search or control Amazon Fire TV using Alexa Microphone.

Step4: Select the app from the search results.

Step5: Select Dobnwload/ Get to begin the installation.

Step6: After installation, launch the app on your Firestick.

Alternate Method to Download AirScreen On Firestick

Step1: Go to Amazon.com and log in with your credentials. (Remember to log in to the account you used on your Amazon Firestick)

Step2: Now search for AirScreen on Amazon. You will get the AirScreen app page in the results. Click to open the page.

Step3: On the right side of the page, you will see the feature Deliver to. Click the drop-down and select your Firestick device from the list. Click Deliver.

Step 4: Within minutes or hours, you will see the AirScreen app installed on your Firestick.

How to AirPlay to Fire TV using AirScreen

Note: Make sure to connect your iOS device and the Firestick on the same WiFi network.

Step1: Press and hold the Home button on your Firestick.

Step2: Click on the Apps tab and choose AirScreen under the Your Apps & Channels section.

Step3: Select the Settings option and make sure to enable AirPlay.

Step4: Now, the app automatically searches for a connection. The app displays the WiFi to which the Firestick is connected on the top left.

Step5: On your Apple device, scroll from the bottom to open the Control Center.

Step6: Tap on Screen Mirroring and select your Firestick device.

Step7: Immediately, you could see your iOS device mirrored on the Firestick through Airplay.

Step8: To stop mirroring, on your phone, scroll up from the bottom and open Screen Mirroring. Tap on Stop Mirroring. You will see this message displayed on your Firestick when you stop mirroring.

Best Airplay apps for Firestick

These are some of the best airplay apps for Firestick you can use as an alternative for Airscreen. They follow the same procedure for installation as Airscreen.

AirReceiver

AirReceiver is the next best choice after Airscreen. It also supports Android and allows casting your android device display to Firestick/ TV using Google Cast. Airmirror is the only app that supports AirPlay/DMR/Google Cast.

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AirPin(PRO) – AirPlay/DLNA Receiver

With AirPin you can share your apple device’s screen, music, video, and pictures via Apple’s AirPlay. AirPin is the first app to support both Android and AirPlay casting. AirPin app supports AirPlay streaming on all iOS and macOS versions. WIth AirPin you can stream videos from pc to Firestick AirPlay.

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AirPlay is an amazing feature to transfer music, movies, videos, and anything more wirelessly on the go. It handles screen mirroring in the best possible way than any other apps on the Amazon Fire Stick. AirPlay will give you a better experience at any time when connected with the supported device. Firestick also allows you to mirror any device with Amazon Firestick.

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