Amazon Firestick is one of the best streaming device for streaming various media contents on your TV or in other supporting devices. The device provides access from various sources like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Firefox, Saavn and much more. The Amazon Firestick device is not only used for streaming it can also be used as a casting device. Like Chromecast, You can also Cast or Mirror your Android devices on the Firestick connected to the TV.
How to Cast Firestick Using Android
Casting your Firestick using an Android device is a simple process. Before starting your casting you have to enable the Mirroring option on the Firestick. Here we provide two methods to enable the Mirroring option.
Enable Mirroring from Home Screen
Step 1: Lift up Fire TV Remote and press the “Home” button for 5 seconds. A pop-up screen will get appear on the screen.
Step 2: In the pop-up screen, tap the “Mirroring” option.
Step 3: Now the Firestick has started Mirroring.
Enable Mirroring from Settings
Step 1: First, go to the Settings page and movie to Display & Sound tab.
Step 2: From the Display & Sound page. Find the Enable Display Mirroring option.
Step 3: Tap Enable Display Mirroring. Now your device is ready for casting.
Cast to Firestick From Android Devices
Follow the instructions given below to cast your Android device with Firestick.
Step 1: Navigate to Settings and Open Settings on your Android device.
Step 2: In the Settings page, tap and open Bluetooth and Device Connections.
Step 3: Tap and open the Connection Preferences option from the Bluetooth and Device Connections page.
Step 4: Tap the Cast option on the page. Before start, your casting makes sure whether your Android device and Firestick have connected on the same WiFi network.
Step 5: Tap the name of your respective Firestick device to start casting.
The connection has established successfully. Now you can see the Android screen on your TV with Firestick.