Screen mirroring sends your phone or computer display to your Fire Stick in real time

Screen mirroring is the feature that lets you beam what you see on your phone, tablet, or computer screen directly onto your TV through the Fire Stick. The Fire Stick receives the signal wirelessly and displays it on your television. This works for photos, videos, apps, web pages, or anything else on your device — it all appears on the bigger screen without plugging in any cables.

The exact steps depend on what device you're mirroring from. iPhones and iPads use AirPlay. Android phones and tablets use a feature called Cast or Screen Mirroring. Windows and Mac computers have their own methods. All of these work with Fire Stick, but the button you press and the menu you navigate are different for each one.

Key Takeaways

  • Your Fire Stick and your phone or computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network before mirroring will work.
  • iPhones and iPads use AirPlay to mirror; Android devices use Cast or Screen Mirroring; Windows and Mac computers use their built-in casting features.
  • On the Fire Stick, you enable mirroring by going to Settings, then Display and Sounds, then Enable Mirroring.
  • Once mirroring is on, your device will see the Fire Stick appear in its list of available screens within a few seconds.
  • Mirroring stops when you disconnect from the Fire Stick or turn off the feature on your device.

Set up your Fire Stick to receive mirroring

Before your phone or computer can send its screen to the Fire Stick, you need to turn on the mirroring feature on the Fire Stick itself. Pick up your Fire Stick remote and press the Home button to go to the main menu. Scroll down and select Settings.

From Settings, scroll down to Display and Sounds and select it. Look for the option called Enable Mirroring (on some Fire Stick models it may say Miracast). Select it and make sure it is turned on. Your Fire Stick is now ready to receive a mirrored screen. You will know it worked because the Fire Stick will show a message on your TV saying it is ready to receive a connection.

Mirror from an iPhone or iPad using AirPlay

Make sure your iPhone or iPad is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire Stick. Open Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of your screen (or up from the bottom on older models). Look for the Screen Mirroring button — it looks like a rectangle with a triangle at the bottom.

Tap Screen Mirroring. A list of available devices will appear within a few seconds. You should see your Fire Stick listed by its name (for example, "Living Room Fire Stick" or just "Fire Stick"). Tap it to connect. Your iPhone or iPad screen will now appear on your TV. To stop mirroring, open Control Center again, tap Screen Mirroring, and select Stop Mirroring.

Mirror from an Android phone or tablet using Cast

Connect your Android device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire Stick. Open the app or screen you want to mirror. Swipe down from the top of your screen twice to open the full Quick Settings menu. Look for a button labeled Cast, Screen Mirroring, or Smart View — the exact name depends on your phone's brand and Android version.

Tap that button. A list of devices will appear. Select your Fire Stick from the list. Your Android screen will now mirror to your TV. The connection usually takes three to five seconds. To disconnect, open Quick Settings again and tap the Cast button, then select Disconnect or Stop Casting.

If you do not see a Cast button in Quick Settings, open the Google Home app instead. Tap the Devices icon in the bottom right, find your Fire Stick, and tap it to cast your screen.

Mirror from a Windows computer

Make sure your Windows computer is on the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire Stick. On Windows 10 or 11, press the Windows key and the P key at the same time. A menu will appear on the right side of your screen with options for how to display your screen.

Select Connect to a wireless display. Windows will search for available devices. Your Fire Stick should appear in the list within ten seconds. Click on it. Your computer screen will now appear on your TV. To stop mirroring, press Windows + P again and select Disconnect.

If your Fire Stick does not appear, make sure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. If you still do not see it, restart your Fire Stick and try again.

Mirror from a Mac computer

Connect your Mac to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire Stick. Click the Control Center icon in the top-right corner of your screen (it looks like a rectangle with sliders). Scroll down and click Screen Mirroring. A list of available displays will appear.

Select your Fire Stick from the list. Your Mac screen will now mirror to your TV. A small menu bar icon will appear at the top of your screen showing that mirroring is active. To stop mirroring, click Control Center again, click Screen Mirroring, and select Stop Mirroring.

Troubleshooting common mirroring problems

If your device does not see the Fire Stick when you try to mirror, the most common cause is that they are not on the same Wi-Fi network. Check that both your Fire Stick and your phone or computer are connected to the same network. You can see which network your Fire Stick is on by going to Settings, then Network, and looking at the connected network name.

If mirroring starts but then stops or becomes choppy, move your device closer to your Fire Stick or router. Walls, microwaves, and other wireless devices can interfere with the signal. If the picture is delayed or freezes, close other apps on your device that might be using Wi-Fi bandwidth.

If you enabled mirroring on the Fire Stick but your device still does not see it, restart the Fire Stick by unplugging it for ten seconds and plugging it back in. Then try searching for available devices again on your phone or computer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay for screen mirroring?

No. Screen mirroring is a built-in feature of Fire Stick and all modern phones and computers. There is no subscription or extra cost to use it.

Can I mirror video from Netflix or other streaming apps?

Yes, you can mirror any app on your screen. However, some streaming services like Netflix and Disney+ may block mirroring for copyright reasons. In those cases, the app itself may offer a built-in Cast button that lets you send video to your Fire Stick without mirroring your whole screen.

What happens if someone else tries to mirror to my Fire Stick?

Anyone on your Wi-Fi network can see your Fire Stick and attempt to mirror to it. If you want to prevent this, turn off Enable Mirroring in the Fire Stick settings. You can turn it back on whenever you need it.

Can I mirror to multiple Fire Sticks at the same time?

No. Your device can only mirror to one Fire Stick at a time. To switch to a different Fire Stick, disconnect from the first one and select the second one from your device's list of available screens.

Does mirroring drain my phone battery faster?

Yes, screen mirroring uses more battery than normal because your phone is constantly sending data over Wi-Fi. If you are mirroring for a long time, keep your phone plugged in or use a charger.