How to Cast Android to Fire TV: Best Methods Explained

Is your phone screen feeling too small for an immersive experience? Have you ever wanted to cast content from your Android device to Fire TV? In this blog, we'll show you how to easily cast to Fire TV from Android. If you're interested in learning how to mirror your iPhone to FireStick, you can find that guide here.

Can You Cast Android to Fire Stick

Yes, you can cast from Android to Fire TV! Whether you want to share your screen or stream specific content, it's a simple process with a few easy steps. Fire TV supports both screen mirroring and casting, giving you the flexibility to display anything from your Android phone whether that's videos, apps, or photos on your big TV screen.

Enable Screen Mirroring on Fire TV

How to cast to FireStick from Android? Before you take action, you just need to set your device properly. First of all, you are supposed to enable the screen mirroring feature on your Fire TV, and here are the specific operation steps:

Step 1. Turn on your Amazon Fire TV Stick, and press the Home button to reach the main menu page. Tap the Settings icon > Display & Sounds > Enable Display Mirroring.

Step 2. Now your Fire Stick is ready to receive a wireless casting signal.

Alternatively, you can press and hold the Home button on the FireStick remote, select Mirroring option to enble screen mirroring feature on Fire TV and start to cast or mirror Android to Fire TV.

How to Cast to Fire TV From Android

How to mirror Android phone to FireStick? After setting up your FireStick for casting, open the Screen Mirroring or Cast feature on your Android. For most newer Android phones, you can find this option in the Quick Settings or under Settings. If you can't locate it or your device doesn't support it, try alternatives mentioned below.

Method 1. Use the Built-in Casting Feature

How to cast to Insignia Fire TV from Android? The cast option may have different names on Android devices, and you can search online or contact support for help. After finding Cast or Mirror on your Android, ensure both your device and Fire TV are covered by the same Wi-Fi.

Step 1. Tap the mirroring option on your Android device. For example, the screen mirroring feature on the Samsung phone is called Smart View.

Step 2. Choose your Fire TV from the device list to pair and then you can see your Android screen appearing on the television screen.

Alternatively, open an app from Android that's also installed on your Fire TV, then tap the cast icon in the top right corner. Select your Fire TV from the list of available devices to start casting to FireStick from Android.

Method 2. Use a Universal TV Cast App

How to screen mirror Android to FireStick with no built-in casting feature? Don't worry, there's still a way to cast or mirror your screen to Fire TV. A universal TV cast app can serve as a reliable backup solution.

This app, developed by BoostVision, is a universal casting tool that works with most smart TVs and streaming sticks, including Fire TV & Stick, Roku, Samsung, Chromecast, LG, and more. After a quick pairing process, you can easily cast and mirror photos, videos, and other content from your Android device to Fire TV.

Step 1. Download and install the software from the download buttons above on your Android device.

Step 2. Ensure your devices are connected to the same wireless network.

Step 3. Tap the app and click the upper-right corner icon to pair your FireStick from the device list.

Step 4. Once your devices are paired, you can select the features available and follow the on-screen introduction to cast or mirror your Android.

Method 3. Use a Wired Connection

How to mirror Android to FireStick? What's more, you can fulfill Amazon Fire TV mirroring Android via a HDMI cable. Here is the step-by-step guide prepared for you:

Step 1. Most modern Android smartphone has a USB-C port, so you need to check your Android port and prepare a USB-C to HDMI cable.

Step 2. Plug one side of the USB-C to HDMI cable into your Android phone's corresponding port. Connect the other side to the HDMI port on your television.

Step 3. Navigate to the Input settings on your Fire TV, and choose the HDMI input according to the port your cable is connected to.

Step 4. Once you've selected the corrected input, your TV should display your Android screen.

Wrapping Up

How to cast from Android to Fire TV? There are 3 effective methods that you can adopt to boost the immersive experience. For wireless methods, you can handle a built-in mirroring function on Android and a universal TV mirror or cast software. For the wired approach, you can use the USB-C to HDMI cable to connect your devices.

Cast to Fire TV from Android FAQ

Q: Can I cast to Fire TV from Android?

Yes. Once activate the mirroring feature on Fire TV from the Home menu > Settings > Display & Audio > Enable Display Mirroring, you can use the built-in mirroring or casting feature on your Android device, or try a mirroring or casting app. Additionally, you can use a USB-C to HDMI cable to connect your Android and Fire TV directly.

Q: Why can't I cast to my FireStick?

Maybe your device has no casting feature or can't leverage the casting function due to the old version. You can check the product information or ask official workers for help. What you can do by yourself is you can check if the mirroring feature is enabled on your FireStick, and if your devices are under the same Wi-Fi.