How to Mirror Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Fire TV

Lina PortmanJune 6, 2024

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The ability to mirror your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your Fire TV opens up a world of streaming possibilities. Whether you're viewing photos on a larger screen or streaming a movie, this feature can instantly improve your digital experience. Using AirPlay – Apple's wireless streaming protocol – you can project your iOS or macOS device to the versatile Fire TV platform.

However, not everyone will know how to achieve this, and it can be confusing if you've never done it before. Our guide offers a few simple steps, from setting up AirPlay on your Apple device to setting up your Fire TV. Just keep reading to learn more about screen mirroring.

How to Mirror on Your Fire TV Using an iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Before you begin, make sure your Apple device and Fire TV of choice have the latest updates installed. If you need help, check out our guides on update an iPhone, iPadAnd Mac. Updates keep your device running smoothly and prevent you from encountering errors while screen mirroring.

1. Enable AirPlay on your Apple device

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Before you do anything, make sure your Apple device and Fire TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Next, go to the settings menu on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. For iOS devices, this can be done by going to the settings app, while on macOS you'll find it in the system preferences menu.

In Settings, locate the AirPlay & Handoff or Displays section, depending on your device. Toggle AirPlay to On or On to enable it. You can also check by swiping down from the upper right corner of your device's screen (on iOS) or going to Control Center (on macOS).

2. Select your Fire TV

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Now you can find the app or content you want to mirror to your Fire TV. Swipe down from the upper right corner of your iOS device's screen to access the Control Center. On macOS, you can find the AirPlay icon in the menu bar. Tap the AirPlay icon to view a list of available AirPlay devices – your Fire TV should appear in this list. Select it to establish a connection between your Apple device and the TV. This action will prompt your Fire TV to display a unique code on the screen, indicating that it is ready to receive content from your device.

3. Enter the AirPlay code

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Your screen should display a four-digit code. This code acts as a security measure, ensuring that only authorized devices can connect and mirror content to your TV. Return to your Apple device and you should see a prompt asking you to enter the code. This ensures an authenticated connection between your devices. Once the code is entered, your Apple device and Fire TV will establish a direct connection, allowing for easy screen mirroring.

4. Start screen mirroring

Depending on your device and settings, you may have different mirroring options. On iOS devices, you can mirror the entire screen or specific content, such as photos and videos. To mirror the entire screen, go back to Control Center, tap Screen Mirroring or AirPlay, and select your Fire TV.

Likewise, on macOS, you can mirror your entire desktop or specific windows by selecting the AirPlay icon in the menu bar or system preferences menu. Once mirroring is enabled, your Mac screen will be mirrored on your Fire TV, allowing you to view and interact with your macOS device on the big screen.

With mirroring now underway, you can enjoy your favorite content, presentations or apps on a bigger screen. Being able to stream content to a Fire TV is useful if the display doesn't support specific streaming apps.

If you didn't already know, Fire TV has a new AI feature this makes finding content to watch even easier. We also tested the Amazon Fire TV Cubewith the regular versions of Fire TV Stick and 4K/4K Max to determine which one is best.