I’m trying to figure out how to mirror or stream videos from my iPhone to my Amazon Firestick. I’ve tried looking for options in the Firestick settings, but nothing seems to work. Is there a certain app or setting I should use? I want to share videos and photos with my family on the TV and need help getting this set up.
Yes, you can stream from your iPhone to a Firestick! Here are some short tips:
You Gotta Be On The Same WiFi Network
I cannot stress this enough. Your iPhone and your Firestick have to be buddies on the exact same Wi-Fi. Mine defaulted to my “SmartGuest” network once and I spent 20 minutes cursing before realizing. Seriously, check this first.
Path One: DoCast
- Same Wi-Fi, remember? Like, really double-check. Both devices.
- Go grab the DoCast App (it’s right here).
- Follow whatever prompts it throws up.
I swear, there will be at least 2.5 permission popups. Just accept — what’s the worst that’ll happen, it’ll see your cat selfies?
- Choose your media flavor. On the main screen you’ll see icons for Photos, Videos, Music, etc. Pick one, tap play. That’s it!
And honestly, that’s the fastest way I’ve gotten Grandma’s birthday video onto the big screen when folks were impatient for cake.
Alternate Route: You Like That Mirroring Action? Try AirScreen
Let’s say you want to see your full iPhone screen — notifications, weird typos, and all — splashed across your TV. AirScreen’s your guy. Here’s what I did:
- Get AirScreen on your Firestick.
Just go to the App Store and search “Airscreen”, then install like any other app. - Open AirScreen and hit ‘Start’.
Don’t waste time with the options you don’t need. Just the “Start” button. - Hop over to your iPhone.
- Pull down Control Center (that swipey thing from the top right).
- Tap & hold “Screen Mirroring.”
- Look for your Firestick’s name. Tap it.
That’s literally all. Your iPhone’s screen should be up on the TV, notifications and all. Just be careful if you’re texting anyone about your boss.
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Honestly, you’re not alone—Firestick doesn’t make streaming or mirroring from an iPhone as intuitive as you’d think. Amazon and Apple just can’t play nice, which is why there’s literally NOTHING in the Firestick settings for native AirPlay. If you’re like me, you probably scrolled around the Fire TV settings thinking “Am I missing some magic toggle?” Nope. You’re not.
Anyway, @mikeappsreviewer already did the big run-through on using third-party apps like DoCast and AirScreen. Great, but here’s the thing: AirScreen lagged like crazy for me on live sports and gaming. So if you want smooth video, not just static slideshows, skip that and go with a dedicated solution for mirroring or casting. I’d plug the DoCast iPhone & iPad Screen Mirroring app for Fire TV—it’s literally purpose-built for getting your Apple stuff onto the Firestick without hassle. Just ignore the “it’s free!” bit and expect a couple ads unless you pay.
If you’re old school and want to steer clear of extra apps, you could try sideloading something like AirPin Pro on your Firestick, but that route’s more annoying than solving a Rubik’s cube blindfolded. Also, for anyone who says you can just use an HDMI adapter on your TV—sure, but why even have a Firestick then?
And yeah, make sure your Wi-Fi is the exact same for both devices, as was already mentioned. Check again if you’re pulling your hair out.
TL;DR: Out of all the overly-complicated nonsense, just install something like DoCast on your iPhone, connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi, follow the prompts, and you’ll be watching or mirroring in no time. No magic settings on the Firestick needed—just app power and a little patience with the setup.
Honestly, shoutout to @mikeappsreviewer and @yozora for breaking down the usual suspects (DoCast and AirScreen), but having tried both, I still find streaming from iPhone to Firestick to be needlessly frustrating, like Amazon and Apple want us to just give up and use a cheap Roku. FWIW: I’ve tested a handful of these so-called “mirroring” apps and while DoCast is probably the most straightforward, be aware that nothing is truly native. You’ll get popups, the occasional ad, and a little lag – so don’t expect Apple TV levels of smoothness.
One thing that rarely gets mentioned: if you JUST want to stream specific videos (not full screen mirror), Plex is actually a sneaky good workaround. Yeah, I know, it means setting up the app on both devices and dumping your videos into the server, but playback quality is honestly better than any of those mirroring tricks, with less lag and compression artifacts. Downside: it’s a little annoying for one-off stuff, and you gotta futz with the app or web interface.
Also, some sites make it sound like sideloading AirPin Pro or using VLC for Fire let you do real AirPlay mirroring. I tried both—still clunky, still kinda hit or miss. AirPin Pro wants you to jump through hoops and does the weird “trial version nag” thing every 5 minutes. Hard pass for most users.
Finally, there’s always the million-dollar “just get an HDMI adapter for your iPhone LOL!” advice. Technically works. But if you’re posting here, you probs want wireless, not that spaghetti mess hanging off your TV.
If you want a quick visual explainer, check out this easy step-by-step tutorial for streaming iPhone to Firestick. Sometimes seeing it in action is just faster than deciphering forum posts.
My advice: download the DoCast app and see if it fits your needs. Just remember: same Wi-Fi for both, and don’t expect miracles in live/performance gaming. And if you find a “magic toggle” in actual Firestick settings, please take a pic—it’ll be the Loch Ness monster of streaming.