AirPlay is a popular feature among Apple users that allows them to stream content from their Apple devices to bigger screens. However, there are times when you need to share media content from non-Apple devices to the big screen. In such cases, Amazon Fire Stick is an excellent solution that allows you to stream content wirelessly using the AirPlay protocol. In this article, we will explain how to AirPlay to Fire Stick.

There are several ways to AirPlay content to your Fire Stick, depending on your device and software version. Below, we have listed the two methods that are most commonly used.

Method 1: Using AirScreen

AirScreen is a third-party app that provides you with the AirPlay feature. To AirPlay to Fire Stick using AirScreen, follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to the Amazon App Store on your Fire Stick.

Step 2: Search for the AirScreen app and install it.

Step 3: Open the AirScreen app and click on the hamburger icon on the top left.

Step 4: Select “AirPlay.”

Step 5: Turn on the “Enable AirPlay” option.

Step 6: Connect your Apple device and Fire Stick to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 7: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen, or down from the top of your iPad screen to access Control Center.

Step 8: Tap on the “Screen Mirroring” option, and then select your Fire Stick from the list of available devices.

Step 9: Enter the password displayed on your TV (if required) to connect.

Step 10: Your AirPlay session should now begin, enabling you to stream media content on your TV through your Fire Stick.

Method 2: Using AirPlay on Kodi

Kodi is a popular media center application for Fire Stick, which has an integrated AirPlay feature. If you have Kodi installed, you can use it to stream content from your Apple devices to your Fire Stick. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Install Kodi on your Fire Stick and launch it.

Step 2: Click on “Videos” on the home screen, and then select “Files.”

Step 3: Click on “Add videos…” and then choose “Browse.”

Step 4: Select “UPnP Devices” from the list of available sources.

Step 5: Click on the “Apple AirPlay” option.

Step 6: Enable the “Allow XBMC to receive AirPlay content” option.

Step 7: Connect your Apple device and Fire Stick to the same Wi-Fi network.

Step 8: Swipe up from the bottom of your iPhone screen or down from the top of your iPad screen to access Control Center.

Step 9: Tap on the “Screen Mirroring” option, and then select your Fire Stick from the list of available devices.

Step 10: Enter the password displayed on your TV (if required) to connect.

Step 11: Your AirPlay session should now begin, enabling you to stream media content on your TV through your Fire Stick.

Conclusion

AirPlay is a fantastic feature for sharing media content across different devices, and Fire Stick provides a reliable, cost-effective solution for those that do not have Apple TVs. By following these steps, you can easily AirPlay content from your Apple devices to your Fire Stick, offering a great viewing experience for everyone.