How to Mirror/Cast Andriod to Firestick
If you think that Android users can easily mirror their phone to Firestick without using any apps, then it’s an illusion. In the past, it was possible to connect your Android device to the TV using Miracast protocol which was introduced on Android 4.2. Later, Google had disabled that feature to promote Chromecast devices. If your phone is running an old version of the Android, then you can try connecting that to the Firestick directly without installing any apps. Otherwise, you need to rely on third-party apps to cast your Android device to Firestick. There are a lot of mirroring apps available on the Google Play Store. Even though the above-mentioned Video & TV cast is also available for Android, it doesn’t support the casting of personal media. Let’s try another mirroring app for Android named Allcast.
Step 1: Install Cast App on Firestick and Android
On launching the app, you will see a message that prompts you to install the same app on your Android phone. Now, get your Android phone, download and install AllCast app from Google Play Store. with the Link.
The free version of AllCast offers only 5-minute to cast the photos/videos on your TV. And, the Premium version provides unlimited mirroring costs $4.99. Also read: Best Android Screen Sharing Apps to Control Android from PC
Best Apps to Mirror Android To Firestick
AllCast is the most popular option to mirror your Android device to Firestick. Still, if you would like to try out other apps, then you can check out the below ones:
AllConnect
AllConnect allows casting your personal media like photos, videos from your Android device to your TV screen. In addition to that, it also allows to stream videos, movies or TV shows directly from your mobile browser. Also, it allows to stream content on multiple devices simultaneously. As the in-app purchases are removed, AllConnect is now available as a free app on the Google Play Store.
AirScreen
AirScreen is projected as one of the most advanced mirroring apps that supports multiple protocols (including Google cast) and devices. Using the app, it is possible to cast not only from your Android device but also from Mac, Windows or an iOS device to your TV screen. It offers better privacy by encrypting the transmission of your personal media over the network. It is available as a free app, with some limitations. For the paid version, in-app purchase costs between $1.49 to $19.99 based on the feature. We hope you should have gained a good knowledge of how to mirror or cast your Android to your TV using Firestick. If you decide to go for a paid solution, then it is highly recommended to test the free app version before spending money.
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