How to Stream from PC to Amazon Fire Stick

Amazon Fire Stick is probably one of the most popular streaming devices all over the world. The reason behind this is maybe due to its wide range of application support. Moreover, what is more amazing about this streaming device is that it is very affordable.

Through Amazon Fire Stick, you could do numerous things such as playing online videos, watching movies and TV shows from content platforms such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hotstar and many more. Another good thing about Amazon Fire Stick is that through it, you will be able to cast your laptop screen on your TV. This means you would be able to watch your favorite shows, show and view your powerpoint presentations, photos and browse your web on your TV.

Through this article, we shall learn how to stream from your PC to your Amazon Fire Stick which would allow you to convert your normal TV into a smart TV.

What is Difference with Screen Mirroring and Streaming

Streaming and screen mirroring often times get interchanged. However, these two terms differ from each other and through this article, we shall discuss these similar terms.

Screen mirroring

Screen mirroring means you are replicating what is being shown on your mobile or laptop over miracast supported display such as smart TVs, Windows 10 laptop, etc. If you have a Chromecast, Amazon Fire Stick, Android TV box or stick and PC, you will be able to replicate them over your TV.

By using Miracast features, you could sure be able to convert your laptop into wireless display into a screen cast mobile screen over your laptop.

Casting

Casting on the other hand is usually used for Chromecast which allows you to cast through the help of your chromecast. To do this, all you have to do is to tap/touch the cast icon and you are good to go.

Media Server/Streaming

Media server or more commonly known as Streaming. This feature could be enjoyed through the use of DNLA supported TV or smart devices.

If your TV does not support formats such as MKV, VOB and the like, unfortunately you will not be able to play them but do not worry as you would still be able to watch them as soon as you convert them to formats like mp4.

How to Screen Mirror PC on Amazon Fire Stick

• Hold home key of your Firestick remote until you see the menu option
• Select mirroring
• This will make your Fire TV stick ready to receive your wireless display connection
• On your Windows 10 PC, select the setting panel through the icon on the task bar
• Click connect where you will find the available wireless display
• Select connect once you get a popup on your TV
• Your TV will become a second display for your PC

How to stream from PC to Amazon Fire Stick

• Install plex app on your windows 10 PC
• Sign up with your Gmail or Facebook account
• Create a plex account
• Subscribe to plex app to ensure that you could enjoy all the features of plex.
• If you wish to share media, it is more recommended to configure the folder where you wish to share the media
• Install plex app on your Fire TV stick
• Navigate on your PC folder in plex fire app and stream your favorite show