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Can Fire TV be used as a Chromecast RECEIVER?

Is there any way to set up the Fire TV as a Chromecast RECEIVER so I don't have to use both my Chromecast and the Fire TV?
NOTE: As of update 51.1.4.0_user_514006420, there is now a "display mirroring" option. This allows casting from any device that supports Miracast - I wish it supported Chromecast as well, but it's better than nothing.

martyxng said:
Is there any way to set up the Fire TV as a Chromecast RECEIVER so I don't have to use both my Chromecast and the Fire TV?
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http://www.sparkup.tv
I have not used it, I use AllCast for Fire TV instead.

I am really looking for a way to get apps that officially support Chromecast to get to my Fire TV. I have used allcast, but that only seems to stream photos and videos from within the AllCast app. That Spark app looks cool anyway though. I'd like to see how that is. Thanks!

I just realized that in the YouTube app on Android, you can "cast" to Fire TV. I didn't realize that! That seems to be the only app that supports it though. Other apps do not show my Fire TV when I tap the "cast" icon. Those apps on the Fire TV must have to specifially code for that...unless someone can trick the Fire TV into thinking it's a Chromecast!

As of update 51.1.4.0_user_514006420, there is now a "display mirroring" option. This allows casting from any device that supports Miracast.

Push.
Got it for christmas and thought this feature would be already in it.
I wanna use the cast button in apps.
Any ideas

Yes, by now, please refer to this thread for free trial of YouMap cast receiver:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...p-how-to-fire-tv-chromecast-receiver-t3162363

http://www.amazon.de/VMLite-Corporation-YouMap-Cast-Receiver/dp/B013KQ9FYM
Works good with YouTube and play music
Gesendet von meinem D6603 mit Tapatalk

Youmap Cast Receiver
Does anyone know where I can find the apk download for the paid version of Youmap that works on Amazon Fire TV stick?
The app was taken off the Amazon App Store, so I was wondering if I purchased the $9.99 app from the Google Play Store, would that apk work on the Fire TV?
Thanks.

mikie00mike said:
Does anyone know where I can find the apk download for the paid version of Youmap that works on Amazon Fire TV stick?
The app was taken off the Amazon App Store, so I was wondering if I purchased the $9.99 app from the Google Play Store, would that apk work on the Fire TV?
Thanks.
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That app was removed by amazon at the request of google (theres a story to that) but in a nutshell no chromecast for aftv. I believe the app will only work till the end of 2015 and you cant buy it anymore.
I was lucky and bought nexus player for $25 at target. Chromecast works perfectly with no fuss but id like a better solution for aftv.

Fire TV Stick w/HBO GO side loaded - Is there a way to actually use the app?

Unlike the Fire TV, the Fire Stick TV doesn't have a USB port, so a keyboard and mouse don't seem to be an option (please correct me if I'm wrong). I side loaded the .apk of the latest version of HBO Go but, being an app developed for touch screens, is it possible to actually use such an app on the Fire TV Stick? I can't seem to figure out a way to operate it with the Fire TV Stick remote. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Download an app called wukong from the app store on your phone enables a mouse cursor on the fire tv stick

2 ways to control it usewukong app as mouse and remote to scroll or even better if u have a bluetooth keyboard/mouse or game pad u can use that after installing the settings.apk file to mary the device. I use the ipazzport mini keyboard and touchpad works great.

m0nkeyf00t said:
2 ways to control it usewukong app as mouse and remote to scroll or even better if u have a bluetooth keyboard/mouse or game pad u can use that after installing the settings.apk file to mary the device. I use the ipazzport mini keyboard and touchpad works great.
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Interesting, thank you. Are you using this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/iPazzPort-P...01?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item5413a24845
Any cheaper options you might recommend?

yeah thats it amazon has it for about 20...here
use a 360 controller or the gamestop tablet gamepad there's a few other pads that work as well.
I just happened to have this one laying around and it works great.

m0nkeyf00t said:
yeah thats it amazon has it for about 20...here
use a 360 controller or the gamestop tablet gamepad there's a few other pads that work as well.
I just happened to have this one laying around and it works great.
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Are you referring to an Xbox 360 controller to use with the Fire TV Stick? I would prefer to use that if it works. I love that controller and would feel much better than even the official Amazon one.

salils said:
Unlike the Fire TV, the Fire Stick TV doesn't have a USB port, so a keyboard and mouse don't seem to be an option (please correct me if I'm wrong). I side loaded the .apk of the latest version of HBO Go but, being an app developed for touch screens, is it possible to actually use such an app on the Fire TV Stick? I can't seem to figure out a way to operate it with the Fire TV Stick remote. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Over in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57717809&postcount=7
he says the Fire TV Stick remote works fine.
Looks like he's using an .apk he got from his Fire TV.

Remote Mouse for Fire TV

Found this on reddit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/remote-mouse-for-fire-tv/id981405470?mt=8
Basically, it lets you control the Fire Stick and TV from your phone. It does not currently have keyboard input support, but other than that, it works great. Works great on my Fire Stick and TV. Best 99¢ spent on an app, ever!

There is also the Remote Mouse for Fire TV app for the windows phone platform. 79p well spent!
https://www.windowsphone.com/en-gb/...-fire-tv/e2eeb330-c8d4-443c-91d0-cbae53d3185b

Jedis said:
Found this on reddit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/remote-mouse-for-fire-tv/id981405470?mt=8
Basically, it lets you control the Fire Stick and TV from your phone. It does not currently have keyboard input support, but other than that, it works great. Works great on my Fire Stick and TV. Best 99¢ spent on an app, ever!
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yup, i agree, works great on my iphone and ipad
KCJunkman

why not use free official AMAZON Version
https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/amazon-fire-tv-fernbedienung/id947984433?mt=8
on ios? works perfekt also voice and keyboardinput

Fire TV - Can't Get Remote Control Of Kodi App

Noob here - Can't get remote control of Kodi
Recently bought an amazon fie stick, installed KODI 15...
I can use the remote that came with the fire stick but I want to use my android tablet.. I downloaded the app from the play store but when I run it, it doesn't recognize any kind of device...
Please help

maynard64 said:
Recently bought an amazon fie stick, installed KODI 15...
I can use the remote that came with the fire stick but I want to use my android tablet.. I downloaded the app from the play store but when I run it, it doesn't recognize any kind of device...
Please help
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Which app?

KLit75 said:
Which app?
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Amazon Fire TV Remote App amazon.com/Amazon-Fire-TV-Remote-App/dp/B00ODIASKC
To clarify... I'm trying to control Kodi from my tablet

Unfortunately I don't think you can control kodi with that. You should try Yatse. Its way better IMHO.

Error 5505 issue on fire tv stick

Dear xda community,
I bought an amazon key from Germany few days ago and I get a 5505 error issue linked to the country zone.
Indeed, my amazon prime video account is in the French store.
Do you know any trick to workaround the problem.:highfive:
If not, just let me know if someone else encountered the same issue.
Thx

jak78007 said:
Dear xda community,
I bought an amazon key from Germany few days ago and I get a 5505 error issue linked to the country zone.
Indeed, my amazon prime video account is in the French store.
Do you know any trick to workaround the problem.:highfive:
If not, just let me know if someone else encountered the same issue.
Thx
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Got the same trouble with an Amazon fire stick hd from UK in france
The trick is to launch video from the smartphone and share to fire device, then the remote works to view next episode...

Hello everyone, quick revival of the topic. How do you share the video to the fire device ? I can launch the video on both my mobile and my tablet but I cannot share it to the fire tv stick. THanks in advance for the help.

Pttigui said:
Hello everyone, quick revival of the topic. How do you share the video to the fire device ? I can launch the video on both my mobile and my tablet but I cannot share it to the fire tv stick. THanks in advance for the help.
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Cast it with an app like allcast - the main app installs on phone & the receiver app on firestick
Or
Create a media server on your pc using something like bubbleupnp alongside kodi & then access the media server on the firestick with bubbleupnp app although this is for advanced users

Hi TheFixItMan, thanks for the trick, I'll try that tonight.