However, streaming videos this way requires nothing less than a Super-Laptop.Īt the very least, you’ll need a Windows 10 65-bit PC and or a MacBook running Sierra.
Method NO 1: Elgato HD60 S + ViewHD HDMI SplitterĮlgato HD60 S includes a software that allows you to transfer the data from USB-C cable to the laptop’s screen. Read them and find out whether one of them is worth it for you. To help you understand whether using a Fire Stick on a laptop is worth it for you, we’ve listed two methods. Otherwise, why not just use the device on TV or a computer?Īlthough it’s possible to connect the Fire Stick device with a laptop, it doesn’t come without some big drawbacks.
How to Connect FireStick with Your LaptopĬonnecting the Fire Stick with your laptop is only worth it, if you travel a lot. If you are here to read only about computers and are not interested in laptops, then you should skip the next section and go to the FAQs section.īut, if you’re interested in making Fire Stick work with laptops, then you’ll get some significant information in the next section. That’s it! We’ve covered all the ways to make Fire Stick work on a computer. Attach the video cable to the Yellow connector.ģ. Connect the audio cable of your computer to a red or white connector on the Composite to HDMI adapter.Ģ. Last, attach the free end of the HDMI cable to the free HDMI port of your computer.ġ.
Insert the male end of the HDMI cable to the female port in the adapter.Ĥ. Attach the other side of the USB cable to the USB port in the HDMI adapter.ģ. Connect one side of the USB cable to your computer.Ģ. Turn on the adapter and the computer, and enjoy.ġ. Attach the VGA cable of your computer to the VGA port of the adapter.ģ. Connect the HDMI of the adapter to your computer’s HDMI port.Ģ. Last, connect the other HDMI cable to the display or projector.ġ. Attach one HDMI cable with the HDMI female interface.Ĥ. Then plug-in the USB and Audio connectors.ģ. Attach the VGA interface with the computer.Ģ. You’ll need multiple adapters for following all these methods.ġ. Convert USB to HDMI, HDMI to VGA, VGA to HDMI, DVI to HDMI, Composite to HDMI.Īt least one of these methods will allow you to attach Fire Stick to your computer. The HDMI converters can do the following tasks.
If the above method didn’t work for you, then it really is a bummer.īecause this method can be pretty cost effective and time-consuming.īut the good news is that you can still make it work by following all the methods mentioned in this section. Now all you’ve to do is start streaming and enjoy.
Sign into your Amazon account and create a new account, if you don’t have one. Every written information will be displayed in your chosen language. To do this first, you should press the Play button on your Firestick remote. Then attach the Fire Stick remote with the stick. Read and follow the instructions displayed on your monitor. The Fire Stick logo should be displayed on your screen. Attach the Fire Stick power cable with the power adapter and attach the adapter to the computer’s power outlet. Now that we’ve the 4 requirements out of the way, let’s get down to the step-by-step process. The power supplied by the computer won’t be enough to run the Fire Stick, that’s why you’ll need a power adapter for generating additional power. Your computer should follow the HDCP compliance or the content will be at high risk of being pirated.Ĥ.
If your computer doesn’t have audio, install it.ģ. Without audio there is no point in watching anything, because you won’t be able to understand anything. This one goes without saying, but still I’m saying it because a few computers don’t have built-in speakers or an audio jack.
So make sure your computer has an HDMI input port.Ģ. If your computer doesn’t have an HDMI input port, then following this process is pointless. First, you need to make sure that your computer has these 3 features.ġ.