Can I Use Fire Stick on Computer Monitors?
It’s completely possible to connect a Fire Stick to a computer monitor that’s not being used for anything else and has no actual computer hardware attached to it. The method will differ greatly though depending on what type of monitor you have.
If your computer monitor has a built-in HDMI port and is relatively new, you should be able to simply plug the Fire Stick into it, switch the Source or Input, and use it as you would on a TV.
Here are some of the more common problems people experience when connecting Fire Sticks to monitors, along with some quick proven fixes.
How to Fix No Fire Stick Image or Sound on Monitor
How to Fix No Sound From a Fire Stick and Monitor
You should be able to use your monitor’s built-in speakers or a set that’s connected either wirelessly or with a traditional cable.
The easiest option? Connect a Bluetooth speaker to the Fire Stick itself. To do this, turn on the Fire Stick and select Settings > Controller and Bluetooth Device > Other Bluetooth Device > Add Bluetooth Device.
After a wired solution? Invest in an HDMI audio extractor device that will pass the HDMI video signal to the monitor and provide you with several audio-out options for your speakers.
How Do I Show My Computer Screen on Fire Stick?
The entire process only takes a few seconds to set up and requires no additional cables or devices.
How Do I Connect My Fire Stick to My Windows Computer?
To use a Fire Stick with a Windows computer, here’s what you’ll need:
Your Fire Stick TV streaming stick. The Fire Stick’s USB charging cable. The HDMI extension cable that comes with your Fire Stick. An HDMI splitter with support for HDCP1. 2 or higher. An extra HDMI cable. A capture card. Capture card software.
For this example, we’ll use an Elgato Game Capture HD60 S capture card, but you can use almost any model from any manufacturer designed to record and view media from an HDMI source.
