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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.

How to sideload Fire TV apps to the stick when you don't have a regular Fire TV?

I have the Fire TV Stick all set up and awesome-ized. I have one issue though. There are a few Fire TV apps that I would love to have for the stick, but without access to a Fire TV, I can't migrate them over. One app inparticular, Minecraft PE, is a must have. I have the app from Google Play, but it doesn't have remote functionality like the Fire TV version does. I can easily purchase the app through amazon on my computer, but have no way to access it without a "compatible" device. How can I get access to Fire TV apps I've purchased, without having one? Stupid Amazon should just make it compatible with the stick, as it obviously works on it. Ugg

xm41907 said:
I have the Fire TV Stick all set up and awesome-ized. I have one issue though. There are a few Fire TV apps that I would love to have for the stick, but without access to a Fire TV, I can't migrate them over. One app inparticular, Minecraft PE, is a must have. I have the app from Google Play, but it doesn't have remote functionality like the Fire TV version does. I can easily purchase the app through amazon on my computer, but have no way to access it without a "compatible" device. How can I get access to Fire TV apps I've purchased, without having one? Stupid Amazon should just make it compatible with the stick, as it obviously works on it. Ugg
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Unfortunately, there's no way to download an APK from Amazon even if you purchased the app.

AFTVnews.com said:
Unfortunately, there's no way to download an APK from Amazon even if you purchased the app.
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Ugg. My son's world is Minecraft right now, and it would be great to have the remote enabled version on the Fire TV Stick. Know of a way to request getting it added as compatible for the Stick?

Interesting. I just pulled an update to 0.10.0 from Google Play and it works with the controller now. All is well with the world now. Haha

AFTVnews.com said:
Unfortunately, there's no way to download an APK from Amazon even if you purchased the app.
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Actually you can if you create an Android VM in VirtualBox, sideload the Amazon app store, purchase the app from the store and backup the APK with ES File Manager.

I use BlueStacks (rooted version) on my Windows 8.1 laptop. Installed the Amazon apk and that device shows up under Amazon as a generic Android device. Exactly as the previous poster (install, backup using ES, sideload the apk on FTV), except I use BlueStacks.

[Q] adding apk and live tv to amazon fire tv

Hi ive just installed xbmc for amazon fire tv. Just wondered if there is away to add apk files inside xbmc. Rather than on sidebar? Also tried adding live tv as it worked well on pc. No success on amazon fire tv yet. Many thanks

I've got IPTV based LIVE TV working on XBMC without a problem, so I'm betting it works.

May i ask how you did it please. Because the way i did it via px wouldnt work on amazon fire tv.

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.

(apk request) CNN Go for Fire TV

Want to try this one on my Shield TV. The Android TV version doesn't have a live stream. I have a Fire Stick but I can't find it in the list of apks. Any ideas?

Wagmans said:
Want to try this one on my Shield TV. The Android TV version doesn't have a live stream. I have a Fire Stick but I can't find it in the list of apks. Any ideas?
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You can still find the latest AFTV version here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71504583&postcount=9

if you want live stream you have to delete the aftv app and data....sideloade this standard android version (first time run you have to use a mouse/remote to set up your provider but then you can use firetv remote to browse livetv stream - cnn/hln/cnn intern. and plays fine) here enjoy
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxaQYTkltfoDMVdNMk9VSnh1bXM/view?usp=sharing