If you have a Mac and a Samsung Smart TV, AirPlay mirroring to the TV would usually require an Apple TV. But now there’s an app for that …
Dec 05, 2019 Screen Mirroring Mac To Samsung TV Wireless. You don’t need to have an Apple smart TV to mirror your Mac screen using Juststream. It can work with just about any TV brand you talk about. For example, you can even connect your Mac with Roku TV. Wirelessly Mirror Mac Screen to Samsung Smart TV You are required to have an AppleTV connected to Samsung Smart TV to mirror the display of Mac computer wirelessy. But with this app, you can wireless connect the two devices without needing AppleTV.
Mirror for Samsung TV is a $9.99 Mac app that allows you to stream whatever’s playing on your Mac screen to any Samsung Smart TV from 2012 onward. That is to say, any model whose middle letter is E or later (eg. UE55_E_S8000).
“After launching the application on the Mac, the app will scan your local network for a Samsung Smart TV”, explains Demid Borodin, co-founder and Director of Technology. “When your TV is found, with a click of a button, the screen of your Mac is mirrored on TV. You can even choose whether you would like the audio of your Mac to be transferred to your TV as well.”
Developers AirBeam TV do caution that you’ll need a decent Wi-Fi network in your home, and you’ll see between one and three seconds of latency, so you won’t be able to use it for gaming.
So that you don’t have to lay out ten bucks to find out how well it works, there’s a test version here. If you’re happy with the test, you can buy the full version from the Mac App Store.
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Even though Firestick is offering the Screen mirroring option natively, again but iOS and Mac devices are still not supported. There are obvious workarounds which you can use to mirror your Mac to Firestick. Let’s check those out.
I also made a list of ways with which you can mirror your iPhone to the Firestick and easily share your content to the big screen. The following apps simulate an AirPlay server on the Firestick and receive the content from computer and cast it on the TV.
Read: Best Apps for Firestick and Fire TV Stick 4k
1. AirScreen
AirScreen is one of the most popular apps to mirror both Android and iOS screens to the Firestick. The one-time setup is really simple, get the app from the Amazon Store (link below). Open the app and run the server on the FireStick and you should see the option pop up on your Mac. Unlike streaming from an iPhone, you can use your Firestick as a second monitor to play some videos while you work on your computer.
Pros
- Easy to use UI
- Quick Connection
- Fast feed transfer
Cons
- Unreliable connection on the Firestick 4K (maybe it’s the software issue)
Install AirScreen (firestick)
2. AirPin Pro
Just like AirScreen, AirPin Pro also lets you share the screen over AirPlay. It creates and runs the AirPlay receiver in the background so you don’t have to turn ON the server every time you boot your FireStick. It is great to mirror your computer screen or use your Firestick as an extended display. However, you can just play some music without mirroring the display. The app is paid and would cost you $4.99 but you can try the free version to see if the app works for you.
Pros
- Local Connection Feed transfer
- Different modes of AirPlay for Video and Audio
Cons
- UI is confusing for the first-timers
Install AirPin Pro (Firestick)
3. Mirror for Fire TV
AirPlay is not the only way to mirror your Mac screen to the Firestick. Mirror for Fire TV is another mirroring app which lets you cast your screen to the TV effortlessly. You just install the receiver app on the Firestick via the following link and install another app on the Mac. It automatically detects your Firestick on the same network and seamlessly streams the footage. Unlike AirScreen and AirPin Pro, you can drop the video files from your Mac and play it on the Firestick without much lag. However, it comes with a price tag of $9.99 and you can try it for three minutes before purchasing the paid version.
Pros
Naturally, that will not enable any AoM 'Extended Edition' feature, like playing online using Steamworks, Steam Workshop, improved graphics.By the way, purchasing the boxed Mac version of the original will not work; it's for PowerPC-based Macs only. Age of mythology extended edition for mac 2017. Since the developers for both games are the same, I wouldn't expect a Mac port to be released anytime in the near future.If you want to play AoM on your Mac, you're best option is to use Wine somehow. The extended edition's engine was massively revamped under the hood, thus the existence of a Mac port of the original AoM means nothing for it.Furthermore, AoE 2 HD is in the same situation: AoE 2 had a launch day Mac version and the HD on Steam does not until now. I wouldn't hold my breath for it.
- High-speed local connection
- Dedicated channel for playing videos
Cons
- The app requires installation on both devices
Install Mirror for Fire TV (Firestick, macOS)
4. Splashtop
If you’re serious about mirroring your computer to your TV then maybe try Splashtop. It is a popular remote mirroring app which you can use to cast your screen to the TV. It is more than just a mirroring app and you can even control the mac from your TV but you would need to connect a keyboard and a mouse using a splitter cable. Nevertheless, Splashtop is a legitimate option to mirror your Mac Screen to the Fire TV Stick. The only caveat with this app is that you can’t install it natively. However, you can get it from Aptoide TV.
Pros
- Secure Connection
- Allows remote control of Mac from TV
- Easy UI
Cons
- Requires additional hardware to work as a remote solution
- Doesn’t work without the Internet
TeamViewer- Alternatively, you can use TeamViewer client to remotely log in to your Mac from your Firestick. It works just like Splashtop and lets you see the Mac screen and lets you control everything on it. You can get it on Aptoide TV app.
Check out Aptoide TV
Mirror your Macbook on the FireStick
These were some of the best apps which let you view your iPhone screen on the big screen. AirScreen and AirPin Pro are efficient and available on the Amazon Store. Splashtop is great because you can actually control your mac from the TV. It is perfect when you have to log in to a remote machine at your work or at a remote location. Which app do you use to mirror your iPhone screen to the Firestick, let me know in the comments below?
Related: Which to buy among Chromecast, Firestick, Roku, Android TV, and Apple TV?
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If you have a Mac and a Samsung Smart TV, AirPlay mirroring to the TV would usually require an Apple TV. But now there’s an app for that …
Dec 05, 2019 Screen Mirroring Mac To Samsung TV Wireless. You don’t need to have an Apple smart TV to mirror your Mac screen using Juststream. It can work with just about any TV brand you talk about. For example, you can even connect your Mac with Roku TV. Wirelessly Mirror Mac Screen to Samsung Smart TV You are required to have an AppleTV connected to Samsung Smart TV to mirror the display of Mac computer wirelessy. But with this app, you can wireless connect the two devices without needing AppleTV.
Mirror for Samsung TV is a $9.99 Mac app that allows you to stream whatever’s playing on your Mac screen to any Samsung Smart TV from 2012 onward. That is to say, any model whose middle letter is E or later (eg. UE55_E_S8000).
“After launching the application on the Mac, the app will scan your local network for a Samsung Smart TV”, explains Demid Borodin, co-founder and Director of Technology. “When your TV is found, with a click of a button, the screen of your Mac is mirrored on TV. You can even choose whether you would like the audio of your Mac to be transferred to your TV as well.”
Developers AirBeam TV do caution that you’ll need a decent Wi-Fi network in your home, and you’ll see between one and three seconds of latency, so you won’t be able to use it for gaming.
So that you don’t have to lay out ten bucks to find out how well it works, there’s a test version here. If you’re happy with the test, you can buy the full version from the Mac App Store.
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.More.
Even though Firestick is offering the Screen mirroring option natively, again but iOS and Mac devices are still not supported. There are obvious workarounds which you can use to mirror your Mac to Firestick. Let’s check those out.
I also made a list of ways with which you can mirror your iPhone to the Firestick and easily share your content to the big screen. The following apps simulate an AirPlay server on the Firestick and receive the content from computer and cast it on the TV.
Read: Best Apps for Firestick and Fire TV Stick 4k
1. AirScreen
AirScreen is one of the most popular apps to mirror both Android and iOS screens to the Firestick. The one-time setup is really simple, get the app from the Amazon Store (link below). Open the app and run the server on the FireStick and you should see the option pop up on your Mac. Unlike streaming from an iPhone, you can use your Firestick as a second monitor to play some videos while you work on your computer.
Pros
- Easy to use UI
- Quick Connection
- Fast feed transfer
Cons
- Unreliable connection on the Firestick 4K (maybe it’s the software issue)
Install AirScreen (firestick)
2. AirPin Pro
Just like AirScreen, AirPin Pro also lets you share the screen over AirPlay. It creates and runs the AirPlay receiver in the background so you don’t have to turn ON the server every time you boot your FireStick. It is great to mirror your computer screen or use your Firestick as an extended display. However, you can just play some music without mirroring the display. The app is paid and would cost you $4.99 but you can try the free version to see if the app works for you.
Pros
- Local Connection Feed transfer
- Different modes of AirPlay for Video and Audio
Cons
- UI is confusing for the first-timers
Install AirPin Pro (Firestick)
3. Mirror for Fire TV
AirPlay is not the only way to mirror your Mac screen to the Firestick. Mirror for Fire TV is another mirroring app which lets you cast your screen to the TV effortlessly. You just install the receiver app on the Firestick via the following link and install another app on the Mac. It automatically detects your Firestick on the same network and seamlessly streams the footage. Unlike AirScreen and AirPin Pro, you can drop the video files from your Mac and play it on the Firestick without much lag. However, it comes with a price tag of $9.99 and you can try it for three minutes before purchasing the paid version.
Pros
Naturally, that will not enable any AoM 'Extended Edition' feature, like playing online using Steamworks, Steam Workshop, improved graphics.By the way, purchasing the boxed Mac version of the original will not work; it's for PowerPC-based Macs only. Age of mythology extended edition for mac 2017. Since the developers for both games are the same, I wouldn't expect a Mac port to be released anytime in the near future.If you want to play AoM on your Mac, you're best option is to use Wine somehow. The extended edition's engine was massively revamped under the hood, thus the existence of a Mac port of the original AoM means nothing for it.Furthermore, AoE 2 HD is in the same situation: AoE 2 had a launch day Mac version and the HD on Steam does not until now. I wouldn't hold my breath for it.
- High-speed local connection
- Dedicated channel for playing videos
Cons
- The app requires installation on both devices
Install Mirror for Fire TV (Firestick, macOS)
4. Splashtop
If you’re serious about mirroring your computer to your TV then maybe try Splashtop. It is a popular remote mirroring app which you can use to cast your screen to the TV. It is more than just a mirroring app and you can even control the mac from your TV but you would need to connect a keyboard and a mouse using a splitter cable. Nevertheless, Splashtop is a legitimate option to mirror your Mac Screen to the Fire TV Stick. The only caveat with this app is that you can’t install it natively. However, you can get it from Aptoide TV.
Pros
- Secure Connection
- Allows remote control of Mac from TV
- Easy UI
Cons
- Requires additional hardware to work as a remote solution
- Doesn’t work without the Internet
TeamViewer- Alternatively, you can use TeamViewer client to remotely log in to your Mac from your Firestick. It works just like Splashtop and lets you see the Mac screen and lets you control everything on it. You can get it on Aptoide TV app.
Check out Aptoide TV
Mirror your Macbook on the FireStick
These were some of the best apps which let you view your iPhone screen on the big screen. AirScreen and AirPin Pro are efficient and available on the Amazon Store. Splashtop is great because you can actually control your mac from the TV. It is perfect when you have to log in to a remote machine at your work or at a remote location. Which app do you use to mirror your iPhone screen to the Firestick, let me know in the comments below?
Related: Which to buy among Chromecast, Firestick, Roku, Android TV, and Apple TV?