User guide

Use Fire TV Stick with a Second Screen
Device
You can enhance your experience with Fire TV Stick by using Second Screen features from compatible
devices. Second Screen enables you to pass videos and photos to your Fire TV Stick from your compatible
device and view related X-Ray information (if available).
Second Screen is compatible on these devices:
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Kindle Fire HD 2nd Generation
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Kindle Fire HDX
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Fire HD 6
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Fire HD 7
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Amazon Fire phone
Before you begin:
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Both your capable device and your Fire TV Stick must be connected to the Internet. You will have the
best results if both devices are connected to the same home network.
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Both devices must be registered to the same Amazon account.
• For Amazon Instant Video movies or TV shows:
a. On your tablet, find an Amazon Instant Video movie or TV show you want to watch. The Watch
button should have the Send To icon enabled on it.
b.
Tap the Send To icon and then select your Fire TV Stick from the list.
The video will start playing on your TV.
c.
While watching, you can control playback by tapping the Play , Pause , or Jump Back
buttons, or by using the video progress bar to forward or rewind. Your mobile device will also display
related X-Ray information (if available).
Note: You can exit the companion experience to perform other tasks on your mobile device while the movie or TV
show continues to play on your TV. To return to the companion experience and access the playback controls,
swipe down from the top of your mobile device to display the notifications screen, and then select the row that
corresponds to your Second Screen content.
• For photos and personal videos:
a. On your tablet, tap Photos on the Home screen.
b. Swipe from the left edge of the screen, and then select a category under Library or select a specific
photo album. The Send To icon will appear at the top right.
c.
Tap the Send To icon to display the album on your TV.
To learn more about viewing photos and personal videos with Fire TV Stick, go to View Photos &
Personal Videos on page 61.
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