Do You Need A FireStick For Each TV? Let’s Find Out!

Streaming devices have taken the world of entertainment by storm. You can stream a variety of content in the field of music, movies, sports, etc., using a streaming device. I often advise my readers to invest in FireStick and Roku devices to convert their non-smart TV into smart ones. Well, streaming devices are a cheap solution to update outdated TVs and add new smart capabilities to them.

Recently, one of my readers asked me whether they need an individual firestick for each of their TVs because they have several TVs in the house. Although I already knew the answer, I chose to confirm it by going through a number of technical articles and forum postings about FireStick devices.

I could confidently explain what had to be done in this case after spending several hours doing research, and hence, I decided to write this article.

After reading this article, you should have a better idea of whether you need a Fire Stick for each TV in your home.

Do You Need A Fire Stick For Each TV?

Whether or not you need a Fire Stick for each TV depends on your specific requirement. 

Each TV will require a different Amazon FireStick device to play different content at the same time. A single FireStick cannot be used on numerous TVs at the same time but can be mirrored on multiple TVs with the help of a third-party accessory playing exactly the same content. 

You can, however, unplug your FireStick from your current TV and use it on another as many times as you want. Did you know that you could also use FireStick and Roku simultaneously on one tv?

Can You Use One FireStick On Multiple TVs?

Amazon firestick is connected to the HDMI port of a TV. Hence, as long as your TV supports Fire Stick and has an HDMI port, you can unplug it from one TV and plug it into another, and the Fire Stick will function.

However, since Fire Stick is an external program that does not sync with your TV, you will be able to play your content only on the TV that the Fire Stick is connected to. Although you cannot use the Fire Stick on two TVs at once, there is no restriction on how frequently you may switch between them.

If you unplug from one TV and plug it in immediately in another one, you may not have to sign in again, and the Fire Stick should function flawlessly. But in some cases, you may have to sign in again to your Prime account to access content on your Fire Stick.

Here are some of those cases,

• More than a year has passed since you last unplugged your Fire Stick.
• Significant network change or if the linked device detects any potential threat in the network.
• The Firestick’s Amazon account password has been changed.

If you are setting up FireStick on a new TV for the first time, follow the steps given below.

• Step 1: Connect the Fire Stick to your TV directly or using an HDMI cable.
• Step 3: Switch on your TV.
• Step 4: Switch the output of the TV to HDMI.
• Step 5: Set up your Fire Stick by signing in to the Amazon Prime account.

If your FireStick becomes slow in any of the steps mentioned above, you may refer to the article that I wrote sometime back on how to fix slow FireStick.

How Can I Watch Content On Multiple TVs With One Fire Stick? 

An HDMI Extender enables you to view content from a single Fire Stick at up to 16 screens depending upon the extender that you have purchased. So, if you wish to watch content using Fire Stick on multiple TVs, investing in an HDMI Extender is a great option. But it is noteworthy that you cannot view different content on different screens using this hack, as the TVs will mirror exactly the same content.

Simply use an HDMI cable to link the Firestick to the splitter, and then attach additional HDMI cables to the other side of the splitter. The loose HDMI cable can then be connected to the multiple TVs.

The hack is unquestionably successful, but long HDMI wires snaking around your house may be a problem for some readers. I have used the Avedio Links HDMI Splitter in the past, and it worked quite fantastically. The splitter transmits video and audio simultaneously without any loss or lag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Can you have two Fire Sticks on one account?

Answer – A single Amazon account can be used for many Fire Sticks. However, because the Fire Stick device can only play two identical movies or TV shows at once, you can encounter a restriction while using several devices to watch the same content.

Q2. Can I use the same Fire Stick remote for multiple TVs? Or do I need a firestick for each TV?

Answer – You can pair the same Fire Stick remote to multiple TVs, but you can operate only one TV with the remote at a time. Hence, to avoid the hassle of pairing the remote repeatedly, I recommend having a separate remote for each Fire Stick.

Q3. Can I use one Firestick to watch different content on two TVs?

Answer – Unfortunately, it is not possible to watch different content on two TVs using one Fire Stick. You will have to use two separate Fire Sticks for each of the TV.

Q4. Are there any TVs with built-in FireStick?

Answer – Amazon, Hisense, and Insignia are a few brands that have come up with a TV that have an in-built Fire Stick, which means you don’t have to connect the streaming device to view the content. 

Conclusion

Whether you purchase a Fire Stick device for each of your TVs or use a single device for all of your TVs is primarily determined by your budget and whether you need to watch different content on different screens.

If you are wondering if you need a separate Fire Stick for each TV or are in two minds about whether or not you should invest in an individual Fire Stick for multiple TVs, the article must have helped you.

If you have more queries concerning the smart entertainment domain, I am here to help you out! Feel free to post your questions!