2 Quick Ways Connect a Kindle Fire Tablet to Your TV

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Easy guide to hook your Kindle tablet up to your TV

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: June 6, 2024 Fact Checked

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The Amazon Kindle is an e-book reader, while the Kindle Fire is a tablet used for games, streaming, and more. You can't connect the Kindle e-reader to a TV; however, newer Kindle Fires can be mirrored onto a supported TV, while older Kindle Fires can be connected using an HDMI cable. Here's how to connect a Kindle Fire to a TV using Screen Mirroring with Miracast or an HDMI adapter.

Linking Your Kindle to Your TV

If you have a Miracast-enabled TV, you can link your Kindle Fire tablet. Connect to the same Wi-Fi network on both devices, and then tap Screen Mirroring in the Quick Settings menu. For older Kindle devices, you can connect to your TV via HDMI cable. Purchase a micro-HDMI to HDMI adapter, and then connect the two devices together.

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   Turn on a Miracast-enabled device. Most modern TVs and monitors support Miracast. If you're unsure, consult your device's manual or look for the logo in the settings menu.

   • This method will work on Kindle Fire tablets with FOS 8 and higher. Be sure to update your Kindle.
   • If your TV doesn't have Miracast, you can purchase an HDMI display dongle and connect it to your TV.
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   Connect your device and Kindle Fire to the same Wi-Fi network. This is what allows your devices to connect wirelessly.
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   Swipe down on the top of your Kindle Fire. This will open the Quick Settings menu.
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   Tap Screen Mirroring. You can also find this option in your regular settings. Tap Connected Devices > Screen Mirroring.
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   Tap your Miracast-enabled device. It may take a few moments to connect.

   • Once connected, you'll see your Kindle Fire screen on your TV.
   • To stop Screen Mirroring, swipe down on the top of your Kindle Fire to open the menu again. Tap Screen Mirroring to turn it off.
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Method 2

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Using an HDMI Adapter

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   Purchase the correct HDMI adapter. For older Fire models, such as: HD Kids, HDX 8.9, HD7, HD10, HD8, and HD6, you'll need a micro-HDMI port to HDMI adapter. This adapter can be purchased online or at a Kindle Fire retailer.

   • This method will not work on newer Kindle Fires.
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   Attach the HDMI adapter to your Kindle Fire. Locate the micro USB connector of your HDMI adapter and connect it to your Kindle Fire. It will be the smaller end of the HDMI adapter and will only fit into the micro USB slot of your Kindle Fire.
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   Connect an HDMI cable to the adapter and your TV. One end of the HDMI adapter will go into the adapter, while the other end will go into the port on the back of your TV. it.

   • The Kindle Fire screen should appear on your TV screen. If it doesn't, use the TV remote to check each input source.
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  Can I connect my Kindle Fire tablet or fire stick to a TV that doesn't have an HDMI port?

  

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  Unless you have a wireless Kindle, then no, you cannot connect it without the ports.

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  Can I connect a regular Kindle Fire to a TV?

  

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  You can connect this device to any TV very easily: You must simply plug it into a socket. On the other end of the cord there will be a trapezium shape; plug that into the trapezium-shaped hole on your TV, otherwise known as the HDMI socket. All you do next is change channels.

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• Consider a 15 foot cable so that you don’t have to constantly get up each time you need to skip, pause, or change an app on your Kindle.
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