How to connect Fire-Stick to play on both TV's

[Jkreis]

I have a 2019 International Sig 28RBQ and was wondering if there is a way to connect a Fire-Stick so that it works on both TV's instead of buying two sticks? Thanks in advance.

[kpm]

I replaced my OEM HDMI splitter with this 4x2 HDMI switch. With a device like this you can route any HDMI source to either TV.

[Jkreis]

Thanks...but for the non-tech people such as myself, how do you install and use this...thanks.

[kpm]

Your HDMI splitter is a small box that lives inside your Airstream's DVD enclosure. That enclosure is attached on the side by two small screws. Remove them and the whole box will come loose.

By default, the HDMI splitter takes the DVD output and sends it to both TVs. If you replace the HDMI splitter with a HDMI switch, you have the option to add more HDMI devices and to route those devices to whichever TV you want. If you do it this way, the Firestick would live in the cabinet above your DVD player and you would select the HDMI switch to send the output to one or both TVs.

If this sounds too technical, any audio tech could do the job in under an hour.

Or you could just get another Firestick

[rustyoldman]

I don't have a fire stick. I have Roku.....the cheaper Rokus don't have an HDMI socket. The top of the line Roku's do. It is my understanding that Streaming is accomplished with both Roku and firestick from a wifi connection. If you don't have wifi of at least 5mps your streaming device will not work correctly. How are you getting your wifi signal?

[cptdzl]

Originally Posted by rustyoldman

I don't have a fire stick. I have Roku.....the cheaper Rokus don't have an HDMI socket. The top of the line Roku's do. It is my understanding that Streaming is accomplished with both Roku and firestick from a wifi connection. If you don't have wifi of at least 5mps your streaming device will not work correctly. How are you getting your wifi signal?

I have an apple TV and I use a WIFI hot spot from ATT (verizon & others have them) the catch is you'll need a Data plan that will support the amount of TV you are watching. I know from my personal experience this past march I used it to watch TV/youtube a couple hours a day and chewed through 30+GB's

[kpm]

Originally Posted by rustyoldman

I don't have a fire stick. I have Roku.....the cheaper Rokus don't have an HDMI socket. The top of the line Roku's do. It is my understanding that Streaming is accomplished with both Roku and firestick from a wifi connection. If you don't have wifi of at least 5mps your streaming device will not work correctly. How are you getting your wifi signal?

We use the hotspot from our phones. We’re on the Verizon 55+ unlimited data plan. Two phones for $80 per month.

[cazual6]

Originally Posted by Jkreis

Thanks...but for the non-tech people such as myself, how do you install and use this...thanks.

Greetings! Because of this response, buy two FireSticks. It is more cost effective and MUCH easier for you.

K.I.S.S.

[PirateChris]

Beware of “unlimited plans”.... they have a very dirty secret!

While yes, the data usage is unlimited, your download speed is throttled downward as you hit data thresholds. Works fine early in the month but when you hit about 5Gb, it starts to crawl and becomes too slow to run video. You will still get slowed e-mail, but during periods of throttled speed, don’t expect your Firestick or Roku to perform workout long periods of scrubbing delay.

Good luck and be well

PirateChris 🏴*☠️

Originally Posted by kpm

We use the hotspot from our phones. We’re on the Verizon 55+ unlimited data plan. Two phones for $80 per month.

[KelloggKid]

An HDMI switch is simply a box that allows multiple inputs and outputs. You tell it, either via a front panel button or remote control, which input should be attached to which output. We had one in our house and despite many discussions, multiple labels, etc. my wife could never remember how to work it and which inputs/outputs went where.

By the time you include the additional cables, etc. you may well find it's cheaper to simply buy a second Firestick than to install a switch. For that matter, in the amount of time it would take you to operate a switch you could probably just move the Firestick to the other TV for the evening.

[cptdzl]

I thought I'd share my set up and big Thank You to all that gave me the ideas on how to customize my video cabinet to my needs. Someone recommended a 2X4 HDMI splitter which I went with and mounted atop my DVD. A little wood fab needed. Also cleaned up the wiring nightmare from AS and mounted my apple TV (or roku, firestick, etc....) and then my Satellite box, a wally. Now each TV can be on separate HDMI inputs if need be.