The ability to use AirPlay with Amazon Fire TV devices is a bit of a mixed bag, and it’s important to understand the distinctions:

Fire TV Smart TVs:

• AirPlay 2 Support:
  • Some newer Amazon Fire TV Smart TVs do indeed include AirPlay 2 support. This allows for direct, native AirPlay streaming from Apple devices.
  • Specifically, certain Toshiba and Insignia Fire TV Smart TVs, as well as Amazon’s Fire TV Omni series, are known to have this functionality.
  • To verify if your specific Fire TV Smart TV model supports AirPlay, check the TV’s settings for an “AirPlay & HomeKit” option.

Fire TV Sticks and Other Fire TV Devices (that plug into a TV):

• Limited Native Support:
  • Amazon Fire TV Sticks and most other Fire TV devices that plug into a TV do not come with native, built-in AirPlay support.
• Third-Party Apps:
  • There are third-party apps available on the Amazon Appstore that claim to provide AirPlay-like capabilities. Apps such as “AirScreen” are examples.
  • However, it’s crucial to be aware of the following:
    • The performance and reliability of these third-party apps can vary significantly.
    • There may be limitations with certain types of content, especially DRM-protected material.
    • User reviews of these apps often reflect inconsistent experiences.

Key Takeaways:

• If you have a Fire TV Smart TV that explicitly supports AirPlay 2, you should be able to use AirPlay directly.
• If you’re using a Fire TV Stick or a standard Fire TV device, you’ll likely need to rely on third-party apps, which may come with limitations.

Therefore, the experience of using Airplay on a fire tv, is very dependent on the specific fire tv device.