Are you wondering how to connect Fire TV Stick to projector without HDMI? If yes, you’ve landed on the right page.
Fire TV Stick can turn a dumb projector smart, but it has an HDMI connector.
However, if your projector doesn’t have an HDMI port, don’t fret; you can still connect it to Fire TV Stick.
In this guide, I’ll show you a step-by-step process on how to connect Fire TV Stick to projector without HDMI.
Are you ready?
Let’s get started!
How to Connect Fire TV Stick to Projector without HDMI
You’ll need an adapter to connect Fire TV Stick to a projector without HDMI. For example, if your projector has RCA ports, you’ll need HDMI to RCA adapter. For a projector with a VGA port, you’ll require an HDMI to VGA adapter.
Wait!
Don’t leave yet:
Because down below, I’ve explained in full detail on how to use an HDMI to RCA or HDMI to VGA adapter with your projector.
But, before that:
What is Fire TV Stick?
For the uninitiated, Fire TV Stick is a streaming media player from Amazon. It connects to your projector or TV via the HDMI port and converts it into a smart TV or projector.
It’s basically like a mini-computer. You can install your favorite apps, like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, etc., to watch your favorite movies and TV shows.
In addition, you can also browse the web, play games and listen to music with Spotify and other similar apps.
How to Connect Fire TV Stick to Projector without HDMI: Step-by-Step Guide
Before connecting Fire TV Stick to projector, keep a few things handy to make the connection easier.
- Fire TV Stick and its power brick
- Projector
- HDMI to RCA adapter or HDMI to VGA adapter
- Charger for the adapter
- HDMI cable
- RCA or VGA cable
- 3.5mm aux cable (for HDMI to VGA adapter)
Step 1: Power off the projector
Make sure the projector is turned off and removed from the socket. You must do this to prevent yourself from any accidental shocks or other issues.
Step 2: Connect Fire TV Stick to Adapter
If your projector has RCA ports, you’ll need an HDMI to RCA adapter. Else, get an HDMI to VGA adapter for a projector with a VGA port.
Connect the Fire TV Stick to the respective adapter. Ensure you properly line the HDMI port on the adapter and the Fire TV Stick.
Step 3: Connect Adapter to the Projector
Now connect the adapter to your projector using RCA or VGA cable.
For RCA ports, make sure you line them correctly. Thankfully RCA ports and RCA cables are color coded for easy connection.
For a VGA connection, line the cable and the ports correctly. VGA port has several pins, which can bend under pressure. Ensure you’re gentle while connecting it.
In addition, a VGA connection can only transfer video signals, not audio signals. Hence, the HDMI to VGA adapter has an additional 3.5mm jack.
For audio, you can connect a 3.5mm aux cable from the adapter to the projector or directly to your speakers.
Step 4: Power on the Devices
In the above situation, you’ll have to supply power to the projector, Fire TV Stick and the adapter.
The Fire TV Stick’s package comes with its charging cable and power brick. The HDMI adapter comes with a power cable; however, you’ll need a USB power brick to power the adapter.
You can refer to the adapter’s user manual on correctly powering it.
Thus, ensure you run power to all three devices, i.e., projector, Fire TV Stick and adapter.
Step 5: Check the connection
Once you do the connection and power on all three devices, it’s now time to check the connection before making it permanent.
After powering on the projector, set the correct input source as RCA or VGA.
If everything goes well, you’ll see Amazon or Fire TV Stick logo on the projector.
The HDMI to RCA adapter has a 720p and 1080p toggle switch. Set it correctly depending on your projector’s native resolution.
Several people have reported that Fire TV Stick doesn’t work with projectors with a native resolution of less than 720p.
In addition, you can also long-press the ‘Up’ and ‘Rewind’ buttons simultaneously for 10 seconds on your Fire TV Stick remote. This process will cycle through numerous supported resolutions on your projector. Select the one that suits you best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Amazon Fire TV Stick without an HDMI port?
If your projector doesn’t have an HDMI port, you’ll need an HDMI to RCA adapter to connect Fire TV Stick to your projector. For a projector with a VGA port, you must get the HDMI to VGA adapter.
Will Bluetooth work if I connect Fire TV Stick to projector without HDMI?
Bluetooth doesn’t have anything to do with HDMI. Hence, the Bluetooth functionality will work fine if you connect Fire TV Stick to the projector without HDMI.
Conclusion
I hope this article helped you learn about how to connect Fire TV Stick to projector without HDMI.
With an HDMI to RCA or VGA adapter, you can easily connect without an HDMI port.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments section below.
I’ll try to answer them as soon as possible.
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