What We Know
- AirPlay Firefox from iOS: Connect iOS & TV to same WIFI → Open Firefox → Head to Control Centre → Tap Screen Mirroring → Select TV → Start browsing.
- AirPlay Firefox from Mac: Connect Mac & TV to same WIFI → Launch Firefox → Move to Control Centre → Click Screen Mirroring → Choose the TV → Start browsing.
Like streaming applications, you can AirPlay Firefox browser to your Apple TV or AirPlay 2-enabled TV. By doing so, you can view web pages in a readable manner rather than in small fonts. Moreover, you can even stream videos in the browser, and watch them with clarity. If you are about to AirPlay the browser, refer to the below guide and follow the steps for a smooth process.
How to Screen Mirror Firefox from iOS to TV
1. Initially, connect your iPhone or iPad to the same WIFI network as your Apple TV or Smart TV.
2. Go to the App Store to install Firefox on your iPhone or iPad.
3. After that, swipe up from the bottom or top to open the Control Center.
4. Further, choose the Screen Mirroring option.
5. Select your AirPlay 2-compatible smart TV or Apple TV from nearby devices.
6. Now, you can see your iPhone screen on the selected device.
7. Launch the Firefox browser on your iOS.
Using AirPlay, you can access the browser or play the video on the TV. Once you finish mirroring, it is recommended to turn off AirPlay on your iPhone.
How to AirPlay Firefox from Macbook to TV
1. Before you begin, connect your Mac and Apple TV or AirPlay 2-compatible TV to the same WIFI network.
2. Launch the Safari browser on Mac.
3. Go to the Firefox official website and then tap Download Firefox.
Note: Once you visit the website, it will automatically detect your device. Based on that, it will recommend the latest version.
4. After downloading, double-click on Firefox.dmg to open the installation window.
5. Click and drag the Firefox icon to the Applications folder to install it.
6. Next, click the Control Center icon at the top menu bar of the Mac.
7. From the drop-down options, click on the Screen Mirroring icon.
Note: There may be times when AirPlay may not work on iPhone, iPad, & Mac. It can be fixed with easy workarounds to stream any content.
8. Select your TV name from the devices list.
9. If prompted, enter the AirPlay passcode displayed on the TV screen.
10. You have successfully activated screen mirroring.
11. Open the Firefox browser on your Mac and start accessing the browser on TV via AirPlay.
Note: Don’t forget to disable AirPlay on your Mac if you have finished screen mirroring Firefox.
How to Mirror Firefox to Smart TV Without WiFi
If you don’t have a WiFi connection, you can still mirror the browser screen to your Smart TV with the help of a Lightning to digital AV adapter and HDMI cable.
1. Connect the lightning port of the adapter to your smartphone.
2. Connect the ends of the HDMI cable to the adapter and Smart TV.
3. Change the Input on your Smart TV to the one you plugged HDMI
4. Open the Firefox browser on your device and start browsing.
Using HDMI mirroring, you can watch the Firefox browsing content on the TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately, Firefox doesn’t have plugins for AirPlay.
Safari is the best browser to AirPlay any content from a Mac to a TV.
