The good news is that you can actually stream games on Fire TV from your PC or laptop. All you need to do is set up a few things here and there, and you're good to go! Now, let's talk about what you need to do in detail.

Does Fire TV Allow Streaming Games?
If you're already using a Fire TV for entertainment stuff, you can also use it for gaming!

Fire TV allows you to stream games from a PC or laptop. However, the steps aren't that straightforward, as you still need to install some apps and configure a few settings.

But rest assured, once you've configured everything, nothing can stop you from having a seamless streaming experience!

Apart from just streaming games on the Fire TV, you can also download a few from the App Store. I'll be discussing that in the next section.

How to Stream Games on Fire TV?

Streaming games from your PC to your Fire TV is just a few steps away. Let's take a look at what you need to do.

Step 1: Download Nvidia Geforce Experience on PC/Laptop

First, you need to download Nvidia Geforce Experience on your laptop or PC, if you're planning to stream games from your PC to your Fire TV.

Note that you'll have to tell the software which games you wish to stream. Just search for the games and add them to the software.

Then, don't forget to go to the settings, and select the GameStream subpage. Here, ensure that streaming is activated. You simply need to select the In my network option.

Note: If you don't install the Nvidia Geforce Experience software, your Fire TV might not be able to find the game that you want to stream. So, make sure that you add the game that you're planning to stream on the Nvidia platform.

Step 2: Install the Moonlight App On Your Fire TV

There's no direct way to stream games from a PC or laptop to your Fire TV. So, you might have to install a few apps. I recommend installing the Moonlight app for streaming purposes! This app is free, so you won't have to pay even a penny.

The process of installing the Moonlight App on Fire TV is similar to other apps. Just search for the app, and once you find it, you can install it on your device and set it up.

However, if all of this seems too complicated, you can play games via Kodi too. Even though it's mainly used for streaming movies, you can use it for games too, by installing game add-ons.

There might be certain games that are not available in your Geographical location. In such situations using Kodi with a VPN allows you to play your favourite games & keep your activity hidden as well.

Step 3: Start the Moonlight App on Fire TV

Fire TV can get pretty secure. Therefore, opening a third-party app on it can get tiring.

If you want to start the Moonlight app on your Fire TV, go to Settings. In the Applications or Manage Installed Apps, you'll find the app. Just click on it, and start the app.

Step 4: Pair Your Fire TV With the PC

This step doesn't require you to do anything. You simply need to turn on the Moonlight app and search for your PC or laptop.

Remember that your Fire TV will only locate your PC or laptop if they're on the same network. So, ensure that you're using the same network or WiFi for both devices.

Next, just select the device, and you'll get a code, which you have to add to your PC. Finally, choose a game from the Moonlight app that you wish to stream.

Once done, you can continue streaming your games from a PC or laptop to the Fire TV! Isn't it straightforward?

Can You Download Games on Fire TV?

Apart from streaming games from your PC to Fire TV, did you know that you can also download a few games on it directly?

Well obviously, these games won't be very advanced level ones with breathtaking graphics, but for a boring Sunday, they're entertaining!

So, here's how you can download games on Fire TV.

A quick search on your Fire TV can present you with many fun games.

First, open the search bar, and type the name of the game that you want to play. You'll get a list of various games, with their icons. So, click on them to download the game. Note that you might've to pay for the game if it's not free!

If you don't have a specific game in mind, you can also browse through the App Store. To do this, just navigate to the App Store and select the Games option.

You can also filter the games based on various categories like Simulation, Action, Racing, and Sports Games.

Some of the best games for Fire TV are Sega Classics, Sonic The Hedgehog, Hungry Shark Evolution, and TV Chess (it's also free!).

Final Thoughts

A Fire TV can be used for multiple purposes! So, you can easily use it for gaming purposes too.

Just follow the instructions mentioned in this blog post, and start streaming and playing your favorite games on a large screen like a Fire TV.