I am paying for a streaming service and have the app on my iphone. I want to connect to my fire TV and play a movie. Because of HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a form of Digital Rights Management (DRM I get a pop up my Fire TV says I am not compliant. Is there a way to bypass this by downloading something with the Fire TV downloader to fix this? Or is there another way?
Questionā¦ Did you jailbreak your Fire Tv?
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Great. Now you have to be in synch with Amazonās Department of Compliance to use your firestick. Iād suggest dumping it for an android box for better, RAM, internal memory, heat management and more freedom to load and use the apps you want. Many of us dumped the firestick back in 2017-2018 once there were better android box choices.
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It has nothing to do with the fire tv. Itās the connection between the two devices. You cannot ācastā protected content from an iPhone to a TV using certain apps. Instead, you can download the app on your fire tv and play it right from there. Thatās the easiest way.
If for some reason you absolutely have to use your phone then there is a workaround. I believe you have to use the official Apple lightning to HDMI adapter and then also use an HDMI splitter that will provide the HDCP connection. If you Google it, you will find splitters made specifically for this reason.
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HBAVLINK 4K HDMI Splitter 1 in 2 Out 60Hz- HDCP 2.2/2.3 Bypass, HDR, Dolby Atmos/DTS5.1/7.1 - Compatible with PS5/PS4/PS3, Apple TV, Xbox, Cable Box, Roku Stick, etc. Amazon.com
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yes. have ss and kodi.
I have access to other tvs. That do not have kodi. No I am not nuts for wanting this with a jailbroke fire TV. My point is I want to carry my iphone with me, with ss, go in lets say a hotel, plug and play. So is the splitter the only way?
Itās not always plug and play. Connecting to a hotel TV is a whole topic in itself.
Let me first answer your original question about connecting an iPhone to a TV to stream protected content. If you are using Kodi on your phone then the content shouldnāt be protected. Iām guessing this is more to do with Apple iOS blocking any type of video mirroring. And I distinctly remember reading that in order to connect to a TV through HDMI using an iPhone you have to use the official Apple brand lightning to HDMI adapter to get it to work. Now, if all youāre streaming from is Kodi then you shouldnāt need more than that adapter because their shouldnāt be any content protection on the file itself. However, if you want to use Netflix or any other official apps that do have content protection, you will also need the HDMI splitter which removes the HDCP.
As for connecting to a hotel TV, there can be lots of barriers. Firstly, you have to make sure itās physically possible. Some hotel TVs are wall mounted and thereās no way to get to an open HDMI port. If you can connect to an HDMI port, you have to make sure you can switch the input on the TV. A lot of hotel TVs have custom ādumbā remotes that donāt give you the option of switching inputs and the physical buttons on the TV itself may be disabled or non-existent. In that case, you need to carry a cheap universal remote with you along with the programming codes so you can program the remote to the TV and change the input. Then thereās the issue of power. Whether you use your cell phone or carry around a fire stick or similar streaming device, youāre going to want to have it plugged in. I recently stayed at a hotel where there was no accessible outlet within reach of the TV and no USB port to power my fire stick. The only thing that would have worked is if I had an extension cord with me. And lastly, you need to be connected to the internet. This is where having a phone with an unlimited data plan has an advantage over using a fire stick or other streaming device. Because most hotels require you to open a webpage once you connect to the Wi-Fi and enter your credentials such as your room number and/or last name. Itās not as simple as just putting in the password. This can be difficult to do on a fire stick or other device but is easy with a cell phone, laptop, or tablet. Itās even easier if you donāt have to connect to the Wi-Fi at all and can use your mobile data plan.
To recap, in order to make sure you are covered for any situation you may encounter, you will need:
- Official Apple HDMI adapter
- HDMI splitter that removes or bypasses HDCP
- HDMI cable
- Extension cord with at least two outlets. One for your phone and one for the splitter.
- Universal remote with the programming codes.
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Ya I know most of the issues dealing with hotels. Kinda pissed me off to have a PAID Amazon account and having HDCP blocking. Thank You for all the useful info.
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After buying several advertised splitters that vaguely say they are compliant, but either state that cannot be used for Netflix, Amazon Prime or hidden in an extra specification folder, I bought the authorized Apple Lightning and it works flawlessly. Got it on sale at Walmart for $38. No need for a splitter. Now when in the boondocks with no wifi but have unlimited data I can use my iPhone for anything I want. When I have SS installed on my phone, I have a lot of connecting issues. Even on my windows 10 pc I have issues. Some sites will not load even if I do the by passer in the app. I am forced to pause SS for 5 min to get therm to load. Reported it to them when it occurs.
Glad it worked out for you!
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And yeah, got to be careful when looking at ācompliantā versus āHDCP bypassā.
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Well, I spoke way too soon. With the authorized Apple lightning I was able to watch a movie at a hotel. But only one. Since that one I am totally blocked. Got ;pissed off and went to apple chat. Worked with an agent for about an hour, and he said he needs to get me a senior agent on the phone. Finally got someone who speaks America English. After exploring and explaining what and why I wanted to do this, he told me the lightning will not allow me to watch movies even if I have a paid sub. He admitted that even though they say it will unblock, that it will not. He suggested a fire stick. So I thought WTF letās see if I can put Kodi on my iPhone. But following instruction tutorial here www.tweakboxapp.com. Not available to install kodi on iPhone 14. So right now fire stick is the only alternative unless I jailbreak my phone. Donāt really want to do that, as there are issues if I do.
Any advice is appreciated.
I really wouldnāt rely on Apple to give you an answer on how to bypass the security restrictions that they themselves put in placeā¦
With that being said, did you follow my advice and buy a splitter that specifically says it removes or bypasses HDCP protection? You have to use the splitter WITH the official Apple lightning adapter.
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And yes, you have to jailbreak your iPhone to install Kodi. One of the thousands of reasons Iāve always been an Android user. But Iāll continue to listen to all the people who try to convince me that āiPhones are superiorā 
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Looks like I misunderstood you. I am confused. I thought one or the other did not think of using therm together.
Here is description of two splitters
splitter 1 ad saysā ššššššššš ā Supports 18Gbps bandwidth, resolutions up to 4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR 10 and Dolby Vision HDCP 2.3 Compliant. EDID Copy priority is Output 1> Output 2
Stating HDCP 2.3 Compliant. means it will block video, not bypass.
splitter two ad----* HDMI CABLES NOT INCLUDED, WILL NOT WORK WITH HDCP. Full Video format3D, 4K x 2K@30hz, 1080P @30hz, 1080P @60hz. Deep Color 4K @ 30Hz / 480i/ 576i/ 480p/ 576p/ 720p/ 1080i/ 1080p/ 1440i/ 1440p eidi duration 6 seconds. DOES NOT SUPPORT HDCP 2.0 & 2.2
Does this mean DOES NOT SUPPORT HDCP 2.0 & 2.2 will work with the apple lightning?
Can you recommend a specific splitter model that I should locate?
Hereās the link again for the one I mentioned before. It has to say ābypassā or āremoveā regarding HDCP. You would use your lightning adapter to connect your phone to the splitter and then the splitter to the TV.
HBAVLINK 4K HDMI Splitter 1 in 2 out 60Hz- HDCP 2.2/2.3 Bypass, HDR, Dolby Atmos/DTS5.1/7.1 - Compatible with PS5/PS4/PS3, Apple TV, Xbox, Cable Box, Roku Stick, etc. Amazon.com
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Thank You. My name fits me some time.
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I do not know if it makes a difference, but The Amazon ad shows a photo of a splitter double unit with one in and 2 out on one side.
The unit I received is a single unit with the in on one side and two outs on the other side.
The ad states HDCP 2.2/2.3 bypass.
So I have the original Apple Lightning going to the splitter via HDMI, the out of the splitter going to my LG TV. The splitter power cord is plugged in wall outlet. The other side of the lightning plugged into the USB port on the TV.
STILL NO VIDEO
Lower in the ad, it states devices it is compatible with.
With Amazon ad opened, and you put your cursor on ea photo in the upper left corner in photo 5 from the top, it states Video streaming app from laptop/macbook/phone/ is not compatible.
Wonder when Amazon red flags will go up as I return this stuff multiple times.
So right now unless I am missing something, or you tell me different, there is nothing available to bypass HDCP even with the Apple Lightning on a iPhone.
What app are you trying to play video from? Do you get any video signal to the TV with or without the splitter? Even mirroring of your home screen?