Using Firestick 4K on Windows via a Video Capture Card

[oldun]

I have just bought a video capture card. It has a HDMI input and a USB 3.0 output.

I have connected the Firestick to the video capture card, via the HDMI input and connected the output to a USB 3.0 socket on my computer. This is a fairly modern i5 Windows 11 computer so it should be able to handle the task OK.

As the original Firestick power supply is rather integrated into the TV wiring I have powered the Firestick using a RAVPower 40W 4-port power supply rated at 5V/2.4A per port. I am not using this source to power any other devices.

I then ran OBS Studio and made the recommended settings and the usual Firestick Window, rather slowly, on the computer screen. Once I had connected the Firestick to my 5G wifi

However every minute or so the screen goes blank and this is then replaced by a colourful multi striped screen. After a while the Firestick starts up again.

I have tried a couple of other power sources all rated around 5V/2A but with similar results.

Any ideas as to what has gone wrong?

If the video card is suspected can you recommend a suitable replacement - one of the cheaper ones if possible?

 

[ocnbrze]

found this article:https://smarterhomeguide.com/use-a-firestick-on-your-computer/

the video card recommended looks legit
https://www.amazon.com/LEADNOVO-Con...01c6b3a50510d&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

 

[Dannydet]

Why aren't you using the supplied power cable that came with the firestick?
It's a standard USB cable.
I think that may be the culprit

 

[amidr]

Try to use authenticated power cable which supplied the firestick, which will be helpful. The random cable can cause an issue.