One of the most popular streaming services today is Amazon, which is next to Netflix. Unlike the latter, Amazon has a service similar to Google Chromecast where we can connect the device to our TV to watch TV channels on the Amazon Prime home page.
One of the items that comes with Amazon Fire TV is its cane, which We can use as a remote control, But what happens if we lose this command and what can we do?Read on to learn how to take action
What are the features of the Amazon Fire TV Stick?
The Amazon Fire remote, called Fire Stick, is the one that comes with the purchase of the above service, it allows us to control Amazon Fire’s own HDMI devices, and depending on the characteristics of this remote, we can also control our own with basic functions TV.
TV connection and control
This fire stick Use with wireless connection, as if it were a normal TV remote, although for this it was necessary to pair the device with the HDMI Amazon Fire. Regarding the connection of the TV, if it is a relatively new model, it will be recognized automatically, so there is no need to do any extra steps beforehand.
When used with the TV, the remote control has typical functions of turning the TV on and off, raising and lowering the volume, and Depends on Fire Stick model, change the channel. With the Amazon Fire TV service itself, we can control streaming broadcasts, change channels, pause and play, rewind and increase, and more; just like using it on a TV, it also depends on how new the model is.
Another important thing to note is that if we have the latest version of the Amazon remote, we’ll have the option to use the company’s artificial intelligence, Alexa, for voice control. In order for you to take full advantage of this, you must create an account and add a password to your Amazon Prime account.
How do you know if you can use your Amazon Fire TV stick without a wireless controller?
As we mentioned, depending on Two versions of the Amazon Fire TV Stick itself As for the TVs, how new are they, we can use it without problems, and this is through the CEC function, which both devices themselves must have. TVs have this option since 2002, newer models of Amazon sticks also have this option, when you’re sure of that, activate the CEC function on the remote and that’s it, you can use it on your TV.
How do I use my Amazon Fire TV stick without a wireless controller?
another What to do with the Fire Stick It works by pairing the Echo Dot (Amazon Service) with Alexa (Amazon AI), for this you have to have the same account for both, if not, you can change the Amazon account on the Echo Show, in this way for both services are matched online.
Using the Amazon Fire TV app
Another equally effective method is to use Amazon Official Appfor both Android and iOS devices, after downloading the app on your smartphone, pair your Amazon Fire TV with the app on your phone to connect both to the same Wi-Fi network; the Amazon service will ask you to enter a code, The code will appear on your phone, and when you plug it in, you’ll be able to use your phone as a remote with buttons or voice.
How do I properly link the new Amazon Fire TV remote?
Finally, there is the most obvious solution, which is exactly get a new remote, although you can even use a mouse on Amazon Fire devices. When you buy a new remote, you won’t be able to use it at first because the Amazon Fire TV and it have to be paired with each other, so follow what we tell you next:
- Turn off your Amazon HDMI-connected TV for 30 seconds, we even recommend disconnecting it from the power source.
- Replug everything and power on, then wait for the services to fully load and start normally.
- Using the new controls, press the Select and Home buttons simultaneously until a message appears on the TV screen indicating whether the new device has been successfully linked, for 1 minute.
While it might seem like a long time, there’s no problem with how long it takes for an Amazon Fire TV to pair with a new remote.