How to Control Fire TV Stick With Your Phone

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Fire TV Remote App Requirements for Android and iOS

Before installing the official Amazon Fire TV app on your Android and iOS devices, it is worth checking that your device software is compatible with the app. Otherwise, you will not be able to install or use the app on your device. So, here are the Fire TV remote app requirements:

If your smartphone meets the above requirement, move on to the next section to connect your devices. Ensure your mobile device and Fire TV Stick are using the same Wi-Fi network.

How to Connect Fire TV Stick to Your Phone

In order to use your phone as a Fire TV Stick remote, you will first need to set up the Fire TV remote app and pair it with your Fire TV stick. So, download the Fire TV remote app on yourAndroidoriOSdevice and follow the below steps.

Step 1:EnableLocationandBluetoothservices. Open theFire TV remote appand grant the relevantpermissions.

Step 2:From the list, tap on yourFire TV Stick.

Step 3:Enter this PIN in theFire TV remote appand you’re all set.

You might, however, be asked to sign in to your Amazon account to access certain services. You can also check out our article to know more aboutusing your Fire TV Stick if your remote is lost.

How to Use Your Phone as Fire TV Stick Remote

Once the Amazon Fire TV Stick remote app is set up, you can now use it with your Fire TV Stick. Let’s have a look at all the different features available on the Fire TV remote app and how to use them.

Navigation Keys:You can use these keys to easily navigate up, down, and sideways on your Fire TV Stick. Once you’re on the desired app, tap in the middle to confirm.

Keyboard:Tap on thekeyboard iconto access keyboard services. This will allow you to type with ease on your Fire TV Stick. Once done, tap the back icon to go back to the main menu.

Alexa Icon:You can control your Fire TV Stick with voice commands by tapping on theAlexa icon.

App Icon:Tap on theapp iconnext to the keyboard icon. This will open all the apps currently available on Fire TV. From the list, tap on the app that you want to launch.

Note: The apps with cloud at the top right corner are not currently installed on your device. Tapping on them will open the app installer page on your Fire TV Stick.

Menu Icons:Tap on themore iconto pull up menu options. You get back, home, menu, rewind, play/pause, and fast forward keys. You can use the navigation keys while the menu options are expanded.

Settings:In the top left corner, tap on thecogwheel icon. This will allow you to access the settings menu or put your Fire TV Stick to sleep.

How to Change Your Fire TV Stick App’s Remote

The Fire TV Stick remote app also gives you the option of switching to a swipe gesture pad. You can also enable mini-controls that will allow you to control your Fire TV Stick from your lock screen and notification panel. Follow these steps to change the Fire TV Stick’s app remote.

Step 1:Open theFire TV remote appand tap onMore. Tap onFire TV Remote.

Step 2:Here, turn off the toggle forDirectional Pad. This will enable the Swipe Gesture pad for your Fire TV remote app.

Step 3:Try swiping on thepadto move through the Fire TV Stick menu options and tap on them toconfirm/open.

Step 4:Go back to the Fire TV Remote settings and turn on theMini Remotetoggle.

Note:The Mini Remote option is only available on the Fire TV Stick remote app for Android.

This will help bring the Fire TV remote controls to your Android phone’s notification panel and lock screen for easy access.

FAQs

Yes, the Fire TV remote can be used alongside the Fire TV remote app.

Yes, tap on theSettings iconand tap onSleepto turn off your Fire TV stick using the Fire TV remote app.

Yes, you canchange Wi-Fi on Fire TV Stick without a remotethrough the Fire TV Stick app.

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Last updated on 17 July, 2024

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