Operating a Fire TV Stick via Android or iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide on Remotely Managing Your Fire TV Device
Manage your Amazon Fire TV without the need for a physical remote by using the official Amazon Fire TV app, available for both Android (7.0 or above) and iOS (iOS 13/iPadOS 13 or above).
Installation and Setup
For Android users, download the "Amazon Fire TV" app from the Google Play Store. For iPhone or iPad users, download the "Fire Stick Remote" or "Amazon Fire TV" app from the Apple App Store. Both apps require a Wi-Fi connection to the same network as your Fire TV device.
Once installed, open the app, and it will detect your Fire TV device on the network. Select your Fire TV, and you can use your smartphone to control all normal Fire TV functions such as navigating menus, controlling media playback, typing text, and using voice search if supported.
Connecting the Fire TV App
To connect the Fire TV app to the Fire TV device, the device must be plugged in and connected to the internet. The app will search for compatible devices nearby after selecting the type of streaming device.
If the Fire TV device isn't found, ensure the phone is connected to the internet and Bluetooth, and the Fire TV is powered on. Pressing the 'Set Up New Device' button within the Fire TV app initiates the setup process.
The app will then ask for a four-digit PIN code to complete the setup process.
Features of the Fire TV App
The Fire TV app's interface includes a search keyboard and a list of all apps for easy navigation. Users can jump between streaming services, close apps, and find their favorite shows on the Fire TV device.
Customisation Options
In the Fire TV app's 'Settings' menu, navigation can be changed from arrow keys to swiping, an Alexa remote layout can be added to the phone's lock screen, and vibrations can be turned on for navigation.
Using the Fire TV app on a smartphone eliminates the need to search for the remote control, providing a simpler and more convenient alternative. Your Amazon account should recognize linked Fire TV devices, making setup easier.
By using the Fire TV app, you can control both Amazon-made TVs and Amazon Fire TV Stick, offering greater flexibility in managing your entertainment system.
- The Fire TV app interface has a search keyboard, making it easy to navigate through all apps and jump between streaming services on your Fire TV device.
- You can customize the Fire TV app's navigation by changing from arrow keys to swiping or adding an Alexa remote layout to your smartphone's lock screen.
- By eliminating the need for a physical remote, using the Fire TV app on a smartphone offers a simpler, more convenient alternative to managing your Fire TV device.
- With the Fire TV app, you can control both Amazon-made TVs and Amazon Fire TV Stick, providing greater flexibility in managing your entertainment system.
- If you're an iPhone user, you can download the "Fire Stick Remote" or "Amazon Fire TV" app from the Apple App Store to manage your Fire TV device.
- To watch the latest shows, movies, series, and more on your TV, consider streaming content from platforms like Netflix, Apple TV+, or various other streaming services using your Fire TV device and the Fire TV app on your smartphone or smartphone gadgets.
