Firestick and Fire TV are streaming devices that come with a Remote, it is very small and compact which makes it easy to lose. Even though Firestick and Fire TV can be controlled with Amazon Alexa, you will need a remote to navigate some menus.
Forgetting or losing things is human nature. Whether you’ve forgotten or misplaced your Firestick remote, or want an extra one without spending any money, it can be done. There are some alternate methods to control your Firestick and Fire TV without a remote. Firestick is a smart streaming device, you can control that with other smart devices too.
Alternatives for Firestick Remote
- Amazon Fire TV smartphone app
- Smart TV’s Remote
- Use Keyboard or Mouse
- Previous Gen Remote
You can use any one or all of these methods to control your Firestick or Fire Tv without a remote.
Amazon Fire TV smartphone app
Amazon Firestick has its own smartphone app called Amazon Fire TV to control the device. The app is available for both Android and iOS smartphones. Install the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Make sure that the Wifi connected to Firestick and your smartphone are same.
Step 1: Open the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone
Step 2: Your Firestick device will appear on the bottom of the screen. Tap it to connect
Step 3: It will ask you to enter a four-digit code. The code will appear on your Firestick screen
Step 4: Enter the code to connect your smartphone to the Firestick device
Step 5: Now, the app’s UI will be changed. This will allow you to navigate through the Firestick device
Related: How to Control Firestick with Alexa
Smart TV’s Remote
Amazon Firestick is a user-friendly device. You can use your smart TV remote to control the Firestick. Most of the latest models smart TV’s remote is featured with HDMI-CES (Consumer Electronics Control). This feature allows you to control other electronic devices like Firestick. If your Smart Tv remote has this feature, then you can control your smart TV and Firestick with a single remote.
Use Keyboard or Mouse
Amazon Firestick has built-in Bluetooth. You can use Bluetooth to connect a wireless keyboard or mouse to your Firestick device. Using Keyboard and Mouse will be a great option for you if you want to browse the internet on your Firestick. In this way, you can use your Firestick as a virtual computer. Even if you didn’t lose your Firestick remote, don’t hesitate to try this method. This will do wonders for you.
Previous Gen Remote
If you lost your Firestick remote. using your old remote will be a great fit for you. Amazon 4k Fire TV Stick is compatible with the older versions of the remote. But you need to sacrifice some buttons that are only available on the 4K remote. To pair the old remote, tap and hold the Home, Back, Left Arrow button for 10-15 seconds. After that, restart your Firestick device. Now, your old remote will be paired with your Firestick. Learn How to Pair Firestick Remote here.
To Conclude
The best replacement for a lost Firestick remote is to buy the exact remote you lost. If you are so concerned about your money, break a sweat and find the lost Firestick remote. The above-mentioned methods are the possible solutions if you lose or break your remote. If you know of any other method to control Firestick, tell us in the comments section.
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