Amazon Fire TV Stick User Manual

Follow the on-screen instructions in your Alexa Voice Remote to connect your Fire TV Stick to your Wi-Fi network. If you're having trouble connecting, try these tips:
Turn off the power to your modem and router, wait 30 seconds, then turn them back on. Make sure both the modem and the router are on the same Wi-Fi network. Try using a different Wi-Fi channel on your router. To find out which channel is best for your home, visit www.wi-fi.org/channels. If you are still having trouble connecting, contact your ISP for assistance or visit www.amazon.com/connecthelp for more information.

Can I use my Amazon Fire TV Stick outside of my home?

Yes, you can use your Amazon Fire TV Stick outside of your home by connecting it to a network that has a publicly routable IP address. For example, you can use the Amazon Fire TV Stick in hotels, airports, and other public places where there is free Wi-Fi. If you have an Amazon Prime account, you can also download movies and TV shows from Prime Video for free when you're connected to a public network outside your home. To learn more about using the Amazon Fire TV Stick outside of your home, visit www.amazon.com/bv_primevideo. To learn more about using Prime Video while traveling abroad, visit www.amazon.com/bv_primevideo. Amazon Fire TV Stick User Manual

The TV stick is pretty much the same, except it's smaller like a USB stick, and lighter than the Fire TV. You can only connect it via Wi-Fi, but you still need the power adapter for juice. Hands-free control is also a breeze, thanks to the Alexa Voice Remote.

You can't use an Amazon Fire TV Stick without a Wi-Fi network. A Fire TV Stick requires a network to stream content to your television.

Although you don't need the Fire Stick if you have a smart TV, compared to a regular smart TV, the Fire Stick has more content options, an easier menu to navigate and manage, a better remote control, faster and smoother loading times, more frequent updates and less junk or "throw-away" apps!

No, the Firestick will not work on any TV - it must have an HDMI port! If you have an older TV with a lower resolution, your Firestick should automatically downconvert to the best resolution available.

Batteries: The most common reason Fire Stick remotes stop working is battery issues. Improperly inserted batteries, low batteries, and other related issues can all cause a Fire Stick remote to stop working. Pairing: If your remote isn't paired with your Fire Stick, it won't work.

For Android TVs released in 2015 or later, symptoms can be improved by updating the remote control software.
Reset the remote control.
Open the battery compartment cover and remove the batteries.
Press and hold the power button for three seconds.
Reinsert the batteries and close the battery compartment cover.

Release the home button and then press the menu button nine times. Pull the batteries out of the remote control. Unplug your Fire TV Stick and wait a minute. Put the batteries back in the remote and turn on your Fire TV Stick.

Amazon Fire TV gets an updated universal remote that can control most TV brands. LOS ANGELES – The Amazon Alexa Voice remote, which can control TVs from most manufacturers, is now bundled with the Fire TV Stick streaming player.

Press and hold one of the buttons on the remote control. Look at the viewfinder or LCD screen. If the remote control is sending a signal, you should see a light in the viewfinder or mobile phone screen when you press buttons on the remote control.

On the remote, press and hold the buttons and home buttons for 10 seconds to unpair and clear it. Now reconnect the remote by pressing and holding the home button for 10-12 seconds. The remote should work on your Fire TV Stick.