You probably know that today you have a lot more choice in the way you watch television than ever before. That’s why Amazon’s Fire Stick is so amazing. Even despite growing competition from Google, Apple and Roku, the Fire TV lineup continues to be the best way to stream movies, music, TV, and more.
With such services for almost every streaming video service on the market, it’s an easy way to satisfy all your video needs. Of course, without remote control, watching new releases on Netflix may seem impossible. If you lose or break your Fire TV remote, you may feel like you can no longer watch your favorite movies and shows. But it’s not that simple.
Fortunately, there are many ways to control your Fire Stick without a lost remote, whether you need it urgently or have time to order a replacement. So, here is how to use your Amazon Fire Stick without the remote control.
How to use Fire Stick whitout remote with help of special app
The simplest way to get around without a lost or broken remote is to turn to Amazon’s Fire TV app, available for iOS and Android. This app provides all the controls you can get with a standard physical remote, and also allows you to use your phone’s keypad and microphone to type or voice search for movies and TV shows.
If you want to use your Fire Stick without a remote control using the Amazon Fire TV app, you to follow these steps:
- First of all, connect your mobile device and Fire Stick to the same WiFi network.
- After that, open the app on your mobile device and choose the Fire Stick from the “Available Devices” screen.
- Finally, enter the code that appears on your TV screen into the app to pair your devices.
Once you have completed these steps, you can virtually control your Fire Stick right from your mobile device.
Can you buy a new replacement remote
Although Amazon’s virtual remote will help you in a time of need, there is no substitute for a physical remote. If you have the time and money to order a remote, there’s good news. Amazon sells remotes directly from its warehouse, which means you don’t have to worry about getting a knockoff or something that doesn’t actually work with your Fire Stick.
There are actually two different versions of the Fire remote that you can buy online: the first-generation model, which includes Alexa built-in, and the second-generation model, which adds power and volume controls directly to the remote. Be sure to check for compatibility with your Fire Stick.
How to use an Echo or Echo Dot as a remote to Fire Stick
If you have an Echo device linked to your Amazon account at home, you can use Alexa to monitor and control the Fire Stick with your voice. To do so, you can follow these steps:
- At first, go to the Alexa app on your mobile device.
- Then, tap on the “More” button in the bottom of the screen.
- Select “Settings” and under “Alexa Preferences” tap “TV & Video”.
- After that, tap on the “Fire TV” option.
- Finally, tap “Link Your Alexa Device” and follow final setup instructions to link your devices together.
Once you have completed these steps, you will be able to control your Fire Stick without a remote using the Alexa app.
