Amazon Fire TV Stick Quick Start Guide
What's in the box
The box contains the following items:
- Fire TV Stick
- Alexa Voice Remote
- Micro-USB cable (for power)
- HDMI extender cable
- Power adapter
- AAA batteries
Connect your Amazon Fire TV Stick
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your Fire TV Stick and the other end to the power adapter. Plug your Fire TV Stick into the HDMI port on your TV. Then, plug the power adapter into a nearby outlet.
2. Turn on your TV and select the appropriate HDMI input.
Use the included HDMI extender to improve Wi-Fi and remote performance, or if you have trouble fitting your Fire TV Stick into an HDMI port on your TV.
Power up your Alexa Voice Remote
- Open the back of the remote and insert the included batteries.
- After pairing your Alexa Voice Remote, follow the on-screen instructions to control the power and volume of your TV.
The remote has the following buttons:
- Power [power-symbol]
- Voice button [microphone-symbol]
- Navigation (Up, Down, Left, Right, Select, Back, Home, Menu)
- Rewind [rewind-symbol]
- Fast forward [fast-forward-symbol]
- Volume [volume-up-down-symbol]
- Play/pause [play-pause-symbol]
- Mute [mute-symbol]
Complete the on-screen setup
Using your Alexa Voice Remote, follow the on-screen instructions to choose your language, select your Wi-Fi network, and register your device.
Note: If your Wi-Fi network is password-protected, have your Wi-Fi network password handy to connect your Fire TV Stick to the internet. If your network is hidden, select the 'Join Other Network' tile from the list. If required, enter your network password using the on-screen keyboard.
Wifi tips and troubleshooting
- For best Wi-Fi performance, use the 5 GHz band on your wireless router if available.
- If you see a lock icon ?, your Wi-Fi network requires a password, so make sure you have it available.
- If you need help finding your Wi-Fi password, go to www.amazon.com/wifi.
- Ensure your internet is working properly. Restarting your router and modem will solve most Wi-Fi network issues.
- Do not place your wireless router or Fire TV Stick in a cabinet, as it may impact Wi-Fi signal strength.
- Some Wi-Fi issues may be improved by connecting the included HDMI extender.
Remote pairing
Having trouble with your remote? Unplug your Fire TV device from the power cord or adapter, then plug it back in. Wait for the home screen to appear. Remove and reinsert the remote's batteries. The remote should automatically pair with your device. If your remote isn't discovered, press and hold the Home [home-symbol] button until the LED starts to rapidly flash amber. The LED will flash blue after the remote is successfully paired.
For more troubleshooting and information, go to www.amazon.com/devicesupport.
Get the most out of your Fire TV Stick
Something's always on
Choose from over 500,000 movies and TV episodes. Watch free movies and TV shows with IMDb TV, Tubi, Pluto TV, and more. Plus, get access to live news, sports, and must-see shows. Easily download your favorite apps* like Netflix, YouTube, Hulu, and Disney+. To learn more about your Fire TV Stick, visit amazon.com/firetv.
Press and ask Alexa
Press the voice button on your included Alexa Voice Remote to easily find, launch, and control content. Alexa can also play music, answer questions, read the news, check the weather, and set alarms.
Things to try
- "Alexa, find movies."
- "Alexa, play top music hits."
- "Alexa, rewind 30 seconds."
- "Alexa, what's the weather?"
- "Alexa, set a timer for 5 minutes."
To learn more about what Alexa can do, just ask, "Alexa, what can you do?"
* Certain services are subject to change at any time, may not be available in all areas, and may require separate subscriptions.