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How to Turn On Firestick Without Remote

by admin September 8, 2022 0 Comment 13 min read

Key Notes

  • Fire TV Remote App– Install App → Select Device → Create Account → Enter Code on Phone
  • On Regular TV– Go to TV Settings → Select General Settings → Choose External Device Manager → Select HDMI CEC.

Amazon’s popular Firestick TV is a media streaming that allows us to stream videos, install apps, play music, and much more on the regular non-smart TV. It has an Alexa-enabled remote that lets us control the TV with voice commands. Moreover, Firestick offers serval popular video streaming services. But, at times, we might encounter situations like the Firestick remote not working or misplaced, and that is when the real problem starts. Fortunately, there are several ways to turn on or control Firestick TV without a remote.

Table of Contents

  • Methods to Turn On Firestick Without Remote
    • Using Fire TV Remote App
    • Using Regular TV Remote
    • Using Amazon Echo or Echo Dot
    • Buying a Replacement Firestick Remote
  • FAQ

Methods to Turn On Firestick Without Remote

A few reliable alternatives to control the Firestick TV, include a smartphone, a secondary remote, Amazon Echo, and more. So we can try out the possible methods and choose the best option that works for us.

Using Fire TV Remote App

We can control the Firestick TV using the Fire TV remote App on our smartphone. First, ensure to connect the phone and the Firestick to the same WiFi network.

1. Install the Fire TV Remote App on your Android or iPhone devices, which are free on the Play Store and App Store.

Fire TV remote App

2. Turn on the TV and select the HDMI source from the TV’s input.

3. Select the Firestick TV from the list of devices, and log in to the Amazon account using the associated credentials.

4. If you are a new user, click on Create a new account and follow the on-screen instruction.

5. Provide the necessary details to successfully register the Firestick account.

6. Enter the 4-digit code that appears on your TV onto your smartphone to pair the devices.

7. Now, you can turn on and control the TV using your smartphone.

Using Regular TV Remote

Most of us do not know that we can use the regular TV remote to control the Firestick. Here is how to do it.

Regular TV remote to turn on Firestick TV

1. Turn on the TV, and go to the TV Settings option.

2. Tap on the General Settings from the drop-down menu.

3. Go to the external device manager option, and turn on Anynet+ (HDMI CEC).

4. However, the HDMI CEC name would vary for different TV brands. Here is the name used in some of the popular TV brands.

Regular TV setting
  • Samsung: Anynet+
  • Sharp: Aquos Link
  • Sony: BRAVIA Link and BRAVIA Sync
  • Onkyo: RIHD
  • LG: SimpLink
  • Vizio: CEC
  • Hitachi: HDMI-CEC
  • Panasonic: VIERA Link
  • Mitsubishi: Realink for HDMI
  • Runco International: RuncoLink
  • Toshiba: CE-Link and Regza Link

4. Restart the TV and check if you can control the Firestick TV using the TV remote.

Using Amazon Echo or Echo Dot

If you wish to link the Alexa with the Firestick TV, make sure to log in to both using the same Amazon account. However, you can pair multiple Alexa devices to the same Firestick, but using one at a time is recommended. We might have to use the Alexa app to pair it with the Firestick.

Amazon echo dot

1. Go to the Menu, and click on the Settings option.

2. Choose the TV & Video option, and select the Fire TV from the list of devices.

3. Now, follow the on-screen instruction to complete the process.

4. Click on the Link Device option to confirm the process.

Buying a Replacement Firestick Remote

Anyhow, Amazon’s virtual remote is unique and can never be replaced. If you have sufficient time and money, it is recommended to get the Firestick remote available online. Ensure to check the product description to get the remote that is compatible with your device. As you get the new remote, pair the Firestick remote and check if all the buttons on the remote work fine.

Replacement remote

FAQ

How to turn down the volume on Firestick using the remote app?

We can control the Firestick using the remote app by connecting both devices under the same WiFi network. By doing so, we will be able to turn down the volume on the Firestick as well.

Can we turn off Firestick without a remote?

Yes, we can turn off the Firestick by pairing the device to a smartphone and controlling the TV using the Fire TV remote app. Alternatively, you can do it by passing voice commands to the device via the Amazon echo or echo dot as well.

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Table of Contents
  • Methods to Turn On Firestick Without Remote
    • Using Fire TV Remote App
    • Using Regular TV Remote
    • Using Amazon Echo or Echo Dot
    • Buying a Replacement Firestick Remote
  • FAQ
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