How to Use a Remote Control for an Amazon Fire TV

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

This guide will show you how to use the remote control with your Fire TV. There are 5 different remotes that you can use:

1. Amazon Fire TV Remote included with:
2. Fire TV Stick (1st Generation)
3. Fire TV Stick Basic Edition
4. Alexa Voice Remote (1st Generation) included with:
5. Amazon Fire TV (1st Generation)
6. Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Generation) included with:
   
7. Amazon Fire TV (3rd Generation)
8. Amazon Fire TV (2nd Generation)
9. Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote
10. Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote
11. Voice Remote with Amazon Alexa included with:
12. Amazon Fire TV Edition TVs
13. Amazon Fire TV Remote app available for:
14. Fire devices
15. Android devices
16. iOS devices

2. Amazon Fire TV Remote

Directional Navigation - Use you remote's directional keypad (the "Navigation" ring around the Select button) to scroll right, left, up, and down.

Select - Press this button to select the item or option currently highlighted on-screen.

Back - Return to the previous screen or action.

Home - Return to the Home screen.

Menu - Open more options, based on the item or function currently selected on-screen.

Rewind - Rewind video and music playback (for supported content).

Play/Pause - Play or pause video and music playback (for supported content).

Fast Forward - Fast forward video and music playback (for supported content).

3. Alexa Voice Remote

Voice - Press and hold the Voice button, then speak into the microphone at the top of the remote. Release the Voice button when you're done speaking.

Directional Navigation - Use you remote's directional keypad (the "Navigation" ring around the Select button) to scroll right, left, up, and down.

Select - Press this button to select the item or option currently highlighted on-screen.

Back - Return to the previous screen or action.

Home - Return to the Home screen.

Menu - Open more options, based on the item or function currently selected on-screen.

Rewind - Rewind video and music playback (for supported content).

Play/Pause - Play or pause video and music playback (for supported content).

Fast Forward - Fast forward video and music playback (for supported content).

4. Voice Remote with Amazon Alexa

Power - Press to power the TV ON or switch to OFF/Standby mode.

Voice - Press and hold the Voice button, then speak into the microphone at the top of the remote. Release the Voice button when you're done speaking.

Back - Return to the previous screen or action.

Home - Return to the Home screen.

Menu - Open more options, based on the item or function currently selected on-screen.

Directional Navigation - Use you remote's directional keypad (the "Navigation" ring around the Select button) to scroll right, left, up, and down.

Select - Press this button to select the item or option currently highlighted on-screen.

Rewind - Rewind video and music playback (for supported content).

Play/Pause - Play or pause video and music playback (for supported content).

Fast Forward - Fast forward video and music playback (for supported content).

Volume Control - Adjust your TV volume. To mute the volume, press one of the Volume +/- control buttons, then press the Menu button.

App Launch Buttons - quickly launch the Prime Video, Netflix, and Amazon Music apps.

5. Amazon Fire TV Remote app

To use your mobile device as a remote control for your Fire TV:

1. Open the Amazon Fire TV Remote app on your mobile device.
   

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2. To show all the controls drag upward from the highlighted area in the picture below and reveal the playback controls.
   

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   The control functions are as follows:
   

1. Back - Return to the previous screen or action.

1. Home - Return to the Home screen.

1. Menu - Open more options, based on the item or function currently selected on-screen.

1. Rewind - Rewind video and music playback (for supported content).

1. Play/Pause - Play or pause video and music playback (for supported content).

1. Fast Forward - Fast forward video and music playback (for supported content). 
2. Swipe in any direction to navigate the TV screen.
   

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2. Tap anywhere on the mobile device's screen to select a highlighted item on the TV screen.
   

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2. Tap on the microphone, pull it downward and hold it to use the voice feature. If you have a remote control without the voice feature, you can use this mobile app for that.
   

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2. Open the keyboard from the top right corner to type on the TV screen.