Objective
This guide shows how to install and set up the official FireStick Remote App on your Android phone or iPhone and use it to control your FireStick or other Fire TV devices.
Introduction
If your FireStick remote is lost, damaged, or not responding properly, you can control your device using your smartphone. Amazon provides an official mobile app called Amazon Fire TV that works as a replacement remote. Once connected, the app lets you navigate menus, type using your phone’s keyboard, and access playback controls directly from your mobile device.
The FireStick Remote App is the official Amazon Fire TV mobile application that lets you control compatible Fire TV devices on your smartphone. It connects to the same Wi-Fi network as your FireStick and provides on-screen navigation controls similar to those on the physical remote.
The app is available for both Android and iOS devices and works with FireStick HD, FireStick Lite, FireStick 4K, FireStick 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV Smart TVs.
Requirements
- An Android phone or iPhone
- The official Amazon Fire TV app
- A stable Wi-Fi connection
- Your phone and FireStick connected to the same Wi-Fi network
Install & Set Up FireStick Remote App
Here are the steps:
1. Go to the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store and install the Amazon Fire TV app.
2. Open the app and click Sign in with Amazon account. Since you already have a FireStick, I am assuming you also have an Amazon account. If not, click Create Amazon Account.
Note: You don’t necessarily have to sign in with the same Amazon account that you use on your FireStick. However, both your phone and FireStick must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. Once you sign in, you will immediately see this popup which displays all the Fire TV devices connected to your Wi-Fi. Choose the device.
4. Enter the 4-digit code displayed on your FireStick.
5. Tap the mobile icon in the menu bar at the bottom to display the remote section. As you can see, it has most of the functional buttons present on your physical remote.
It also has a keypad button that allows you to type on your FireStick using your mobile’s keypad.
Features of the FireStick Remote App
- Touchpad-style navigation controls
- Playback buttons such as play, pause, forward, and rewind
- On-screen keyboard for faster typing
- Quick access to installed apps
- Device switching if multiple Fire TV devices are available
- Voice search support on compatible devices
Is the FireStick Remote App Safe and Legal?
Yes. The FireStick Remote App used in this guide is Amazon’s official Fire TV mobile application. It is available through the Google Play Store and Apple App Store and is safe and legal to use with Fire TV devices.
FAQs
1. What is the official FireStick remote app called?
The official remote app is called Amazon Fire TV. It is available on both Android and iPhone devices.
2. Does my phone need to be on the same Wi-Fi network as my FireStick?
Yes. Your phone and FireStick must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network for the app to detect and control the device.
3. Can I use the app if I lost my FireStick remote?
Yes. The Amazon Fire TV app serves as a replacement remote and lets you fully control your FireStick.
4. Can I type using my phone instead of the FireStick keyboard?
Yes. The app includes a built-in keyboard that lets you type faster than using the on-screen FireStick keyboard.
5. Can I control multiple Fire TV devices with the app?
Yes. If multiple Fire TV devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, you can switch between them inside the app.
6. Does the FireStick Remote App support voice search?
Yes. Voice search is available on supported Fire TV devices and compatible mobile phones.
Conclusion
The Amazon Fire TV mobile app is a convenient alternative to the physical FireStick remote. It helps you control your device, enter text more easily, and switch between Fire TV devices using your smartphone. Once connected over the same Wi-Fi network, the app works immediately and provides most of the controls available on the original remote.
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