- Open the Fire TV remote app > your Fire TV Stick > enter the PIN in the Fire TV remote app to confirm pairing.
- Go to the Fire TV remote app > More > Fire TV Remote > turn off the toggle for Directional Pad > turn on the Mini Remote toggle.
- Open the Fire TV remote app and tap on the More option to access other menu options.
Fire TV Remote App Requirements for Android and iOS
- For Android: Android OS 4 and above.
- For iOS: iOS 10 or above.
If your smartphone meets the above requirement, move on to the next section to connect your devices. Ensure your mobile device and Fire TV Stick are using the same Wi-Fi network.
How to Connect Fire TV Stick to Your Phone
In order to use your phone as a Fire TV Stick remote, you will first need to set up the Fire TV remote app and pair it with your Fire TV stick. So, download the Fire TV remote app on your Android or iOS device and follow the below steps.
Step 1: Enable Location and Bluetooth services. Open the Fire TV remote app and grant the relevant permissions .
Step 2: From the list, tap on your Fire TV Stick .
Step 3: Enter this PIN in the Fire TV remote app and you’re all set.
How to Use Your Phone as Fire TV Stick Remote
Navigation Keys: You can use these keys to easily navigate up, down, and sideways on your Fire TV Stick. Once you’re on the desired app, tap in the middle to confirm.
Keyboard: Tap on the keyboard icon to access keyboard services. This will allow you to type with ease on your Fire TV Stick. Once done, tap the back icon to go back to the main menu.
Alexa Icon: You can control your Fire TV Stick with voice commands by tapping on the Alexa icon .
App Icon: Tap on the app icon next to the keyboard icon. This will open all the apps currently available on Fire TV. From the list, tap on the app that you want to launch.
Note : The apps with cloud at the top right corner are not currently installed on your device. Tapping on them will open the app installer page on your Fire TV Stick.
Menu Icons: Tap on the more icon to pull up menu options. You get back, home, menu, rewind, play/pause, and fast forward keys. You can use the navigation keys while the menu options are expanded.
Settings: In the top left corner, tap on the cogwheel icon . This will allow you to access the settings menu or put your Fire TV Stick to sleep.
How to Change Your Fire TV Stick App’s Remote
The Fire TV Stick remote app also gives you the option of switching to a swipe gesture pad. You can also enable mini-controls that will allow you to control your Fire TV Stick from your lock screen and notification panel. Follow these steps to change the Fire TV Stick’s app remote.
Step 1: Open the Fire TV remote app and tap on More . Tap on Fire TV Remote .
Step 2: Here, turn off the toggle for Directional Pad . This will enable the Swipe Gesture pad for your Fire TV remote app.
Step 3: Try swiping on the pad to move through the Fire TV Stick menu options and tap on them to confirm/open .
Step 4: Go back to the Fire TV Remote settings and turn on the Mini Remote toggle.
Note: The Mini Remote option is only available on the Fire TV Stick remote app for Android.
This will help bring the Fire TV remote controls to your Android phone’s notification panel and lock screen for easy access.
Yes, the Fire TV remote can be used alongside the Fire TV remote app.
Yes, tap on the Settings icon and tap on Sleep to turn off your Fire TV stick using the Fire TV remote app.
Yes, you can change Wi-Fi on Fire TV Stick without a remote through the Fire TV Stick app.
