{"id":6323,"date":"2022-12-24T14:56:28","date_gmt":"2022-12-24T14:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepcsoft.net\/?p=6323"},"modified":"2023-05-01T06:09:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-01T06:09:57","slug":"how-to-control-firestick-from-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepcsoft.net\/how-to-control-firestick-from-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Control Firestick from Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you have a Firestick, you know how frustrating it is to try and control it with the remote. The good news is that there are ways to control Firestick from your phone. Here are a few methods that you can use: <br><br><strong>Method 1<\/strong>: Use the Amazon Fire TV App The first method is to use the Amazon Fire TV app. This app allows you to control your Firestick from your phone. <br><br>You can use it to navigate the menus, select apps, and even play\/pause content. To get started, download the Amazon Fire TV app from your phone\u2019s app store. Once the app is installed, open it up and sign in with your Amazon account information. <br><br>Then, follow the prompts to set up your device for remote access. Once everything is set up, you should see your Firestick\u2019s home screen on your phone. From here, you can start navigating and controlling your device just like you would with the remote. <br><br><strong>Method 2:<\/strong> Use an Android App   There are also a number of third-party Android apps that allow you to control Firestick from your phone. One of our favorites is called \u201cFire Remote\u201d which can be downloaded for free from the Google Play Store. <br><br>This app gives you all of the same functionality as the Amazon Fire TV app but also adds some additional features like voice search and customizable controls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> Download and install the Amazon Fire TV app on your mobile device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Connect your mobile device to the same Wi-Fi network as your Amazon Fire TV Stick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Open the Amazon Fire TV app and select Devices from the top menu bar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Select your Amazon Fire TV Stick from the list of available devices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Select Controller from the top menu bar, then select Pair Remote or Controller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li> Follow the instructions on-screen to complete pairing process<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41qHHjZDc3L.jpg\" alt=\"How to Control Firestick from Phone \" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Credit: www.amazon.com <\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Operate My Firestick from My Phone? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you can operate your Firestick from your phone. There are a few different ways to do this, but the most common is to use the Amazon Fire TV app. This app is available for both Android and iOS devices, and it lets you control your Firestick just like you would with a remote control. <br><br>You can also use the app to cast content from your phone to your TV, which is handy if you want to watch a movie or show that&#8217;s not available on Amazon Prime Video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Control My Amazon Fire Stick Without the Remote? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever lost your Amazon Fire TV Stick remote or had it stolen, you may be wondering if there&#8217;s a way to control your Fire Stick without the remote. The good news is that there are a few different ways to do this. In this blog post, we&#8217;ll show you how to control your Amazon Fire TV Stick without the remote using your smartphone, an Amazon Echo device, and even your computer. <br><br>If you have an Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote, you can use your voice to control your Fire TV Stick without the remote. Simply say &#8220;Alexa, turn on\/off my Fire TV Stick&#8221; or &#8220;Alexa, volume up\/down on my Fire TV Stick.&#8221; You can also ask Alexa to play, pause, resume, fast forward, and rewind content on your Fire TV Stick. <br><br>If you don&#8217;t have an Alexa Voice Remote, you can still use voice commands by connecting an Amazon Echo device to your Fire TV Stick via Bluetooth. If you don&#8217;t have an Echo device or don&#8217;t want to use voice commands, you can control your Fire TV Stick with the free Amazon Remote App for Android and iOS devices. With the app installed on your smartphone or tablet, simply connect to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Stick and then open the app. <br><br>You should see your Firestick appear in the app&#8217;s &#8220;devices&#8221; list &#8211; simply tap it to connect and then start controlling it with touch gestures like swiping and tapping (much like a trackpad). You can also use the app&#8217;s keyboard feature to type out text input such as search queries and website URLs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fire TV Stick: How to Setup &amp; Use Phone as Remote for FREE (iPhones &amp; Android Phones)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fire TV Stick: How to Setup &amp; Use Phone as Remote for FREE (iPhones &amp; Android Phones)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YNxqgStUrR0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Control Fire Stick Without Remote <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever lost your Fire Stick remote or had it die on you, you know how frustrating it can be to try and use your Fire Stick without a remote. But did you know that there are actually several ways that you can control your Fire Stick without a remote?\n\nThere are a few different apps that you can download onto your smartphone or tablet that will allow you to control your Fire Stick. <br><br>The most popular of these is the official Amazon Fire TV app, which is available for both Android and iOS devices. Once you have this app installed, simply open it up and connect to your Fire Stick via Bluetooth. From here, you&#8217;ll be able to use all of the same controls as if you were using the physical remote.\n\n<br><br>Another option is to use an infrared (IR) blaster that will mimic the signals from the remote. You can find IR blasters for both Android and iOS devices, and they&#8217;re relatively inexpensive. Simply point the blaster at your Fire Stick and press the buttons on your phone or tablet in order to control it.\n\n<br><br>Finally, if all else fails, you can always just use the on-screen controls that are built into the Fire Stick interface. To access these controls, simply press and hold the Home button on your remote for three seconds. This will bring up a menu of options where you can navigate using either the directional arrows or the on-screen keyboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to control your Firestick from your phone, there are a few things you need to do. First, you need to install the Remote for Amazon Fire TV app on your phone. Once you have the app installed, open it and sign in with your Amazon account. <br><br>Next, go to the Settings menu and select Device Preferences. Select Controllers and then select Add New Remote. Follow the prompts to connect your phone to your Firestick. <br><br>Once connected, you should be able to use your phone as a remote control for your Firestick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n        {\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n        \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n      \"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\": \"Question\",\n        \n        \"name\": \"Can I Operate My Firestick from My Phone? \",\n        \n        \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \n        \"text\": \"\n\nYes, you can operate your Firestick from your phone. There are a few different ways to do this, but the most common is to use the Amazon Fire TV app. This app is available for both Android and iOS devices, and it lets you control your Firestick just like you would with a remote control. 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