Do you know how to use a smartphone as a remote to control Amazon Fire TV? Today’s topic is about that.
We know there are smartphone apps available for everything. It’s the era of smartphone apps that made our life easier. We have discussed the best universal remote apps earlier in one of my posts. If you are a Fire TV user, there is a FireTV remote app available no matter what mobile OS you are using. Fire TV Stick remote app is available for both iPhone and Android users. In this post, I am planning to talk about the Amazon fireTV remote app, and how to control FireTV with your mobile phone.
Can I control Fire TV with My Mobile Phone?
Yes, you can use your smartphones like Android and iPhones to control your Fire TV using a remote control application developed by Amazon Mobile LLC. You can download the apps from respective app stores. The iPad version app is also available from the Apple store. All that you need to do is install the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone and then pair the remote app to the Fire TV device with a connection code.
I can see that many people are using this-party remote control applications over the original Amazon FireTV app. Let me explain why you should use the official remote app.
Comparison Table of Fire TV Remote Apps over third-party app
| Feature | Amazon Fire TV App | Third-Party Remote Apps |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Android & iOS | Varies (Android/iOS) |
| Voice Control | Yes | Limited |
| Touchpad Navigation | Yes | Some apps |
| Additional Features | Keyboard input, App shortcuts | Depends on the app |
| Ads/Subscription | Free, No Ads | Some may have ads or paid features |
Use the Amazon Fire TV remote app
We use a remote app to control our Amazon Fire TV stick with our mobile phone. Using a remote application is the only way to control a FireTV with a smartphone.
Luckily, a FireTV remote app is available for Android and iOS smartphone users. The apps were developed by Amazon Mobile LLC for their customers.
Amazon Fire TV remote app allows you to simply control your FireTV with a smartphone. You can use both a Simple remote and a touchpad remote to control your Fire TV using this application.
Let’s look at the links you can get to the FireTV remote application.
For Android Users – Get the App From Here
For iOS Users – Get App From Here
If you have an Android smartphone, use the first link, and for iPhone users, use the second link to download and install the app.
How To Use Smartphone As Remote To Control Amazon Fire TV
Connect the Fire TV app to your Firestick device
Remember:- Your Fire TV stick and your mobile smartphone should be connected to the same WiFi network before connecting the remote app to the Fire TV.
This is the initial step. First of all, you need to connect or pair your Fire TV app installed on your smartphone to the Firestick device.
Open the installed FireTV remote app on your smartphone, Then sign in to the app by entering the email address and password of your Firestick account. Then select the Fire TV on the remote control app.
Now Turn on the TV, and then navigate to the Fire TV on your television using the button on the TV or using the original Fire TV remote control.
A connection request code will be visible on your TV screen. Enter the code into your FireTV remote control app to connect the smartphone remote app to your Fire TV Stick device. When you enter the connection code paired with your device to the remote app, then you can use the remote app to Amazon Fire TV stick.
Controls on Amazon Fire TV remote app
You can use the Amazon FireTV app simply like the original Amazon Fire TV remote control. The remote app has a simple interface to control the Fire TV.
- Voice control – Voice control is the advanced feature on your Fire TV remote app. Simply use your voice by tapping on the voice button on the Fire TV remote to do what you want with Fire TV.
- Navigation Buttons:- navigation buttons on the remote app allow you to navigate controls. The right, Left, Up, and Down buttons are available in the navigation.
- Touchpad:- It’s like the Apple TV remote or remote application. If you want to control your Fire TV using the touchpad, simply launch and use it.
- Apps and Games Icon:- Tap on the apps and games icon to launch the apps and the games installed on your Fire TV. This icon can be found at the top bar of the remote control app.
- Keyboard Icon: The keyboard icon allows you to type the letters. If you want to search for content, then you can use the keypad on the remote app. It can be found at the top bar, right corner.
When you tap on any control on the remote app, the control will be highlighted on the touchpad. Swipe the touchpad to control the selected button.
Swipe from the middle to left, right, up, and down to move the selection on the Fire TV app.
Drawbacks with Amazon Fire TV Remote control app
Though the Fire TV app provides controlling the FireTV with the smartphone, There are some drawbacks also with the Fire TV remote control application. Voice search on the remote app may not work in some countries. The keyboard features are not fully accessible when compared with the standard Fire TV remote.
When it comes to the case of remote application platforms, There are a lot of people complaining about the Fire TV remote app having disconnection issues. However, developers have fixed the issue with the latest version. So always update your Fire TV remote control app to the latest version to enjoy a bug-free version.
However, the iPhone remote application has a good user response. The app for iOS users is almost satisfied with the performance of the application.
Though the Amazon Fire TV remote app is available for both Android and iOS smartphones, these apps may not work with all phones. I can see that some of the smartphones do not support the app. I have added a comment in the review box in the app store. I think the developers should work on it and will solve the issue in future updates of the Fire TV remote app.
Common issues and solutions
| Issue | Solutions |
|---|---|
| Fire TV not detected | Ensure both devices are on the same Wi-Fi and restart the Fire TV. |
| Remote app not connecting | Clear app cache or reinstall the app. |
| App controls lagging | Close background apps on the smartphone to free up memory. |
| No voice control | Ensure microphone permissions are enabled in app settings. |
What to do when my Fire TV stick does not appear on my TV?
When your Fire TV is not detected by your TV, just unplug the Fire Stick from the TV and then plug it into the TV. This issue is due to your Fire TV not being connected to your TV properly.
FAQ
Which smartphones are compatible with the Fire TV remote app?
Almost all Android and iOS smartphones are compatible with the Amazon FireTV remote control application. Do not use very old Android devices running with Gingerbread and previous versions. For better control and smooth functioning, use the latest version. Additionally, always update the app whenever new version is updated on app stores.
Conclusion
Now do not matter when suddenly missed your fire TV remote, or got damaged. Just download the Fire TV remote app on your smartphone, and then pair the remote app to the smart TV, and start controlling your Fire TV simply using your mobile smartphone. The remote apps have a simple interface, and there is no paid add-in intuition while you are using the remote app when compared to other third-party remote applications.