Utilize an HDMI-CEC remote
You can use an HDMI-CEC remote to control your Firestick. CEC remote controls are regarded as a subset of universal remotes. CEC stands for Consumer Electronics Control. For devices that support HDMI, these remote controls are typically utilized. The Fire TV stick is an HDMI-supported device and can be managed via an HDMI-CEC because it uses an HDMI to link to the TV. But, if you haven’t already activated CEC support on your device, this solution won’t be possible. If not, you might need to try a different approach. Take these actions to activate the HDMI CEC settings:
Start Firestick and go to the Home screen. Access Settings. Click on the Display & Sounds tab. Hit the center button to navigate to the HDMI CEC Device Control section of the menu. Choose “Yes” when asked to confirm.
You can choose any HDMI CEC or universal remote with the Firestick after the setting is activated. The remote’s settings also allow you to use it to join to Wi-Fi.
Making Use of the Fire TV App on Another Smart Phone
One of the devices should have the Fire TV app installed. Set up another device’s hotspot using the same SSID and password like your home network. Hotspot and Firestick should be paired. Make sure the device running the Fire TV App is also linked to the hotspot. Your ability to operate the Firestick with the Fire TV app will be available after both connections are established. Scroll through the application’s settings to link the smartphone to the new Wi-Fi.
You have the option of deactivating or resetting the hotspot as immediately as it registers to the new network.
With the help of an Echo or Echo Dot, attach a Firestick to WiFi
A further option is to use an Echo or Echo Dot to join your Firestick to Wi-Fi. A secondary smartphone or tablet could be substituted with an Echo or Echo Dot. You could use Echo or Echo Dot to subscribe to the new network using voice commands after changing the network’s basic settings on a tablet or smartphone. After setting up the new Wi-Fi, you may use one or both of the devices to navigate the web and stream media through voice commands.
Implementing replacement or universal remote controls
If none of these solutions suit your needs, it is preferable to spend money on a universal remote control for the Fire TV Stick or a Fire Stick replacement remote. It won’t cost you much money to buy the remote. Numerous consumer electronics outlets have the original Fire TV Stick remote if buying one online is not your preference. Additionally, more recent remote controls have superior functionality and extra capabilities like Voice Command and a volume button that previous remote controls lacked. You will need to link a new Fire Stick Remote if you don’t have the previous one.
WiFi Firestick Connection Without Remote
There are no buttons included with the Fire TV stick. As a result, using the device itself to browse the UI is not possible. To navigate among the programs and view multiple applications, you will nearly always need a remote device. Therefore, it is preferable to buy a new Fire TV stick remote if yours has been lost or damaged. Either a universal remote or the Fire TV’s native remote can be purchased. Additionally, you may control your Fire TV stick with a MI Remote or the Mi Remote App if you get one of those. The Mi Remote app comes pre-installed on devices belonging to Xiaomi consumers. In order to operate the Fire TV Stick, you can use this software in conjunction with your phone’s IR blaster.
