Amazon's device especially shines when paired with its companion Prime Video streaming service, letting you watch original hit shows like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Tom Claney's Jack Ryan and original movies like The Report without needing another streaming device or service. Show As part of the setup, you connect the Fire TV Stick to your TV, configure the remote and link your streaming services. Here's how to get started setting up your device.
Now playing: Watch this: We find the best television available today 17:04 Hook the Amazon Fire TV Stick to the TVReady? Here's how to connect your Fire TV Stick to your smart TV. 1. Plug the Fire TV Stick's power adapter into an electric outlet, and connect one end of the USB cable to the power adapter. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into your Fire TV Stick, and then plug the Fire TV device into your TV's HDMI port. 3. If you have the 4K version of the Fire TV Stick, make sure you are using your TV's HDMI HDCP 2.2 port. The port should be marked 4K or HDCP 2.2. You might need to shine a light on the port labels to find it. If space is tight around your TV's ports, use the included HDMI extender cable to give yourself some room to work with. Having a hard time plugging everything in? Try using the included extender cable. Sarah Tew/CNETSet up the Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice remoteNow, let's pair the Fire TV remote that came in the box with the Fire TV device and get everything set up. 1. Grab the remote, and install the included AAA batteries that come in the Fire TV Stick box. 2. Turn on your TV and select the appropriate HDMI input as the source. The remote should automatically pair with the Fire TV device. If the remote doesn't pair, try removing and reinstalling the batteries. If that doesn't work, press and hold the Home button until the LED starts to rapidly flash an amber color. 3. Press the play/pause button on the Fire TV remote, and follow the on-screen prompts. More on streaming
4. Choose your language, select your Wi-Fi network, enter your network password using the onscreen keyboard and select Connect. If you are having trouble with the Wi-Fi signal, try using the included HDMI extender to improve the wireless connection. 5. Next, either sign in to your Amazon account or create one on screen using the remote. 6. On the next screen, enable parental controls for your Fire TV stick if want. This will let you control what content your kids can purchase. 7. Finally, follow the prompts to complete the setup, including setting up your audio and selecting the streaming services you subscribe to. 8. Use the controls on your Fire TV remote to navigate around, or press and hold the Voice button at the top of the remote to have the Alexa voice assistant do it for you. For example, say, "Alexa, open Netflix." Set Up Your Fire TV StickConnect your Fire TV to your TV and follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. If you get a login error or have forgotten your Amazon account password, reset your password. Forgot Your Password
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Is there a monthly fee for a FireStick?There is no monthly cost to use an Amazon Fire Stick. So once you've paid the initial purchase fee, there's no additional cost just to use your fancy new streaming stick. However, several of the apps and channels available on the Fire Stick will require subscriptions in order to access them.
What channels do you get with a FireStick?Firestick supports plenty of channels that let you stream movies and TV shows for free. Free Firestick channels include Tubi, Plex, Xumo and Pluto TV. PBSKids and GoNoodle are two of the best kids' Firestick channels.
Can you use a FireStick with any TV?Check to see if your TV has HDMI ports. If it does, then you can use the Amazon Fire Stick. You need an HDMI port to plug the device into the TV.
What does a FireStick actually do?*Amazon fire Tv stick is a media streaming device which lets you stream video, install apps, play music etc on your tv. *It's built on the Android platform and it converts your normal tv to a smart tv. *You can install android apps on the device and play games and enjoy music too.
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