Amazon Fire
Setting up Amazon Fire Stick or Cube
Fire Stick
- Plug your Fire TV device into your TV's HDMI port and then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet.
- Use the USB cable to connect the power adapter and your Fire TV device.
Fire Cube
- Place your Fire TV Cube 1 to 2 ft away from any speakers.
- Plug one end of your HDMI cable into your TV and the other end in your Fire TV Cube.
- Plug the power adapter into a wall outlet and then into your Fire TV Cube.
- Put batteries in your Fire TV remote.
- Turn on your TV and use your standard TV remote to switch to the corresponding HDMI input.
- If your remote doesn't pair automatically, press the Home button (shaped like a house and located below the click wheel on the Amazon Fire remote) until Press <II to Start appears on-screen.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to connect to Wi-Fi and download the latest software update.
- Follow on-screen instructions to sign in with your Amazon account. Use your mobile phone or a computer web browser to visit the on-screen web address and enter the verification code to get started.
How to Connect or Reconnect to Your Wireless Network
- Locate and select the Settings icon on the home page (it looks like a gear wheel).
- Select Network and scroll down to locate your Wi-Fi network name.
- Press the Play/Pause button (>II) on your remote to see your network status and follow the on-screen steps to connect or reconnect.
Using Your Amazon Fire Remote
- The microphone button will allow you to use your voice to search, control playback, return to the home screen and more.
- The circle is your navigational pad. Click left, right, up or down to scroll. Click the center to select.
- The Home button will take you to the main menu.
- The back arrow will return you to the previous screen.
- The three lines button is the Menu
- The <<, >II and >> buttons can be used to control playback.
- To play or pause content, click the >II button
- To continuously rewind or fast-forward, press the << or >> buttons.
Using Your Mobile Device as Your Amazon Fire Remote
- Make sure your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Device.
- Open the Fire TV app on your mobile device.
- Select your device from the screen and follow the on-screen prompts.
- You’ll be able to use the on-screen navigation, keyboard and other menu options to control your Fire TV device.
Downloading New Apps
- Use the main menu on your Fire TV, select the Find tab.
- Then select Search and key in your query.
- You can also use your voice to search for specific apps. Press the microphone button and clearly say your search query.
- Once the results pop up, select the app you want to download.
- Select Get or the shopping cart icon to start your download. Note: for paid apps you will have to have a credit card on file to purchase and download.
Moving Apps on the Home Screen
- Use your Amazon Fire remote to highlight the app you want to move. If you don't see the app that you want, select the … icon to see all of your apps.
- Press the Menu button (three parallel lines) on your remote.
- Select Move and then move the app to where you want it.
Deleting Apps
- Use your Amazon Fire remote to highlight the app you want to move. If you don't see the app that you want, select the … icon to see all of your apps.
- Press the Menu button (three parallel lines) on your remote.
- Select Delete.
Manage Amazon Fire Profiles
- Select the Profiles icon (looks like a person) on the Home screen or click the microphone button and say "Go to Profiles.”
- Select Add Profiles.
- Select New Profile and then choose a name and icon for your profile.