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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.