In the end, you will find a UI like the original FireStick remote. You will have options like adjusting the setting, firing Alexa, and almost everything that would have been possible with an original remote. Open settings go to Wi-Fi and network and then Hotspot and Tethering. You will find Wi-Fi Hotspot. Under Hotspot, the setting renames the Wi-Fi network the same as the Wi-Fi network connected earlier. Name and change the password to make it the same as the password of the last Wi-Fi network connected to FireStick. If you do that, your FireStick will not be able to be distinguished as a different network. It will take it as the same old Wi-Fi network. After changing the name and password. Turn on the Wi-Fi Tethering. Once Wi-Fi tethering is on, Restart your TV. After restarting, Fire TV will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi network. Once logged in, your Fire TV will be visible there. Now try to connect with it. You should have a four-digit PIN sent to your TV screen. Just look for that PIN and enter it into the app. Once done, a Remote UI will be available in the app. Now you can send commands using that virtual remote on your smartphone.
3. Use Alexa to Remotely Navigate Fire TV
4. Use TV Remote In Case You Lost Your Fire TV Remote
Some of you might know, but you can use your TV remote to control FireStick. Yes, It is possible. The newly launched Televisions comes with a feature called HDMI-CEC. What it does is allow multiple HDMI-enabled devices to communicate by using just one remote. So If you will press a button on your TV remote, let’s suppose for adjusting volume; it will pass that instruction to your FireStick using the HDMI-CEC. Now you might be believing that It is possible. Trust me; you can navigate some of your FireStick using the TV remote. But don’t expect much as you will be able to change only basic things; don’t think to use all shortcuts and features. At last, this feature is available on all the newly launched TVs, but if you have an older TV, this option might not work for you.
5. Use Keyboard and Mouse
Suppose all the above ways didn’t work for you for some reason. Either you don’t have Wi-Fi at your home, or you don’t have an extra smartphone for tethering, or you don’t own an Alexa, or your TV remote is not supporting. In such a case, It is possible to use your computer Keyboard and Mouse. Either you have a wired or wireless keyboard, both can work with your FireStick. But you will need to buy a USB Splitter as FireStick only comes with a Micro USB port but to use Keyboard and Mouse, you will need a USB A port. Connect the USB Splitter in the Micro USB Port of your FireStick and then connect your Keyboard and Mouse. Now you will be able to control FireStick. Last but not least, if you are obsessed with your FireStick remote and don’t want to try any of the above methods. Then you can always buy a new FireStick remote. This remote will work with FireStick, FireStick 4K & FireStick Lite. But as it is without voice commands. You can purchase this one if you want voice commands. Try not to lose the remote this time.
Wrapping Up
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