How to Control your Amazon Fire TV stick with your TV Remote (HDMI CEC)
2To control your Amazon Fire Stick with your TV remote, you can use a feature called HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control). This allows devices connected via HDMI to communicate and control each other, meaning your TV remote can navigate and operate your Fire Stick. Here’s how to set it up:
Step 1: Check HDMI-CEC Compatibility
Most modern TVs support HDMI-CEC, but it’s often disabled by default and may go by a brand-specific name. Confirm your TV supports it by checking the manual or settings menu. Common names include:
Samsung: Anynet+
LG: SimpLink
Sony: Bravia Sync
Vizio: CEC
Toshiba: Regza Link
Step 2: Enable HDMI-CEC on Your TV
Turn on your TV and go to the settings menu using your TV remote.
Look for an option related to HDMI-CEC (use the brand-specific name if applicable).
Enable it. For example:
On a Samsung TV, go to Settings, System, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), and turn it on.
On an LG TV, go to Settings, General, SimpLink, and enable it.
Ensure the setting applies to the HDMI port where your Fire Stick is plugged in (e.g., HDMI 1, HDMI 2).
Step 3: Enable HDMI-CEC on Your Fire Stick
Turn on your Fire Stick and ensure it’s connected to the correct HDMI port.
Using your Fire Stick remote, go to Settings from the home screen.
Select Display & Sounds.
Choose HDMI CEC Device Control and turn it on.
Step 4: Test Your TV Remote
Once HDMI-CEC is enabled on both devices, plug your Fire Stick into the TV’s HDMI port and switch to that input.
Use your TV remote’s directional arrows, OK/Select button, and back/menu buttons to navigate the Fire Stick interface.
Basic functions like play, pause, and volume (if your TV controls audio output) should work.
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