How to use TV Remote to Control Firestick (HDMI CEC Settings!)
2Using your TV remote to control a Firestick is possible if your TV supports HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), which allows devices connected via HDMI to communicate and share control functions. This feature lets your TV remote control basic Firestick functions like navigation, play/pause, and selecting apps. Here’s how to set it up using your phone (since you lost the Firestick remote):
Steps to Use TV Remote to Control Firestick
Check TV Compatibility for HDMI-CEC:
Confirm your TV supports HDMI-CEC. Most modern TVs (e.g., Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio) have this feature, but it may be called something different:
Samsung: Anynet+
LG: SimpLink
Sony: BRAVIA Sync
Vizio: CEC
Check your TV’s manual or settings menu to verify.
Enable HDMI-CEC on Your TV:
Use your TV remote to access the TV’s settings menu.
Navigate to the HDMI-CEC setting (look for terms like CEC, Anynet+, SimpLink, or BRAVIA Sync).
Turn on HDMI-CEC. For example:
Samsung: Settings, System, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), Enable.
LG: Settings, All Settings, General, SimpLink (HDMI-CEC), On.
Sony: Settings, External Inputs, BRAVIA Sync Settings, Enable.
Vizio: Menu, System, CEC, Enable.
Ensure the Firestick is plugged into an HDMI port on the TV.
Set Up Fire TV App to Configure Firestick:
Since you lost the Firestick remote, download the Amazon Fire TV app (iOS/Android) on your phone.
Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Firestick.
Open the app, select your Fire TV device, and enter the 4-digit code shown on your TV (if prompted).
Use the app’s virtual remote (swipe to navigate, tap to select).
Enable CEC on Firestick:
In the Fire TV app, go to Settings, Display & Sounds, HDMI CEC Device Control.
Turn on HDMI CEC Device Control (it’s usually enabled by default, but confirm).
This allows the Firestick to accept control signals from your TV remote via HDMI-CEC.
Test TV Remote with Firestick:
Switch your TV’s input to the HDMI port connected to the Firestick (e.g., HDMI 1).
Use your TV remote’s arrow keys, OK/Select, Play/Pause, or Menu buttons to navigate the Firestick interface.
Common functions controllable via HDMI-CEC:
Navigate menus and apps (up, down, left, right).
Select items (OK/Enter).
Play, pause, fast-forward, or rewind media.
Return to the Firestick home screen (sometimes via the Home or Menu button).
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