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- You can connect Fire TV to a WIFI without a remote by using Alexa Voice Assistant, the Amazon Fire TV app, or external devices like a Keyboard, mouse, etc.
- Users must have an Amazon account to be able to access most of the remoteless methods.
If you want to connect your Fire TV to WIFI but have lost your remote, you don’t need to worry. There are numerous workarounds to finish this task, and you can actually use the Fire TV remote app, Alexa voice assistant, and compatible external devices. The methods to access all these remote alternatives are explained below.
How to Connect Fire TV Stick to WIFI via Amazon Fire TV App
Connecting your Fire TV Stick to a Wi-Fi network can be done like a cakewalk using your mobile phone with the Fire TV remote app. If you have not paired the app with your Fire TV yet, follow the upcoming points to complete the app’s pairing process and Wi-Fi connection all at once.
Ensure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection, a smartphone, and an Amazon account before entering the process.
1. Install the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone and connect it to the same WIFI network as your Fire TV.
TIP! Make sure you are connecting to a network that your Fire TV has already connected to, and has the WIFI credentials saved on it. Because your Fire TV will detect that particular network and connect to it automatically.
2. Now, launch the app and sign in to your Amazon account.
3. Choose your Fire TV from the list of devices and note down the code that will be displayed on your TV.
4. Enter the noted code on the Amazon Fire TV app and pair both devices.
5. Once paired, open the virtual remote feature on the app.
6. Using the remote, go to your Fire TV Settings → Network → Select the WIFI network → Enter the credentials → Connect.
How to Connect Fire TV Stick to WIFI using Amazon Alexa
By pairing Alexa Speakers with your Fire TV Stick, you can connect your device to WIFI by giving a voice command. The procedure to enable this feature is given below.
1. Turn on your Fire TV using the Power button and let it connect to an already saved WIFI network.
2. Then, install the Alexa app on your smartphone. After this, connect your smartphone to the same WIFI network as your Fire TV.
3. Launch the app and log in to your Amazon account.
4. Then, click on the More option provided at the bottom and select Settings.
5. Tap the TV & Video option and choose your Fire TV from available devices. After this, follow the on-screen instructions and enable Alexa Voice Assistant.
6. Now, you can start giving voice commands by keeping Alexa Speaker and Fire TV in standby mode. Just say, ‘Alexa, connect my Fire TV to (specify name) WIFI.’ and your Fire TV will automatically connect to the specified network.
TIP! If your Fire TV has a built-in Alexa feature, you don’t need Alexa Speakers, as your TV acts as the receiver.
How to Connect Fire TV Stick to WIFI using External Devices
This is one of the easiest ways to control and connect your Fire TV to a WIFI without a remote. Here, we’ll use a Keyboard, Mouse, or Gamepad.
1. Look for the USB port on your Fire TV. It is usually provided to the side or at the back.
2. Then, insert the USB plug of your Keyboard/Mouse/Gamepad into your TV. After this, you can start using the devices.
3. The methods to use each device are given below.
- With a mouse, you can use its Cursor to navigate and select the WIFI options.
- On a gamepad, use a combination of Joystick and Buttons to navigate and select the required options.
- With the keyboard, press the Direction keys and the Enter button to control the Fire TV.
4. Using these functions, reach the Settings → Network options.
5. Locate the required WIFI network and select it. If prompted, enter the network’s password.
Unfortunately, you can’t connect to a password-protected WIFI network only with a mouse. So, get the aid of a keyboard in this scenario.
6. Finally, click Connect and link your Fire TV with the desired WIFI network.
You can connect your Fire TV to WIFI without a remote using any of the above methods. Their function doesn’t just stop there; You can use these alternate sources to control several other tasks like changing input and downloading apps on Fire TV. So, grab your comfortable alternate and set it up as a backup in the remote’s absence.
FAQ
Get the WIFI password from the hotel management and use either the Amazon Fire TV app, Alexa, or any external device to connect Firestick to it without a remote.
