How to Use Firestick Without Remote

Have you lost your Fire TV remote? Don’t worry, you can use this blog as your go-to guide to learn how to use Firestick without a remote. You can use various methods to use your Firestick without a remote. The good thing is that all the outlined methods will work equally good on all the Firestick device lineup.

Keep in mind that you can also follow the same methods if your Fire TV remote is not working or is out of battery. Luckily, there is no need to replace your Firestick remote because you can control the Firestick without a remote easily.

Without further ado, let’s dig deeper to learn how to control Fire TV without a remote in 2024

How to Use Firestick Without Remote

Step 1: Get the Amazon Fire TV App

Do you know that you can control your Firestick using your smartphone? Yes, it’s true. By installing Amazon Fire TV app on your Android or iOS phone, you can operate Firestick without a remote. However, make sure that your phone and Fire TV Stick are connected to the same network to follow this procedure.

Here’s how to get Amazon Fire TV App on your smartphone:

• Launch Play Store or Apple Store on your phone.
• Select the search field in the Play Store.
• Type Amazon Fire TV App.
• Select the app from the available drop-down menu.
• After installation, tap Open to launch the App
• Select your Device name.
• Now, pair your phone with Fire TV using the code that will appear on your Fire TV screen.

That’s it.

Note: Once you have installed the app on your phone and paired it with the Firestick. Now, you can use the Fire TV App as your remote.

How to use the Amazon TV app as Fire TV Remote?

It’s quite straightforward to use the Fire TV App as your Firestick remote. All the directional buttons are visible on your mobile screen.

All the navigational buttons are big and clearly displayed on your mobile screen. Under the main navigational buttons, you can also find buttons for other remote directions like options, back, rewind, pause, play, fast forward, etc.

If you want to access the Your Apps and Games section, you can find it in the top-right corner. Right next to that, you will see a Keyboard that enables you to type on your Fire TV.

Furthermore, if you wish to use the voice function, you can see the top of the screen, right in the middle. You can use the voice function easily when you pull down and hold the mic icon.

By touching the gear icon in the top left, you will access the settings menu. The settings section will allow you to tweak App Remote Settings, Fire TV Sleep, accessing other Fire TV settings options.

You can explore more options right under the App Remote Settings. These options include Directional Pad and Vibration.

In case Directional Pad is not your thing, you can also disable it. After that, you will be able to use the touchpad navigation. The touchpad navigation will allow you to swipe left, right, up, and down to navigate.

You can also select Vibration or Haptic mode on Fire TV as per your preference.

Step 2: Use Your TV’s Remote with HDMI CEC Enabled

One of the most impressive ways to control your Firestick device is through using your TV remote. However, to follow this method, your TV must be compatible with HDMI-CEC.

If you don’t already know what HDMI-CEC is all about, let me give you a clear idea about it. HDMI-CEC refers to the Consumer Electronics Control. It enables all the HDMI-connected devices to work altogether.

With CEC functionality, all the HDMI-connected devices can be controlled via a single remote.

So, in short, by enabling your TV’s HDMI-CEC, you can use your TV remote in place of the Fire TV remote. If you are unsure whether your TV supports the CEC functionality or not, you can head to your TV settings menu or check the official website of your television brand and see the product manual of your TV.

Here’s how to enable HDMI-CEC Settings: 

• Head to the Fire TV home screen
• Open Settings
• Select the Display and Sound section
• In the menu, find the HDMI CEC Device Control option, and tap the center button
• Select Yes, when you see a prompted message.

Step 3 – Use Another Fire TV’s Remote

If you badly need a remote, then you can use someone else’s Firestick remote to pair with your device. The Firestick remotes are designed with Bluetooth technology to pair with the device. You can borrow a Firestick remote to control or navigate your Firestick device.

If you have a previous generation Fire TV remote, it can still work on your new Fire TV Stick 4K or above.

How to Reset Someone Else’s Fire TV Remote on My Device

Here’s how to reset a new Firestick remote on your device: 

• Unplug your Fire TV device, and don’t plug it.
• Now, press and hold these buttons simultaneously for 12 seconds (left button, options button, and back button)
• Release all the buttons, and wait for almost 5 seconds.
• Remove your remote batteries.
• Plug in your Firestick and wait for a minute.
• Insert the batteries in the remote safely and cover it.
• Now, you can check if your newly paired remote is working on your Firestick.

Step 4 – Connect a Bluetooth Mouse With Your Firestick Device

Firestick supports a variety of Bluetooth devices that also include a wireless keyboard and mouse. If you miss your Firestick remote in any way, you can connect a wireless mouse with your Fire TV stick to navigate it.

Here’s how to connect a Bluetooth Mouse with Fire TV Stick: 

• Open Fire TV Home Screen, head to Settings.
• Choose Controllers & Bluetooth Devices.
• Under Controllers & Bluetooth Devices, Select Other Bluetooth Devices
• Select Add Bluetooth Devices.
• Now you can start pairing your Bluetooth device. When your Firestick detects your Bluetooth device, select and pair it with the Firestick.

Why Use Firestick Without a Remote?

There are various reasons to use Firestick without its remote. For example, you might use Firestick without its remote due to privacy issues, or you want to setup your device for some else, you might have lost your Firestick remote, or your remote only offers limited setting options.

How to Use the TV Remote on Firestick If My TV Doesn’t Support HDMI?

You can setup your TV remote with Firestick by setting up Firestick into your TV’s HDMI port. If your TV is not compatible with this feature, you can buy an HDMI converter.

Does Mobile Fire TV App Also Support Games?

Yes. You can play a few games using the mobile Fire TV App. However, the app doesn’t support most of the games. If you want to play games on Firestick, it’s better to get a new Firestick remote.

Wrapping Up

If you lost your Firestick remote or your remote batteries are down, follow our blog on how to use Firestick without a remote in 2024. We have listed all the possible and best working methods to navigate your Firestick without its remote.