How to Sync Your Fire TV to Your Device Using the Alexa App
Once the two are connected, use the wake phrase and ask Alexa to perform one of the TV commands. If everything was done correctly, your TV will follow the command you gave Alexa.
For example, try saying, “Alexa, open Prime Video on Fire TV.” Or, “Alexa, play The Midnight Club.”
Why Sync Your Alexa Device With Your Fire TV?
You have the ability to use voice commands on your Fire TV remote, but then you still rely on the remote. By syncing your Alexa device with your Fire TV, you can control every aspect of your viewing through verbal commands and eliminate your reliance on your remote. Constantly keeping track of it or accidentally clicking the wrong buttons will no longer ruin your viewing experience.
Pausing, playing, fast-forwarding, opening new apps—it can all be done by waking up Alexa and telling it what to do. Even if you don’t plan on replacing your remote with verbal control, it’s still nice to have a backup option in case you can’t locate your remote.
Troubleshooting Your Connection
Also, check to ensure you have the latest version of FIre TV software. Here is how:
Having a good connection to your Wi-Fi and the internet and good bandwidth will also avoid any potential issues when trying to sync the two devices.
If you’re still having trouble connecting the two, you should try restarting your Alexa device and Fire TV. Unplugging both for 15-20 seconds and plugging the devices back in will force a restarting process.
Gone are the days when you can’t watch TV because your remote is lost. By syncing your Fire TV and Alexa device, you can view your favorite shows or movies and control your apps without lifting a finger. You can use your fingers to grab a handful of popcorn, instead.
