How to Set up Amazon Firestick in 5 Minutes

Are you figuring out how to set up the Firestick device on your TV? Then, you have landed in the right place. Firestick is a highly popular streaming platform that can also be used on non-smart TV to watch your favorite content online. You need to set up your Fire TV Stick at first to stream your desired content. This article explains step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use Firestick on your TV. This guide is not only for newly bought Firestick devices but also useful when setting up Firestick after a factory reset.

Prerequisite to Set up Amazon Firestick

Here are the things you will find when you unbox an Amazon Firestick,

• The Amazon Firestick
• Firestick Remote (Alexa voice control) with 2 AAA batteries
• HDMI Extender cable
• Micro USB cable
• Power Adapter

Before proceeding further to set up the Firestick on your TV, make sure you have the following things,

• A Compatible TV: You should have a compatible High-definition(HD) or ultra-high-definition TV with an HDMI port to connect your Firestick.
• Internet Connection: A high-speed internet connection with WiFi.
• An Active Amazon Account: An Amazon account to set up Firestick on TV. If you don’t have one, create one beforehand.

How to Connect Amazon Firestick to TV

Here are the steps to connect Amazon Firestick to your TV,

1. Connect one end of the micro USB cable to the Firestick and the other end to the power adapter.

2. Plug the adaptor into the electrical source and connect the Firestick to the HDMI port of the TV. You can also use an HDMI extender for this purpose. Also, note the HDMI port number to which your device is connected.

Note: Alternatively, if your TV has a 5-volt USB port, you can power your Firestick via the TV’s USB port itself instead of using a power adapter. Do not plug your Firestick into the HDMI port labeled as ARC or eARC. If you have a 4K TV, plug the Firestick into the HDMI HDCP 2.0 port if available.

3. Now, turn on your TV and change the input source to the HDMI port to which the Firestick is connected. For instance, if you have connected Firestick to HDMI port 2, press the Input/Source button on the TV’s remote until you navigate to the respective port number.

After a few seconds, the device will boot as you see the Firestick logo on your TV screen.

Pair Firestick Remote

Firstly, to use the Firestick, you must pair the Firestick remote to your TV.

1. Slide the back cover of the Firestick remote and insert 2 AAA batteries into it.

2. Bring the Firestick remote closer to your TV and press and hold the Home button on the remote for a few seconds.

3. You will see the light blinking on your remote once paired.

4. Press the Play/Pause button on the remote if prompted on the screen, which is a quick check if it works.

Language and Internet Settings on Firestick

1. Choose a preferred language for your Fire TV stick. To do this, use the top and bottom navigation buttons and then press the middle button to select your language from the list.

2. The next screen will ask you to scan a QR code to set up the Fire TV app so you can conveniently control the device from your smartphone. You can skip this and use the remote.

• To Set up With Fire TV app: Download the Fire TV app from the Google Play Store or App Store or you can simply scan the QR code on the TV screen to download the app. Open the app and tap Set up New Device. Choose Fire TV from the list, click on Continue and follow the on-screen prompts.

3. Now, connect your Fire TV stick to a Wi-Fi network. The list of available networks and signal strength can be found here.

Note: If you cannot find your preferred Wi-Fi network, use the left and right buttons on your remote and navigate to the Re-Scan for Wi-Fi Networks option.

4. Enter the password of the WiFi connection and click Connect.

Once connected, your Firestick will check for software updates. So, wait patiently until the process is complete.

Sign in to your Amazon Account on Firestick

Now, you must sign in to the Amazon account to start using Firestick on TV. For that,

1. Choose I already have an Amazon account if you are an existing user or I am new to Amazon if you do not have an account.

2. Enter the login details of your Amazon account and proceed. You can also click on Sign In Online or Sign in with a QR Code.

3. You will see a welcome message with your account name. Click on Continue to proceed with this Amazon account on your Fire TV Stick. Click Change Account to switch to a different user account.

Tweak Other Settings on Firestick

After the sign-in, you must answer a few prompts to set up Firestick on your TV.

1. Click Yes/ No to save the Wi-Fi password to the Amazon cloud. When clicked Yes, any Firestick device with the same Amazon account will be automatically connected to this Wi-Fi network. So you will not be required to enter the password manually next time.

2. Next, Choose Enable Parental Controls or No Parental Controls. For the former, you need to set a PIN code.

3. Furthermore, you can enable the Data Monitoring feature if you want, else, click on Set up Later.

Note: By enabling the Data Monitoring feature, you can decide how much data your Fire TV Stick can consume. This is especially useful if you are on limited data plans.

Once you are done with these customizations, click on Get Started.

Sync Your Firestick Remote To TV

You can pair the Firestick remote to your TV to perform basic functions like changing the volume and turning on/off your TV for easy operation. To begin with, make sure that you have turned ON the volume on your TV.

1. Click on the Next option if you see this window.

2. Point the remote to your TV screen and press the volume up and down buttons.

3. Follow the instructions and choose the Yes option if the volume control works fine. If not, click No to repeat the process.

4. You will see a message that Your Fire TV remote has been successfully set up. Click on OK.

After a few prompts, you will see the following window: click on Got it to complete the set-up process.

How to Install Apps on Fire TV Stick

For the first time, Firestick will ask you to select all of the apps you want to download and install from a list of popular apps. This greatly reduces the initial setup time needed to get your desired apps on your Firestick. Later, you can follow these steps to install apps.

1. Click on the Find icon on the Fire TV Stick home page.

2. Search for the desired app using the on-screen keyboard.

3. Click on the Get/Download button to install the app on your device.

Note: You can also download the app to your Firestick from the Amazon website.

If you cannot find a specific app on your Fire TV Stick, you can sideload apps by installing the Downloader app on your Firestick.

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