Fire devices comprise hundreds of streaming services that can be explored only with a stable internet. Apart from accessing applications, an internet connection is essential for operating certain functions and setting up your Firestick/Fire TV. Connecting to a WIFI network should essentially be done soon after turning on the Firestick with the help of a remote control. Even if you don’t have a remote control, Firestick’s official remote app and some external devices can assist you. The procedure to connect to WIFI is similar for both Firestick & Fire TV.
Whether you have purchased a brand new Fire TV online or are looking for a comprehensive guide, this article uncovers the possible methods to help your Firestick connect to the required WIFI network.
How to Connect Your Firestick to WIFI with a Remote
1. Go to the Home page on your Firestick.
2. Select the Settings icon and open the Fire device Settings screen.
3. Using the arrow keys on the remote, scroll to the Network tile and select it.
4. Now, a list of available WIFI networks will appear. If you don’t see your required WIFI network, click the See All Networks option.
5. Select the respective WIFI network and click on it to connect. If asked, enter its password using the on-screen keyboard and remote.
Thus, your Firestick will connect to the WIFI network and get the internet supply. Now, you can perform operations like downloading apps on Firestick.
How to Connect Your Firestick to WIFI Without a Remote Controller
If your remote is not working, reset the Firestick remote to fix the problem. If the problem continues, you can use the Amazon Fire TV app as a virtual remote to connect Firestick to WIFI. But, the thing is, this app itself requires a WIFI connection to get paired and work with your Fire device.
1. Connect your Firestick to a power source and turn it on. If you are using a Fire TV, boot it up using the power button on the unit.
2. Take a smartphone and create a hotspot network with the SSID username and password of the WIFI network to which your Firestick/Fire TV is already connected. By doing so, your Fire device will recognize the network and connect to it automatically.
3. Now, take another smartphone and download the Amazon Fire TV app from its respective app store.
4. Then, connect this second mobile to the same duplicate hotspot network. Now, logically, your Firestick and smartphone with the Fire TV app are linked to the same WIFI network. Thus, you can pair and control your Fire device with this app.
4. Open the Amazon Fire TV app and set it up. Later on, log in to the app with your Amazon account.
5. Now, select the Set Up New Device option. A PIN will display on the Fire device screen.
6. Enter the PIN into the app and establish a connection between both devices.
7. Now, open the remote interface within the app.
8. Click on the Settings icon and open Firestick Settings.
9. Using the arrow keys on this remote app, navigate to Network and See All Networks options.
10. Select your WIFI network and click the center button to connect it to the Firestick.
Note: You can also use third-party remote apps to connect your Firestick to WIFI apart from this official remote app. Such apps are IR-based and don’t require a WIFI for pairing.
How to Disconnect a WIFI Network on Firestick
1. Reach the available networks listing on Firestick by navigating through Settings → Network → See All Networks.
2. Highlight the connected network and click on it.
3. Now, click the three horizontal lines button on your remote control.
That’s it! Your Firestick will disconnect from the connected WIFI network immediately.
What If Amazon Firestick is Not Connecting to WIFI?
There will be instances where you can’t connect your Firestick to the desired WIFI network. This problem occurs due to various technical problems and mistakes from the user side. Below, we have listed the best solutions that’ll clear up all the issues causing factors and help you connect your Amazon Firestick/Fire TV to the desired WIFI network.
- Check whether your WIFI network provides sufficient internet supply. Because your Fire device will not connect to a weak WIFI network.
- Make sure you have placed your WIFI router close to your Fire device.
- Restart your Fire TV and WIFI router. By doing so, temporary bugs and glitches on both devices will be removed, and the WIFI connection will be successful.
- If you have connected a VPN to access any app or content on your Firestick/Fire TV, disconnect it and try connecting your device to WIFI.
- 2.4GHz is the apt network configuration for Fire devices, and it’ll work faster than the 5 GHz network. So, if you are receiving a slow network supply even after connection, go to Network Settings on your Firestick/Fire TV and change to 2.4GHz.
- If none of the above methods works for you, you shall opt for a wired connection. Use an ethernet cable and connect your Fire TV and WIFI router to get an optimized and faster internet supply.
- When a wired connection also fails to work on your Fire device, then there are serious software issues. So, reset your Firestick and bring it to factory default settings. After setting up, you can connect to a new WIFI network. If it fails, reach out to the nearest service center and look into the issue.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How can I check if my Firestick is connected to the WIFI?
Go to the Network option on your Firestick/Fire TV from Settings and reach the See All Networks section. Now, select a particular network and press the Play/Pause button on the remote control to know the network status.
2. How do you connect Firestick to WIFI without a password?
The only way to connect Firestick to WIFI without a password is by connecting to an open WIFI network.
