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  • Use the clickable sections below

  • to skip through different parts of this tutorial.

  • To set up your device,

  • you'll need a TV with an HDMI port

  • and an internet connection.

  • Inside the box, you'll find your Fire Stick,

  • power adapter,

  • a micro-USB cable,

  • two AAA batteries,

  • an HDMI extension,

  • and a remote control.

  • First, plug the Fire Stick into an HDMI port

  • in your television.

  • Plug the cable into the Fire Stick.

  • You can connect the cable using a power outlet

  • or a USB port in the television.

  • Turn on your TV and change the input or source mode

  • to the port the Fire Stick is in.

  • Put your AAA batteries into the remote.

  • You can control both your TV and your Amazon Fire TV Stick

  • with your voice-control remote.

  • Use the directional track pad to find your up, down,

  • left, and right arrow keys.

  • In the middle of the circle,

  • you'll find the select button.

  • The home button will take you to the homepage at any time.

  • The three-lines icon

  • will display a menu of additional settings.

  • Use the back button to go to the previous screen.

  • The media controls allow you to rewind,

  • fast-forward, pause, and play.

  • Use the volume buttons to increase or lower the volume.

  • And press the mute button to mute or unmute.

  • To turn your TV off and on,

  • use the power button at the top.

  • The voice button can be held down to activate voice control.

  • Press the home button on your remote

  • and the startup screen will appear on your TV.

  • Press the play/pause button to continue.

  • Use the up and down arrows to find your language,

  • and then press the select button to confirm.

  • You should see your WiFi appear.

  • Use the select button to choose it when highlighted.

  • If your WiFi is password protected,

  • a keyboard window will appear.

  • Select "Connect" to link the device to the internet.

  • To go back to the previous page in the setup at any time,

  • use the back button on your remote.

  • If you already have an Amazon account,

  • select "Sign in" to log in.

  • Choose "Create an Account" to set up a new one.

  • Select yes "Continue" and then "Yes"

  • to have your WiFi password automatically saved in future.

  • You can also set up parental controls,

  • add a PIN code to prevent children

  • from making in-app purchases or watching certain videos.

  • Scroll down and select the make of your TV.

  • You'll now need to finish pairing the remote to the TV.

  • Once finished, you'll be able

  • to use your remote to control both the TV

  • and your Amazon Fire TV Stick.

  • This includes turning your TV off and on

  • and controlling your volume.

  • First, make sure your volume is turned up on your TV.

  • Then try using your volume buttons on your Amazon remote.

  • If the volume responds accordingly,

  • click "Yes" and then "OK."

  • Now you can customize your home screen

  • with your favorite apps and channels.

  • Click "Get Started" to begin.

  • Select the streaming apps,

  • then press the right arrow on your remote

  • and select the TV channels you want.

  • Select "Finish."

  • And then "Got it."

  • All the apps you selected will now download.

  • Tap on your profile, and you're ready to start watching.

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