You can use your tvs factory remote or a universal remote.
Can you use a universal remote for fire stick.
So i can control fire stick with samsung tv remote also with fire stick remote and this is greate.
But the problem is i can go to the home page of amazon fire stick with samsung remote.
After connecting fire stick the tv automatically sync the remote.
That said if you recently purchased the old fire tv stick 2 with the better remote included and are looking to upgrade to the fire tv stick 3 you.
You could get a rf logitech harmony.
Cetus play is another fire tv stick remote app that lets you control your device with your mobile.
It doesn t really matter.
The latest fire tv alexa voice remote with tv power volume and mute buttons is a great remote.
The u verse remote uses ir while the fire stick uses rf.
A major con is that you ll need the original remote control to program the thing.
Quick video tutorial showing you how to use just about any remote control with amazon fire stick.
The sideclick works with your existing fire tv stick remote to turn it into a universal remote that works with other devices.
Cetus play universal remote.
Once i press the home button of the samsung remote it opens the smart hub of the tv not.
This is because none of the fire tv products including the original fire tv box stick pendant and cube do not have a built in infra red ir receiver like most consumer electronic a v devices.
This app is supported on android ios and kindle mobile tablets and other handheld devices.
This is because none of the fire tv products including the original fire tv box stick pendant and cube do not have a built in infra red ir receiver like most consumer electronic a v devices.
If you can afford it paying the extra 10 to get the fire tv stick 3 instead of the fire tv stick lite is well worth it for the better remote alone.
Just clip it on program it and you ll have additional buttons for additional devices.
I believe that u verse sells a rf remote that uses a usb port dongle to receive the signal.