You can stream videos on any TV with the Amazon Firestick. Only a wireless internet connection and a TV with an HDMI port are required. That is why folks who enjoy traveling take their Firestick with them. They need to input their current location’s WiFi password to access the gadget.
However, they may forget to bring the remote control with them at times. If this is your case, there is no need to be concerned. There are a few ways to connect an Amazon Fire Stick to the internet without using the remote.
Connecting an Amazon Firestick to WiFi
To connect the Firestick to the internet, kindly follow these steps:
- To begin, connect the FireStick to the TV.
- The HDMI port is at the back of the TV. Connect the Firestick to the internet via the WiFi available in your location.
- Now, switch on the TV. Examine your connection to the input source to ensure it is secure.
- Connect the USB to the Firestick. One cable end must be linked to the adapter, while the other must be attached to the power supply.
- Connect the plug straight to the TV if the TV has an open USB port.
- Select the Settings tab on the Firestick using the remote.
- Navigate to the top of the Home Screen using the arrow buttons.
- Then press and hold the Home button to access the “Home menu.”
- Select “Network” on the settings screen.
- The network mimics a WiFi signal.
- After that, select your desired network.
- Then, select the home network.
- Insert the WiFi password.
How to Connect Firestick to WiFi without a remote
Connect your phone to your home network if your gadget lacks a remote. Both the Firestick and the phone should be on the same network. You must first download the app to your phone and pair it with a Firestick device.
Here are the steps to connect your Firestick to the internet without using a remote:
- After the download is complete, use the Amazon Fire TV app to install it and connect it to your Firestick.
- Connect the new WiFi hotspot to the wireless network using the same name and password.
- To connect the Fire Stick to the system, use the phone’s WiFi settings.
- Next, type the four-digit code that appears on your Fire TV screen.
- Connect the devices to the network at this point.
- The Fire Stick must then be reprogrammed to connect to the building’s WiFi.
- After that, turn off the hotspot.
- The Firestick app will serve as a remote control.
- The other phone acts as a wireless hotspot.
- With the help of your mobile phone, you may operate the Firestick.
Voice control is a novel feature on today’s phones, and you have the option of using it for navigation.
If the Firestick does not appear on the remote, ensure you connect them to the same wireless network. Restart both devices to resolve the problem.
How to connect a Firestick to a computer’s wifi
Your PC must have an HDMI port.
Follow these steps to connect your Firestick to your computer’s WiFi:
- First, connect the Fire Stick to the TV using the HDMI wire.
- Make sure your computer and Amazon Firestick are connected to the same wireless network.
- In the taskbar, select Mirroring and then the notification option.
- From the bottom slider, select “Connect.”
- Select a network.
- Now, along with the password, connect to the network.
- Connect by pressing the Connect button.
The Firestick will remain till you remove the cable.
When mirrored pictures appear to be too small, you should change the resolution on the computer to improve the situation. Although the Firestick is linked to the internet, it is not connected.
The Amazon Firestick network provides a feature you can use to resolve difficulties. The issue that customers are experiencing can be resolved by testing the strength frequently.
Restart the modem and router. Check to see if the Firestick is still operational.
- Place the router near the TV.
- Connect the gadget to the power supply.
- Go to “WiFi” in the Network settings or input the password when your device is disconnected.
- Select an Ethernet adapter and connect the Firestick with an Ethernet cable to the router.
- Change the WiFi channel to the suggested settings.
- Then double-check if you can connect to the internet.
- Move the Firestick farther from the TV using the HDMI Extender to boost the WiFi signal strength.
- Always make sure to remove extra devices nearby.
