A major con is that you ll need the original remote control to program the thing.
Can you use a universal remote for fire stick.
But the problem is i can go to the home page of amazon fire stick with samsung remote.
There are many sources suggesting that you cannot use a universal remote with amazon fire tv line of streamers.
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.
The u verse remote uses ir while the fire stick uses rf.
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.
You could get a rf logitech harmony.
The sideclick works with your existing fire tv stick remote to turn it into a universal remote that works with other devices.
Quick video tutorial showing you how to use just about any remote control with amazon fire stick.
You can use your tvs factory remote or a universal remote.
Just clip it on program it and you ll have additional buttons for additional devices.
The latest fire tv alexa voice remote with tv power volume and mute buttons is a great remote.
After connecting fire stick the tv automatically sync the remote.
How to use a universal remote with amazon fire tv including cube stick and pendant there are many sources suggesting that you cannot use a universal remote with amazon fire tv line of streamers.
I believe that u verse sells a rf remote that uses a usb port dongle to receive the signal.
It doesn t really matter.
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.
Cetus play is another fire tv stick remote app that lets you control your device with your mobile.
So i can control fire stick with samsung tv remote also with fire stick remote and this is greate.
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.
It is available by the name fire tv universal remote android tv kodi cetusplay.