If you have a fire TV stick plug and you are just streaming Netflix or topical YouTube video, then you are barely scratching the surface what it can do. This is the time to unlock the hidden characteristics of your fire TV stick.
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Personalize the screensever
When your fire TV stick is sitting idle, it usually shows a slide show of generic stock images. Yes, they look good, but you can make things even more personal by using your photos as a screenceavor on your fire TV stick.
First of all, you have to upload your photos on Amazon Photo using your phone. Each Amazon account gets 5 GB free photo storage, and if you are a major member, you get unlimited photo storage without any additional cost.
Once your photos are uploaded, grab your remote and go Settings> Displays & Sounds> Screensever On your fire TV. choose Amazon photos As a source, then choose albums or folders you want to show. You can also make the slideshow style twenty, set how fast it changes, then adjusts when kicks, and even adds extra like a clock and weather information to give it a little flair.
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Use Fire TV Remote App
If you have ever torn the couch in search of your fire TV stick remote, it is probably time to install a fire TV remote app on your phone. This lets you control everything right from your phone. As long as your fire TV on the same Wi-Fi network of your phone, you are all sets.
There are also good reasons to use the app when your remote is there. For one, typing in show name or login information with on-screen keyboard may be a pain. With the app, you can use your phone’s keyboard to type anything quickly.
This is also true if you have more than one fire TV device at home. You can easily switch between them in the app without pairing or messing up again without any setup.
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Mirror your phone to fire TV
Every now and then, you probably want your TV to show whatever you can show on your phone. Perhaps you have some great photos or videos from a recent trip that you want to share with all, or perhaps there is a show or stream that only works on your phone.
To do this, first make sure that both your fire TV stick and your phone are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Then, hold and hold Home Button on your fire TV remote and select Mirror,
Now, on your Android phone, swipe and tap down to open quick settings Screencast Or Smart view Option. If you may not find these options in a quick settings panel, you may need to open the Settings app. If you are using an iPhone, you will need a free app like aerscreen to work. In any way, it is very straight to cast your phone on your fire TV stick.
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Use developer options
The “developer option” may seem that it is for technical or coders, but it actually contains some really useful tools. To enable it, go to Settings> About My Fire TV>And tap the select button of your remote seven times in the name of your fire TV stick. You will see a message stating that you are now a developer. After that, back out and head Settings> My Fire TVAnd you will see a new section Developer option,
With developer options, you can turn on ADB debugging, which lets you connect your fire TV sticks to your phone or computer. With this, you can use new features, such as taking screenshots from your TV screen. And if you are feeling adventure, you can also gel the device to reach the material and apps that are not available through Amazon’s default setup.
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Sideload apps
There are many apps in Amazon Appstore, but you are not available there. Since the fire TV runs on a modified version of Android, you can load the apps on it like you will do on Android phone.
The process is not very complicated. First, enable developer options on your fire TV stick. Then, allow installation from unknown sources. After that, download the APK file for the app you want on your phone or computer. Once you have a file, you can use an app like sending files to TV or downloader to transfer and install your fire TV stick.
All of this takes some additional steps compared to a regular app download, but it is perfectly worth it if there is a specific app or game you want that it is not on the Amazon appstore.
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Add more storage to fire TV
Most of the fire TV sticks come with only about 8 GB storage, and you do not even get access to all that. Streaming apps, background updates, cashed files, and anything sideloaded by you, this place can run out early than thinking about you.
Thankfully, you can easily expand the storage of your fire TV sticks. It has a micro-USB port that can be used with OTG (on-the-go) cable. This small adapter allows you to plug into USB flash drive or even microSD card (with the right adapter).
Once it is connected, you can go to your fire TV settings and set the drive as internal storage. In this way, your fire TV stick will consider USB drive as part of its underlying storage.
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Use Bluetooth headphones, keyboard and mouse with fire TV
To control your fire TV stick, you do not necessarily have to stick to the remote or your phone. Since it supports Bluetooth, you can connect a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse, and honestly, it can create a big difference.
If you have ever tried to browse a web with a silk browser, you know how it feels with a remote. A Bluetooth keyboard or mouse can make everything smooth and very little disappointing. You can type long URLs, log in to accounts, and get around the menu in a flash.
You can also connect Bluetooth headphones to your fire TV stick. This is perfect for late night’s dialect sessions when you don’t want to wake up anyone, or if you are using a fire stick with monitor without underlying speakers.
To connect Bluetooth device to your fire TV stick, go to Settings> Controller and Bluetooth devices> other Bluetooth devices> Bluetooth device addMake sure your headphones, keyboard, or whatever you are paying is in pairing mode, then choose it when it appears on your screen.
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Take the fire TV stick with you when you travel
The best thing about fire TV sticks is how portable it is. If you are going on a trip, your fire TV stick may come with you. As long as there is an HDMI port and a TV with a Wi-Fi connection-which are most hotels and AirBNBs-you can plug it, connect to the Internet, and start streaming as if you never leave home.
The best thing is that your fire TV stick brings everything with it. Your apps, logins, and settings all live in exactly the same way you have left them, so there is no need to load anything or log into your accounts. Instead, you can rest at the end of the day with your favorite show, as you’ll be at home.
There is a lot to offer your simple looking fire TV stick. Spend a few minutes to search the menu, try new apps and adjust some settings. Once you become more fun, useful, and powerful after you make it your own, then you make it your own.
