Use the included Voice Remote with Alexa to play TV shows, fast forward, rewind and pause, switch TV inputs, and more. Just press the microphone button and say, “Find dramas,” and Alexa will show you results from over 190 apps and channels including Netflix, Hulu, HBO NOW, and Prime Video. Plus, with newly expanded voice control in apps like Hulu, PlayStation Vue, NBC, CBS All Access, and Bravo, Alexa can help you do even more. Use your voice to search, control playback and even change the channel within supported apps. Want to order a pizza? Check the weather? Dim the family room lights? Alexa can do that too.
You can also pair Fire TV Edition with an Echo device to control your TV with Alexa – including power and volume control, channel navigation, playback control, launch apps, and more. Try saying, “Alexa, turn on Fire TV,” or “Alexa, tune to NBC.” Want to skip the opening credits? Say, “Alexa, fast forward a minute,” with Prime Video.
To get started, ensure that both your Fire TV Edition and Echo device are connected to the same Amazon account. Devices will pair automatically with the first Echo voice command targeted at Fire TV, such as “Alexa, watch The Grand Tour on Fire TV.” If you have more than one Fire TV device, or multiple Echo devices, use the Alexa app to pair and manage supported devices.