Anyone with a FireTV needs these accessories: These gadgets make using it a lot easier

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July 15, 2024 at 10:02 AM

You can get more out of your Amazon Fire TV Stick with the right accessories. The stick can be connected to the internet or an external hard drive using a cable.

• There are a lot of accessories for the Fire TV Stick on Amazon. This allows you to greatly expand the functionality or ease of use.
• Using the appropriate adapters, you can, for example, connect a hard drive or LAN cable to the disk or save the additional socket.
• There is also an improved remote control.

FireTV sticks are so popular that there are even accessories specifically for the cheap TV sticks. But you can also enhance playback and functionality with standard cables and tools to make watching Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or Disney+ more comfortable.

Not everyone is happy with the performance of the stick. Because sometimes there are problems with the structure of the menus or movies and series. However, this often has less to do with the stick itself and more to do with an insufficient WiFi connection near the TV. This can especially happen in large apartments or if the stick is shielded from a large TV. A small gadget can help improve your internet connection: the Fire TV Ethernet adapter.

• Compatible with Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick (2nd and 3rd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, Fire TV (3rd Gen, Pendant) and Fire TV Basic Edition.

• Connect your Fire TV Stick to your router via cable.

• Ethernet and power connection

Allows the Fire TV Stick to connect to the internet using a LAN cable. Amazon offers an Ethernet adapter for the Fire TV Stick for $16.99.

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advice: If you're having Wi-Fi issues, it's often worth resetting the stick thanks to the included HDMI accessory. Then you can save the adapter yourself.

Poor WiFi connection isn’t the only problem many of you have with your Fire TV Stick. Some people may not only want to stream Netflix movies and series on the device, but also play photos and videos saved on the hard drive.

• Ability to supply power and connect to end devices

Apps like VLC Player make this possible. But how do you connect a hard drive to a FireTV? Here too, an adapter that can split the Micro-USB port of a FireTV drive helps. You can currently get one of these on Amazon for just €5.98.

advice: You don't need an extra cable to play a video stored on the cloud storage. In the following articles, we will tell you how to access the popular online storage space using Fire TV Stick.

notice: It is not clear whether Ethernet and USB OTG adapters can be used in parallel.

Do you still have a TV without an HDMI port? Here too you don't have to do without the Fire TV Stick. With the right adapter, it can be connected to old tube TVs using a Scart connection.

• Suitable for 1080p signals

• HDMI 1.3 compatible

In a press release, Amazon recommends the YYANG HDMI to SCART adapter. This is currently available from mail order companies for €9.99 instead of €19.99.

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Upgrade to standard remote control

The Alexa Pro Voice Remote is also worth a look. It offers three practical advantages over the standard remote included with the wand:

• It can be located using a voice command if you misplace it on the couch.
• It has two buttons that can be freely customized.
• All buttons on the remote control are illuminated in the dark.

• Site function

• illuminated keys

• 2 freely programmable buttons

Amazon is currently charging $39.99 for the Alexa Pro Voice Remote. The remote is compatible with almost all current Fire TV Stick models. You can check compatibility on Amazon's website before purchasing.

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Illuminated remote control case as an alternative

If you're just annoyed that your Fire TV Stick remote doesn't have a backlight, you can currently get a Pinowu Fire TV remote case for under €10. It's brightly colored, making it easy to find. You can also charge it under a lamp so it glows in the dark.

• Hand belt

• glow in the dark

• Doesn't slip out of your hand

With the Pinowu Fire TV Stick Remote Case, you can put your remote in a colorful silicone case that can glow in the dark. The hand strap also ensures a secure hold. You can currently get the case for 9.99 instead of 16.99 euros.

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Another handy tool is the Mission USB Power Cable. With this, you can safely power your Fire TV Stick via your TV's USB port and no longer need an extra socket.

• USB cable with extra battery

• Allows safe charging of your Fire TV Stick via USB port.

In fact, Amazon advises against this, as the Fire TV Stick can sometimes be damaged by fluctuations in the power supply. However, this Amazon-certified cable has an intermediate battery that compensates for this. It costs just under 25 euros.

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In the linked article we will tell you about the typical mistakes you should avoid when using the Fire TV Stick as well as powering the stick via USB port.

• 2 x 20W Speaker

• Connects via HDMI eArc/Arc

• It can be optionally used as a Bluetooth speaker.

Are you dissatisfied with the sound of your TV? Then the Amazon Fire TV Soundbar can help you. It is 60cm tall, relatively small and can be placed on a shelf with your TV. It has two 20W speakers and can also work as a Bluetooth speaker.

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