Harmony and FireTV through CEC - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Trying to use my Harmony for the FireTV using the CEC offered by my Sony TV (for xbmc)
- Direction pad works
- select/ok works
- right click works
No way I can find a "back" or "home" button which makes it unusable for now :/
Any way to improve this ?

c0mm0n said:
Hi,
Trying to use my Harmony for the FireTV using the CEC offered by my Sony TV (for xbmc)
- Direction pad works
- select/ok works
- right click works
No way I can find a "back" or "home" button which makes it unusable for now :/
Any way to improve this ?
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Yeah, CEC isn't the best for those reasons. I wound up just getting the FLIRC.

rbox said:
Yeah, CEC isn't the best for those reasons. I wound up just getting the FLIRC.
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Logitech added Fire TV as a supported device with a recent update for the Harmony Hub. After the latest firmware update I can pair the Hub with Fire TV via Bluetooth. Everything (except the text entry and voice search, obviously) is working great.

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[Q] Logitech Harmony remote compatibility

Does anyone know if the Kindle Fire TV is compatible with any of the Harmony remotes?
Bama29 said:
Does anyone know if the Kindle Fire TV is compatible with any of the Harmony remotes?
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You would need to add and IR Reciever like a FLIRC or there are reports of this item working as well.
I can't post links, so search amazon for Ortek-Windows-Infrared-Receiver-Ultimate
rickdm said:
You would need to add and IR Reciever like a FLIRC or there are reports of this item working as well.
I can't post links, so search amazon for Ortek-Windows-Infrared-Receiver-Ultimate
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Thank You Rickdm!
some of the newer harmony remotes have bluetooth. It might be possible to use them.
I use my harmony smart to control my HTPC through blutooth using the ps3 profile... if we can get a ps3 controller to pair with the firetv (requires root) then we may be able to use the remote as well.
I can confirm that the Ortek-Windows-Infrared-Receiver-Ultimate I purchased from Amazon does indeed work with my Harmony One and the Fire TV.
How about using a phone app for the keyboard and mouse to control the fire TV. Is this possible?
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For those trying to get the Harmony up to speed...
To emulate the Back button on the Fire TV remote assign the clear key from the ORtek.
To emulate the Home Button on the Fire TV remote assign the Browser command from the ORtek. It is also the upper left key on the remote. The "e" with a circle around it.
On my Harmony One I assigned Home to the Menu key and Back to the Exit key. Neither were being used for the ORtek device.
Does anyone know if the Logitech Harmony One remote with the Logitech PS3 adapter will work? My Fire TV is rooted, Now the only thing I can come up with is using the SixaxisPairTool I will try later tonight. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
You can use Droidmote to emulate all input devices (mouse, keyboard, virtual controller). Further, my understanding is that if you have a proper cable, you can tether a PS3 controller to your Android device and use the controller that way. I have the parts, but I haven't connected the pieces just yet to confirm Controller.
nooknut said:
You can use Droidmote to emulate all input devices (mouse, keyboard, virtual controller). Further, my understanding is that if you have a proper cable, you can tether a PS3 controller to your Android device and use the controller that way. I have the parts, but I haven't connected the pieces just yet to confirm Controller.
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The Ps3 adapter doesn't have an USB port, I tried to pair, the app states that's its compatible but I can't go any further.
Flirc
I use a dongle called Flirc plugged into my AFTV with my Harmony One. Instructions here:
http://forum.flirc.tv/index.php?/topic/1116-using-flirc-with-amazon-firetv/
I was under the impression that the Harmony One could now connect via Bluetooth. http://support.myharmony.com/en/article.htm?faqid=s-m-4058
I have an older 520 that I love and use the Ortek infrared receiver: http://www.amazon.com/Ortek-Windows-Infrared-Receiver-Ultimate/dp/B00224ZDFY
It can be setup to do everything EXCEPT the contextual menus AKA the Menu button or the one one with three horizontal lines.
If someone could figure that out I would send them cash!
No Cash Required
Read the link above. Buy Flirc on Amazon for $30. Follow the guide. The Menu Key is programmed from the command line. If you have an H1, my posted config file might work. My H1 does everything but the microphone as it ain't got one.
I added a USB hub. Have Flirc (a keyboard emulator), an MS Entertainment KB/mouse, and USB stick attached.
Also Droidmote, Play Store, client/server, $3, is a great phone/tablet based remote.
The Harmony One does not do BT. Per Logitech, "Harmony remotes without Harmony Hub cannot control Amazon Fire TV." Are you confusing the H1 with the $300 Ultimate?
schneid said:
Read the link above. Buy Flirc on Amazon for $30. Follow the guide. The Menu Key is programmed from the command line. If you have an H1, my posted config file might work. My H1 does everything but the microphone as it ain't got one.
I added a USB hub. Have Flirc (a keyboard emulator), an MS Entertainment KB/mouse, and USB stick attached.
Also Droidmote, Play Store, client/server, $3, is a great phone/tablet based remote.
The Harmony One does not do BT. Per Logitech, "Harmony remotes without Harmony Hub cannot control Amazon Fire TV." Are you confusing the H1 with the $300 Ultimate?
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Yep, I was confusing the one with the ultimate...Sorry. This is why I stick to the old school 500 series.
Thank you for the correction.
Spelvin said:
Yep, I was confusing the one with the ultimate...Sorry. This is why I stick to the old school 500 series.
Thank you for the correction.
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The remote uses standard keystokes. The Menu key is the one between the right Win and right Ctrl on a standard win KB. You need to teach it that key.
Bama29 said:
I can confirm that the Ortek-Windows-Infrared-Receiver-Ultimate I purchased from Amazon does indeed work with my Harmony One and the Fire TV.
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Is it complicated to set that up. I would love to get this working with my Harmony 700
michaelpat87 said:
Is it complicated to set that up. I would love to get this working with my Harmony 700
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No, it is not very complicated. It has been awhile since I did it but as I recall it did require manually learning a couple of commands. The thing that hung me up to start in the manual learning process was that I was using very deliberate slow key presses. I found out that to manually learn the couple of commands that I needed, only a very quick tap of the desired key was needed.
Bama29 said:
No, it is not very complicated. It has been awhile since I did it but as I recall it did require manually learning a couple of commands. The thing that hung me up to start in the manual learning process was that I was using very deliberate slow key presses. I found out that to manually learn the couple of commands that I needed, only a very quick tap of the desired key was needed.
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Will it do the Menu button? i thought only Flirc could pull that off.
The Oretek can do the menu button. I believe its either "Info" or "Guide". Home key is mapped to "Browser".
The issue to look out for is that no Harmony is created equally. Case in point, I use a 900 upstairs with the Oretek. Works fine. Button response a bit slow even with the key delay set all the way to 0ms. But it's useable.
I have a Harmony 890 downstairs with an Oretek. Infuriating! Not only would it not communicate the IR signals properly (had to learn all commands from the Oretek as RAW, but on top of that, with the inter-key delay set to 0 so I didn't get repeat keys AND the key delay set to 0ms, it is still slow as molasses, and I have not found a combo that both delivers the signal correctly AND makes the key presses fast enough to be useable.
Might break down and by a refurb 900. At least I know what I'm getting into with that.
Flirc Update
Flirc has a new Desktop GUI and Firmware update that directly supports AFTV.

Fire TV with Bluetooth keyboard + mouse/trackpad

I apologize up front because I can see that this has been discussed but I can't find a definitive answer after reading through all the different threads.
Is there a way to pair a bluetooth keyboard + mouse/trackpad to the Fire TV with a device that can't be rooted?
I ask because like a lot of others, I just pre-ordered the Fire TV Stick. Now I know it's not out so we don't know what it can/can't do but assuming the code is the same, I'm trying to do some homework before it arrives. And since the Stick doesn't have the USB inputs, I have to rely on Bluetooth or maybe an app for a virtual keyboard/mouse if anyone knows of one.
Thanks in advanced!
I didn't even think of that. I ordered two. I use my K400 occassionally for different apps. I was using the limitless remote app too. The new Fire Tv Remote app might work but I will miss the K400.
stanggman75 said:
I didn't even think of that. I ordered two. I use my K400 occasionally for different apps. I was using the limitless remote app too. The new Fire Tv Remote app might work but I will miss the K400.
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Yeah. I'm looking for it to use with HBOgo mostly. I'm guessing that the mouse is the important input to get that working.
It will be great if I can pair my Bluetooth mouse with Fire TV Stick.
This works well with the FireTV: http://eud.dx.com/product/ipazzport...google-tv-player-black-844230388#.VHTNJTSsVx0
podge3 said:
This works well with the FireTV
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Is that a bluetooth device? Or does it have a USB dongle? The Fire Stick doesn't have a free USB port.
jeck11 said:
Is that a bluetooth device? Or does it have a USB dongle? The Fire Stick doesn't have a free USB port.
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USB dongle. I don't use the port for anything else so its fine for me.
Has anyone tried a USB hub on the Fire?
jeck11 said:
Is that a bluetooth device? Or does it have a USB dongle? The Fire Stick doesn't have a free USB port.
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This is exactly what I am trying to figure out also, a Bluetooth keyboard/trackpad that will work with sideloaded apps like HBO GO or NFL Game Pass that are not compatible with the remote.
usb dongles work on firetv, not on firetv stick.... for now.
Would also like to know, sideloaded Settings.apk on mine to get to the stock android settings. Can detect Microsoft bluetooth mouse, Monoprice bluetooth headset and sound brick but none of them pair right. The two audio devices make a pairing sound. But don't play audio.
I sideloaded the settings.apk, and using it I'm able to successfully pair Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse. Both keyboard and mouse functionalities work just as if it was USB keyboard/mouse.
Aerb ibk-02
kanedo said:
I sideloaded the settings.apk, and using it I'm able to successfully pair Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse. Both keyboard and mouse functionalities work just as if it was USB keyboard/mouse.
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Yes, keyboard pairing works with both Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. I've sideloaded the settings apk and have successfully paired the AERB IBK-02 keyboard with trackpad/mouse to both devices. This keyboard has a trackpad, but it has limited functionality. Although scrolling is possible with two finger touch, you cannot click and drag. For this you'll need to pair up a Bluetooth mouse.
vg-kbd2000
I picked this up for my Samsung TV ( doesn't work with mine - no Bluetooth )
But, it works with my Sony GoogleTv and my FTV stick with settings apk side-loaded
the nice thing with this keyboard is that you can pair it with 3 different devices.
It has a selector button on the top to choose which one.
I haven't played with it very long and am trying to figure out what works and what doesn't
To use the touch-pad a switch on the bottom needs to be slid to "mouse mode"
I can't use the TV specific buttons on the right side of the keyboard. Wish i knew how to get them to work with the GoogleTv - it has an Ir blaster built in and will control volume,channel,etc
It will power my TV on and off - it has an Ir transmitter. But, that is all that does - strange
They are marked down to $39 at Best Buy and there are usually many open boxed ones to be had for less. Original price was about $100
But, they are mostly useless for the Samsung Tvs that they do work on - Most of apps do not support the keyboard or so I have read.
Wish the was some sort of unifying remote that I could connect to it and then plug into my TV though.
If you get one, the touchpad goes into a sleep mode after 30 seconds or so. I've read that hitting any button will wake it up. I didn't know that at first and was pairing it , unpairing it and powering it off.
If anyone else picks one of these up, Please post your findings
kanedo said:
I sideloaded the settings.apk, and using it I'm able to successfully pair Apple Wireless Keyboard and Apple Magic Mouse. Both keyboard and mouse functionalities work just as if it was USB keyboard/mouse.
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Hello
i tried to connect an Apple Magic Trackpad - i can find it and i can write the pin then im am stuck - it wont connect - how did you do it ?

Phone as a mouse, FireTV Stick?

Is it possible to run a program like droidmote without root, to control the sideloaded apps with touch features?
Also trying to get a bluetooth Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 to connect. Installed Settings.apk. Can detect it, but can't pair it.
Not without root.
I bought one of those Nyko tablet game pads for mine, the Stick natively supports the Nyko game pad, and it has a mouse mode.
http://www.gamestop.com/android/accessories/nyko-play-pad-pro-tablet-controller/104098
Picked two is them up in store for 12.97 each. They don't have them up front, they keep them in the back so you have to ask for them.
yes
BigB42078 said:
Is it possible to run a program like droidmote without root, to control the sideloaded apps with touch features?
Also trying to get a bluetooth Microsoft Wireless Notebook Presenter Mouse 8000 to connect. Installed Settings.apk. Can detect it, but can't pair it.
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I use Yatse to control XBMC with no issues on my s3 Samsung, Remote IME seems to work for everything else.
I am unsure of the mouse, I can use my Logitech keyboard for full control and browser work though. hope this helps
Elysian893 said:
Not without root.
I bought one of those Nyko tablet game pads for mine, the Stick natively supports the Nyko game pad, and it has a mouse mode.
http://www.gamestop.com/android/accessories/nyko-play-pad-pro-tablet-controller/104098
Picked two is them up in store for 12.97 each. They don't have them up front, they keep them in the back so you have to ask for them.
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Not true anymore. Try this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wukongtv.wkremote.client.en
Has some translation issues (seems to be a Chinese app). Install on your phone and when you open it and connect it will automatically install the client on your ftv (or at least it did on my rooted box with play store access). Seems to have both navigation controls and mouse mode. Worked well for me in my ftv (have not tried on ftv sticks yet, mine won't be here until Tuesday).
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I'm pretty weary of Chinese apps.
How are you using remote ime? This is only thing i could find in under that name. http://www.mygica.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9&p=9
Tried scanning and manually entering ip and nothing.
Don't know about the Chinese app, doesn't look like it has a touchpad feature for using it as a pointer for touch controls that fire stick remote can't do. Joystick an option even though the stick isn't a game machine. Wantd to use something i already have if possible.
I haven't had any luck connecting anything Bluetooth. Monoprice Bluetooth headphones and sound brick show as detected but never play audio. Mouse detects but doesn't pair.
That Nyko gamepad works perfectly (as a gamepad and as a mouse), and if you go to the game controllers part of Settings you'll see Amazon mentions Nyko specifically, that controller is fully supported from the factory on the Fire Stick.
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How are you using remote ime? This is only thing i could find in under that name. http://www.mygica.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9&p=9
Tried scanning and manually entering ip and nothing.
Don't know about the Chinese app, doesn't look like it has a touchpad feature for using it as a pointer for touch controls that fire stick remote can't do. Joystick an option even though the stick isn't a game machine. Wantd to use something i already have if possible.
I haven't had any luck connecting anything Bluetooth. Monoprice Bluetooth headphones and sound brick show as detected but never play audio. Mouse detects but doesn't pair.
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The Chinese app definitely can function as a mouse. Press the square in the upper right corner and select mouse module.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk
Keep in mind I'm talking about the stick, there is no root for it yet. At least not a software root. If I had root, could install droidmote.
BigB42078 said:
Keep in mind I'm talking about the stick, there is no root for it yet. At least not a software root. If I had root, could install droidmote.
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he does have that in mind if you read all of his posts.. i use the app he recommended as well and it works fine as a mouse.
collindv said:
The Chinese app definitely can function as a mouse. Press the square in the upper right corner and select mouse module.
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I can't seem to get the chinese app to connect to my fire stick.
xQuestx said:
I can't seem to get the chinese app to connect to my fire stick.
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I get my fire TV sticks tonight so I will be testing it out. On my fire TV I didn't have to do anything but open the app on my phone and it displayed the ip of my ftv. When I selected it it installed the server automatically on the ftv.
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Has anyone been able to get mouse clicks to work with WKremote, the chinese app, on the Fire TV Stick? I have no problem getting a mouse pointer and I'm able to move it around, but not able to click on anything. I've tried placing the pointer on the object i want to click on, then switching to gesture mode but that doesn't seem to work either.
I'm trying to use it on the Time Warner app and I need to be able to click different options. I also tried to click on something in XBMC with no luck.
Any suggestions?
SB1417 said:
Has anyone been able to get mouse clicks to work with WKremote, the chinese app, on the Fire TV Stick? I have no problem getting a mouse pointer and I'm able to move it around, but not able to click on anything. I've tried placing the pointer on the object i want to click on, then switching to gesture mode but that doesn't seem to work either.
I'm trying to use it on the Time Warner app and I need to be able to click different options. I also tried to click on something in XBMC with no luck.
Any suggestions?
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Works fine for me with the Nyko controller.
Elysian893 said:
Works fine for me with the Nyko controller.
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same
SB1417 said:
Has anyone been able to get mouse clicks to work with WKremote, the chinese app, on the Fire TV Stick? I have no problem getting a mouse pointer and I'm able to move it around, but not able to click on anything. I've tried placing the pointer on the object i want to click on, then switching to gesture mode but that doesn't seem to work either.
I'm trying to use it on the Time Warner app and I need to be able to click different options. I also tried to click on something in XBMC with no luck.
Any suggestions?
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Works fine for me. Just tap the screen while in mouse mode. I think the fire can be somewhat finicky on what you can click on when in the amazon interface
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collindv said:
Works fine for me. Just tap the screen while in mouse mode. I think the fire can be somewhat finicky on what you can click on when in the amazon interface
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Thanks. I figured thats how it should be working, but it wasn't for me. I'll try reinstalling it again to see if that does anything.
Is there an app for iOS folks. Dont see Wukong ?
Issues connecting to FireTV Stick
Anyone else having problems connecting to the FireTV Stick. When I open up the app it will search and see the FireTV and shows the correct IP, when I click it to connect it shows fail to initialize and brings me to some help section ( that clearly I do not understand)
Any info would be nice, perhaps there is an issue with the router I am using, uPnP is disabled or something? I just received my new router recently belkin ac1200 and I am not sure if that is the cause.
The Wukon app works for me on the FireTV Stick, but it's super slow. Mouse is jumpy, and inputs are sometimes delayed by 2-3 seconds.
I didn't install anything on the stick to support it, it just worked.
I am interested in how it works more if anyone has any English resources. Pretty cool how it puts up a notification on the FireTV Stick.

TIP: Use Sony Tv Remote as Fire tv Remote?

I have Sony KDR60R550A and i accidentally figured out that I can use my TV remote play, pause and navigation buttons to actually navigate Amazon Fire TV. It works with any app inside Fire tv.
Sorry if this is known tip.
i think it's not the remote that will work solo,
it's cause your hdtv uses cec.
also my samsung tv remote can be used, also the touchmouse (not synced with ftv but with samaung tv) just google for cec ^-^
schybiorz said:
i think it's not the remote that will work solo,
it's cause your hdtv uses cec.
also my samsung tv remote can be used, also the touchmouse (not synced with ftv but with samaung tv) just google for cec ^-^
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Yeah, is a bummer my Lg42LB5600 doesn't support CEC, at least the remote doesn't do nothing to the fire stick.
But it worked on my Samsung and my older 32 toshiba.
I'm thinking of getting one of this down the road and install it on the LG tv.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351337702424?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Anything to help reduce the number of remotes I guess.
Silenus21 said:
Yeah, is a bummer my Lg42LB5600 doesn't support CEC, at least the remote doesn't do nothing to the fire stick.
But it worked on my Samsung and my older 32 toshiba.
I'm thinking of getting one of this down the road and install it on the LG tv.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/351337702424?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Anything to help reduce the number of remotes I guess.
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That auction for the HDMI break-out box is to separate out the Audio Return Channel from the HDMI cable. It may pass CEC commands, but it doesn't seem to be a CEC injector.
thesavo said:
That auction for the HDMI break-out box is to separate out the audio Audio Return Channel from the HDMI cable. It may pass CEC commands, but it doesn't seem to be a CEC injector.
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I don't think it will work in my scenario because everything is routed through the bose lifestyle which cuts out all CEC related items. I'll test it out tonight though. Thanks for the tip.
My remote also works with cec but when I am in kodi how to go back to the home fire TV without quiting kodi or how to simulate the home button of the original remote?
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That auction for the HDMI break-out box is to separate out the Audio Return Channel from the HDMI cable. It may pass CEC commands, but it doesn't seem to be a CEC injector.
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I'm happy to report that my sony remote too works even when it goes through the bose lifestyle. Here are my observances.
1. No Additional features can be used such as the number pad of the Sony Remote.
2. The range is limited to Infrared and the remote must be pointed to the TV vs. the firetv remote which has a great range.

Amazon FireTV Remote - Pairing HELP!

Hey!
I can't for the love of god be able to pair my Amazon FireTV Remote, Shield TV does not want to detect it while my macbook detects the remote without any problem.
I hold the "Home button" on the FireTV remote to put it in pairing mode, my macbook detects the fire remote without any problem and the shield never shows it while looking for bluetooth devices...
I tested my bluetooth speaker to see if shield's bluetooth was working and it detected the speaker without any problem, I don't understand why it never "sees" the firetv remote.. any ideias? plz halp!
Hello,
which Version do you like to pair? The Amazon Fire TV 1 or 2 remote? I have a Fire TV 2 Box and i was able to pair the remote with the Shield. The Version 2 is not bluetooth! You have to pair it as original Stuff.
Greetings
Can you use the Amazon Fire TV remote off/on button to turn off or make the Shield sleep?
Turn on does work with every key. But turn off you have to use the shutdown menu. But at this time i use a Logitech Remote + Hub + Flirc.
AndroidDuke17 said:
Hello,
which Version do you like to pair? The Amazon Fire TV 1 or 2 remote? I have a Fire TV 2 Box and i was able to pair the remote with the Shield. The Version 2 is not bluetooth! You have to pair it as original Stuff.
Greetings
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What do you mean by pair it as original stuff? I have a fire tv voice remote 2nd generation and can't seem to pair it with the shield.
BRICK0044 said:
What do you mean by pair it as original stuff? I have a fire tv voice remote 2nd generation and can't seem to pair it with the shield.
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I believe he (or she) means you need to pair it as a Shield accessory rather than as a bluetooth accessory.
mrwookie6379 said:
I believe he (or she) means you need to pair it as a Shield accessory rather than as a bluetooth accessory.
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Absolutely right. The remote 2nd generation is not a bluetooth. You have to pair it as original remote in the menu.
Regards
I have the first generation, it's bluetooth, but the shield doesn't detect it.
efegue said:
I have the first generation, it's bluetooth, but the shield doesn't detect it.
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I had the same Problem. I own a Amazon Fire TV gen1 bluetooth voice remote and I can not connect it with my nvidia shield tv pro.
I hope this is not caused by the firmware update version 352.
Any hint out there? I can not find the ES File Explorer too.
Greetings by Idijt
I didn't have to do any pairing to make it works.
But for few days, voice research doesn't works anymore.
shaun.s said:
Can you use the Amazon Fire TV remote off/on button to turn off or make the Shield sleep?
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Which on/off button?
The Fire TV remote does not have such a button.
I_did_it_just_tmrrow said:
I had the same Problem. I own a Amazon Fire TV gen1 bluetooth voice remote and I can not connect it with my nvidia shield tv pro.
I hope this is not caused by the firmware update version 352.
Any hint out there? I can not find the ES File Explorer too.
Greetings by Idijt
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I have the Amazon Fire TV Gen 1 voice remote too and cannot pair it to my Nvidia Shield TV? It can't see it even though I've tried both ways to put the remote into discovery mode:
1) Hold HOME button for 5-10 seconds
2) Take batteries out and put them back in
I like this remote better because it has all the buttons I actually need to use. I think someone at Nvidia tried to make their remote too simple that it hurt its basic functionality.
Assuming the v1. Voice is anything like the v2 Voice...
You'll need to give it more like 20s! This is also true for the FireTV2 itself. 10s, just isnt nearly long enough.
i have the shield tv (2017) and the firetv4k remote
when trying to pair as shiel accessorie i press the home button for abt 10-20 sec and then i see that the shield moves to the next step of pairing...however after some waiting time it fails and gives a failure message
any idea what else i could try?
snoopy7804 said:
i have the shield tv (2017) and the firetv4k remote
when trying to pair as shiel accessorie i press the home button for abt 10-20 sec and then i see that the shield moves to the next step of pairing...however after some waiting time it fails and gives a failure message
any idea what else i could try?
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I have same issue, it shows Shield controller but then stops process
after the upgrade to nougat i had the same problem... pairing the amazon remote took forever and ended in a failure notice. try to pair the game controller first and than the fire tv remote. after pairing the game controler and orignal shield remote the amazon remote paired just fine.
Anyone found a solution? None of those solution works, amazon fire voice remote worked with my old tv shield, but it won't pair with 2017 model.
It dose show a picture of old shield tv game controller, after a while say faild.
n4r30s said:
Anyone found a solution? None of those solution works, amazon fire voice remote worked with my old tv shield, but it won't pair with 2017 model.
It dose show a picture of old shield tv game controller, after a while say faild.
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Is it possible that this is a Android 7 Nougat bug with bluetooth? I found something similar with a short google query.
At common:
Perhaps there is a chance to use adb or another script to add bluetooth firetv remotes.
I found some adb cpommands but missed the importand ones: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/41594707/adb-shell-bluetooth-commands
This is looking nice too and seems to have some code on github: http://www.londatiga.net/it/program...ally-pair-or-unpair-android-bluetooth-device/
We shoukd be able to find out the mac of the remote on a working FireTV-Device with adb enabled.
I am currently not at home to try it it out, can somebody try it?
Greetings by Idijt
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2nd gen fire tv remote:
voice search was working perfectly till the last update. now it will start searching on button up and down so the results cant be shown because of the new search action
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