Hi I'm new to the site, I recently updated my Fire TV and I'm unable to use a wireless mouse with the aft
boobooes365 said:
Hi I'm new to the site, I recently updated my Fire TV and I'm unable to use a wireless mouse with the aft
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If it's not a bluetooth mouse, you will need to pair the mouse with a unifying receiver using a computer and then plug the unifying receiver into the USB port of the fire tv.
Any extra info?
I have several spare Logitech usb mice that I use when needed. The range is great. They are years old and are only like 5-7 dollars.
No pairing needed.
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Hello everyone. I just recently purchased a fire tv an a Logitech K400 keyboard because I seen it was working for others. I cannot get this stinking keyboard to work with firetv. I've plugged the dongle in and was also looking to see if there is any type of app I need to side load to get it to work. I'm still new to all of this so please be gentle. Thank you for your responses.
Well that's a shame.
Is yours actually just a K400 or is it a K400r?
My K400r works just fine on my Fire TV.
My k400 worked perfect right out of the box, installed batteries, switched on and plugged in dongle. Now I even use a 4 port usb for my ext hard drive and the dongle still works perfect. I hope you figure it out. Test it on a lap top.
Have you plugged the dongle into a PC or Mac to test it is actually paired? Was the k400 new or refurbished? I've bought refurbs that weren't paired out of the box. If so, on a PC you can download and install the Unifying app from Logitech to pair the keyboard to it.
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Sounds like a bad one. Mine works fine. It's a pretty plug 'n play no-brainer install. Mine is plugged into a four-port un-powered hub.
Found this:
Troubleshooting
Touch Keyboard not working?
• Check to see you remove the battery tabs.
• Restart the keyboard by turning it off and then back on.
• Check if you have connected the Unifying receiver.
• Move the Unifying receiver to another USB port on your computer. (Try plugging the receiver directly into the computer instead of a USB hub.)
• Use the USB Range Extender for a stronger signal.
• Check the battery orientation. Replace the AA batteries.
• Some Function keys are for Windows® 8 usage, use Logitech SetPoint software to map these keys to other functions.
Receiver remembers
I lost my original unifying receiver, to get the new one to work I had to first pair it on a computer with the unifying software, then plugged it into the fire tv it worked!
Turn off USB debugging
Fire tv home
Settings
Devicdeveloper options
USB debugging -off
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.
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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 ?
I have a 2.4GHz mini wireless keyboard/mouse (Rii 2.4GHz Wireless Mini Kodi Keyboard -- can be found on Amazon by that name but I am not allowed to post the link).
It works great on the AFTV (Gen 2) when the receiver is plugged directly into the USB port on the AFTV. But I wanted to add another USB device and since the AFTV only has one USB port I thought I would use a USB hub.
Now the keyboard/mouse will not work at all when plugged into the hub. I have observed the following while troubleshooting:
1. Keyboard works great on AFTV when not using a USB hub.
1. I have tried both a regular and a powered USB 2.0 hub.
2. With both hubs, when the keyboard did not work on AFTV I moved the hub to a laptop and the keyboard worked great.
3. I also tried another full size 2.4 wireless keyboard and mouse on both hubs and again they failed when the hub was connected to AFTV but worked fine when the hub was connected to a computer.
4. I have swapped out several different USB cables and they all have the same results.
5. Other USB devices, e.g. a flash drive, work just fine on the USB hub when attached to AFTV.
Does anyone have any ideas or advice about this problem I am having using a wireless keyboard with USB hub? I greatly appreciate any help I can receive on this forum as I am thoroughly stumped right now.
Thanks., R
@rshields9093
Rii mini II working fine with AmazonBasics 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra-Mini Hub (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003M0NURK) on AFTV2 and AFTV1
Kramar111 said:
@rshields9093
Rii mini II working fine with AmazonBasics 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra-Mini Hub [link removed due to site policy] on AFTV2 and AFTV1
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@Kramar111 Thank you very much for the reply. I never figured out why, but the exact hub you linked to still did not allow me to use my 2.4GHz wireless keyboard.
I finally broke down and bought a new Bluetooth mini-keyboard and that has been working great. USB hubs I have tested work great with the AFTV2 in general, for those that are wondering. I have successfully used a USB flash thumb drive, Flirc receiver, and generic IR remote receiver on a several different hubs (I haven't yet tried a spinning USB drive, but think it might work on a powered hub). It is only the above mentioned 2.4GHz mini-keyboard that was problematic.
Amazon customer support is no help in this matter. They simply say they don't support use of a hub. For those making a new keyboard/mouse purchase for their AFTV2, a Bluetooth version may the safest route (and not take up a USB spot).
I bought a usb3.0 hub for aftv2ndgen. I do not have Rii 2.4GHz Wireless Mini Kodi Keyboard to test. bluetooth sometimes feels laggy compared to usb wireless perhaps a 3.0 hub might be more favorable for you.
Kramar111 said:
@rshields9093
Rii mini II working fine with AmazonBasics 4-Port USB 2.0 Ultra-Mini Hub (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003M0NURK) on AFTV2 and AFTV1
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Using the same hub with FLIRC dongle and Logic Keyboard/Mouse on a Fire TV2... it also worked on my first gen fire tv
Hi!
I have brand new Fire TV stick 4k and trying OTG cable to work... I tried two OTG cables with two different IR receivers (Microsoft and generic) and USB to LAN adapter - nothing being recognized by stick...
Any suggestions what should I try? I have latest firmware.
Thanks!
Goldenmeadow said:
Hi!
I have brand new Fire TV stick 4k and trying OTG cable to work... I tried two OTG cables with two different IR receivers (Microsoft and generic) and USB to LAN adapter - nothing being recognized by stick...
Any suggestions what should I try? I have latest firmware.
Thanks!
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Plug in a USB mouse and start an app wich shows the mouse cursor, if it doesnt work then the OTG cable is not supported with the fire tv.
Good luck
Thanks!
But wouldn't stick's pointer follow physical mouse?
And which app shows mouse cursor?
Thanks!!!
IceFreezer4K said:
Plug in a USB mouse and start an app wich shows the mouse cursor, if it doesnt work then the OTG cable is not supported with the fire tv.
Good luck
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I acquired an android TV and am looking for best way to have a keyboard connected to my mobile as I do a search I have searched for options with no help, currently doing manual search using remote control.
Have you tried the Android TV Remote by Google? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tv.remote
I just plug in a Logitech USB wireless dongle and my Logitech keyboard/mouse work fine. I've also used one of the Lenovo mini-keyboards using its dongle.