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Anyone know how to get it to work? I found a thread saying he got it to work but I cannot seem to do the same. I am on a 2013 Nexus 7 32gb and bootloader unlocked stock rom rooted.
I have a thread all about this. in a nutshell, fully charge the sixaxis, one charged. get a paperclip and push the reset button on the controller. this xeros the bluetooth address. now google sixaxis android app and go to the app page. read the developer description, theres a link to the sxaxis pairtool for pc. look on your sixaxisapp, at the bottom you should see your Bluetooth address. you need that. go to the sixaxis pair tool on the pc, plug in the sixaxis, enter into the tool your nexus 7 Bluetooth address. after click update address, now unplug the controller close the program, plug it back in and recheck the address to make sure it's right, if all is good then your done. launch your sixaxis app start and link your controller like normal. due to otg chages the app can't seem to sync the proper Bluetooth address by it'self on 4.3. that's why you need a PC.
kpa2727 said:
I have a thread all about this. in a nutshell, fully charge the sixaxis, one charged. get a paperclip and push the reset button on the controller. this xeros the bluetooth address. now google sixaxis android app and go to the app page. read the developer description, theres a link to the sxaxis pairtool for pc. look on your sixaxisapp, at the bottom you should see your Bluetooth address. you need that. go to the sixaxis pair tool on the pc, plug in the sixaxis, enter into the tool your nexus 7 Bluetooth address. after click update address, now unplug the controller close the program, plug it back in and recheck the address to make sure it's right, if all is good then your done. launch your sixaxis app start and link your controller like normal. due to otg chages the app can't seem to sync the proper Bluetooth address by it'self on 4.3. that's why you need a PC.
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What do I do within the sixaxis app? I have the pair tool matching the sixaxis app and when I hit start on the app it says listening for controllers. When I press pair it brings up the bluetooth address that I have matching in the pair tool. I click pair and it says no controller found.
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What do I do within the sixaxis app? I have the pair tool matching the sixaxis app and when I hit start on the app it says listening for controllers. When I press pair it brings up the bluetooth address that I have matching in the pair tool. I click pair and it says no controller found.
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you don't pair it, pairing was done by the pc, the pairing in the app is for otg Bluetooth address sync. all you have to do after you synced with the pc is hit start on the six axis app then hit the ps button on the controller it will automaticlly sync itself and should show number 1 red light.
If you can't get the sixaxis pair tool to work (I couldn't with W8... Damn you Bill Gates), try Better DS3. New tool I found that is pretty simple and works.
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So i plugged in my ps3 controller with my OTG cable and it worked without the need of installing an app, but playing with the wire attached is to much of a hassle. How can i play wirelessly? do i have to purchase a wireless device or something?
read my update part of the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381953
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read my update part of the post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381953
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edit: can't use wirelessly? that can't be.
their has to be a way, are you sure?
I bought Sixaxis app it work great. You also need to download the Sixaxis pairing tool, free, to your pc to enter the bluetooth address from the tablet. Well worth it IMO.
blaziner18 said:
edit: can't use wirelessly? that can't be.
their has to be a way, are you sure?
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My first part says Update:: it works wirelessly if you pair with a pc first with the sixaxis pairing tool.
I have a sixaxis controller that I paired already ot my Xperia phone. How do I clear the pairing and re-pair to my nexus?
I plugged it into OTG but even then its still paired to my phone ROFL
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I have a sixaxis controller that I paired already ot my Xperia phone. How do I clear the pairing and re-pair to my nexus?
I plugged it into OTG but even then its still paired to my phone ROFL
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You can stick a small pin in through the hole on the back towards the center and upwards to the right a bit. That will reset it. Then use the pc pairing tool to set the mac address of your bluetooth as shown in the sixaxis app
Just use your pc and the pairing tool and enter the BT address from your tablet.
I bought the sixxasis app and didn't need the pc app. Just make sure your far away from your ps3 so you don't turn it on
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What is the file location of the bluetooth xml or address file on the Fire TV?
trying to connect PS3 DualShock 3 SixAxis controller to Fire TV
Tried using SixAxis app, no root yet
Connected via adb, but having trouble finding file location of bluetooth xml or address
Tried netcfg , non of the interfaces looked like bluetooth (p2p0, lo, eth0, wlan0, ...)
Need help finding bluetooth MAC address of the console
I saw in the general forum that the PS3 wired controller is listed as working, not sure if this is the same. Tried my with wired USB connection, not working for me
I think they mentioned the ps4 controller
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Try
Code:
cat /data/misc/bluedroid/bt_config.xml
Should get something back, look for something like
Code:
<N1 Tag="Local">
<N1 Tag="Adapter">
.....
<N2 Tag="Address" Type="string">bd:h5:cb:46:h4:86</N2>
towards the top of the file.
PS3 Controller pairing
arhada said:
What is the file location of the bluetooth xml or address file on the Fire TV?
trying to connect PS3 DualShock 3 SixAxis controller to Fire TV
Tried using SixAxis app, no root yet
Connected via adb, but having trouble finding file location of bluetooth xml or address
Tried netcfg , non of the interfaces looked like bluetooth (p2p0, lo, eth0, wlan0, ...)
Need help finding bluetooth MAC address of the console
I saw in the general forum that the PS3 wired controller is listed as working, not sure if this is the same. Tried my with wired USB connection, not working for me
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Where di I find more info on pairing my PS3 controller to the Fire TV?
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Where di I find more info on pairing my PS3 controller to the Fire TV?
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At this time it isn't possible. People have looked into it and I guess it's something to do with the pin pairing mechanism not being compatible with the current HID on the fire tv? Dualshock 4 controller does work, but the buttons map weird.
Has anyone given this a shot since we got root?
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Has anyone given this a shot since we got root?
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Work! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AtlDC6B4QY
Care on sharing how?
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Care on sharing how?
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https://github.com/Redth/FiredTVLauncher/releases/tag/1.0.3
note this was just 3 days ago before root was acquired.
the youtuber was using fired tv launcher and was running an app called sixaxis controller
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https://github.com/Redth/FiredTVLauncher/releases/tag/1.0.3
note this was just 3 days ago before root was acquired.
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That was yesterday.
source: http://amazon-tv.ru/podklyuchenie-ps3-dualshock-3-k-amazon-fire-tv/
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1. Download and install the program on your computer SixaxisPairTool.
2. DualShock 3 Connect to a computer USB-cord and wait for the automatic installation of the driver.
3. SixaxisPairTool Start and wait until the displayed MAC-address in the format xx: xx: xx: xx: xx: xx
4. Download and install the program Sixaxis Controller on Amazon Fire TV.
5. Run Sixaxis Controller and go to settings - go to Settings-> Joystick-> put check mark on Enable Joystick.
6. Now click Start, the program will ask Ruth right and below you will see the Local Bluetooth Address, too, in the format xx: xx: xx: xx: xx: xx
7. SixaxisPairTool Enter it in the computer field and click Change Master Update. Then unplug the controller from the computer.
8. Turn on the controller button PS (round the middle)
9. Your joystick should work, and the screen will show that the joystick is connected 1.
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FireTV does not sleep after connecting DualShock 3!
Deimozzz said:
That was yesterday.
source: http://amazon-tv.ru/podklyuchenie-ps3-dualshock-3-k-amazon-fire-tv/
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FireTV does not sleep after connecting DualShock 3!
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excellent! deimozzz
I also had to "stop" the sixaxis service and use my firetv remote and select the "menu" button on the remote and then from the screen select"preferences" "gamepad settings" and check "enable gamepad" exit back and then start the service.
worked fine the menus... now I have to test it games
Any more luck with the ps3 controller???
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Any more luck with the ps3 controller???
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ps3 controller works great.. only thing that sucks is the controller stays on and the fire tv doesnt go to sleep.
i was able to play GTA San Andrea's no problem
This works great!
I played these games so far and they work fine with the controller.
Asphalt 8
Dead Trigger 2
Shadow Fight 2
Does anyone know how to turn off the controller?
After connecting the ps3 controller can we disable the service to have the ftv sleep and turn it on when needing the controller?
A little help, if you please.
So I've managed to successfully pair the PS3 controller to the FTV, however, it seems to have issues with up and left, as they are nonresponsive. I did get the correct MAC address for both the FTV and the PS3 controller. I can navigate menus and launch apps, however some of the controls are not working correctly. If anyone has had a similar problem, please let me know how to resolve this.
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Does anyone know how to turn off the controller?
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you can press and hold the center button for 10 secs. forces it to turn off.
mejdam said:
you can press and hold the center button for 10 secs. forces it to turn off.
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Cool I'll try that
will someone who has successfully connected a ps3 controlled to fire tv please post a step-by-step? i've tried following the russian translated instructions but i'm not having any success at this point.
with the sixaxis tool on the fire tv, i usually get to the point where it says 'listening for controllers' after i start it and the fire tv freezes
any help is appreciated!
Has anybody else had any luck pairing a PS4 controller with the Amazon Fire TV Stick? I saw that with the Amazon Fire TV you hold share and power, and you can then pair them. On the Stick everything seems to go about the same, except then it says 'Unable to pair' when you select Wireless Controller.
Hey i'm having the same problem. I don't have the Fire TV but have read something similar to what you said. If you figure out a method plz let me know.
Same here
Having the same issue here. Can't seem to figure it out;
Any updates guys?
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Any updates guys?
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I tried sideloading Android's settings.apk - and even then it was a no go. Maybe part of their plan of selling it for $20 was counting on some sales of the $40 controller, so they don't want us using other controllers with it anymore.
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I tried sideloading Android's settings.apk - and even then it was a no go. Maybe part of their plan of selling it for $20 was counting on some sales of the $40 controller, so they don't want us using other controllers with it anymore.
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I also tried with the settings apk. My problem was that the controller would not even show up in the Settings.apk Bluetooth menu. On the other hand, it showed up in the Bluetooth controllers options but did not connect.
Other people have had success connecting the Ouya controller thus I think its not that they don't want ANY 3rd party controllers, its just that the Bluetooth driver and/or hardware they're using is different than the Fire TV. Which is really sad because the ONLY reason I bought the Fire TV stick was because I read PS4 controller works out of the box with FireTV.
Same issue for me and I'm really bummed. Any other things to try besides the settings.apk? I have a feeling this is a cut cost hardware issue.
same issue
I have just spoken with amazon and according to them the PS4 controller is not compatible. I too saw an youtube video where someone was able to pair it, if anyone has a solution to this issue please let me know, I really don't want to wait for the playpad pro that is optimazied for amazon since its back ordered
I finally got it to pair, but the performance is pretty terrible, you can see the process here: http://youtu.be/jF3ExA3qzbc (no root required) to keep this from being a 'shameless plug' I'll post the brief instructions, so you can skip the video if you want.
'adb shell' into your fire stick
Get your mac address with this command: settings get secure bluetooth_address
Download and install sixaxisPairToolSetup-0.3.0
Connect your controller via usb to your pc, run the tool, and change the master address to your fire stick's address
Put your dualshock4 in pairing mode and scan for bluetooth controllers with your fire stick
As soon as "wireless controller" shows up on the list DO NOT SELECT IT.
Turn off your controller by holding the (ps) button
Select "wireless controller" on your fire stick
Turn back on the controler
It should now be connected, and it will be greyed out in the list.
if it did not connect try the pairing process again, but this method worked for me on the first try.
[/LIST](the youtube video is more detailed, and has all the links, but with this post and a quick google search, you should be able to find everything you need)
(this is a copy of a redit post I made, but I just put it here, so you can find it as well)
BOBdotEXE said:
I finally got it to pair, but the performance is pretty terrible, you can see the process here: http://youtu.be/jF3ExA3qzbc (no root required) to keep this from being a 'shameless plug' I'll post the brief instructions, so you can skip the video if you want.
'adb shell' into your fire stick
Get your mac address with this command: settings get secure bluetooth_address
Download and install sixaxisPairToolSetup-0.3.0
Connect your controller via usb to your pc, run the tool, and change the master address to your fire stick's address
Put your dualshock4 in pairing mode and scan for bluetooth controllers with your fire stick
As soon as "wireless controller" shows up on the list DO NOT SELECT IT.
Turn off your controller by holding the (ps) button
Select "wireless controller" on your fire stick
Turn back on the controler
It should now be connected, and it will be greyed out in the list.
if it did not connect try the pairing process again, but this method worked for me on the first try.
[/LIST](the youtube video is more detailed, and has all the links, but with this post and a quick google search, you should be able to find everything you need)
(this is a copy of a redit post I made, but I just put it here, so you can find it as well)
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Can this same process be followed for a PS3 remote?
binary01 said:
Can this same process be followed for a PS3 remote?
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I don't believe so, the ds4 acts as a generic bluetooth controller,
the ds3/sixaxis dose not.
but feel free to try, I do not have any with me at the time, so I can not check.
have there been any updates to this? the Settings.apk is not working for me, it closes out when I attempt attach a bluetooth controller. I am trying to connect my ps4 controller through bluetooth for a lag free experience. So far after connecting it I get a ton of lag on the controller.
the steps given by BOBdotEXE in this thread worked for me it even works the main amazon screen too its not working for all games but seems ok with the emulators though
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the steps given by BOBdotEXE in this thread worked for me it even works the main amazon screen too its not working for all games but seems ok with the emulators though
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unfortunately according to the link there still is lag when inputting commands (1 month ago), I am hoping someone can find a workaround for the lag issues because games are unplayable through bluetooth using a ps4 controller
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unfortunately according to the link there still is lag when inputting commands (1 month ago), I am hoping someone can find a workaround for the lag issues because games are unplayable through bluetooth using a ps4 controller
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my lag isnt that bad at all tbh, i can play sonic 1 no problems, i can play nintendo emulator no problems, i think the lag may be due to the distance from the stick to the controller, my distance is about 2 metres from the stick maybe just over, if you live in a BIG house with over 5 metre distance then yes there would obviously be lag
If you need an alternative controller I have a thread for that Here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/aftv2-best-compatible-apps-accessories-t3269267
I haven't managed to get the ds4 paired via Bluetooth as yet but whilst trying I connected it to a powered usb hub which is connected to the stick which is rooted and has OTG enabled.
It worked immediately wired.
As soon as I pulled the cable though the stick rebooted. But if your desperate, rooted and have an OTG cable you can connect your ds4 to you fire stick.
FYI My old wired xbox 360 (afterglow) didn't work when that was connected.
Hello all. Sorry to bump this ancient thread but its the first google result when looking for help. So i had problems using my ps4 controller on my firetv myself as it appears amazon has cut support for game controllers on firetv. Lucky enough there is an easy fix.
Simply download and install Easy Fire Tools onto a smartphone.
Easy Fire Tools - Apps on Google Play
Install your favorite apps on FireTv and other android devices
play.google.com
Then download and install Bluetooth Pair
Bluetooth Pair - Apps on Google Play
Bluetooth pairing - automated. Simply turn on Bluetooth and connect!
play.google.com
Then just sideload Bluetooth Pair app to firetv and use it to connect to game controller.
This method works to where you dont need to pair the remote every time you want to use with firetv. Simply turn on and it will connect.
Cheers!
I'm having the same issue. Although I do not own a Fire TV, I have read something that sounds similar to what you have described. Please let me know if you come up with a solution.
I just bought a Dualshock 4 controller (Model CUH-ZCT1U A) after reading from multiple threads that it works out of the box with the FTV4k. I tried pairing it through the Amazon settings and got nothing, so I tried installing settings.apk (v1.0.95) after reading some troubleshoot threads, but settings.apk crashes when I try to click on anything. Can someone shine some light on what the heck is going on?
EDIT: The controller works when connected through USB, just unable to pair through bluetooth.
Look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/unable-to-pair-ps4-controller-to-firetv-t3250644