Fire TV: Activate Alexa - Here's how
If you want to use Alexa on your Fire TV, you only have to activate the voice assistant. In this practical tip, we will show you step by step how to do it.
Instructions: Activate Alexa on the Fire TV
- If you use the old Fire TV or the new Fire TV 4K, a voice remote control is always included. With this you can easily activate Alexa.
- Press and hold the microphone button on the top of the remote control and enter your desired voice command. When you release the microphone button, your command will be processed and executed.
- The new Fire TV Stick also comes with a voice remote control. If you are still using the old Fire TV Stick, you need an additional voice remote control and the latest software version. For the rather high price, buying the latest model is already worthwhile in many cases.
Alexa on Fire TV: commands at a glance
- Alexa runs on both the Fire TV Stick and the Amazon Echo. The Amazon Echo can only respond via voice output, you usually also get visual feedback on the Fire TV.
- For example, if you ask about the weather, the forecast for the next few days is displayed. If you ask Alexa "What happened today?", The Tagesschau podcast will play in 100 seconds. The following practical tip provides a list of the most useful voice commands for Alexa.
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