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    2 min read 6 stepsApril 15, 2026Verified April 2026

    How to Set Up Amazon Fire Stick

    Plug in and set up your Fire TV Stick to stream movies, shows, and live TV on any television.

    In this guide (6 steps):

    1. 1.Connect to your TV
    2. 2.Switch to the correct input
    3. 3.Pair the remote
    4. 4.Connect to WiFi and sign in
    5. 5.Download updates and browse
    6. 6.Try Alexa voice search
    1

    Connect to your TV

    ~15s
    Plug the Fire Stick into an HDMI port. Connect the power cable to the wall adapter (not TV USB). Note the HDMI port number.
    2

    Switch to the correct input

    ~15s
    Press "Input" or "Source" on your TV remote. Select the HDMI port where the Fire Stick is plugged in.
    3

    Pair the remote

    ~15s
    The remote should pair automatically. If not, hold the Home button (house icon) for 10 seconds.
    4

    Connect to WiFi and sign in

    ~15s
    Select your language, choose your WiFi network, enter the password, and sign in with your Amazon account.
    5

    Download updates and browse

    ~15s
    Wait for updates to install. Browse the home screen for featured apps or search for specific ones.
    6

    Try Alexa voice search

    ~15s
    Hold the microphone button and say the name of a show, movie, or app. Alexa finds it across your installed apps.

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    The Amazon Fire TV Stick turns any TV into a smart TV with access to Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, and thousands of apps. It also has Alexa built into the remote for voice search.

    Plug the Fire Stick into an HDMI port. Connect the USB power cable to the included power adapter (use the wall outlet, not the TV's USB port — the Fire Stick needs more power). Turn on your TV and select the correct HDMI input.

    The remote pairs automatically. If it does not, hold the Home button for 10 seconds. Follow the on-screen steps: choose language, connect to WiFi, and sign in with your Amazon account.

    The Fire Stick downloads updates and may restart. Browse and install apps from the home screen. The Alexa button on the remote (microphone icon) lets you search by voice — hold it and say "Find comedies on Netflix" or "Open YouTube."

    If you have Amazon Prime, you get free access to thousands of titles through Prime Video — look for titles marked "Prime."

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