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Fire TV Blaster - Add Alexa voice controls for power and volume on your TV and soundbar (requires compatible Fire TV and Echo devices)

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Fire TV Blaster

Purchase options and add-ons

  • Requires Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen and later) with Alexa Voice Remote, Fire TV Stick 4K, or Fire TV (3rd Gen) and any Echo smart speaker or smart display.
  • ‘Alexa, turn on the TV.’ — Fire TV Blaster lets you use your voice to easily turn your TV on or off—even from across the room.
  • ‘Alexa, turn up volume on soundbar.’ — Turn up the volume or mute your compatible TV or soundbar.
  • 'Alexa, switch to HDMI1.' — Get to your content faster by using your voice to switch between HDMI inputs on your compatible TVs. You can also easily switch to cable or satellite—just say, 'Alexa, switch to cable/satellite.’

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Required Amazon devices

Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) | or | Fire TV Stick 4K | or | Fire TV (3rd Gen) | plus | Any Echo smart speaker or smart display

Fire TV Blaster requires both a compatible Fire TV streaming device and any Echo smart speaker or smart display to add hands-free voice control to TVs, soundbars, satellite and cable boxes, and receivers. Not sure you have what you need? Check the devices registered to your account.

How to set up

Before you begin, check your devices

Before you begin: Make sure your compatible Fire TV and Echo devices are already set up and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. You must be signed-in using the same Amazon account for all devices and apps. Learn more here.

Step 1

Step 1

Download the latest Fire TV and Alexa apps on your mobile phone or tablet and sign in using the same Amazon account. Download the latest Fire TV software version on your Fire TV device. Learn more here.

Step 2

Step 2

Sign into the Fire TV app with the same Amazon account and select +New Device > Fire TV Blaster and follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 3

Step 3

Make sure to link your Fire TV and Echo devices then connect your Fire TV Blaster to your Wi-Fi network. Learn more here.

Step 4

Step 4

Continue to follow the Fire TV app instructions and turn on your TV then go to the Fire TV Home screen.

Step 5

Step 5

Use your Fire TV remote and go to Settings > Equipment Control > Manage Equipment to continue setup. Learn more here.

Step 6

Step 6

If you have more than one TV on your Alexa account go to the Alexa App to give your TV a unique name.

Once set up is complete, try saying 'Alexa, turn off my TV' without your Fire TV remote. Visit Fire TV Blaster and Alexa for help.

Watch set up video

Place your Fire TV Blaster 1 to 2 feet away from devices you would like to control, positioned so that it has line of sight to those devices. The LED should also be facing where you usually sit. Voice control will work from across the room.

Need more assistance? Visit our Help & Customer Service page.

How does Fire TV Blaster work?

At just over 2” tall, Fire TV Blaster connects your compatible IR-controlled devices to control power, volume, and switch inputs hands-free, so you can get to your content faster.

  • Use your Echo smart speaker or smart display with Alexa to communicate with your compatible Fire TV device and Fire TV Blaster using your voice.
  • Use compatible Fire TV devices for instant access to launch and control your favorite streaming TV shows, movies, and more.
Use your voice to control compatible TVs, soundbars, satellite and cable boxes, and receivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fire TV Blaster?

Fire TV Blaster uses infrared (IR) to help TVs, soundbars, satellite and cable boxes, and A/V receivers work together wirelessly.

Can I use Fire TV Blaster on its own?

No, Fire TV Blaster is a companion device that requires both a compatible Fire TV streaming device and any Echo smart speaker or smart display. Together these three devices bring hands-free voice control to TVs, soundbars, satellite and cable boxes, and A/V receivers.

Why is a Fire TV streaming media player required for Fire TV Blaster?

A compatible Fire TV device is required to access streaming content and complete set up of your compatible TV, audio/video receivers, satellite and cable boxes, and soundbars. Fire TV Blaster will only work when paired with your compatible Fire TV and Echo devices.

Why is an Echo device required for Fire TV Blaster?

Fire TV Blaster doesn't have a speaker - instead, it uses your existing Echo smart speaker or smart display with Alexa to add hands-free voice control.

Will this work with my Fire TV Edition television or soundbar?

No, Fire TV Blaster isn’t compatible with Fire TV Edition televisions or soundbars.

Does Fire TV Blaster have a speaker/microphone?

No, you will hear Alexa responses through a linked Echo smart speaker or smart display.

How can I control my compatible devices with Alexa?

From across the room, ask Alexa to control your entertainment experience. Here are a few examples of what you can tell Alexa to do:

“Alexa, turn on the TV.“

“Alexa, turn off the TV.“

“Alexa, volume up on receiver.“

“Alexa, volume down on receiver.“

“Alexa, tune to ESPN on cable/satellite.“

Do I need a smart TV to use Fire TV Blaster?

No. Fire TV Blaster works with compatible IR-controlled TVs, regardless of whether or not they are a smart TV. Learn more here about Fire TV Blaster compatibility.

Do I need Fire TV Blaster to voice control my entertainment?

If you already own both a compatible Fire TV streaming device and compatible Echo device, then Fire TV Blaster will add hands-free voice control to what you can already do with the Alexa Voice Remote.

Can I use Fire TV Blaster to control my ceiling fan, lights, or other home equipment?

No. Fire TV Blaster adds hands-free voice control to your existing entertainment setup, and will only work with your compatible Fire TV and Echo devices, and compatible TV, soundbar, cable or satellite box, and receiver.

What's in the box

Fire TV Blaster, IR extender cable, USB cable, and power adapter

Fire TV Blaster technical details

Size

1.5” x 2.2” x 1.5” (38 mm x 56 mm x 38 mm)

Weight

3.9 oz (111 g)

Wi-Fi connectivity

802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

Ports

Power (micro-USB), wired infrared support

Voice support

Near-field voice support with compatible Fire TV devices with the Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen). Far-field voice support with compatible Echo devices.

Voice control compatibility

Fire TV Blaster can control a wide range of IR-enabled devices, including TVs, soundbars, satellite and cable boxes, and A/V receivers. Learn more here about supported devices.

System requirements

Fire TV and Alexa apps on a mobile device running at least Fire OS 5.0, iOS 10, or Android 5

Compatibility

Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) with Alexa Voice Remote (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) with Alexa Voice Remote (1st Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV (3rd Gen), Fire TV Cube (1st Gen and 2nd Gen). Any Echo smart speaker or smart display. Compatible IR remote-controlled device(s).

Warranty and service

90-day limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, or 3-year extended warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV is subject to the terms found here.

Content availability

Certain apps and services are subject to change or withdrawal at any time, may not be available in all areas and languages, and may require separate subscriptions.

Included in the box

Fire TV Blaster, 5W power adapter, USB cable (1.5 m), infrared (IR) extender cable, Quick Start Guide

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Customer reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
3.8 out of 5
3,590 global ratings

Customers say

Customers have expressed negative opinions about the connectivity, ease of installation, and value of the Fire TV Blaster. They mention that it constantly disconnects and the instructions are difficult and terse. Some complain that the volume control is poor and the remote is difficult to use. Overall, some customers find the product to be a waste of money.

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236 customers mention72 positive164 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital device accessory. Some mention that it works reasonably well, while others say that it is not performing as it is supposed to. Some customers also mention that the device is not powered and does not work reliably with their TV.

"...the setup and it kept saying that the Fire Blaster was not able to complete the task (or something to that effect) So I looked online and figured..." Read more

"...If so, I’ll buy another Blaster. Simple. Effective. Inexpensive. I recommend the Blaster." Read more

"...If you have a Deco Mesh system, it will not work, I tried every setting I could to get it to connect...." Read more

"...If any one of those devices is not powered the Fire TV Blaster will not work...." Read more

34 customers mention14 positive20 negative

Customers are mixed about the voice control of the digital device accessory. Some mention that Alexa is very nice, while others say that it was difficult to link to Alexa and that it never accepted commands through the Echo Dot.

"...after ordering the new one and before it arrived, input switching via Alexa quit functioning again...." Read more

"...Everything works perfect! Alexa turns on off tv, sound bar, set sleep timer, etc.)..." Read more

"...Alex change channel does not work.Gave it an additional star...." Read more

"...My Firetv blaster works as advertised and allows me to use an echo device to not only turn the tv on/off and increase/decrease volume — but when set..." Read more

31 customers mention10 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the remote. Some mention it can do basic voice control for some IR devices like on/off or volume up/down, while others say that it doesn't bother, misfunctions, and removes functionality from their Fire TV Blaster remote.

"...So to summarize, using the Fire TV Blaster it removed functionality from my fire stick remote while adding no new functionality...." Read more

"...but due to interaction with Amazon support, switching inputs by voice is greatly improved...." Read more

"...review, reflecting the unfriendly setup experience and inability to use both the remote and blaster without switching back and forth in the settings...." Read more

"...Sadly, it has absolutely no control of the cable box that I don’t already have with the fire stick – essentially none...." Read more

20 customers mention8 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of control of the digital device accessory. Some mention that it allows them to control their TV seamlessly, while others say that the command controls are very specific and hard to make. Some customers also mention that the product only reproduces the higher end commands and does not add any additional verbal control over their FireTV.

"...and the U,V,W,X,Y and Z. The instructions are not well written and hard to follow...." Read more

"...It controls my TV, DVR and soundbar. It pauses, plays, fast forwards and rewinds when I'm watching a movie or show and it switches between inputs...." Read more

"...Voice recognition for Alexa still is what it is and commands can be long and complicated requiring lots of repetition...." Read more

"The good:Nice IR blaster box! Controls your TV and sound bar hands free through your echo device. Can use voice commands like the ones below...." Read more

155 customers mention35 positive120 negative

Customers have issues with the ease of installation of the Fire TV Blaster. They mention that the instructions are poor and the product can be frustrating to install. Some customers also report issues with bugs and the user interface.

"...3. Instructions are so bad that in other peoples comments, they try to explain the real way to set this up...." Read more

"...they sent me done exactly what the first one did, would not finish registering and connecting to my network...." Read more

"...of others that the setup is overly complicated and the included manual too terse to help folks not very familiar with both the Alexa app and the..." Read more

"...For example, it is very easy to set up the TV so that volume and on/off are controlled with voice with Alexa, but to set up voice commands to switch..." Read more

60 customers mention12 positive48 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the digital device accessory. They mention that it is a waste of money, useless, and frustrating. Some say that the price is high for little that it does.

"...2. Instructions are arguably the absolute worst and most useless things I have ever used...." Read more

"...get this to work with Alexa I will end up returning it as it’s completely useless.Update: I finally got this working correctly...." Read more

"...turned this call and the hour and 15 minute prior call into a complete waste of time...." Read more

"...If so, I’ll buy another Blaster. Simple. Effective. Inexpensive. I recommend the Blaster." Read more

50 customers mention0 positive50 negative

Customers have connectivity issues with the digital device accessory. They mention that it can't be connected to their Fire Stick 4K, and Alexa has trouble communicating with the provider. Some customers also say that the Block constantly disconnects.

"...It will not connect to my network, I have a Deco mesh system that I have upgraded to the latest firmware, have a brand new fire stick, newer echo..." Read more

"...Instead of the TV turning off Alexa told me the TV wasn’t connected...." Read more

"...well it would never connect. It would say connection issue, check if it’s online in Alexa app or to WiFi network blah blah blah, it all was online...." Read more

"...the blaster to my wifi, but my fire stick says that there's a connectivity issue. It's a shame, I enjoyed it while it worked." Read more

22 customers mention6 positive16 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the volume control of the digital device accessory. Some say that the volume didn't work, the voice option didn' t work without holding the microphone button on the remote, and the TV never changes volume. Some complain that the voice control doesn't listen and doesn' 't know the command despite it. Some customers also mention that the remote doesn''t offer voice control on/off, scrolling, control of sound bar volume, etc. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the volume and on/ off functionality of the product.

"...Then the channels changed and the volume didn’t work...." Read more

"...It does not offer voice control on/off, scrolling, control of sound bar volume, etc...." Read more

"...It can switch inputs on my tv (Vizio). It can adjust volume. It can search for movies and programs across streaming services...." Read more

"...to decrease the volume, it shows the volume controls, but the tv never changes volume...." Read more

Great product after you get past the setup
5 Stars
Great product after you get past the setup
Works like a charm once fully setup, ignore folks saying it does not work however the instructions and ease of setup could be improved a bit.For folks saying they can’t get the setup screen to display in the fire app, make sure you are logged into your amazon app on the fire tv app and then go to device selection, then select the gear icon in the upper right hand corner. From there you should see ‘fire tv blaster’ as an option. Also make sure that your echo and fire tv are linked. Separately, go into Alexa app and ‘settings’ and ‘tv and video’ and then link the fire tv attached to your tv from there. Once linked you should be able to go back and setup the blaster from the fire tv app.After setup, the blaster is pretty great, it seems to shoot ir beams everywhere, up down, back front, both sides. I was worried because I have a Comcast box in a TV cabinet and a elevated wall mounted tv with sound bar that sits above the blaster. The blaster is able to send a signal to all devices just fine. You can even go in and customize the internal, length of ir signal sent and other advanced power settings.Another big question for me was whether or not you can create a group for multiple tv devices Into one. The instructions advertise the ability of the individual voice commands Like ‘Alexa turn the tv on’ or ‘Alexa turn on the sound bar’ but these individual commands aren’t as interesting if you have 3 individual components to your tv setup as I do (tv, soundbar, cable box) . The answer is yes, you can. Alexa recognizes each device you setup from the blaster as a separate individual device and adds them in your Alexa app. You can then create a device group, just as you would for a room like ‘living room’ with smart lights, you can create a group called ‘tv’ and then add each component you setup with the blaster to that group and then address the whole setup with a single command such as ‘Alexa turn on the tv’ which is then addressing and turning on all devices for the group ‘tv’ rather than just your tv.Great product overall tho after you get past the setup.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great product once you get it installed properly
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
So I read reviews on this and was worried about connectivity problems. I bought it any way. I went thru the setup and it kept saying that the Fire Blaster was not able to complete the task (or something to that effect) So I looked online and figured out what the problem was. My wife and I have Amazon accounts and I did the setup on my account. Well the firestick on our TV is under my wife's name. So I asked Alexa on my echo dot to "switch accounts" to make sure Alexa was on my wife's account and BAM, it worked.
During install, I did encounter another problem where my Smart TV and Receiver were OFFLINE in my Alexa app. I removed them both, went into my firestick/settings/Equipment Control/Manage Equipment went to TV and did a search, found it, same thing for the receiver, found it, and then both TV and RECEIVER were online. Of course they all (TV and FIRESTICK) should be on the same network.
I have my blaster across the living room TV (still line of sight) about 15ft away (by the lamp in the pic) and it works great. Hope this helps.
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