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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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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Important: Fire TV Blaster is not compatible with Fire TV Stick (1st Gen), Fire TV (1st Gen), or Fire TV (2nd Gen). Fire TV Blaster is also not compatible with Fire TV Edition televisions or soundbars. Learn more about supported devices.
Fire TV Blaster is a companion device that works with your Echo and Fire TV devices to add voice control of power, volume, and input switching to your TV, soundbar, and receiver. Fire TV Blaster won't work on its own so you'll need the following (sold separately):
• A compatible Fire TV streaming device – Gives you instant access to launch and control your favorite TV shows, movies and more.
• Any Echo smart speaker or smart display - Fire TV Blaster doesn't have a microphone or speaker so it relies on Echo devices to add hands-free voice control to your compatible IR-controlled devices.
• Compatible devices - IR-controlled TVs, receivers, cable boxes, and soundbars. Learn more about supported devices.
• Apps - Access to the free Fire TV and Alexa apps on Android 5.0 (or above), iOS 10 (or above) mobile device or on a Fire tablet (5th Gen or above) are required for setup.
Fire TV Blaster will not control ceiling fans, lights, or other home appliances.
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Required Amazon devices
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: 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
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
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
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
Continue to follow the Fire TV app instructions and turn on your TV then go to the Fire TV Home screen.
Step 5
Use your Fire TV remote and go to Settings > Equipment Control > Manage Equipment to continue setup. Learn more here.
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.
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 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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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2020
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.
My TV set up easy and I am able to use Alexa to turn it on and off, and to voice control my TV and FireTV 4K Stick with Alexa. But when it comes to switching the TV input back to cable from FireTV, other settings need to be adjusted. Imagine trying to build a device compatible with the great number of TV manufacturers and models available. Alexa did a good job incorporating what they could at set up, and then providing the settings adjustment tools in a simplified manner that will allow you to have more voice control of your TV functions. It takes some tweaking to get this feature working. TV menus switch differently, so you need to know how your TV menu responds to commands. For example, I wanted to simply switch between cable and FireTV. Even though I have other components connected to my TV, I wanted Alexa to only switch between Cable and FireTV. Settings allow you to specify a number of steps below and above the menu items to skip. Thus, I can ask Alexa to simply “switch input” to change back to tv. It will take trial and error. My purpose required simplification.
My mother is 93 and has advanced macular degeneration. She can’t see to operate remotes and channels. She needs to use her voice, and that needs to be simple. With my TV, I can change input labels to some degree, but not enough. So, my command is “switch input”, for the TV to change between cable and FireTV. I can specify that the HDMI label is for cable, but Alexa doesn’t recognize this sub label, “Cable TV”, instead, it recognizes the main label, “HDMI1”. This is a little too confusing for a 93 year old to remember. If I program the Blaster to skip all inputs but the cable tv and FireTV, I can simply say “change input”, a much simpler, but not completely optimal solution for a blind, 93 year old, who has difficulty remembering new things such as this. She can use voice to ask for programs available through FireTV and Prime, and hopefully switch back to cable when she wants. For me, I can switch by voice to whichever input I want by name, such as "DVD", etc.
Bottom line, this little Blaster device seems worth the $20 cost when it first came out. I plan to try it on another TV that is in the 15-20 year old range to see if it is compatible. If so, I’ll buy another Blaster. Simple. Effective. Inexpensive. I recommend the Blaster.
The theory behind this little gizmo is it controls your tv thru the Alexa interface. Changing channels, turning up volume, even operating your cable box. The reality is, it did all these things either poorly or not in coordination with the other skills listed.
Problems were as follows
1. You need a separate app for the thing to work using 2 Apps and the fire tv and your television remote to set things up.
2. Instructions are arguably the absolute worst and most useless things I have ever used. No one could get this working by using the included instructions!!
3. Instructions are so bad that in other peoples comments, they try to explain the real way to set this up. What a pity that Amazon could not have simplified the entire process and used one app and not 2 and had someone write step by step, easy to read instructions on how to set this up.
I spent 5 hours one night going thru various peoples explanations of how to get this set up. There is an entire thread on the forums pages, 9 pages to be exact on the confusion of this device. I put it away after 5 hours and went to bed. I woke up refreshed and tried to get it hooked up again to no avail after 5 1/2 more hours!
The volume controls sometimes worked, then the cable tv controls sometimes worked, then the power on/off controls worked but the channels didn’t change. Then the channels changed and the volume didn’t work. Each time the Alexa voice from my echo yapped on with nonsense excuses saying “this tv is not programmed to do that” and “I’m not able to do that on this device”. All the time when the skill was just working 5 minutes before!!
I finally returned the device for a refund. Best Buy has them on clearance for less than Amazon, apparently for these exact reasons! I am very tech savvy and do all of my own computer, network, smart home and tech stuff myself. This is just a losing cause with no road to easy installation. It is a shame because the idea is good and I was very excited for this gadget to work, calling out for the tv to turn on, adjust the volume and turn on the correct station while I made my morning coffee was intriguing to me. Unfortunately, no one was able to walk me thru the steps necessary to make this work, although many are having the same problem and trying to help others. If you are looking for a gadget that only turns on and off your tv, this will work but beyond that, if you can figure it out you are a better person than me. What a shame!