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  • Page 1 Amazon Fire TV User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Buy or Rent Movies & TV Shows ....................... 22 Watch Movies & TV Shows ........................ 22 Use Amazon Fire TV as a Display Mirroring Destination ..............23 Use Amazon Fire TV with a Second Screen Device ................. 24 Play Games & Apps ..........................26 Buy, Download and Uninstall Games &...
  • Page 3 Using Your Amazon Fire TV Around Other Electronic Devices ............33 FCC Compliance Statement (USA) ....................34 Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy ............34 Recycling Amazon Fire TV and Amazon Fire TV Voice Remote Properly ........35 Specifications ............................. 35 Legal Terms ............................36 Amazon Fire TV One-Year Limited Warranty ..................

  • Page 4: Amazon Fire Tv Basics

    If you don’t see the light, try a different power outlet. Note: It is not necessary to turn off Amazon Fire TV when you are finished using it. Your Amazon Fire TV is designed to conserve energy by going into sleep mode after...

  • Page 5: Navigate Your Amazon Fire Tv

    Amazon Fire TV User Guide Use the Ethernet port if you want to connect Amazon Fire TV to the Internet with a Ethernet wired connection. The Ethernet port connects an Ethernet cable from Amazon Fire TV to a router or modem.

  • Page 6: Main Menu Basics

    Screen Saver. Update the screen saver slide style, slide speed, start time, and photo album. To turn off Amazon Fire TV, unplug the power cord from the back of Turn off Amazon Fire TV the device or from the wall outlet.
  • Page 7 TV). You can only remove items from the Recommended Movies and TV listings. Prime Video If you are an Amazon Prime member or you have a Prime Instant Video monthly subscription, you can watch Prime Instant Video movies at no extra cost.

  • Page 8: Settings Basics

    Internet connection, and more. Settings Basics Your Amazon Fire TV is designed to make most configuration settings automatic, but you can use the Settings menu to further manage your apps, Internet connection, controllers, screen savers, and more. From the Home screen, select Settings.

  • Page 9: Register Or Deregister Your Amazon Fire Tv

    If you purchased your Amazon Fire TV online from Amazon using your Amazon account, it should already be registered to you. If you purchased your Amazon Fire TV from another retailer or received it as a gift, follow the on-screen instructions for entering your Amazon account information and password.

  • Page 10: Remove Content From Your Amazon Fire Tv

    Remove Content from Your Amazon Fire TV If you have content that you no longer use, you can remove items appearing on your Amazon Fire TV. Any purchases made from Amazon are saved to the Cloud and can be downloaded again to your Amazon Fire TV.

  • Page 11: Set Up Parental Controls

    Parental Controls PIN. Use Your Voice to Search Amazon Fire TV The Voice Search feature on Amazon Fire TV allows you to use your voice to search for movies, TV shows, apps, games, and more.
  • Page 12 Amazon Fire TV User Guide 3. Use the directional track pad on the remote to review your search results, and then press the Select button to select an item. Note: If you experience issues searching for content using voice input, press up on the remote to use...

  • Page 13: Remote & Game Controller Basics

    Amazon Fire TV User Guide Remote & Game Controller Basics Navigate and interact with your Amazon Fire TV by pairing the included remote and optional game controllers. Remote Basics Your Amazon Fire TV remote is wireless, voice-enabled, and features a 5-way directional track pad that allows you to quickly and easily navigate your Amazon Fire TV.

  • Page 14: Game Controller Basics

    TV shows, games, and apps. Before you can use the Amazon Fire game controller, you must install 2 AA batteries and pair it with your Amazon Fire TV. As soon as you install the 2 AA batteries, the controller is immediately “discoverable”...
  • Page 15 Button Description Back Returns you to the previous screen or action. Returns you to the Home screen from any screen on Amazon Fire TV. Home Amazon GameCircle Access your GameCircle dashboard while in a game, or access your Games Library.

  • Page 16: Pair A Remote Or Game Controller

    Note: If you're setting up your included Amazon Fire TV remote for the first time, simply insert the two included AAA batteries into the remote, and it will be automatically paired with your Amazon Fire TV. If your remote isn't discovered, press the Home button for at least five seconds, and then release it.

  • Page 17: Quick Fixes

    Disconnect the power cord from your Amazon Fire TV for three seconds, and then plug the power cord back in. Can't Pair a Remote or Game Controller If you can't pair your Amazon Fire TV remote or wireless game controller, it may not be within range or compatible. Check this first: ...

  • Page 18: Video Issues On Your Amazon Fire Tv

    After you clear the application data, remove the power cord from the back of the device or from the power outlet, and then plug it in back in again to restart your Amazon Fire TV. You should then be able to watch your video.
  • Page 19 Forgot Amazon Instant 1. Go to www.amazon.co.uk/pin Video PIN 2. In the Your Amazon Instant Video PIN section, type a 4- digit number to set up your PIN, or click View/Edit Your PIN to change your current PIN.

  • Page 20: Set Up Amazon Fire Tv

    You need an Amazon account to access movies, TV shows, games, and apps on Amazon Fire TV. Internet Connection (not included) You can use a wired or wireless connection to buy, download, and stream content on Amazon Fire TV. High-definition TV (not included) Amazon Fire TV is compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI.

  • Page 21: Set Up Amazon Fire Tv Hardware

    You’ll use the HDMI cable (not included) to connect Amazon Fire TV to your TV. 1. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the back of the Amazon Fire TV device, and then plug the other end into the HDMI port on your TV.

  • Page 22: Watch Movies & Tv Shows

    Amazon Fire TV User Guide Watch Movies & TV Shows From Amazon Fire TV, you can buy, rent, and stream Amazon Instant Video movies and TV shows. .You can also watch movies and TV shows through third-party apps like Netflix or Sky News.

  • Page 23: Use Amazon Fire Tv As A Display Mirroring Destination

    Prime Instant Video. Content you purchase is stored in the Cloud and available to stream to your Amazon Fire TV. Movies and TV shows from third-party apps, such as Netflix and Sky News, can be accessed directly from the apps in the Apps section, not the Video Library.

  • Page 24: Use Amazon Fire Tv With A Second Screen Device

    Kindle Fire HD or Kindle Fire HDX tablet to your TV. Before you begin: • Both your Kindle Fire tablet and your Amazon Fire TV must be connected to the Internet. You will have the best results if both devices are connected to the same home network.
  • Page 25 Amazon Fire TV User Guide For photos and personal videos: a. On your tablet, tap Photos on the Home screen. b. Swipe from the left edge of the screen, and then select a category under Library or select a specific photo album. The Send To icon will appear at the top right.

  • Page 26: Play Games & Apps

    Note: You can reinstall the game or app for free by viewing its overview page. Play Games & Apps Play purchased games and apps from your Amazon Fire TV. Your purchased games and apps can be found in Your Games Library or Your Apps Library.

  • Page 27: Turn Off In-App Purchasing

    On the overview page, you’ll find the controller information in the Works With box. When searching for games and apps, you can also filter the search results by All, Fire TV Remote, Tablet Games on Fire TV, and Fire TV Game Controller.

  • Page 28: Hide Your Gamecircle Profile

    Your Music Library on Amazon Fire TV. Listen to Music Browse and stream the music from Your Music Library with your Amazon Fire TV, including songs you purchased from the Digital Music Store or imported to Your Music Library. Use Voice Search to quickly find artists, albums, and songs in your library.

  • Page 29: Manage Photos & Screen Savers

    While browsing your music, press the Menu button on the remote to quickly return to the song that is currently playing. Manage Photos & Screen Savers When you register your Amazon Fire TV to your Amazon account, your Cloud Drive photos and personal videos are available on your Amazon Fire TV. View Photos & Personal Videos Any photos and personal videos you upload to Amazon Cloud Drive are automatically available on your Amazon Fire TV when you register your Amazon account.

  • Page 30: View Slideshows

    Amazon Cloud Drive and be available on your Amazon Fire TV. Set Screen Savers You can customise your Amazon Fire TV screen saver by selecting your most recent 500 photos or an album from Amazon Cloud Drive.
  • Page 31 Any photos and personal videos you upload to Amazon Cloud Drive are automatically available on your Amazon Fire TV when you register your Amazon account. To add photos to your Cloud Drive account from a mobile device or desktop computer, you can install the Cloud Drive app or you can add photos through your web browser.

  • Page 32: Product Information

    Do not use your Amazon Fire TV or its accessories near sinks or other wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your Amazon Fire TV and do not put any object filled with a liquid, such as a vase, on or near your Amazon Fire TV.

  • Page 33: Servicing Your Device

    Handle your Amazon Fire TV with care. Your Amazon Fire TV has pointed edges which can lead to scratches, cuts, or other physical injury.  Do not touch your Amazon Fire TV or any wires connected to your Amazon Fire TV during a lightning storm. ...

  • Page 34: Fcc Compliance Statement (Usa)

    FCC and can be found by inputting such Product's FCC ID (which can be found on the back of the Amazon Fire TV or in the battery compartment of the voice remote) into the FCC ID Search form available at transition.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid.

  • Page 35: Recycling Amazon Fire Tv And Amazon Fire Tv Voice Remote Properly

    Amazon Fire TV User Guide Amazon Fire TV is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range. Applicable CE Marking for Fire TV Voice Remote: CE Radio Frequency Exposure Compliance. The Amazon Fire TV and Amazon Fire TV Voice Remote meet the EU requirements (1999/519/EC) on the limitation of exposure of the general public to electromagnetic fields by the way of health protection.

  • Page 36: Legal Terms

    Please read the terms found at https://www.amazon.com/devicesupport. Amazon Fire TV One-Year Limited Warranty This Warranty for the Amazon Fire TV (the "Device") is provided by the entity set forth in the table below. The provider of this warranty is sometimes referred to herein as "we".

  • Page 37: Additional Information

    Amazon Fire TV information at https://www.amazon.com/devicesupport. Patent Notices The Amazon Fire TV device and methods used in association with the Amazon Fire TV device may be covered by one or more patents or pending patent applications. MPEG Layer-3 audio decoding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

  • Page 38: Copyright Notices

    Copyright Notices Amazon Fire TV device software © 2004–2014 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Amazon Fire TV Quick Start Guide and this Amazon Fire TV User Guide © 2014 Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. The Monotype software must be used solely in connection with the Amazon product with which it is provided.

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