Set Up A Wireless Or Wired Connection - Amazon Fire TV User Manual

Set Up a Wireless or Wired Connection

Amazon Fire TV supports wireless or wired Internet connections. Fire TV stick requires a wireless
connection.Connect your Amazon Fire TV device to the Internet to access movies, TV shows, games, and
apps.
For information about connecting to a public Wi-Fi network, such as a hotel or school, go to
Amazon Fire TV Device to a Public Wi-Fi
For optimal wireless performance, do not place your Amazon Fire TV in an enclosed cabinet, as it impacts signal
strength to the device, remote, and game controllers.
For Amazon Fire TV, if you are switching from a wired to a wireless connection, disconnect the Ethernet cable
from your Amazon Fire TV device before switching to a wireless connection.
For Fire TV Stick, use the HDMI extender if your Fire TV Stick is blocked by an object that may impact signal
strength to the device, remote, and game controllers.
Wireless Network Connection:
a. From the Home screen, select Settings
Your Amazon Fire TV device automatically detects nearby Wi-Fi networks that broadcast their
network name. Some networks are open for everyone to join, while others require a password to
connect.
b. Under Available Networks, select a wireless network and enter the network password (if required)
using the onscreen keyboard.You can also use the keyboard in the Fire TV Remote App.
If you don't see your desired network, scroll down and select Join Other Network or Rescan.
c.
After you connect to a wireless network, press the
Home
Wired Network Connection (Amazon Fire TV only):
a. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) to the back of your Amazon Fire TV, and then
connect the other end to your router.
b. From the Home screen, select Settings
After you connect to a wired network, press the Home
c.
screen.
Network.
System Wi-Fi.
> >
button to display the Home
screen.
System. Next to Network, you will see Wired.
>
button to display the Home
Connect Your
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