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Amazon Fire TV User Manual

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  • Page 1 Amazon Fire TV User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pair an Additional or Replacement Remote ..............12 Set Up Amazon Fire TV ................14 What do I need to use Amazon Fire TV? ................14 Set Up Amazon Fire TV Hardware ..................14 Set Up a Wireless or Wired Connection ................15 Wired Network Connection ....................
  • Page 4 Batteries ..........................29 Servicing Your Device......................30 Other Safety Considerations ....................30 Using Your Amazon Fire TV Around Other Electronic Devices ......... 31 FCC Compliance Statement ....................31 Information Regarding Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy .......... 32 Recycling Amazon Fire TV Properly ..................32 Product Specifications......................

  • Page 5: 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 30 minutes, while continuing to automatically receive important software updates.

  • Page 6: Navigate Your Amazon Fire Tv

    The USB port currently does not support any accessories. Navigate Your Amazon Fire TV Use your Amazon Fire TV remote to access the Home screen and your movies, TV shows, games, and apps. Press the 5-way directional track pad to move up, down, left, or right. Press the middle Select button to select a content item, function, or category.

  • Page 7: Main Menu Basics

    The Home screen includes the Main Menu, which allows you to access to your account and device settings, along with movie, TV show, game, and app content libraries. From any screen on your Amazon Fire TV device, press the Home button to return to the Home screen and Main Menu options.
  • Page 8 Movies Rent, buy, and watch movies from the Amazon Instant Video store. If you are an Amazon Prime member, you can watch Prime Instant Video movies at no extra cost. Buy and watch TV show episodes or seasons from the Amazon Instant Video store.

  • Page 9: Settings Basics

    Amazon Fire TV User Guide Amazon Fire TV Basics 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.

  • Page 10: Access & Remove Content

    Deregister. Access & Remove Content Your Amazon Fire TV device can access Amazon and third-party apps, games, music, videos, and more, which are referred to as "content" throughout our Help pages. There are several ways to access and remove content from your Amazon Fire TV device.

  • Page 11: 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 12 After you set a PIN, you can set one or more of the following settings:  Require a PIN for all purchases.  Require a PIN for Amazon Instant Video only.  Block the ability to view or purchase certain content types, such as games, apps or photos.

  • Page 13: Remote & Game Controller Basics

    Before you can use the remote, you must install the 2 AAA batteries (included) and pair it with your Amazon Fire TV device. Note: The Amazon Fire TV remote and 2 AAA batteries are shipped with Amazon Fire TV device.

  • Page 14: Use Your Voice To Search Amazon Fire Tv

    Use Your Voice to Search Amazon Fire TV The Voice Search feature on the Amazon Fire TV remote allows you to use voice input to search for movies, TV shows, apps, games, and more. Voice search is a “keyboard replacement”...

  • Page 15: Game Controller Basics

    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 2AA batteries, the controller is immediately “discoverable” by your Amazon Fire TV. If your Amazon Fire game controller isn’t discovered, press the Home button on the controller for at least five seconds, and then...

  • Page 16: Pair A Remote Or Game Controller

    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. Pair an Additional or Replacement Remote Before you pair an Amazon Fire TV remote, verify that the remote is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, is within range, and has the required batteries installed.
  • Page 17 To see which controllers are compatible with a game, navigate to a game and then select More Info. On the overview page, you’ll find the controller information in the Works With box. Many third-party Bluetooth game controllers work with Amazon Fire TV. To learn more about compatible game controllers, visit www.amazon.com/mfkcontrollers.

  • Page 18: Set Up Amazon Fire Tv

    Amazon Fire TV User Guide Set Up Amazon Fire TV Set Up Amazon Fire TV To set up your Amazon Fire TV, you need an Amazon account, Internet connection, high-definition TV, and an HDMI cable. What do I need to use Amazon Fire TV? To use Amazon Fire TV, you need the following: ...

  • Page 19: Set Up A Wireless Or Wired Connection

    Amazon Fire TV User Guide Set Up Amazon Fire TV Before you begin, locate the 2 AAA batteries for the Amazon Fire TV remote and the HDMI cable. You’ll use the HDMI cable (not included) to connect Amazon Fire TV to your TV.
  • Page 20 Set Up Amazon Fire TV Tips:  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.  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.

  • Page 21: Watch Movies & Tv Shows

    Watch Movies & TV Shows Watch Amazon Instant Video movies or TV shows that you’ve purchased or rented on Amazon Fire TV. You can also stream Prime Instant Video movies or TV shows at no additional cost with an Amazon Prime membership.

  • Page 22: Use Amazon Fire Tv As A Display Mirroring Destination

    Amazon Fire TV User Guide Watch Movies & TV Shows Note: Not all videos available in the Amazon Instant Video store are available in the Prime Instant Video catalog. To watch Amazon Instant Video movies or TV shows you’ve purchased or rented: From the Home screen, select Video Library.
  • Page 23 Watch Movies & TV Shows Before you begin:  Both your 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 24: Turn On Or Customize Closed Captions

    English text. Other languages may also be available. To watch a video with closed captions: Play the video you want to watch. Once playback has started, press the Menu button on the Amazon Fire TV remote and select Turn Captions On. ...

  • Page 25: Play Games & Apps

    Apps Library on the main Games or Apps screens. Uninstall Games & Apps You can uninstall games and apps directly from your Amazon Fire TV. Games and apps you purchased and uninstall can be reinstalled again from the game or app overview page.

  • Page 26: Play Games & Apps

    Your Games Library or Your Apps Library. Note: Some games and apps can be played with the Amazon Fire TV Remote, while others require you to pair the Amazon Fire game controller or a compatible wireless game controller to your Amazon Fire TV first.

  • Page 27: Hide Your Gamecircle Profile

    Home button on your remote or press the GameCircle button on your Amazon Fire game controller. For games and apps that use Whispersync for Games, GameCircle syncs your game progress across all your Amazon Fire devices.

  • Page 28: Manage Photos & Screen Savers

    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. To learn more, go to Photos from the Home screen of your Amazon Fire TV, and then select Add Photos & Videos.
  • Page 29 Amazon Fire TV User Guide Manage Photos & Screen Savers Photos from the Home screen of your Amazon Fire TV, and then select Add Photos & Videos. From the Home screen, select Photos to view your photo albums. Select a photo or album, and then select Set As Screen Saver.

  • Page 30: Quick Fixes

    Make sure your Internet connection is not down. Restart your router and modem to solve most Wi-Fi network issues.  Do not place Amazon Fire TV in a cabinet, as it impacts signal strength to your Wi-Fi router. Still having trouble? Disconnect the power cord from your Amazon Fire TV for three seconds, and then plug the power cord back in.

  • Page 31: Basic Troubleshooting For Amazon Fire Tv

    Amazon Fire TV User Guide Quick Fixes Still having trouble? Disconnect the power cord from your Amazon Fire TV for three seconds, and then plug the power cord back in. Basic Troubleshooting for Amazon Fire TV Try these troubleshooting steps for resolving issues like a frozen screen, app errors, or problems with content such as movies, TV shows, games, and apps.
  • Page 32 Amazon Fire TV User Guide Quick Fixes Document Update: 2014-04-02 Document ID: FTUG-2611-100...

  • Page 33: 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. If your device does get wet, carefully unplug all cables without getting your hands wet and wait for the device to dry completely before plugging it in again.

  • Page 34: Servicing Your Device

    Remove all batteries if they are worn out or before storing your Amazon Fire TV remote for an extended period of time. Dispose of all batteries in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and do not dispose of batteries by throwing them into a fire.

  • Page 35: Using Your Amazon Fire Tv Around Other Electronic Devices

    Using Your Amazon Fire TV Around Other Electronic Devices Amazon Fire TV generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency (RF) energy and, if not used in accordance with its instructions, may cause interference to radio communications and electronic equipment. External RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic operating systems, entertainment systems, and personal medical devices.

  • Page 36: Information Regarding Exposure To Radio Frequency Energy

    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 remote) into the FCC ID Search form available at transition.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid.

  • Page 37: Amazon Fire Tv One-Year Limited Warranty

    Product Information Amazon Fire TV One-Year Limited Warranty This Warranty for the Amazon Fire TV (the “Device”) is provided by Amazon Fulfillment Services, Inc., 410 Terry Ave. North, Seattle, WA 98109- 5210, United States, who is sometimes referred to herein as “we.”...

  • Page 38: Additional Information

    This limited warranty gives you specific rights. You may have additional rights under applicable law, and this limited warranty does not affect such rights. Additional Information You can find the Amazon Fire TV Terms of Use, User’s Guide, customer service contact information, and other Amazon Fire TV information at www.amazon.com/firetvsupport. 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.

  • Page 39: Trademark 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.
  • Page 40 Amazon Fire TV User Guide Product Information to properly enforce restrictions on content usage, content owners may require Microsoft to revoke the device’s ability to consume PlayReady-protected content. Revocation should not affect unprotected content or content protected by other content access technologies. Content owners may require you to upgrade PlayReady to access their content.

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