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

Set Up Amazon Fire TV Hardware

After you unpack your Amazon Fire TV and remote, you will need to connect Amazon Fire TV to your
high- definition TV and set up the remote.
Before you begin, locate the 2 AAA batteries (included) 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.
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.
Note: If your TV has more than one HDMI port, remember the number of the port into which you
plugged the cable.
2. Plug one end of the included power cord into the back of the Amazon Fire TV device, and
then plug the other end into a power outlet.
3. Turn on your TV and select the applicable HDMI input.
4. Insert the 2 AAA batteries into the Amazon Fire TV remote.
After you insert the batteries, the Amazon Fire TV remote automatically becomes "discoverable" and
will automatically pair with your Amazon Fire TV. If your remote isn't discovered, press the Home
button for at least five seconds, and then release it.

Set Up a Wireless or Wired Connection

Amazon Fire TV supports wireless or wired Internet connections. Connect your Amazon Fire TV to a
wireless or wired network to access movies, TV shows, games, and apps.
Tip

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.
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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.
Wired Network Connection:
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, and then select System. Next to Network,
you will see Wired.
c. After you connect to a wired network, press the Home
Home screen.
Wireless Network Connection:
1. From the Home screen, select Settings
Amazon Fire TV 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.
2. Under Available Networks, select a wireless network and enter the network password (if
required) using the onscreen keyboard.
If you don't see your desired network, scroll down and select Join Other Network or Rescan.
3. After you connect to a wireless network, press the Home
screen
System Wi-Fi.
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