2 easy methods to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote.

How to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote?

The Amazon Firestick is a handy and portable device that can be connected to any television for viewing streaming content. This portable flexible streaming device is a favourite companion to many people who travel a lot to enjoy their favourite shows on the go. As the Amazon Firestick comes with a remote, to use the device it is a common query –  in case the remote is misplaced or forgotten while embarking on a trip. In this article, I am going to show 2 easy methods of how to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote for getting streaming services on any supportive Television.

To get your Fire TV Stick ready for wireless streaming all you need is a TV with an HDMI port. But what about WiFi? Does Firestick need WiFi? You cannot use an Amazon Firestick without a WiFi network. A Fire TV Stick requires a wireless Internet connection i.e. a wireless router providing a fast wireless network to stream content onto your television.

Let’s first see what steps to follow to connect Firestick to WiFi with a remote. 

How to connect Firestick to WiFi – steps to follow

1. Connect the Amazon Firestick to an HDMI port on the back of your television. Next turn on the TV to make sure that the correct source input is selected;

2. Plug the Firestick’s USB power cord into the Firestick and attach the other end of the cord to the included power adapter and then plug the device directly into a power outlet. If the TV has an open USB port, you can plug the Firestick directly into the TV instead of using the adapter;

3. Press the navigation button (shaped like a ring) on the remote to go to the very top of the Home screen and select ‘Settings’ from the main menu;

4. Highlight the ‘Network’ option from the menu (it’s the second option) using the directional button on the remote and press the Select button in the center of the remote. The Firestick will automatically start scanning for nearby networks and only the strongest networks will appear;

5. Select your home network in the list of nearby networks by pressing the Select button in the remote. If you don’t see your preferred network, select ‘Re-scan’ at the bottom of the list;

6. Use the remote to navigate the on-screen keyboard and enter the password for your home WiFi network;

7. Next select ‘Connect’ which is in the lower-right corner of the on-screen keyboard. Once the Firestick is connected it will say ‘Connected’ which will appear below the network’s name on the list of nearby networks;

If your home network is not password protected, it will attempt to connect automatically;

8. Your Fire TV Stick is now ready for wireless streaming;

Now, here’s how to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote

How to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote

Here’re two methods to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote:

1. Using HDMI-CEC control feature;

2. Using smartphone;

Method 1. How to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote using HDMI-CEC control feature

Before I describe ways to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote using the HDMI-CEC feature, let’s first look into what HDMI-CEC is.

CEC stands for Consumer Electronics Control which allows devices that are connected to your TV through the HDMI port to communicate back and forth with the TV. HDMI-CEC is a function of the HDMI standard that allows a universal remote to operate multiple HDMI-supported devices such as TV receivers, A/V receivers, DVD players, Blue-ray players, game consoles, sound systems, and of course the Amazon Firestick.

To use HDMI-CEC with your Firestick, you need a universal remote that you can buy from a traditional retail store or have it delivered to you from Amazon. Before you can use the universal HDMI-CEC remote, you must enable this feature on your Firestick. Here’s how you can enable this:

1. Go to the Settings button on the Firestick home screen;

2. Navigate to the Display & Sounds option;

3. In the menu, scroll down to HDMI-CEC Device Control and turn it ON;

4. Also enable your TV’s HDMI-CEC feature (some TV brands don’t call it CEC; instead, they brand it with their unique labels) on your TV’s settings panel;

Once you enable your TV’s HDMI-CEC feature you will be able to navigate on your device using the universal remote and connect your Firestick to a WiFi network from the settings.

Method 2. How to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote using Smartphone

The first method discussed above is a good one. But, if your TV is not compatible with HDMI-CEC then this second method is for you. It involves two smartphones or a smartphone and a tablet, with one operating as a wireless hotspot.

Amazon provides a convenient Fire TV app that comes with lots of features and can stand in as an alternative for your Firestick remote. This application can be used on both Android and iOS devices and is available for download in both Google Play Store and Apple Store.

Here’re the steps to follow on how to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote using the Fire TV app:

1. The first step that you need to take to use your smartphone as a remote via the Fire TV app is, to create a wireless hotspot network on your smartphone using the same SSID and password of the WiFi connection that your Firestick is currently connected to or trying to connect to;

2. Download and install the Fire TV app on your second smartphone or tablet;

3. Connect the second smartphone or tablet to the hotspot you created on your main smartphone in step 1 which would ensure that both your Firestick and the second device having the Fire TV app installed, are now on the same network and can see each other;

4. Next connect the Firestick to your TV;

5. Now you can use your second smartphone to operate and control your Firestick remotely and reset the network connection on your Firestick to that of the WiFi network in your current location. To do this, go to Settings > Network on your Firestick. From there, you can see all the available networks and can connect to whichever you want;

6. Once you switch over to the new network you lose the functionality of the remote control on the second smartphone as the Firestick isn’t on the same network;

7. You can now connect your main smartphone to the same network where your Firestick is connected, download the Fire TV app on it, and continue using your smartphone to remotely operate your Fire TV;

Frequently asked questions

Now that I have explained how to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote let me also reply to some of the related queries often made by Amazon Firestick users.

How To connect Firestick to WiFi without remote with iPhone?

Here’re the steps to follow on how to connect Firestick To WiFi without remote with iPhone:

Step 1: Enable ‘hotspot’ on your iPhone;

Step 2: Change the hotspot name and password and set your WiFi name similar to the one your Firestick was previously connected to;

Step 3: When you change the hotspot’s name, your Fire TV stick will locate it and connect to the internet automatically;

Step 4: After the Fire TV stick is connected to the WiFi, connect your iPhone to the same hotspot;

Step 5: After your iPhone is connected to the WiFi, go to the Apple store and download the Amazon Fire TV app. Once the setup is completed, the app will automatically look for the Fire TV devices connected to the same network;

Select your Firestick and enter the 4-digit code that appears on your TV screen. After entering the code, you have paired your mobile remote with the Firestick.

Does Firestick need WiFi?

It is a common query – does Firestick need WiFi?

You cannot use an Amazon Firestick without a WiFi network. A Fire TV Stick requires a network to stream content on any supportive Television.

Why is my Amazon Firestick not connecting to home WiFi?

To check your network, go to the settings on your device and select Network. Next, press Play and Pause to check whether or not your home WiFi network is up and running. If it’s not running, then restart your modem or router to re-establish a connection.

 How do I connect Firestick to WiFi without remote?

If you are without your remote you can connect your Firestick to WiFi using a universal HDMI-CEC remote or using the Fire TV App on another smartphone.

What does the blinking light on Firestick remote mean?

The blinking orange light on Firestick remote means it is caught in discovery mode and is trying to connect. To fix this issue you need to factory reset your remote by simultaneously pressing the Back button, Menu button, and the Left Navigation button for at least 10 seconds.

You may also like to read: How to Get Vudu on Firestick

Conclusion

After going through the steps on how to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote it should be clear that you don’t need anything extra to buy for making your Firestick ready for using the streaming service except to have a wireless network capable of streaming. When you don’t have a remote handy there should not be any difficulty in connecting your Firestick to a WiFi network if the steps mentioned above, to connect Firestick to WiFi without remote, are followed correctly.

But you need to remember that in the first method, you require to have an HDMI-CEC compatible TV while in the second method, you are to remember the SSID and the password of the WiFi connection that your Firestick was connected to or trying to connect to.

However, unlike using a universal HDMI-CEC remote, you can also purchase a replacement remote made specifically for Firestick devices that should work right out of the box.

If you have any other better suggestions on how to use Amazon Firestick without remote or with a remote, you may please share the same in the comment section below.