How to connect my Amazon Fire Stick to the Internet
Written by KCOM Support on 19/12/2023. Posted in Broadband.
This article is here to show you how to connect your Amazon Fire Stick to Internet. We are aware that during Christmas we receive smart home devices. So this guide is here to help you set it up
How to connect using the remote
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Go to "Settings > Network" and select your Wi-Fi network. Enter your password, then click "Connect".
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As a final measure, reset your Fire Stick to factory settings.
How to connect to the WI-FI
- Connect the Amazon Fire Stick to your TV. The Amazon Fire Stick connects directly to an HDMI port on the back of your TV. Turn on your TV and ensure the correct source input is selected (like HDMI 1 vs HDMI 2).
- Connect the Fire Stick to a power source. Ensure the Fire Stick's micro-USB power cord is plugged into the Fire Stick, and the other end of the USB cord is attached to the included power adapter, and plugged into an open power outlet. If your TV has an open USB port, you can plug it into the TV directly instead of using the included adapter. Use the included adapter and plug the Fire Stick directly into a power outlet on the wall if you see a prompt on-screen advising the Fire Stick is getting insufficient power
Select Settings. Use the directional buttons on the remote to go to the very top of the Home screen, then select "Settings" which is at the far right of the options at the very top of the screen. If you have lost your remote, connect your TV to your router via an Ethernet cord and use the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone instead. As long as your Smart TV is connected to your router, you can connect your phone to that same network and use the mobile app as a remote. Press the Home button on the controller to go to the Home menu if you are not already on the main Home screen. It's the button with the outline of a house on it.
Select Network. Use the directional buttons on the remote to go down and to the right to highlight the "Network" option in yellow, then press the Select button in the center of the remote. The Fire Stick will automatically start scanning for nearby networks.
Select your preferred network. As soon as you see the name of your home network in the list of nearby networks, use the directional buttons on the remote to highlight it in yellow, and then press the Select button in the center of the remote to select it. If you don't see your preferred network, select "Rescan" at the bottom of the list. If your preferred network is hidden, select "Join Other Network" at the bottom of the list and manually type the name of the network you want to connect to.
Enter the Wi-Fi network password. If your network has a password, use the remote to navigate the on-screen keyboard and type the password for your Wi-Fi network. If your home network is not password protected, it will attempt to connect automatically. Then select Connect the Fire Stick will then connect to your home Wi-Fi network. Once the Fire Stick is connected it will say "Connected" below the network's name on the list of nearby networks. You can press the Home button on the remote to return to the Fire Stick's Home screen.
Select Network. Use the directional buttons on the remote to go down and to the right to highlight the "Network" option in yellow, then press the Select button in the center of the remote. The Fire Stick will automatically start scanning for nearby networks.
Select your preferred network. As soon as you see the name of your home network in the list of nearby networks, use the directional buttons on the remote to highlight it in yellow, and then press the Select button in the center of the remote to select it. If you don't see your preferred network, select "Rescan" at the bottom of the list. If your preferred network is hidden, select "Join Other Network" at the bottom of the list and manually type the name of the network you want to connect to.
Enter the Wi-Fi network password. If your network has a password, use the remote to navigate the on-screen keyboard and type the password for your Wi-Fi network. If your home network is not password protected, it will attempt to connect automatically. Then select Connect the Fire Stick will then connect to your home Wi-Fi network. Once the Fire Stick is connected it will say "Connected" below the network's name on the list of nearby networks. You can press the Home button on the remote to return to the Fire Stick's Home screen.
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