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2nd-Gen Voice Remote for 2nd-Gen Fire TV
Codename: Gelato
Released: Oct. 5th, 2015
Connectivity: Wifi
Available: Bundle w/ 2nd-gen Fire TV ($99.99)
Features: Microphone for Voice Search and Alexa
Works with: 2nd-gen Fire TV, 1st-gen Fire TV w/ Fire OS 5, Fire TV Stick w/ Fire OS 5
Note: The voice remotes that ship with the 2nd-gen Fire TV and the new Fire TV Stick bundle are different. They are functionally identical, but the Stick voice remote is constructed from slightly inferior materials.
I have used Amazon's remote app for Android which uses wifi and there is a significant delay before the remote connects with the AFTV. Does dropping bluetooth for the remote seem like a bad idea?
Amazon's remote app is pretty bad in my opinion. Remote mouse for FireTV works great, smooth operation and quick, reliable discovery.
I think the physical wifi remote will be much more reliable. I am thinking it is a good idea.
Wifi has lower latency, larger range and higher bandwidth than bluetooth. I can't speak the the build quality or the remote overall, but wifi is an upgrade over bluetooth.
skeptic_always said:
but wifi is an upgrade over bluetooth.
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I don't know whether this means, that Bluetooth is completely gone, but if so, then we can't use BT-keyboards anymore.
I don't use it often, since no browser is really capable on the FTV, but once there is a browser that works well without touch, it would be nice to have a keyboard.
zmix said:
I don't know whether this means, that Bluetooth is completely gone, but if so, then we can't use BT-keyboards anymore.
I don't use it often, since no browser is really capable on the FTV, but once there is a browser that works well without touch, it would be nice to have a keyboard.
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As was referred to me earlier, check this chart. It still has BT, and it's upgraded to 4.1 TE
https://developer.amazon.com/public...re-tv/docs/device-and-platform-specifications
Pretty much. My experience with wifi direct has been poor.
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Is there any way i can show any content of my kindle fire on a TV / Monitor ?
Like Playing angrybirds or, playing a Netflix movie or something.
Thanks
No accessory. You might be able to rig something up using an OTG cable and a USB display adapter, but it would be messy and you'd have to hack it together yourself.
But it is coming. The Fire uses an OMAP4 SoC, which means it will be getting support for WiFi Display:
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The problem is the WiFi Display standard hasn't been finalized. When it is we'll start seeing support from devices like the AppleTV, and Ti will release the necessary drivers. Then we just have to wait for someone like Hashcode to merge them into the kernel.
Shockingly this is something I can actually answer. What you want to broadcast digital content on your TV is a Roku box. It can play all of the digital content that you usually play on your Fire, though your Fire isn't actually a part of the equation at all. It basically just connects your TV to your WiFi signal and plays from there. It does Netflix, Hulu, and others. The top of the line Roku 2 XS comes with Angry Birds.
You won't have any trouble finding it in a search on Amazon.
Gadget H said:
Shockingly this is something I can actually answer. What you want to broadcast digital content on your TV is a Roku box. It can play all of the digital content that you usually play on your Fire, though your Fire isn't actually a part of the equation at all. It basically just connects your TV to your WiFi signal and plays from there. It does Netflix, Hulu, and others. The top of the line Roku 2 XS comes with Angry Birds.
You won't have any trouble finding it in a search on Amazon.
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Actually, this is a separate piece of hardware, that plays its own content, as you said, there is no connection between the ruku box, my TV and my Kindle fire
Thanks tho, i will google it
Limited Airplay Support
There are apps which will beam via Wi-Fi to an AppleTV Box: iMediaShare Mirage and a few others - but there is no screen mirroring for AngryBirds and such - just beaming of local audio and video content. It works REALLY well though for what it is. I can send a 720p MP4 with no skips and it looks great on a 37" set
I think I saw one person saying that they pair their Kindle up with a Google TV. Idk what the functionality of it is though.
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Hey guys, i need a little help, im desperate. I bought and Android TV HDMI key, a bit like the one pictured below, and i want to use my GS3 as the blutooth mouse and keuboard. I've looked everywhere in the playstore for an android to android bluetooth app but it seems like they dont exist or are not very popular. Anybody know one?
Thanks
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Hey guys, i need a little help, im desperate. I bought and Android TV HDMI key, a bit like the one pictured below, and i want to use my GS3 as the blutooth mouse and keuboard. I've looked everywhere in the playstore for an android to android bluetooth app but it seems like they dont exist or are not very popular. Anybody know one?
Thanks
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It depends on what brand android stick you are using. There is an app for MK808 II and MK 808 III but I never any other app for any other Android stick. Most android sticks are controlled by wireless keyboard/mouse.
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It depends on what brand android stick you are using. There is an app for MK808 II and MK 808 III but I never any other app for any other Android stick. Most android sticks are controlled by wireless keyboard/mouse.
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i have cx803 II
. I bought FAVI smartstick and I am looking for something similar.There are some remote apps in Google Play I am going to test these apps today even though these apps are more Wifi apps. like this one
You can also try Google TV remote app if your stick has TV remote app. My FAVI stick has that app
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In case you are still looking...Try Droidmote in playstore
Have you tried Wifi Mouse?
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I second the Droidmote suggestion. It works pretty well.
Hi, I'm facing a problem with my shiny new FireTV stick, preventing it to be used as intended:
I've been using a chromecast stick to listen to online radio streams without problems. That chromecast was connected to a HDMI-audio extractor, comparable to this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B013WOLL44/
The audio extractor is connected to the tv (video + audio) and to a stereo amplifier (audio only). That way I can listen to audio streams on my stereo, with the TV in stand-by mode.
When I got myself a FireTV stick about a week ago, I replaced my old chromecast with it. So now the FTVS is connected to the HDMI-audio extractor.
But the FTVS enters sleep mode as soon as I switch the tv into stand-by mode (using the tv remote). So it seems to be impossible to listen to radio streams without the tv switched on.
Is there anything I can do to keep the FTVS running with TV in stand-by? (I even could solder some custom HDMI cable if needed.)
Solution: See post #3!
@spacetaxi
try to install http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/app-root-home-launcher-replacement-app-t3118135
and set looong Sleep timeout in FireStarter settings
maybe this help
Problem solved!
@Kramar111 Thanks for your suggestion, but that does not work.
During the last days I did further investigations and came to the following conclusion: It is a hardware feature of the FTV stick to go into sleep mode as soon as the tv is switched to stand-by. Of course that does make a lot of sense if one is using the stick for video streaming. But it does make less sense if one wants to use it for audio streaming...
I've been searching for a method to "hack" the HDMI connection, so the FTV stick does no longer recognize when the TV is switched to stand-by... and I've found a solution!
There is a looong thread on the Microsoft Technet forum regarding a somewhat similar problem with some pc video cards: https://social.technet.microsoft.co...onitor-off-detection-how?forum=w7itprogeneral
I've made two screenshots from that page, so we are able to keep the crucial bits of information, even if that thread may be no longer available someday in the future. This is the problem description from the Technet thread:
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And this is the solution that's working for my setup (see post #1), too:
I've been searching the web all week and I cant seem to figure a solution for this TV.
So My TV is called Dexon UH55D24SM 55" (4K) It seems like just another rebranded Mstar TV thats based on S68AT02 Board, very similar to many TCL old TV's in terms of UI and firmware, I cant seem to be able to find an exact match for it though, this brand seem to be specifically made to be sold in the Middle East. Its a very horrible Android knockoff TV that cant access google play store since its outdated, but as a standalone panel it looks fine.
My main issue with it is that I bought a Xiaomi Mi Box S and connected it via HDMI, and I cant put the resolution to 4k60Hz unless I go into the "Dexon TV settings and set HDMI to 2.0 instead of the default 1.4"
and then it would work as 4k60Hz no problem.
But whenever I shutdown the TV or even put it in standby mode it would automatically revert HDMI type to 1.4 which then means I have to manually set it to 2.0 and re-change the resolution on the Mi Box everytime I wanna use the TV.
I tried to follow some guides on the russian forum and here that are based off the TCL TV (that seems to have the same board) to try and fix the google play store but It failed and I didn't processed fearing I might brick the TV and since the TV has literally no information about it online that'll be tough to fix.
The Device Firmware: V8-S68AT02-LF1V131
if you google the firmware, you wont find anyone with the LF1V131, most people have other numbers at the end that are used for TCL TV's.
I honestly dont care about its smart functionality anymore I've got the Mi Box S, I just wanna fix the darn HDMI Type, and wondering if its possible to do if theres a way to modify the firmware or whatever.
(Sorry I cant link anything due to not having enough posts on this account)
I found its remote being sold on amazon that works with 10 billion other TV's (TCL/ Raylan / ACONATIC) the remote is called "RC311FMI4 06-531W53-TY02X"
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Hi Guys, how are you?
Sorry if the title doesn't meet the rules, I didn't came here since my Nexus 5 died, a long time ago!
Well, enough talk about me.
The title says it all, is there any way to use and/or remap the TV stick remote control with a PC (Windows 10) with bluetooth or, if not, any other protocol?
I've been lookin for everywhere and in the very little informations I got, nothing seem's to work. I can pair the remote on my PC through bluetooth, it register under the nickname of "AR", but the remote does nothing. AHK and AHKHID doesn't register the remote pressed buttons so I can't remap them. I'm new to AHK, so maybe I do something wrong.
If you have any information to give me, don't be shy!
I want to use it for Plex on Windows, my old laptop does a pretty nice job as media center. As of why I don't use the TV Stick, it's because it's the worst, most unusable, slower, buggier piece of garbage I ever bought, thankfully it was cheap, but I don't even understand how such a product can reach the market, in it's final days, it couldn't even start Prime Video. But the remote control might be useful!
Have a nice day you all!
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No sorry. The remotes use a custom Wifi direct configuration.
TimmyP said:
No sorry. The remotes use a custom Wifi direct configuration.
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Hi TimmyP, thank you for your answer and your time! Eurf... It mean's that even with that, Amazon have done a stupid choice... Well, then I'll give the bundle to someone I hate
Thanks again and have a nice day, happy to see that XDA community still active by the way!
Maybe
Http://howtogeek.com/404214/how-to-remap-any-controller-to-keyboard-keys-on-windows-and-macos/amp/
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Maybe
Http://howtogeek.com/404214/how-to-remap-any-controller-to-keyboard-keys-on-windows-and-macos/amp/
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Hi 0815hoffi! Thanks for your time! I was so desperate that I already tried, mind you, and AntiMicro simply tell me that it find no device ^^'
Thanks for the try ^^
I ordered a cheap'o remote... on Amazon, they got me all the time. It's just sad, because if the Amazon Remote had a way to remap keys, it would make less waste... I won't use even though it's working great
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