Use the Alexa Voice Remote
If you have a Fire Edition Smart TV, a Fire TV Stick, or another Fire TV device, use Alexa voice commands with the included Alexa voice remote. Here’s how:
Power on your TV and Fire TV device. Put fresh batteries in your Alexa voice remote. The Fire TV will detect the remote and pair automatically. Hold down the Voice button and issue an Alexa voice command, such as, “Alexa, stop,” or “Alexa, resume. "
Use Your Alexa-Enabled Device to Control Your TV
If you lose your Alexa voice remote or just want more freedom, it’s easy to link your Alexa-enabled device, such as an Echo, to your Fire TV. You’ll be able to issue hands-free Alexa voice commands that your TV will respond to with no need for a special remote control. Here’s how:
Open the Alexa app and tap More (three lines on the bottom right). Tap Settings. Tap TV & Video. Tap the plus sign (+) to select Fire TV. Tap Link Your Alexa Device. Follow the on-screen prompts to link your Fire TV device and start issuing Alexa voice commands to control your Fire TV features and content access. You’ll be able to turn your TV on or off via Alexa voice commands if it has the HDMI-CEC feature. Check your documentation to find out.
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Use Alexa With a Smart TV
Even if you don’t have a Fire TV or Fire TV Cube, it’s still possible to use an Alexa-enabled device to control your Smart TV with voice commands. A number of manufacturers have developed TVs with the designation “Works With Alexa.” Check your device manual to see if your TV has this capability.
Here’s how to set up some popular “Works With Alexa” TVs to start using voice commands.
LG TVs
Alexa functionality is built-in to all 2019 and later LG OLED TVs and NanoCell TVs with WebOS 4.0.
Sony TVs
Select Sony Android TVs, including all 2019 and later models, are certified “Works With Alexa” devices. Link your TV with Alexa, and use a nearby Echo to issue voice commands. Here’s how to get started:
Vizio TVs
Select Vizio TV models are categorized as “Works With Alexa” devices. Link your TV with Alexa, and use a nearby Echo to issue voice commands. Here’s how to get started:
Tun on the TV and launch the Vizio TV SmartCast home screen. Select the Extras tab on the menu bar. Select Voice Settings > Pair Display. Using your smartphone, go to dms. vizio. com/alexa and enter the PIN shown your TV screen. Return to the Alexa app on your phone when prompted and enable the Vizio SmartCast skill.
Use Alexa With Harmony Remote Controls
Another way to use Alexa with your TV is via the Logitech Harmony Remote control system. These remotes, including the Logitech Harmony Elite, Ultimate, Ultimate Home, Harmony Hub, and Harmony Pro, let you control home media and other smart devices.
When you link Alexa to a compatible Harmony remote, you’ll be able to issue Alexa voice commands through the Alexa app or through your Echo speakers. Here’s how to get started:
Set up your Logitech Harmony Remote. From the Alexa app, go to Menu > Skills & Games and search for Harmony. Make sure you have an Alexa-enabled device, such as an Echo, up and running. On your remote, tap the blue Harmony icon and then tap Enable to Use. Log in to your Harmony account and go to the Select Activities page to customize what devices and commands you want Alexa to associate with the Harmony remote control system. When you’re finished setting up your preferences, tap Link account > Discover devices. You can now control your media devices with Alexa commands. Other Alexa remote control skills are available, including Smart TV Remote, Smart TV Remote Pro, Anymote, and URC Smart Home.
Use Alexa With Roku Devices
It’s easy to use an Alexa-enabled device to control your Roku streaming media player with voice commands. Browse content, control playback, or change the volume without ever using the Roku remote. Here’s how:
