
Having trouble finding your TV’s CEC setting? Try searching the web for your TV’s make and model number, followed by “CEC.

Panasonic: HDAVI Control, EZ-Sync, or VIERA Link.Here’s a list of some of the most common TV brands, along with the name they’ve given HDMI-CEC. Step 15: Use the (+) and () buttons on your Fire Stick remote to sync it with the device. Step 14: Set up the Fire Stick remote control with added volume and power buttons.

However, some TV manufacturers may not list HDMI-CEC by its actual name, so you’ll need to be familiar with the branding your television manufacturer may use. If you activate the feature, you will have to enter a pin to play any content, launch apps, or purchase digital content. While using your TV’s remote as a way to control your Fire Stick may not offer the same experience as using your actual Fire remote, it’s typically good enough to get by for basic navigation.įor most modern TVs, CEC support should be enabled out of the box. CEC-compliant remotes can control hardware from any manufacturer who complies with the CEC standard (a part of the HDMI standard governing device interoperability). If your television (or your universal remote) was made after 2002, you may be able to take advantage of CEC-based universal remotes. However, once you’re paired, an on-screen message will confirm your devices are synced, and your new remote will work just like the original device included in the box. You need to hold both buttons at once and hold them for up to 60 seconds before the remote and Fire TV Stick pairs.

Press the Select and Home button on the new remote and hold them down until you see a message on screen that the remote is connected.Reconnect your Fire Stick, then turn on your TV and wait for it to boot.Unplug the power supply to your Fire Stick for 20-30 seconds.
