====== [hemmerling] Google Android 9/14 - Amazon Fire TV ======
Related pages:
*Google Android:
*[[android.html|Android 1/14]].
*[[android02.html|Android 2/14 - Apps]].
*[[android03.html|Android 3/14 - App Development I]].
*[[android04.html|Android 4/14 - App Debugging & Testing]].
*[[android05.html|Android 5/14 - Simulators, Skins, Operating Systems, System Images]].
*[[android06.html|Android 6/14 - App Protoyping]].
*[[android07.html|Android 7/14 - App Publishing]].
*[[android08.html|Android 8/14 - Hardware]].
*[[android10.html|Android 10/14 - TV compatible Apps ( for Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV]].
*[[android11.html|Android 11/14 - Browsers & Internet Apps ( for Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV )]].
*[[android12.html|Android 12/14 - Google Android, Suggestions for Smartphone Apps to be installed on any Android Smartphone]].
*[[android13.html|Android 13/14 - App Development II]].
*[[android14.html|Android 14/14 - App Development III]].
*[[remoteaccess.html|Remote Access Tools for Computers & Network Clients]].
*[[smartassist.html|Smart Assistance - Digital Virtual Assistants, Digital Voice Assistants, Smart Assitants, Smart Speakers]].
*[[tvstick.html|Streaming Media Devices & TV Sticks]].
*[[tvradio.html|TV & Radio]].
*[[epg.html|TV Stations, Radio Stations 1/6 - Electronic Program Guide ( EPG ) for TV & Radio]].
*[[table10.html|TV Stations, Radio Stations 2/6 - Online Streaming Radio Channel List]].
*[[table11.html|TV Stations, Radio Stations 3/6 - Online Streaming TV Channel List]].
*[[table12.html|TV Stations, Radio Stations 4/6 - Online Streaming TV Channel List]].
*[[table13.html|TV Stations, Radio Stations 5/6 - Online Streaming TV Channel List]].
*[[table14.html|TV Stations, Radio Stations 6/6 - Online Streaming TV Channel List]].
===== Amazon Fire TV Stick Hardware =====
==== My Hardware ====
=== My Fire TV Sticks with Alexa Voice Remote ===
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08C1KN5J2/hemmerling-21|Fire TV Stick mit Alexa-Sprachfernbedienung (mit TV-Steuerungstasten)]] ( "Fire TV Stick - 3rd Gen (2020)" ).
*Operating system "Fire OS 7.6.4.6" ( Fire OS 7: Based on Android 9 (Pie, API level 28 ).
*Internal filesystem "X.XX GB of 5.35 GB available" => 5.35 GB storage space for Fire TV apps.
*"External Space. No USB Storage Detected".
*Even with language setting "English", the virtual screen keyboard provides German Umlaute ( äöü ) :-).
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0BTFCP86M/hemmerling-21|Der neue Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, unterstützt Streaming über Wi-Fi 6E, Ambient-TV]] ( "Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 2nd Gen (2023) - 16 GB" ), with 16 GB storage space for Fire TV apps.
*Operating system "Fire OS 8.?.?.?" ( Fire OS 8: Based on Android 11 (API level 30) ).
*Internal filesystem "X.XX GB of ??.?? GB available" => ??.?? GB storage space for Fire TV apps.
*"External Space. No USB Storage Detected".
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
^ Feature ^ Fire TV Stick 1 ^ Fire TV Stick 2 ^ Fire TV Stick Lite ^ My Fire TV Stick 3 ^ Fire TV Stick 4K ^ Fire TV Stick 4K ( 2023 ) ^ Fire TV Stick 4K Max ^ Fire TV Stick 4K Max ( 2023 ) ^ Fire TV Cube (2. Gen.) ^ Fire TV Cube (3. Gen.) ^ Competitors ^ Comment ^
^ RAM ( GigaByte ) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 || 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 ( Roku ) | Browser apps are loading very slowly with 1 GB RAM :-( |
^ microUSB Interface | No | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* | Yes* || Yes* | Yes* | No | Yes | Yes | * = by OTG |
^ OTG | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes || Yes | Yes* | No | Not necessary | ? | |
^ Filesystem ( GigaByte ) | 8 | 8* | 8* | 8* | 8* || 8* | 16* | 16 | 16 | ? | * = The filesystem may be extended by a USB stick attached to an "On The Go (OTG) USB Splitter Cable" |
^ Filesystem | - | FAT32 | FAT32 | FAT32 | FAT32 || FAT32 | FAT32 | FAT32 | FAT32, NTFS| FAT16, FAT32, NTFS, EXT2, EXT3, HFS+, exFAT | |
^ Picture-in-Picture | - | - | - | - | - || Yes | Yes | Yes | ? | PiP of smart home camera |
^ FireOS | | | | 7 | 7 | 8 | | 8 | | | | |
^ Android OS | | | | 9 | 9 | 11 | | 11 | | | | |
^ Android APK | | | | 28 | 28 | 30 | | 30 | | | | |
^ | | | | | | | | | | | | |
=== My Luna Controller ===
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0B5MNS85N/hemmerling-21|Der schnurlose Luna-Controller]].
*My Amazon Luna ID: "hemmerling #5371" :-).
*Installation order:
-Android App.
*[[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.tails|Google Play "Luna Controller"]].
-FireTV App:
*Free Fire TV software application [[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08KJS41TB/hemmerling-21|Amazon.DE "Luna-Controller"]], for FireTVStick.
*[[http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GPQ58KYZLQTAXEX7|Amazon Help & Customer Service "Set Up Amazon Luna on Your Fire TV"]], [[http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GPQ58KYZLQTAXEX7|Amazon Hilfe und Kundenservice "Amazon Luna auf dem Fire TV einrichten"]].
-FireTV "Settings / Controllers & Bluetooth Devices / Game Controllers / Add new Game Controller".
*[[http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GFK3KCC4YC7V4RWB|Help & Customer Service "Pair Your Amazon Luna Controller with Bluetooth"]].
*"Make sure your compatible devices supports Bluetooth 5.0".
*Press 2 buttons simultaneously, to enable BlueTooth pairing mode:
*The button "Action" with circle symbol, left to the "START" button".
*The button "B".
*Press the button with 3 vertical bars, right to the "START" button to unpair.
*Windows on PCs with BlueTooth:
*[[http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GZCT4CTFHXLHEB9T|Amazon Hilfe und Kundenservice "Den Treiber für den Amazon Luna-Controller für Windows PC installieren"]].
*[[http://dbiwr396ji486.cloudfront.net/LunaControllerDriverWindowsInstaller_de-DE.msi|LunaControllerDriverWindowsInstaller_de-DE.msi]].
*"Installiere den Luna-Controller-Treiber, um den Amazon Luna-Controller über Bluetooth zu verbinden und Spiele außerhalb von Amazon Luna auf einem Windows-PC zu spielen".
*[[http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GFK3KCC4YC7V4RWB|Help & Customer Service "Pair Your Amazon Luna Controller with Bluetooth"]].
*"Make sure your compatible devices supports Bluetooth 5.0".
*[[http://www.amazon-presse.de/Top-Navi/Pressetexte/Pressedetail/amazon/de/Kindle---Fire/Luna-2023/20230322-Cloud-Gaming-Dienst-Amazon-Luna/|Amazon Newsroom "Cloud-Gaming-Dienst Amazon Luna ab sofort in Deutschland verfügbar"]], 2023-03.
*[[http://www.computerbase.de/2020-09/amazon-luna-cloud-game-streaming-aws/|Computerbase "Luna: Amazon nutzt Rechenzentren jetzt auch für Cloud-Gaming"]], 2020-09 - "Gespielt wird mit dem Amazon Luna Controller der für 50 US-Dollar erworben werden kann und der **ähnlich wie der Google Stadia Controller nicht per Bluetooth mit dem PC oder Smartphone verbunden wird**, sondern **per Wi-Fi direkt mit der Cloud**, um eine bessere Latenz zu gewährleisten".
=== Amazon Trade-In ===
*Ship your device(s) by 04-Jan-2024. A free UPS shipping label will be sent to XXX@XXX.XXX.
*You get 20% off a new 4K Fire TV device + €3.00 bonus Amazon.com gift card (applied automatically after device appraisal)
=== My TV Set "JVC LT-32V4200" ===
=== Remote Control Integration with FireTV ===
*FireTV "Settings / Controllers & Bluetooth Devices / Equipment Control / Manage Equipment / TV / Change TV", "Change TV".
*"What brand of TV do you have?" - "JVC".
*"Press ON/OFF on your Fire TV remote to turn off your TV. Wait 10 seconds, then press ON/OFF again to turn it back on".
*"Did your TV turn off and then back on when you pressed the ON/OFF key?
*"Attempt 2/17" - No ( OFF = Yes :-), ON = No :-(, Loundness = yes ).
*"Attempt 10/17" - Yes ( OFF = Yes :-), ON = Yes :-), Loundness = yes ).
=== Remote Control ===
*The TV control keys of "Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote (includes TV controls)" - loudness, sound off, off - are compatible with my wide LED TV set "JVC LT-32V4200" ( see [[tvradio.html|TV & Radio]] ) :-).
*The remote control of "JVC LT-32V4200" supports some "Fire TV Remote" buttons:
^ ^ ^ ^ ^
^ Function ^ Fire TV Remote ^ JVC Remote Control ^ Comment ^
^ Power Off | **Power** Button | **Red Power** Button | |
^ Voice / Text Search | **Microphone** Button or **Blue** Button | **i** Button | JVC: "To use the Alexa Voice button on your remote, please pair the remote with your Fire TV" => "Pair Later" => "Text Search" |
^ Navigation | **Circle** | **Up**, **Down**, **Left**, **Right** Buttons | |
^ Select | Button Inside the Circle | **OK** Button | |
^ Back | **Back** Button | Buttons "**BACK**", "**EXIT**" | |
^ Home | **Home** Button | **Media Browser** Button| |
^ Menu | **Menu** Button / Three Bar Button | **TXT** Button | |
^ Rewind | **Two Back** Arrows | **Two Back** Arrows | JVC: No continous rewind, press the button several times for repeated rewind |
^ Play | **Play/Pause** Button | **Forward** Arrow | |
^ Pause | **Play/Pause** Button | **Pause** Button | |
^ Fast Forward | **Two Forward** Arrows | **Two Forward** Arrows | JVC: No continous forward, press the button several times for repeated forward |
^ Volume + | **+** Button | **V+** Button | |
^ Volume - | **–** Button | **V-** Button | |
^ Mute / Unmute Volume | **Speaker With X** | **Speaker With X** | Mute or unmute your TV’s volume |
^ EPG | **Television** Button | :-( | JVC: Not available :-( |
^ Settings | Settings ( **Gear** ) Button | **Menu** Button | **Alexa Voice Remote Pro** only |
^ ::: | **Home** Button | ::: | Fire TV Remote: Press and hold for about some seconds |
^ Channel Up | **Channel Up** Button | **P Up** | **Alexa Voice Remote Pro** only: -1, **JVC**: -5 |
^ Channel Down | **Channel Down** Button | **P Down** | **Alexa Voice Remote Pro** only: +1 **JVC**: +5 |
^ Preset App Button #1 | Apps Button "prime video" | :-( | Button can't be remapped :-( |
^ Preset App Button #2 | Apps Button "NETFLIX" | :-( | |
^ Preset App Button #3 | Apps Button "APPS xxx+" | :-( | Button can't be remapped :-( |
^ Preset App Button #4 | Apps Button "amazon music" | :-( | Button can't be remapped :-( |
^ | | | |
^ Restart Firestick | **Select** + **Play/Pause** Buttons | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Press and hold simultaneously for about 10 seconds |
^ Reset Firestick Remote | (1) | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Unplug your Fire TV and wait 60 seconds |
^ ::: | (2) **Left** + **Menu** + **Back** Buttons | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Press and hold simultaneously for about 12 seconds |
^ ::: | (3) | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Release the buttons and wait 5 seconds |
^ ::: | (4) | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Remove the batteries from your Fire TV remote |
^ ::: | (5) | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Plug in your Fire TV and wait until you see the screen that says that the remote can’t be detected |
^ ::: | (6) | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Put the batteries back in your Fire TV remote |
^ ::: | (7) **Home** Button | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Press for about 10 seconds after powering up the Fire TV stick |
^ Access hidden Resolution and Refresh Rate | **Up** + **Rewind** Buttons | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Press and hold simultaneously for about 5 seconds |
^ ::: | | | 1. 1080p 60 Hz |
^ ::: | | | 2. 1080p 50 Hz |
^ ::: | | | 3. 720p 60 Hz |
^ ::: | | | 4. 720p 50 Hz |
^ ::: | | | 5. 1080p 30 HZ |
^ ::: | | | 6. 1080p 25 HZ |
^ ::: | | | 7. 480p 60 Hz |
^ ::: | | | 8. 576p 50 Hz |
^ VoiceView | **Menu** + **Back** Buttons | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Press and hold simultaneously for about 10 seconds |
^ Screen Magnifier | **Fast Forward** + **Back** Buttons | :-( | Fire TV Remote: Press and hold simultaneously for about 5 seconds |
^ | | | |
^ Switch to JVC's TV | | **TV** Button | |
^ | | | |
=== Get Fire TV Stick's IP Address ===
*"Settings / Network" - "Press 'Play/Pause' to check network status" - Button "Advanced" - "Network Status, IPv4 adress" => Example: "192.168.178.43".
==== Seriously needed additional Hardware ====
=== HDMI 2 AV Converter for legacy TV Sets & AV 2 HDMI Converter for legacy VHS Video Recorders ===
== HDMI 2 AV ==
*Application: Connecting a HDMI device ( a settop box like the "Fire TV Stick" ) to a legacy TV set with SCART / video / S-video input.
*"DIGITNOW! HDMI auf RCA Konverter".
*My [[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B086BPVS7G/hemmerling-21|Amazon.DE "DIGITNOW! HDMI auf RCA Konverter HDMI zu AV CVBS Adapter, Mini 1080P HDMI Composite Cinch Signal Video Audio mit USB Ladekabel, Kompatibel für PC / Laptop / Xbox / PS4 / PS3 / TV /Cámara DVD"]].
*Switch "NTSC - PAL".
*Works fine with "Amazon Fire TV" stick and a German PAL 16:9 TV set, but just with the switch setting of the converter switch to "NTSC" ( and not with the switch setting "PAL" ) !
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0CDVXRDVN/hemmerling-21|Amazon.DE "DIGITNOW! HDMI auf RCA Konverter, HDMI zu AV Adapter Mini 1080P HDMI Composite Video Audio Konverter mit USB Ladekabel, Kompatibel für PC/Laptop/Xbox"]].
*Switch "NTSC - PAL".
== AV 2 HDMI ==
*Application: Connecting a legacy video source ( i.e. analog video recorder ) to a HDMI TV set.
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B077XNQ7GH/hemmerling-21|Amazon.DE "QGECEN Mini RCA Composite AV zu HDMI Video Audio Konverter Adapter Box mit USB Ladekabel für PS2 WII Gamecube Kamera VHS VCR DVD"]].
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0CFFDV7J9/hemmerling-21|Amazon.DE "DIGITNOW! AV auf HDMI Konverter,RCA zu HDMI Adapter,Converter Mini 1080P Signal Video Audio, für WII/PS2/PS3/PS4/Xbox/N64/STB/VHS/TV/VCR(Video-Formatwandler) Unterstützt PAL/NTSC mit USB-Netzkabel"]].
*Switch "720p - 1080p".
== Resources ==
*[[http://www.google.com/search?q=hdmi+zu+av+konverter|Google - Search for "hdmi zu av konverter"]].
*[[http://www.amazon.de/s?k=hdmi+zu+av+adapter|Amazon.DE - Search for "hdmi zu av adapter"]].
*[[http://www.amazon.de/s?k=hdmi+zu+av+konverter|Amazon.DE - Search for "hdmi zu av konverter"]].
*There are converters with power supply by USB, and converters without need for power supply.
*Very few converters are shipped with male SCART interface connector. So far, I didn't find any converter with female SCART interface jack.
=== On The Go (OTG) Cable ( BUY !) / On The Go (OTG) Hub ( DON'T BUY ! ) ===
== These OTG Cables are suitable for use with Smartphones, Tablets and HDMI Stick ==
*My [[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07NSQ56J9/hemmerling-21|Amazon.DE "PremiumCord USB Adapterkabel, OTG, Buchse + Micro USB Stecker, Farbe schwarz, 14 cm"]].
*"Amazon Tipp für 'otg firestick'".
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B083VZWF6Y/hemmerling-21|Amazon.DE "OTG Cable for TV Stick 4K/Max/Lite/Cube, Playstation Classic, SNES Mini, Micro USB Host OTG Adapter with Power (2-Pack)"]]
*[[http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B083KJ1B5H/hemmerling-21|Amazon.COM "2 Pack OTG Cable Replacement for Fire Stick 4K, Compatible Samsung Galaxy, Amazon Fire TV, Compatible with LG HTC Android Phone Tablet Micro USB Host with Micro USB Power"]] / [[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B083KJ1B5H/hemmerling-21|Amazon.DE "TV Host Pack of 2"]].
== Useless unsuitable crank OTG Cables and OTG Hubs, which don't provide Power Supply by USBmini - DON'T BUY ! ==
*All OTG hubs named "Micro USB Hub" with 2xUSB and many OTG cables don't provide power for the smartphone or HDMI stick by the USBmini interface. They are totally useless and crank, as by that a Smartphone can't be operated permanently using this hub.
*Examples:
*[[http://www.ebay.de/itm/324471395362|eBay.DE "Micro USB OTG Hub fur Smartphone Handy und Tablets USB On-The-Go Adapter"]], [[http://www.ebay.de/itm/224335649786|eBay.DE "Micro USB OTG-Kabel Micro-USB 2.0-Stecker mit Hub + Strom-Anschluss Host Adapter"]] by eBay vendor [[https://www.ebay.de/str/dualsim|eBay "dualsim"]].
*"NICHT KOMPATIBEL mit Firestick" :-(.
*"Ein Smartphone/Tablet kann NICHT über den OTG – Adapter geladen werden" :-(.
*"Versand: Kostenlos Sparversand. Weitere Details für Versand. Standort: Brüggen, Deutschland" :-).
*BUT: "Sie können die Bestellung an folgende Adresse zurücksenden: GAMEFOX S.L. C/Aparadores, 3 P.I. Les Pedreres 03610 Petrer (Alicante) Spanien aBitte schreiben Sie in eine Notiz den Grund für die Rücksendung, Ihr Nutzername und Ihre Bestellungsnummer. Der Artikel muss in einwandfreiem Zustand zurückgegeben werden (nicht verwendet, beschädigt oder verschmutzt). Die Rücksendekosten gehen zu Ihren Lasten und sobald wir den Artikel erhalten haben, erstatten wir den Betrag. Wenn Ihre Bestellung nicht kostenlos ist, werden diese Kosten von der Rückerstattung abgezogen" :-(.
*[[http://www.ebay.de/itm/332828365174|eBay.DE "M00 USB Stecker auf USB 2.0 A Buchse +Micro USB Buchse Adapterkabel Splitter OTG"]] - "OTG Funktion geht aber nicht gleichzeitig mit Ladefunktion, also entweder OTG oder Laden" :-(.
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07P8KW6SX/hemmerling-21|Amazon.DE "Zerone 4 Port Micro USB Adapter Cable OTG Hub Adapter Cable for Android Tablet Smartphone "]] - "OTG mode and charging mode: If OTG mode and charging mode can work simultaneously, the switch should be set to charging" :-(.
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00EJP5XR2/hemmerling-21|Amazon.DE "adaptare 40225 USB-OTG Adaptor Cable, Micro USB 2.0 Male"]] - "Laden des Smartphones oder Tablet ist nicht möglich, Stromversorgung ist für angeschlossene USB-Geräte gedacht" :-(.
== Smartphone App ==
*[[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.faitaujapon.otg|Google Play "USB OTG Checker Compatible ?"]].
*[[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.storagecleaner.phonecleaner.otg_usbchecker_otg|Google Play "USB OTG Checker"]].
*"OTG Troubleshooter".
*[[http://apk.support/app/com.homesoft.otgtroubshooter|APK Support "OTG Troubleshooter"]].
*[[http://www.apkfab.com/otg-troubleshooter/com.homesoft.otgtroubshooter|APKFab "OTG Troubleshooter"]].
*[[http://www.apkcombo.com/otg-troubleshooter/com.homesoft.otgtroubshooter/|APKCombo "OTG Troubleshooter"]].
=== USB Drive ===
*Up to 128 GB...
=== Keyboard and Mouse ===
== Virtual Keyboard, Remote Keyboard ==
*See [[android10.html|Google Android 10/10 - TV compatible Apps ( for Android TV, Google TV, Amazon Fire TV )]].
*See "Remote Keyboards - Using another Android Smartphone as Remote Control for FireTV" on this page.
== Bluetooth Keyboard ( & Mouse ? ) ==
*Bluetooth Keyboards required to have 2 switches / buttons "On" and "Pairing" :-).
== USB & Wireless Keyboard ( and Mouse ? ) via "On The Go (OTG) Cable" / "On The Go (OTG) Hub" ==
*See on this page.
==== Fire Stick TV & Alexa Smart Speaker ====
=== Alexa Hardware & Software ===
*See [[smartassist.html|Smart Assistance - Digital Virtual Assistants, Digital Voice Assistants, Smart Assitants, Smart Speakers]].
=== Resources ===
*[[http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G7JTYZL789TQJHKV|Amazon "Link Your Fire TV and Alexa Device"]].
==== Some other Hardware ====
=== Amazon ===
*[[http://www.amazon.de/s?k=fire+tv+stick|Amazon "fire tv stick"]].
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B091G3WT74/hemmerling-21|Fire TV Stick Lite mit Alexa-Sprachfernbedienung Lite (ohne TV-Steuerungstasten)]].
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09BZWZS6S/hemmerling-21|Fire TV Cube, Streaming-Mediaplayer mit Sprachsteuerung mit Alexa, Wi-Fi 6E, 4K Ultra HD]] - A "Fire TV" device with 16 GB filesystem :-).
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B098J3NXBZ/hemmerling-21|Fire TV Stick Internationale Version mit Alexa-Sprachfernbedienung]] - "Die Alexa-Sprachsuche ist nur für Englisch optimiert" :-(.
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09SVVVG16/hemmerling-21|Alexa-Sprachfernbedienung Pro, mit Remote Finder, TV-Steuerungstasten und Tastenbeleuchtung, erfordert ein kompatibles Fire TV-Gerät]].
*[[http://www.netzwelt.de/news/208443-neue-fire-tv-stick-fernbedienung-alexa-sprachfernbedienung-pro.html|Netzwelt "Neue Fire TV Stick-Fernbedienung: Das kann die Alexa-Sprachfernbedienung Pro"]], 2022-10.
=== Suggested additional Hardware ===
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01LXP5TXI/hemmerling-21|Amazon Ethernetadapter für Fire TV]].
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B078KSHVCS/hemmerling-21|Mission USB Stromkabel - Ladekabel - Power Kabel für Amazon Fire TV (Keine separate Steckdose mehr notwendig)]] - Don't buy, as such cable is shipped with the "Amazon Fire TV Stick".
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08PDBYP3B/hemmerling-21|Brandneue Fernbedienungshülle „Made for Amazon“ für die Alexa-Sprachfernbedienung (3. Gen.) – rot]].
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09G2Q7XKX/hemmerling-21|Pinowu Firestick-Fernbedienungshülle (leuchtet im Dunkeln) kompatibel mit Fire TV Stick Alexa Sprach-Fernbedienung (3. Generation), Silikonhülle mit Handgelenkschlaufe (Grün und Blau)]].
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B09TXP89Y1/hemmerling-21|Olakin Schutzhülle für Alexa Sprachfernbedienung(3rd Gen, 2021 Release), Stoßfeste Silikonhülle, Stoßfeste Fernbedienungsabdeckung(Schwarz) ]].
*[[http://www.amazon.de/exec/obidos/ASIN/B08D2NZ56V/hemmerling-21|Alexa-Sprachfernbedienung (3. Gen.) für Fire TV, mit TV-Steuerungstasten | Kompatibles Fire TV-Gerät erforderlich | 2021]] - Outdated offer.
==== Picture-in-Picture Feature ( Fire TV Stick 4K Max, Fire TV Cube (3. Gen.) ) ====
*[[http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GGYQT3KDXDRY6ZYL|Amazon "Set Up Picture-in-Picture on Fire TV Devices"]] - "When you ask Alexa to show your smart home camera, a small window appears on-screen with your live camera feed".
==== You may just store "Games" on an external USB sticks :-( ====
=== The Limit ===
*You may just store "Game" apps on an external USB sticks.
***Standard media streaming apps ( = TV apps ) can't be moved :-(**.
=== Hardware ===
*The filesystem may be extended by a USB stick attached to an “On The Go (OTG) USB Splitter Cable” ( see on this page ).
=== How to move Apps to external USB Sticks ===
*[[http://www.dignited.com/93290/install-move-apps-microsd-card-usb-drive-fire-tv-stick/|Dignited "How to Install or move apps to microSD card or USB external storage on Fire TV Stick"]].
*"To move your already installed Apps to the USB drive, go to Settings > Applications > manage Installed Applications".
*"To view only apps that have been moved to USB Drive, Under Manage installed Applications, select Show all applications > Show USB only".
*"Alternatively, you can also go to Settings > My Fire TV Stick > USB Drive > Manage Installed Applications. You’ll see a little USB icon next to Apps moved to the USB drive".
===== How to save Internal Memory Space? =====
==== Fire TV Stick - 3rd Gen (2020) ====
*"Settings / Apps / Auto Offload" = "ON"( "Settings / Apps / Automatisches Auslagern" = "AN" ).
==== Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 2nd Gen (2023) - 16 GB ====
*No option :-(.
===== How to prevent In-App Sales? =====
==== Amazon Appstore App @ Android Smartphone ( offtopics here ) ====
*[[http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GM5UP39EFNETVXSE|Amazon.DE "In-App-Käufe ausschalten"]].
-Starte die Amazon Appstore-App.
-Wähle Konto und anschließend Einstellungen aus.
-Wähle In-App-Einkäufe aus und schalte anschließend die Option auf Aus.
==== Amazon Fire TV ====
-Select the original “Englisch (US) FireTV IME” as standard keyboard.
-[[http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GB8P5MQSYFYHPCQ5|Amazon.DE Hilfe und Kundenservice "Die Kindersicherung für In-App-Käufe einrichten"]].
-Select the FireTV settings.
-"Account & Profile Settings" ( "Konto - und Profileinstellungen" ) or "Preferences" ( "Benutzereinstellungen" ).
-"Parental Controls = ON" ( "Kindersicherung" = "AN" ). Enter your 4-digit key ( e.g: "0000" ).
-"PIN Protect Purchases = ON" ( "Einkäufe mit Pin schützen" = "AN" ).
-Select the FireTV settings.
-"Preferences" ( "Benutzereinstellungen" ).
-"Privacy Settings" ( "Datenschutzeinstellungen" ).
-"Cookie Consent = OFF" ( "Zustimmung zu Cookies = AUS" ).
-Select your favourite keyboard as standard keyboard.
-Reboot the FireTV Stick.
-Either by switching the FireTV Stick off and on.
-Or select the FireTV settings.
-"My Fire TV" ( "Mein Fire TV" ).
-"Restart" ( "Neu starten" ).
===== Software =====
==== How to install Software on Fire TV? ====
-Dedicated FireTV apps by Amazon Store.
-(1) Install Android Smartphone app via appstore "Google Play" on your Android smartphone, (2) APK upload of installed Android Smartphone apps to Amazon Fire TV Stick, by Android app "Apps2Fire".
-Download APKs at third-party appstores, by "Downloader" browser app, with instant installation and option to delete the download afterwards.
==== How to update Software & Software Apps on Fire TV? ====
=== By FireTV Update & Amazon Store ===
*How to update by FireStick:
-On your home screen, click on the **settings** button.
-From the list of available options, select, **My Fire TV**.
-Click on **About**.
-From the options displayed, select **Check for Updates**.
*How to update by Amazon Store:
-On your home screen, click on the **settings** button.
-Navigate to **Applications**.
-Click on **Appstore**.
-Click on **Automatic Updates** to turn it **ON**.
=== By APKUpdater ===
*How to update third-party apps on FireStick.
*[[http://www.github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater|GitHub "rumboalla / apkupdater"]].
*Download and install this APK by sideloading with "Downloader": [[http://www.github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater/releases/latest/download/com.apkupdater-release.apk|GitHub "apkupdater-release.apk"]].
*Find updates & new apps to install from APKMirror, Aptoide, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid, APKPure and GitHub.
=== Resources ===
*[[http://www.firesticktricks.com/update-apps-on-firestick.html|Firesticktricks "How to Update Apps on FireStick"]].
*"Firesticktricks" offers an outdated version 2.04 of [[http://bit.ly/3OC2kdr|APKUpdater]] by link to a file "app-release.apk".
*"app-release.apk" is a default filename for projects generated with Android Studio.
*One-time message of the outdated version 2.04 "Update found! 3.0.0 Release: Full Rewrite Using Jetpack Compose", "[_] Abort [X] Install".
==== Software Tools for Smartphones ( so not for Fire TV Stick ) ====
=== Amazon Freevee for Google Android OS ===
*See [[tvstick.html|Streaming Media Devices & TV Sticks]].
=== Remote Keyboards - Using another Android Smartphone as Remote Control for FireTV ===
== Official "Amazon Fire TV" Remote Control App ==
*[[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.storm.lightning.client.aosp|Google Play, Amazon Mobile LLC "Amazon Fire TV"]].
*Official Fire TV Support App for Smartphones.
*Uses this keyboard to enter text such as film names, user names and passwords on Fire TV. Note that some apps don't use the standard Fire TV keyboard, so some features may not be available".
== Cetus Play ==
*[[http://www.cetusplay.com/|Cetus Play]] - "Best All-in-one TV Remote App".
*[[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cetusplay.remotephone|Google Play "Cetus Play"]].
*Suggested by experts for use with international USB & Bluetooth keyboards?!
== Remote for Fire TV & FireStick ==
*[[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.remote.control.firetv|Google Play "Remote for Fire TV & FireStick"]].
== Remote for Fire TV ( formerly: Remote Mouse for Fire TV ) ==
*Server APK:
*See [[http://www.aftvhacks.de/fire-tv-downloads/|AFTVhacks "Die besten Downloads für Fire TV, Android TV & Co"]] - "Fernsteuerung.. Remote for Fire TV (ehemals Remote Mouse for Fire TV)".
*Client APK:
*Not available :-(.
*Resources:
*[[http://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/anleitungen-fuer-amazon-fire-tv.2266/anleitung-zur-aktivierung-eines-deutschen-layouts-fuer-externe-tastaturen-an-fire-tv-geraeten.976331.html|Android-Hilfe "Anleitung zur Aktivierung eines deutschen Layouts für externe Tastaturen an Fire TV Geräten"]].
*[[http://www.aftvhacks.de/tipp-maus-steuerung-des-fire-tv-mit-einem-android-geraet-bspw-fuer-sky-go/|AFTVhacks "Tipp: Maus-Steuerung des Fire TV mit einem Android-Gerät (bspw. für Sky Go)"]].
=== Apps2Fire ===
*[[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.koni.appstofiretv|Google Play "Apps2Fire"]].
*Upload of installed APKs ( not just downloaded APKs ) from Android smartphone to the "FireTV Stick", by IP address.
*"Apps2Fire": "Setup" - "IP address of your FireTV" - Example: 192.168.178.43 - Button "Save".
*"Fire TV": "Allow USB Debugging?".
*Check "[x] Always allow from this computer". If you don't do so, the upload will fail.
*Press the button "Ok".
==== Screen Casting by Android Smartphones ====
=== Display Mirroring by Android Fire, by "Miracast" Protocol ===
== Amazon Fire TV Stick √ ==
*Configuration:
*Either:
*Go to the Settings menu on your Amazon Fire TV Stick.
*Select "Display & Sounds", followed by "Enable Display Mirroring".
*Or:
*Press and hold the "Home" button for about some seconds.
*Or, Alexa Voice Remote Pro only:
*Press the "Settings" ( "Gear" ) Button.
== Using the Android 7.1.1 Setting "Cast" √ ==
*"Setting / Display / Cast".
*Burger menu "[x] Enable wireless display".
*Select a listed FireStick device, e.g. "Rolfs FireTVStick".
== Using the Android Setting "Cast" on some other Android Smartphones ==
*"Settings / Other wireless connections / Screencast / Screencast ( on )".
== Offical Amazon Support Website "amazon.com/firetv/mirroring" ==
*[[http://www.amazon.com/firetv/mirroring|Amazon Help & Customer Service "Digital Services and Device Support / Fire TV Support / Device Issues on Fire TV / Can't Screen Mirror on Fire TV Devices" ( amazon.com/firetv/mirroring )]].
*The following devices don't support screen mirroring:
-Android devices older than Android OS 4.2 (Jelly Bean).
-Android devices that do not support Miracast.
-Windows devices that do not support Wireless Display (WiDi).
*Connect your Fire TV and the device you want to mirror to the same Wi-Fi network.
***Move your devices within 10 m of each other. Distance matters !!!!!!!!!!!!!!**.
=== Cast to TV Set by "Google Chromecast" √ ===
== Using "Google Home" Android App √ ==
*[[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app|Google Play "Google Home"]].
== Using Android 7.1.1 Setting "Cast" √ ==
*"Setting / Display / Cast" - Select a listed "Chromecast" device.
=== Cast to Windows10 PC √ ===
== Windows Setup ==
*Windows10 "Projection Settings".
*Add the "Wireless Display" optional feature to this PC.
*"Some Windows and Android devices can project to this PC when you allow them to" => Toggle "Available everywhere" / "Always Off (Recommended)".-
*"Connect. //Smartphone model// is attempting to project" => "Allow once", press "Ok" button.
== Using Android 7.1.1 Setting "Cast" √ ==
*"Setting / Display / Cast".
*Burger menu "[x] Enable wireless display".
*Select a listed "Wireless display ( WiDi )" device.
===== How to install Google Play on FireTV =====
==== Tools ====
*[[http://www.opengapps.org/|The Open GApps Project]].
*For "FireTV 3" Stick, select: Platform = "ARM64", Android = "9.0", Variant = "nano".
==== Resources ====
=== General ===
*On FireTV, without installation of the "Google Play" app, loading a "Google Play" webpage [[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunzisoft.keyboard.switcher]] causes instead to load the URL "http://intent//play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kunzisoft.keyboard.switcher" :-(.
=== Google Play ===
*[[http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-the-fire-tv-2-running-fire-os-5/|AFTVnews "How to install the Google Play Store on the Fire TV 2 running Fire OS 5"]].
*[[http://www.androidpolice.com/install-play-store-amazon-fire-tablet/|AndroidPolice "How to install the Google Play Store on every Amazon Fire tablet"]].
*[[http://www.howtogeek.com/232726/how-to-install-the-google-play-store-on-your-amazon-fire-tablet/|How-To-Geek "How to Install the Google Play Store on an Amazon Fire Tablet"]].
=== Rooting ===
*[[http://www.aftvnews.com/root/|AFTVnews "Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, and Fire TV Edition Television Rooting, Recovery, and ROM Guides"]].
*[[http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-cube-and-fire-tv-3-have-been-rooted/|AFTFnews "Amazon Fire TV Cube and Fire TV 3 have been Rooted"]] - "It is this first step that likely makes this rooting method unachievable by most people because in order to send the HDMI signal that puts the device into DFU mode, a microcontroller is used and connected to the Fire TV device’s HDMI port" :-(.
===== How to install a German / international Keyboard for FireTV =====
==== General Setup ====
-FireTV device:
*Set "My Fire TV / Developer options / ADB debugging" = "On".
*Read the IP address of the FireTV device at "My Fire TV / About / Network" => e.g "192.168.178.43".
-Your smartphone:
*"Settings / About Phone" and tap the "Build Number" 7x to activate Developer Options.
*"Settings / System / Developer Options / USB debugging" = "On".
*Install "Remote ADB Shell" ( [[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgutman.androidremotedebugger|Google Play, Cameron Gutman "Remote ADB Shell"]] ).
==== How to install a German / international Keyboard Driver ====
-FireTV device:
*Install "External Keyboard Helper Pro".
*Install "Keyboard Switcher" by Kunzisoft.
*Activate the apps at "My Fire TV / Developer options / Install unknown apps", if necessary (?).
*Error message on FireTV when calling the App, if "External Keyboard Helper Pro" is not yet enabled: "External Keyboard Helper Pro input method is not enabled. Launching settings".
-Your smartphone:
*Run "Remote ADB Shell" ( Set IP address, e.g "192.168.178.43" ).
*Enable the keyboard driver "External Keyboard Helper Pro": "ime enable com.apedroid.hwkeyboardhelper/.IME".
*Set the keyboard driver "External Keyboard Helper Pro" as standard keyboard: "ime set com.apedroid.hwkeyboardhelper/.IME"
==== How to install a German / International On-Screen Virtual Keyboards ====
-FireTV device:
*Install ""Hacker's Keyboard".
*Install & configure "LeanKey Keyboard Pro" by Yuriy Lyskov.
*Activate the apps at "My Fire TV / Developer options / Install unknown apps", if necessary (?).
-Your smartphone:
*Run "Remote ADB Shell" ( Set IP address, e.g "192.168.178.43" ).
*Enable new virtual keyboards:
*Enable the virtual keyboard "LeanKey Keyboard Pro":
*"ime enable com.liskovsoft.leankeyboard/.ime.LeanbackImeService".
*"ime enable org.liskovsoft.androidtv.rukeyboard/com.liskovsoft.leankeyboard.ime.LeanbackImeService".
*Enable the virtual keyboard "Hacker's Keyboard":
*"ime enable org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard/.LatinIME".
*"ime enable org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard/org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard.LatinIME".
*Enable the virtual keyboard "Englisch (US) FireTV IME": "ime enable com.amazon.tv.ime/.FireTVIME".
*Set one of the keyboards as standard keyboard:
*Set the virtual keyboard "LeanKey Keyboard Pro" as standard keyboard:
*"ime set com.liskovsoft.leankeyboard/.ime.LeanbackImeService".
*"ime set org.liskovsoft.androidtv.rukeyboard/com.liskovsoft.leankeyboard.ime.LeanbackImeService".
*Set the virtual keyboard "Hacker's Keyboard" as standard keyboard: "ime set org.pocketworkstation.pckeyboard/.LatinIME".
*Set the built-in keyboard "Englisch (US) FireTV IME" as standard keyboard: "ime set com.amazon.tv.ime/.FireTVIME".
==== Tools ====
*[[http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.github.visnkmr.teave|Google Play, Vishnu N K "App Info Manager : Find, Save"]] - At "Services", it shows the ID for the "ime enable" and "ime set" commands.
==== Resources ====
*[[http://nolirium.blogspot.com/2017/08/enabling-third-party-input-methods-in.html|nolirium "Enabling third party input methods in Android on Chrome OS "]].
*Remote ADB Shell:
*"settings get secure enabled_input_methods" => "com.amazon.tv.ime/.FireTVIME".
*[[http://www.stackoverflow.com/questions/4567904/how-to-start-an-application-using-android-adb-tools|StackOverflow "How to start an application using Android ADB tools"]] - "adb shell am start -n com.app.package.name/com.java.package.name.ActivityName".
* *[[http://forum.xda-developers.com/t/hide-the-onscreen-keyboard.2795603/page-2|XDA Developers Forum "Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting"]].
===== Development =====
*See [[android03.html|Google Android 3/8 - App Development]].
===== Error Messages =====
*"Failed to load Watch. Please try again later. Error Code: ITV-101. Retry. Exit" - 2023-10-09 "Amazon Freevee" VOD failure.
*[[http://www.google.com/search?q=Failed+to+load+Watch+ITV-101|Google - Search for "Failed to load Watch ITV-101"]].
===== Resources =====
*[[http://press.aboutamazon.com/2023/9/amazon-introduces-its-most-powerful-fire-tv-sticks-ever-and-unveils-generative-ai-updates-for-fire-tv|Amazon.COM Press Center "Amazon Introduces Its Most Powerful Fire TV Sticks Ever and Unveils Generative AI Updates for Fire TV"]], 2023-09-20 - "Fire TV Stick 4K Max also features 16GB of storage, doubling the previous generation’s capacity, and enabling customers to store even more apps and games directly on the device".
*[[http://www.asus.com/de/support/FAQ/1042938/|ASUS Support "[Notebook] Wie verwende ich Miracast?"]].
*[[http://www.aftvhacks.de/fire-tv-downloads/|AFTVhacks "Die besten Downloads für Fire TV, Android TV & Co"]].
*[[http://www.celticconnections.com/media/0efjhnro/how-to-firestick.pdf|Celtic Connections "Screen mirroring with an Amazon Fire TV Stick: Phone or Tablet Device"]].
*[[http://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/2-easy-ways-to-cast-your-android-screen-to-your-tv/|CNET "2 Easy Ways to Cast Your Android Screen to Your TV"]].
*[[http://www.golem.de/news/neuer-fire-tv-cube-im-test-amazons-top-streaminggeraet-fehlt-der-letzte-schliff-2211-169862.html|Golem "Neuer Fire TV Cube im Test: Amazons Top-Streaminggerät fehlt der letzte Schliff"]], 2022-11 - "Fire TV Cube (3. Gen.)".
*[[http://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-add-storage-to-amazon-fire-tv-stick/|Make Use Of ( MUO ) "How to Add More Storage to an Amazon Fire TV Stick"]] - "You'll need an **On The Go (OTG) cable 2-pack** and a USB drive. Amazon recommends USB 3.0 and no more than 128 GB of storage space".
*[[http://inquisitiveuniverse.com/2020/10/10/usb-otg-and-usb-hubs/|Inquisitive Universe "USB OTG AND USB HUBS"]].
*[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_On-The-Go|EN.Wikipedia "USB On-The-Go"]], [[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Serial_Bus#USB_On-the-go|EN.Wikipedia "Universal Serial Bus # USB On-The-Go"]].
*YouTube - Keyboard.
*[[http://www.youtube.com/@FireTVSticks|YouTube "FireTVSticks"]].
*[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOhbWmD31is|YouTube "4 WAYS TO CONNECT ANY KEYBOARD TO YOUR FIRESTICK"]].
*[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwLcjaiTwk8|YouTube "CONTROL YOUR FIRESTICK WITH YOUR PHONE!! | iPHONE & ANDROID"]].
*[[http://www.firetvsticks.com/|Help, Information and Advice for Cord Cutters ( firetvsticks.com )]].
*[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpYO9Wll-Jk|YouTube "3 Ways to Connect ANY Keyboard to a Fire Stick or Fire TV"]].
*YouTube - Cast.
*[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnrCmZ8AzUw|YouTube "How To Mirror Android 7.0 Phone To TV (No Wifi, Cables or Chrome Cast Needed) 2018 | NextBit Robin"]] => Android 7.1.1 smartphones provide the setting "Setting / Display / Cast" by which they may connect to TV sets with Chromecast HDMI devices.
*[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7UHwgEp5K4|YouTube "Android 7 Screen Mirroring"]] - "How to mirror your screen using Android 7 and a Samsung Smart TV" => Some "Samsung Smart" TV sets provide the video source option "Screen Mirroring" :-).
*[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdKSL71o-6M|YouTube "How to Connect any Android Phone to Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite | Screen Mirroring | Screen Cast"]] - Some Android smartphones provide the setting "Settings / Other wireless connections / Screencast / Screencast ( on )" - Example: "Available devices: Rolfs FireTVStick".
*[[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH70ZBssALA|YouTube "Android Screen Mirroring - The Complete (UPDATED!) Guide"]].
*[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast|EN.Wikipedia "Miracast"]], [[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracast|DE.Wikipedia "Miracast"]].
*[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Fire_TV|EN.Wikipedia "Amazon Fire TV"]], [[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Fire_TV|DE.Wikipedia "Amazon Fire TV"]].
*[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Electronics_Control|EN.Wikipedia "Consumer Electronics Control"]], [[http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consumer_Electronics_Control|DE.Wikipedia "Consumer Electronics Control"]] ( "HDMI-CEC" ).
===== Forums, Newsgroups =====
*[[http://www.amazon.com/ask/questions/Tx1ZC9YL28XAD0I|Amazon.com: Customer Questions & Answers "how much free space is on firestick?"]], 2017.
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