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How to Pair A Bluetooth Keyboard with A Fire TV or Fire Stick

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Skip to contentEveryone loves the Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick and it’s not hard to see why – there’s plenty of reasons to get one.However, whilst the included Alexa voice remote covers 90% of your remote control needs, there’s times when you’ll want to hook up a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to your Fire TV.Adding an Amazon Fire TV Bluetooth keyboard is a great way to enhance your Fire TV experience, offering you improved control, faster text entry and more – particularly if you’re wanting to browse the web on your Firestick from the comfort of the couch or sideload apps not optimized for the Fire TV.In this guide, I’ll show you how to pair Bluetooth Keyboard or Air mouse with your Fire TV or Fire Stick.I’ll be using a Firestick and the Rii i8+ Mini Bluetooth keyboard and mouse combo as they make a great combination but you should be able to use most Bluetooth keyboards. You can check Amazon’s compatibility list for more info.Table of ContentsIf you’re looking for a Amazon Fire TV Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo, the Rii i8+ Mini is tan excellent choice and it’s my personal favorite for the Fire TV and Fire Stick.It’s packed with features that make it an excellent companion for your Fire TV devices including:Be aware there’s both Bluetooth and 2.4GHz versions of the Rii i8+ Mini out there. The Bluetooth version has a Bluetooth button instead of a search key so make sure you buy the correct version like the one I’ve linked to.If you’re using a Firestick, you’ll need to ensure you’re running Fire OS 5 or later as this firmware update added support for Bluetooth devices such as headphones, remotes, keyboards and mice.To check what version of Fire OS you’ve got installed by going into Settings&gt;Device&gt;About and highlight “Fire TV Stick”. The Fire OS version will be in the panel on the right sideYou’ve now successfully paired your Bluetooth keyboard with your Fire TV or Firestick. Make sure that you test that your buttons work on the keyboard or mouse and get browsing!The Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV stick can be paired with up to 7 Bluetooth devices or Alexa remotes at once.If you’re wanting to add extra Bluetooth keyboards, mice or controllers, simply repeat the above steps.If you’re wanting to unpair your Fire Stick remote, keyboard or other Bluetooth accessory, follow the below steps:Turn off your Bluetooth keyboard or deviceGo to the Settings tab on your Fire TV or Stick and select Controllers and Bluetooth DevicesClick on Other Bluetooth DevicesHighlight the device you’re wanting to disconnect and press the Menu button on your remote. Click Confirm to unpair the Bluetooth device from your Fire TVIf you’re having trouble pairing your Bluetooth keyboard or mouse with your Fire TV or Fire Stick, there’s a few things you can do to troubleshoot:Pairing up a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse with your Fire TV or Fire Stick is an excellent way to enhance your remote experience. It unlocks so many possibilities, including easier text entry when browsing the web or installing apps not optimized for TV use.How was your experience pairing a Bluetooth keyboard with your Fire TV? What’s your favorite Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo? Let me know in the comments!Michael is a technology expert with over 15 years of experience in IT, Home Theatre and Automation. Feel free to&nbsp;send Michael a message here.PreviousNextYour link to “Amazon publishes a compatibility list” doesn’t work. It simply links to Amazon’s help site in general. Nor does a search there for “compatibility list” for bluetooth keyboards result in any such list. Thank you.This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.6.208.28.4

Skip to contentEveryone loves the Amazon Fire TV and Fire Stick and it’s not hard to see why – there’s plenty of reasons to get one.However, whilst the included Alexa voice remote covers 90% of your remote control needs, there’s times when you’ll want to hook up a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse to your Fire TV.Adding an Amazon Fire TV Bluetooth keyboard is a great way to enhance your Fire TV experience, offering you improved control, faster text entry and more – particularly if you’re wanting to browse the web on your Firestick from the comfort of the couch or sideload apps not optimized for...

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