This is the newest Alexa Voice FireTV remote, for FireTV, FireTV Cube and FireStick devices.
*note- Please check the compatibility list in the description, because while this remote works for most of the newer Amazon FireTV devices, it does NOT work with the older 1st Gen FireTV. *
PROS:
APP BUTTONS: The biggest change is the inclusion of the “Preset App Buttons” toward the bottom of the remote. These four buttons automatically launch Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu. I tested them out and each seemed to work well, launching the apps quickly.
CHANNEL GUIDE BUTTON– This remote now has a Guide button (shaped like a little TV) to the right of the Volume buttons. We use a FireTV Recast to occasionally watch live TV, and this button pops up the Channel Guide so you can scroll through the live TV channels. After the recent FireTV homescreen menu change, it is pretty easy already to get to the Channel Guide from the Home page, but still, this makes it even easier.
CONS:
COST: At $30, this remote isn't exactly cheap. It works well, but might not be worth that price depending on your needs.
OVERALL: This is a great remote, but I'm not sure if it is worth it to upgrade from a previous generation remote just for the added App Buttons and the Guide Button. We personally have found these buttons to be a nice touch though, as they might save you a second or two of scrolling. If you have an older remote that you were thinking about replacing anyway, then I would definitely recommend getting this one. (Also, keep in mind you CAN add this as a second remote to your FireTV Cube if you want, without getting rid of the first one, and you can use them both. We are currently doing that with one of our TVs, because we tend to misplace the remote anyway and having two that both work seems to be less of a headache.)
Amazon Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen) with TV controls, Requires compatible Fire TV device, 2021 release
4.5 | 20,220 ratings
Price: 29.99
Last update: 12-26-2024
About this item
Compatible with Fire TV Stick Lite, Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen and later), Fire TV Stick 4K (1st Gen and later), Fire TV Stick 4K Max (1st Gen and later), Fire TV Cube (1st Gen and later), Fire TV (3rd Gen, Pendant Design), and Echo Show 15.
Not compatible with Fire TV (1st and 2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick (1st Gen), or Fire TV Edition smart TVs.
Just press and ask Alexa to easily find, launch, and control content.
Control your compatible TV, soundbar, and receiver with dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons.
Get to your favorite content quickly with preset app buttons.
Use the guide button for channel and program listings to see all your live TV apps in one place.
Includes 2 AAA batteries.
Not compatible with Fire TV (1st and 2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick (1st Gen), or Fire TV Edition smart TVs.
Just press and ask Alexa to easily find, launch, and control content.
Control your compatible TV, soundbar, and receiver with dedicated power, volume, and mute buttons.
Get to your favorite content quickly with preset app buttons.
Use the guide button for channel and program listings to see all your live TV apps in one place.
Includes 2 AAA batteries.
Top reviews from the United States
C
Added App Buttons and Channel Guide Button are a nice touch
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
C
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021
*note- Please check the compatibility list in the description, because while this remote works for most of the newer Amazon FireTV devices, it does NOT work with the older 1st Gen FireTV. *
PROS:
APP BUTTONS: The biggest change is the inclusion of the “Preset App Buttons” toward the bottom of the remote. These four buttons automatically launch Prime Video, Netflix, Disney Plus, and Hulu. I tested them out and each seemed to work well, launching the apps quickly.
CHANNEL GUIDE BUTTON– This remote now has a Guide button (shaped like a little TV) to the right of the Volume buttons. We use a FireTV Recast to occasionally watch live TV, and this button pops up the Channel Guide so you can scroll through the live TV channels. After the recent FireTV homescreen menu change, it is pretty easy already to get to the Channel Guide from the Home page, but still, this makes it even easier.
CONS:
COST: At $30, this remote isn't exactly cheap. It works well, but might not be worth that price depending on your needs.
OVERALL: This is a great remote, but I'm not sure if it is worth it to upgrade from a previous generation remote just for the added App Buttons and the Guide Button. We personally have found these buttons to be a nice touch though, as they might save you a second or two of scrolling. If you have an older remote that you were thinking about replacing anyway, then I would definitely recommend getting this one. (Also, keep in mind you CAN add this as a second remote to your FireTV Cube if you want, without getting rid of the first one, and you can use them both. We are currently doing that with one of our TVs, because we tend to misplace the remote anyway and having two that both work seems to be less of a headache.)
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audiophilesdream
Ridiculous Price but it works
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024Chris
Works well.
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024Does not crush ice takes a long time to crush hard items. Definitely not worth the money
Good
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024Chelle50
Good customer service, HUGE problem- problem resolved to my satisfaction!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022monjoy
Difficult install, but works great
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024Azar
improved responsiveness - LOVE AMAZON PRODUCTS
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024Kindle Customer
Good deal
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023