Setting Up Fire TV (Amazon) on a TV

The instructions and videos below may not be applicable to all Fire TV (Amazon) models. See https://www.amazon.ca/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GHH5TUHA7677G4HJ for more device specific information and set up requirements.

Fire TV Stick

Official set up video found at the bottom of Amazon's support page here.


Fire TV Cube

  1. Place your Fire TV Cube about 1 to 2 feet away from any speakers.
  2. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your TV and the other end to your Fire TV Cube.
  3. Plug in the power cord to a wall outlet, then into your Fire TV Cube.
  4. Insert batteries into your Fire TV remote.
  5. Turn on your TV and switch to the correct HDMI input.
  6. If your remote does not work right away, press and hold the Home button for about 10 seconds until the screen shows "Press Play Pause to start".
  7. Follow the on screen steps to connect to Wi Fi and update the software.
    1. Tip: If you have trouble with your Wi Fi password, you may need to contact your internet provider for help.
  8. Sign in with your Amazon account by visiting https://www.amazon.ca/code on your phone or computer, then enter the code shown on your TV.
  9. Answer the on screen questions to set up control for other devices, such as soundbars.
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