{"product_id":"amazon-fire-tv-for-dummies-isbn-9781119671466","title":"Amazon Fire TV For Dummies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnjoy more entertainment with this friendly user guide to making the most of Amazon Fire TV!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFind and watch more of the shows you enjoy with \u003ci\u003eAmazon Fire TV For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. This book guides you through Fire TV connections and setup and then shows you how to get the most out of your device. This guide is the convenient way to access quick viewing tips, so there’s no need to search online for information or feel frustrated. With this book by your side, you’ll quickly feel right at home with your streaming device.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContent today can be complicated. You want to watch shows on a variety of sources, such as Hulu, Amazon Prime, Netflix, and the top premium channels. Amazon’s media device organizes the streaming of today’s popular content services. It lets you use a single interface to connect to the entertainment you can’t wait to watch. This book helps you navigate your Fire TV to find the content you really want. It will show you how to see your favorite movies, watch binge-worthy TV shows, and even play games on Fire TV.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the information you need to set up and start using Fire TV.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the basics of how to use the device\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore an array of useful features and streaming opportunities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn techniques to become a streaming pro\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e Conquer the world of Fire TV with one easy-to-understand book. Soon you’ll be discovering the latest popcorn-worthy shows. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Understanding Streaming Media\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Streaming 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Clear on Streaming Media Devices 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding How Streaming Works 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore about buffering 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreaming and data usage 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What You Need to Stream: Apps and Hardware 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Getting to Know Fire TV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Acquainted with Fire TV 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What Fire TV Does 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFire TV components 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Fire TV works 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiguring Out Which Fire TV Device You Need 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning What Fire TV Can Do 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching movies and TV shows 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccessing other types of media 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching and recording over-the-air TV 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting devices 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling your TV with Alexa voice commands 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling your smart home 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Setting Up Fire TV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 27\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging 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TV Edition Alexa Voice Remote 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking Out the Fire TV Mobile App Remote 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the Fire TV mobile app 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePairing your mobile device with Fire TV 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouring the Fire TV mobile app remote 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the Fire TV Interface 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating with the Alexa Voice Remote 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering text with the Alexa Voice Remote 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating with the Fire TV mobile app 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntering text with the Fire TV mobile app keyboard 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroducing Voice Control of Fire TV 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIssuing voice commands using the Alexa Voice Remote 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIssuing voice commands using the Fire TV mobile app 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning some useful voice commands 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking Around the Fire TV Home Screen 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Watching Live TV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Live TV through an Antenna 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting your antenna 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScanning for channels 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking channel signal strength 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Live TV Using a Third-Party App 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Live TV channels 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a live TV channel to your favorites 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHiding a live TV channel or app 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFiltering live TV channels 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Live TV 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing what’s on now 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the live TV channel guide 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out the Live tab 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling live TV playback 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Streaming Movies and TV Shows \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e83\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a Streaming Media App 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching for Movies and TV Shows 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching the Amazon catalog 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSearching within an app using Fire TV 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing an app’s search feature 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStreaming on the Cheap with Free Services 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubscribing to TV and Movie Streaming Services 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying or Renting a Movie or TV Show 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching a Movie or TV Show 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling playback 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting playback options 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeeking at cast or music info 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing mobile content on your Fire TV Stick device 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Fire TV to a second screen device 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Watching and Recording Shows with Fire TV Recast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 103\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Fire TV Recast? 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Ready for Fire TV Recast 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositioning Fire TV Recast 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Fire TV Recast 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching and Recording Over-the-Air TV 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging your over-the-air channels 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching over-the-air shows live 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting recording options 115\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecording over-the-air shows 118\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching recorded over-the-air shows 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Your Fire TV Recast 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking DVR storage 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding external DVR storage 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking scheduled recordings 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging recording priority 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeleting recordings 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescanning channels 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Going Beyond the Basics 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Getting More Out of Fire TV\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 129\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Bluetooth Devices 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePairing your Bluetooth devices 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting to paired Bluetooth devices 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnpairing a Bluetooth device 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting USB Devices 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdding a USB storage drive 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEjecting a USB drive 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLetting Your Kids Watch Fire TV 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivating parental controls 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfiguring parental controls 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Fire TV Accessible 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnabling the Fire TV features for the vision impaired 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking out the Fire TV features for the hearing impaired 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowsing the Web 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurfing with Silk 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSurfing with Firefox 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListening to Music 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTouring the Amazon Music app 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling music playback 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing Your Photos and Videos 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing photos and videos using Fire TV Edition Media Player 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViewing photos and videos with the Amazon Photos app 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRunning a Fire TV slideshow 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Controlling Fire TV (And More) with Alexa\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is Alexa? 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlexa’s components 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Alexa works 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling the Alexa App 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking a tour of the Alexa app 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGiving Alexa access to your device microphone 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting Your Alexa Device to Fire TV 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting to Know Alexa 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Alexa’s attention 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping Alexa’s attention 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnding the conversation 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnabling Brief mode 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnabling Whisper mode 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching Movies and TV Shows with Alexa 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating Fire TV tabs 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocating movies and TV shows 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching a movie trailer 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying movies and TV shows 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWatching live TV 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling the volume 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMovie and TV show info requests 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome movie Easter eggs 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome TV Easter eggs 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMore Useful Alexa Requests 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEveryday-info requests 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInformation requests 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAudio requests 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlarm and timer requests 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalendar, reminder, and list requests 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunication requests 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShopping requests 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Alexa to Control Smart-Home Devices 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstalling a Wi-Fi smart-home device 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking automatic network connections with Wi-Fi Simple Setup 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering smart-home devices using an Alexa skill 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eControlling a smart-home device 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurning smart plugs on and off 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with smart lights 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e191\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Cutting the Cord: Ten Steps to Going Cable-Free\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 1: Decide If You Really Want to Cut the Cord 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 2: Make a List of Your “Must-See” Shows (Or Not) 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 3: Figure Out What Equipment You Need 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 4: Check What’s Available Over-the-Air 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 5: Make a Streaming Budget 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 6: Subscribe to Streaming Services 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 7: Set Up Fire TV Recast 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 8: Put It All Together with Fire TV 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 9: Do a Trial Run 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep 10: Say Goodbye to Your Cable Company 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Ten Things That Can Go Wrong\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTroubleshooting General Problems 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRestarting your Fire TV device 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChecking your Fire TV device for software updates 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResetting your Fire TV device 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Can’t Connect to Your Wi-Fi Network 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re Having Trouble Streaming Media 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fire TV Mobile App Can’t Pair with Your Fire TV Device 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Fire TV Screen is Blank 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Don’t Hear Audio During Playback 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou’re Having Trouble Connecting a Bluetooth Device 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou don’t see a Bluetooth device 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou can’t pair with a Bluetooth device 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYour Fire TV Device is Unresponsive 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Changed Your Wi-Fi Network Password 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Fire TV App Doesn’t Work Properly 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Ten Ways to Enhance Privacy and Security\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 219\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Sure Your Wi-Fi Network is Locked Up Tight 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop Saving Wi-Fi Passwords to Amazon 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelete saved Wi-Fi passwords via Fire TV 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelete saved Wi-Fi passwords via Amazon 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSecure Your Amazon Account with a Strong Password 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnable Amazon’s Two-Step Verification 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevent Fire TV from Playing Previews Automatically 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemove Content from Your Fire TV 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevent Amazon from Using Personal Data for Marketing 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevent Amazon from Tracking Your App Usage 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrevent Advertisers from Tracking You 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeregister Your Fire TV Device 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 235\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul McFedries\u003c\/b\u003e has been involved with computers for more than 40 years. He has been a programmer, database developer, consultant, and website developer, and now devotes his time to helping others understand technology. His 95-plus books, covering everything from Amazon Alexa to web coding, have sold more than four million copies worldwide.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eConnect and configure your Fire TV\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStream Prime Video, Netflix, HBO, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControl Fire TV with Alexa\u003c\/li\u003e\t \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMake the most of Amazon\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Fire TV!\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe number of TV choices today can be mind-boggling. Amazon Fire TV can help you organize and access all the popular streaming options, and this easy-to-follow guide will help you set it up and get to streaming in no time. 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