Use the Alexa Voice Remote

If you have a Fire Edition Smart TV, a Fire TV Stick, or another Fire TV device, use Alexa voice commands with the included Alexa voice remote. Here’s how:

Use Your Alexa-Enabled Device to Control Your TV

If you lose your Alexa voice remote or just want more freedom, it’s easy to link your Alexa-enabled device, such as an Echo, to your Fire TV. You’ll be able to issue hands-free Alexa voice commands that your TV will respond to with no need for a special remote control. Here’s how:

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Use Alexa With a Smart TV

Even if you don’t have a Fire TV or Fire TV Cube, it’s still possible to use an Alexa-enabled device to control your Smart TV with voice commands. A number of manufacturers have developed TVs with the designation “Works With Alexa.” Check your device manual to see if your TV has this capability. Here’s how to set up some popular “Works With Alexa” TVs to start using voice commands.

LG TVs

Alexa functionality is built-in to all 2019 and later LG OLED TVs and NanoCell TVs with WebOS 4.0.

Sony TVs

Select Sony Android TVs, including all 2019 and later models, are certified “Works With Alexa” devices. Link your TV with Alexa, and use a nearby Echo to issue voice commands. Here’s how to get started:

Vizio TVs

Select Vizio TV models are categorized as “Works With Alexa” devices. Link your TV with Alexa, and use a nearby Echo to issue voice commands. Here’s how to get started:

Use Alexa With Harmony Remote Controls

Another way to use Alexa with your TV is via the Logitech Harmony Remote control system. These remotes, including the Logitech Harmony Elite, Ultimate, Ultimate Home, Harmony Hub, and Harmony Pro, let you control home media and other smart devices. When you link Alexa to a compatible Harmony remote, you’ll be able to issue Alexa voice commands through the Alexa app or through your Echo speakers. Here’s how to get started:

Use Alexa With Roku Devices

It’s easy to use an Alexa-enabled device to control your Roku streaming media player with voice commands. Browse content, control playback, or change the volume without ever using the Roku remote. Here’s how: