The fire tv stick searches for the fire tv stick remote prompting you to hold the home button down for ten seconds to connect.
Can you use amazon fire stick with cable tv.
This service known as tv everywhere is also available on numerous other devices including apple tv roku and the iphone and ipad.
Since you ll probably use it for video streaming get a connection of at least 5 mbit s but we recommend at least 10 mbit s for the best experience.
All you need is wi fi access and an hdmi input on your television.
By using this option you have the best of both worlds.
You can absolutely use a fire stick with traditional cable.
Of course you ll need a pair of aaa batteries for the tv stick remote and an amazon account.
Turn your tv on and navigate to the one the amazon fire tv stick s plugged into.
And of course the recast has all the streaming apps you need to like netflix hulu and more.
Cable offers live local channels while a fire stick offers streaming services such as netflix and youtube straight to your tv.
Now you ll press the play pause button to proceed.
To make your tv smart the firestick requires a wireless internet connection.
Next you ll see the fire tv stick displayed on your tv.