The Firestick remote is hardy, but it’s not indestructible. When your old remote breaks, gets lost in a couch cushion, or just walks away (it happens!), you’ll need a replacement. Unfortunately, the installation instructions for your replacement remote are going to assume you still have the original one. How does that make sense? In this …
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Fire TV is great, but so is Roku. You can do a lot with either device, but maybe you want both. Is that even possible? Can you use Roku and Firestick on the same TV? Yes, Roku and Firestick can both be used on the same TV. You just need two open HDMI slots—or one …
We’re all used to TVs with big brand names like Sharp or Sony. But you can save a lot of money with lesser-known brands like Walmart’s Onn. TVs are a big purchase, though, so you need to know what you are getting into. Who makes ONN TVs anyway? ONN is a Walmart-only TV brand made …
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Smart TVs are much more affordable than they used to be. But if you’re still holding on to an old non-smart TV, you should still get the most out of it. So can you use a Firestick on a non-smart TV? You can use a Firestick on any TV, even if it’s not a smart …
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Owning an Amazon Fire TV Stick is like having all of the power of a Smart TV in your pocket—minus the TV itself, of course. But did you know that you can bring your Firestick on vacation or to a friend’s house? Recently, I was asked a simple question: “How do I connect my Firestick …
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Wires are messy, and they aren’t practical for connecting devices across large rooms. Bluetooth is the obvious alternative, but only if your TV supports it. So do smart TVs have Bluetooth? About 3/4 of smart TVs have full Bluetooth connectivity built-in. Some other TVs have a limited version called Bluetooth LE that doesn’t support Bluetooth …
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You’re all settled in to watch the latest Netflix binge-worthy series. But wait, did your internet just go out? Well, I guess it’s time to answer that age-old question: Will a smart TV work without an internet connection? Smart TVs still work without an active internet connection, but most of their apps won’t function. You …
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A lost TV remote shouldn’t put a damper on your latest Netflix binge. With Alexa Fire TV voice commands, you can keep the good times going. In this article, I’ll show you all the current Alexa Firestick commands and explain how to use voice controls on your Amazon Fire TV. The next time your hands …
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TV brands seem to intentionally complicate what should be very simple descriptions. You just want a TV that lets you watch your favorite streaming apps—is that too much to ask? Does the difference between an Android TV and a Smart TV even matter? Any internet-connected TV is a Smart TV, including Android TV. Android TV, …
