What has changed the 3rd generation "Fire TV voice recognition remote control"?Did it become convenient?[May 2021 version]

　Amazon's video device "Fire TV Series" used to connect to TV.If you have one, you can enjoy major video distribution services such as "Amazon Prime Video", "YouTube" and "Netflix" on a large screen.

　The entry product "Fire TV Stick" is a relatively affordable video device with a actual price of 4980 yen including tax.In the past, FAV-LOG introduced the third-generation product that was modeled in September 2020 in the past.

　This is the third -generation Fire TV Stick, but since April 2021, it has been changing to a package that comes with a new "3rd -generation voice recognition remote control".At the same time, it is limited to Amazon, but the sale of the 3rd generation audio recognition remote control has also begun.What is new for the third -generation audio recognition remote control for the FiretV series?This article introduces this new remote control.

What has changed the new remote control?

　As you can see from the name, the new audio recognition remote control is a third -generation product as a "voice recognition remote control" for the Fire TV series.

　In the first -generation to the second generation, the remote control has been compact, and a function to directly control TV / sound bars (speakers) has been added.

　The new third generation has maintained the size of the second -generation remote control, and has newly established application buttons for "Amazon Prime Video", "Netflix", "DAZN", and "Amazon Music".。In addition, the icon design of the button to call the Amazon audio recognition agent "Alexa" has been changed (no function).

Can I use a new remote control on my Fire TV?

　As mentioned earlier, the 3rd generation Fire TV Stick comes with a new remote control from the shipment in April.You can use the 3rd -generation audio recognition remote control by purchasing a third -generation audio recognition remote control even if the second -generation voice recognition remote control is included.

　In addition, the new voice recognition remote control can be used in the following Fire TV series.

　If you use all the functions of the 3rd -generation audio recognition remote control, update (update) the Fire TV series body software to the latest version.

How can I use a new remote control?

　If you purchase the 3rd generation voice recognition remote control separately, you need a pairing (string) with the corresponding Fire TV series.

　If you use it in combination with the initialized (or newly purchased) body, you can pair in the same way as the attached remote control.Operate according to the instructions on the screen.

　If you combine it with the body that has already been setup, set up the following steps.

手元に別のリモコンがある場合のセットアップ手順

1. 新しいリモコンに単4型乾電池を2本を入れる（※）
2. 新しいリモコンのホームボタンを10秒以上押してペアリング待機モードにする
3. 古いリモコンを使って「設定」画面を開く
4. 「コントローラーとBluetoothデバイス」を選ぶ
5. 「Amazon Fire TV リモコン」を選ぶ
6. 「新しいリモコンを追加」を選ぶ
7. 新しいリモコンが検出されたら、古いリモコンで「ペアリング可能」となっているリモコンを選ぶ
8. 新しいリモコンのファームウェアを更新する（必要な場合）
9. ペアリング完了

( *) 1 of the charged AA type size 1.2V battery (rechargeable battery) can be 2

別のリモコンが故障／紛失している場合のセットアップ手順

　If your remote control is broken or lost, download the "Fire TV" app on your smartphone / tablet and use your smartphone / tablet instead of the remote control.

　If you operate the Fire TV series in the Fire TV app, you need to connect both with the same Wi-Fi (wireless LAN) network.

More convenient if you use the corresponding service!

　As mentioned earlier, four app buttons have been added to the new remote control.Even when using other apps (functions), you can quickly access the app (service), so if you are using the service, simply replace the remote control to improve convenience.

　In addition, apps (services) that support live program viewing (live distribution), such as DAZN, Abema, and Hulu, are very convenient because you can list the programs on the broadcast by pressing the program table button.

　If you have a corresponding Fire TV series, it will be more convenient to replace it with this remote control.Please, try it!

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