Having trouble finding your TV’s CEC setting? Try searching the web for your TV’s make and model number, followed by “CEC.
Panasonic: HDAVI Control, EZ-Sync, or VIERA Link.Here’s a list of some of the most common TV brands, along with the name they’ve given HDMI-CEC. However, some TV manufacturers may not list HDMI-CEC by its actual name, so you’ll need to be familiar with the branding your television manufacturer may use. While using your TV’s remote as a way to control your Fire Stick may not offer the same experience as using your actual Fire remote, it’s typically good enough to get by for basic navigation.įor most modern TVs, CEC support should be enabled out of the box. CEC-compliant remotes can control hardware from any manufacturer who complies with the CEC standard (a part of the HDMI standard governing device interoperability). If your television (or your universal remote) was made after 2002, you may be able to take advantage of CEC-based universal remotes. However, once you’re paired, an on-screen message will confirm your devices are synced, and your new remote will work just like the original device included in the box. You need to hold both buttons at once and hold them for up to 60 seconds before the remote and Fire TV Stick pairs. Press the Select and Home button on the new remote and hold them down until you see a message on screen that the remote is connected.Reconnect your Fire Stick, then turn on your TV and wait for it to boot.
That way, not only does the buyer not have to do any configuration other than the wifi settings, but you can also start a Prime trial on it without worrying about it automatically charging.
Unplug the power supply to your Fire Stick for 20-30 seconds. When I've sold them, I created a new Amazon account linked to one of those VISA gift cards (empty, of course).