How to Set up a Fire TV Cube
Here’s how to set up a Fire TV Cube:
How Do I Get My Fire TV Cube to Control My TV?
Your Fire TV Cube includes something called an IR blaster, which means you can use it to control most devices that use IR remotes. That includes most televisions, soundbars, Blu-ray and DVD players, and a variety of other home entertainment devices. Some ceiling fans and other fixtures and appliances can even be controlled by the IR blaster in a Fire TV Cube. When you first set up your Fire TV Cube, you are presented with the option to set up your soundbar and other devices, which includes the option to control them through the IR blaster. If you chose to skip that step, or you’ve purchased a new device, you can add new devices to control at any time. Here’s how to get your Fire TV Cube to control your TV: If you’re curious how Fire TV Cube can control a TV, it’s accomplished through a wireless connection. Most televisions make use of an infrared remote control which uses pulses of invisible infrared light to send commands to turn it on, off, adjust the volume, and everything else. The Fire TV Cube includes an IR blaster capable of sending those same pulses of infrared light, and it also has the same information programmed into a universal remote. When you tell the Fire TV Cube what kind of television you have, it looks up the correct signals to control your kind of TV, and then it sends them through the IR blaster. This same technique can also be used to control your soundbar and a variety of other devices.
Why Is My Fire TV Cube Not Working?
There are a lot of issues that can cause a Fire TV Cube to not work, from a corrupt update to a malfunctioning app, and even failed hardware. Here are some of the most common Fire TV Cube problems, and potential fixes:
Trouble streaming or playing media: Try restarting your Fire TV Cube by unplugging it from power and plugging it back in. If that doesn’t work, make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi signal, and try connecting via Ethernet if possible. Resetting your network hardware may help if your connection is slow.Slow performance or buggy operation: Check for updates. Navigate to Settings > My Fire TV > About > Check for Updates > Install Updates. If the problem is only with one app, uninstalling and reinstalling the app may help.Fire TV Cube is unresponsive: If you have a picture but it isn’t responsive, make sure your remote is functional, has good batteries, and is paired. If it is, then try restarting the Fire TV Cube by unplugging it from power then plugging it back in. If that doesn’t work, you may need to reset it.Television screen is blank: The Fire TV Cube may not be plugged in, it may not be connected to the TV, or the wrong input might be selected. Make sure the TV and Fire TV Cube are both plugged in and connected together, and the correct input is selected. Make sure you’re using a high-speed HDMI cable if you’re using the second-generation Fire TV Cube.No audio heard during operation: Check the volume of your television and soundbar to make sure they aren’t set too low. If you’re using a soundbar, make sure it’s selected as the sound output. You can also try switching to a different HDMI cable. If you’re using an HDMI hub, try connecting directly to the television temporarily and see if that fixes the problem.
