Can You Set Up the Fire TV Cube Without a Remote?
You cannot set up your Cube without a physical Fire remote. But if you have it set up and do not want to buy a new remote if you have lost yours, you can download a Fire remote app on your Android or iPhone that you can use just like you would the remote for the Fire TV Cube.
How to Set Up the Fire Remote App
Once you have done so, all you need to do is follow these simple instructions to set it up and pair it with your cube.
Your phone will now work exactly like the original Fire TV remote!
Now, of course, this still doesn’t help you with your setup problem. So, if you have ordered a replacement remote and now you want to learn how to set up your Fire TV Cube, we have the step-by-step directions you need.
How to Set Up the Fire TV Cube
The good news is, setting up the Fire TV Cube is extremely easy, and you should be able to complete the project in just a few minutes!
Here’s what you need to do:
- Place the Cube at least one to two feet away from any speakers.Connect the Cube to your television with the provided HDMI cable.Plug in the power cord from the Cube to a nearby power outlet.Install batteries in your (new) Fire remote.Hold down the HOME button on the remote for 10 seconds.
(NOTE: this is the essential step that requires the remote for set up, even if you download the app, you will not be able to progress past this step)
Final Thoughts
The Cube is a pretty technologically advanced device, and in fact, once you get it up and running, you will really never need to use the remote itself as the entire system can be controlled by only your voice with the Alexa feature.
However, you absolutely need a Fire remote in order to set up the Fire TV Cube. The same goes for if you reboot or restart the device, you will need the remote to re-setup the system.
