Fire TV Features on Echo Show

Some features aren’t supported in the Fire TV experience on Echo Show devices.

This information applies to:

  • Echo Show 15 devices
  • Echo Show 21

The following table lists common Fire TV settings and their compatibility with Echo Show devices:

Settings

Compatibility

Fire TV Settings

Accessible through Echo Show:

  1. Swipe down from the top of the Echo Show screen.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Fire TV Settings.

Display & sound

Managed through Echo Show settings.

Fire TV notifications

Not supported

Quick Settings

Not supported

Fire TV Interface Language

Managed through Echo Show settings.

The following table lists common Fire TV features and their compatibility with Echo Show devices:

Features

Compatibility

Fire TV Profiles

Supported

Note: Profiles in the Fire TV experience are separate and distinct from Alexa profiles.

Kids Profiles

Not supported

Screen Mirroring

Not supported

Accessibility Features

Managed through Echo Show settings.

Orientation

We recommend placing your device in landscape orientation for the best Fire TV experience.

The following table lists common Fire TV remote controls and their compatibility with Echo Show devices:

Remote

Compatibility

Control

You can use the remote to navigate apps and services within the Fire TV experience. The remote can’t be used to control widgets or other skills and services on your Echo Show.

Power Button

You can use the remote's power button anywhere in the device to go back to the Echo Show home screen.

Note: The remote's power button doesn't turn off your Echo Show.

Home Button

You can use the remote's Home button to go between the Echo Show home screen and the Fire TV experience.

Pair a Remote using the Fire TV App

Not supported

Use the Fire TV App as a remote

Supported

Note: Voice commands with the Fire TV App isn't supported.

Pair multiple remotes

Supported

Note: The Alexa Voice Remote is the best way to navigate apps and services within the Fire TV experience. It can be paired with only one device at a time.

The following table lists content types and their compatibility with Echo Show devices:

Content

Availability

鶹 Appstore Apps

Available

4K Videos

Not available

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