Reddit mentions of Sideclick Remotes SC2-FT16K Universal Remote Attachment for Amazon Fire TV Streaming Player

did the same thing till I saw this at a best buy near me, it learns your soundbar volume and power buttons too.

I got a Sideclick for my first gen Fire TV - and I love it. I was able to stop using the other remotes for my TV and soundbar.

You might also want to try this remote and let us know how you like it.

Sideclicks are pretty awesome but just seem a little expensive for what they are.

Another option is the addon remote but they do not have enough buttons for me. I need channel up/down and a ways to scroll though the tv inputs and hit "enter".

Edit: I just read that you said you don't have the original remote... You will need them for both of these options since they are learning.

Can try the SideClick, one of the various Harmony remotes, or just enable HDMI-CEC and use your tv remote.

How complex are the buttons you need to hit? Sideclick Has a great remote and all of the buttons are fully customizable

You want something that attaches to the remote. I used to use this:


Sideclick Remotes SC2-FT16K Universal Remote Attachment for Amazon Fire TV Streaming Player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRFY61G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_rzuCDbM3WN49R

Works great and doesn’t add much space to the remote.

Might I recommend the Sideclick remote attachment...
I use it to control my Onkyo receiver and TV. Works flawlessly.

I do not believe you can do that. I snagged a sideclick (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRFY61G/ref=psdc_3236443011_t1_B01N32WC5H) and it works great. You have to set using the TV remote or one that is already setup with the TV functions. You can set any function to any button the remote. I even use it with the new Alexa remote with volume and power since I set a button for sleep. Good luck.

I have a sideclick that I have programmed to change volume, channels, bring up my OTA guide info, change imputs. Works like a charm. Still use it instead of voice on my Fire TV Cube. Not perfect solution as it is a second set of batteries, etc. but workable.
https://www.amazon.com/Sideclick-Remotes-SC2-FT16K-Universal-Attachment/dp/B01MRFY61G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1541683222&sr=8-3&keywords=sideclick&dpID=31oKb8XsPuL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Wow thanks for all of this. You're exactly the type of dude I need to talk to since you own both a FireTV and a Mibox. I had already decided to go with the FireTV and one of these to make changing volume and turning on/off the tv easier.

I haven't ordered them yet, and what you said about the FireTV not having a power button worries me. It's troubling because I was reading online on how someone was using crazy amounts of bandwidth because they weren't turning off their FireTV. So how exactly do you turn off the device? And I'm not sure if you know anything about that Sideclick remote but do you think I'll be able to program one of the buttons to turn off the FireTV? THanks

I am using this add-on and it works:

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You need a sideclick for fire remote.

Clips onto the remote. Turns on TV, powers sound bar, does tv inputs, volume, and changes channels. $25 bucks and I only have one remote now that works everything (and voice search) :).

i use sideclick + shield adapter to get physical volume buttons. works pretty well

Not sure if they still make them,

Found this today, seems to clip onto most small remotes, I know its not iphone compatable but hope it helps.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sideclick-Universal-Remote-Attachment-Amazon/dp/B01MRFY61G/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1537802357&sr=8-12&keywords=fire+tv

This NEEO is sleek but still has a screen.

Sidekick for Fire TV.

They have it for Fire TV as well:

https://www.amazon.com/Sideclick-Remotes-SC2-FT16K-Universal-Attachment/dp/B01MRFY61G

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Learning how to use the new remote may be your hardest thing to overcome. If you go for Amazon Fire, get the “SideClick” so they only have “one” remote that does everything. Sideclick Remotes SC2-FT16K Universal Remote Attachment for Amazon Fire TV Streaming Player https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRFY61G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_g6i6CbMT9E4ZW

https://smile.amazon.com/Sideclick-Remotes-SC2-FT16K-Universal-Attachment/dp/B01MRFY61G

I have always used universals (harmony brand in fact) remotes with all of my streamers (including fire tv) but... I have seen these on amazon for some time now... might be what you are after...

https://www.amazon.com/Sideclick-Remotes-SC2-FT16K-Universal-Attachment/dp/B01MRFY61G

https://www.amazon.com/MYRIANN-Universal-Remote-Attachment-Streaming/dp/B07F2Z6F4L

Personally I would just take that money and put it towards a harmony but thought I would pass it on if you didn't know about it.

I use fire TV remote with this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MRFY61G/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_f0VJAb84NS9KD

You have the best device already, why not just: https://www.amazon.com/Sideclick-Remotes-SC2-FT16K-Universal-Attachment/dp/B01MRFY61G