Fire TV: Alexa Voice Remote Control Stopped Working – Fix

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Experiencing issues with the Alexa Voice remote control feature on your Amazon Fire TV Firestick? You’re not alone. I faced the same problem. The Voice Control button suddenly ceased to function when attempting to execute a voice search. Moreover, there were instances where the Fire TV turned off unexpectedly while using Alexa. Fortunately, there are steps you can follow to resolve this problem.

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How to Remove YouTube Ads From Firestick

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Ads seem to be the future for media players and media player apps. They are increasingly a problem for consumers who pay good money for their hardware only to be inundated with tons of ads. YouTube is one of the worst offenders when it comes to number of ads.

Fortunately, there is a way you can remove ads from YouTube for Firestick. It takes a little “hacking”, but we’ll show you how in this detailed guide.

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How to Prevent Firestick from Sleeping

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Is your Firestick constantly falling asleep at inconvenient times? Whether you’re engrossed in a movie on Plex or simply want the home screen to remain active, preventing your Firestick from sleeping is essential. Luckily, it’s a hassle-free process to disable the automatic sleep mode on your device. Follow these easy steps to ensure your Firestick stays awake whenever you need it.

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How to Connect USB Drive to Firestick

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The Amazon Firestick is a smaller and low-priced alternative to the standard Fire TV. One of the cons of the Firestick when comparing it to other Fire TV devices is that it doesn’t have a USB port for expanding storage. You can however connect a USB drive to Firestick with just one simple adapter. We show you all the steps for how it’s done in this tutorial.

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