Fire TV remote shortcuts should work on current remotes, but availability varies

ZDNet says the Fire TV remote shortcuts described in its guide should work on all current Fire TV remotes, though availability can vary by device model, Fire OS version and remote.

The article notes that some Developer Tools options may be missing on older hardware and that certain accessibility toggles require newer remotes and firmware. It recommends ensuring your Fire TV software is up to date and using a newer Fire TV device and remote before trying shortcuts.

To check for updates, go to Settings > My Fire TV (or Device and Software) > About > Check for System Update; if an update is available it should install automatically. The article also points readers to Amazon’s support page for details on the latest Fire OS releases.

ZDNet lists the current Amazon remotes as Alexa Voice Remote (3rd Gen), Alexa Voice Remote Lite, Alexa Voice Remote Pro (with two customizable buttons and backlighting) and Alexa Voice Remote Enhanced (bundled with Fire TV Cube 3rd-gen), and says older Gen 1/2 remotes are discontinued. If a remote won’t pair, the Fire TV mobile app can be used as a temporary remote. The article adds that there’s no long-press shortcut to open subtitles; during playback press Menu to open Subtitles/Audio controls, and the Voice Remote Pro lets you map two buttons by pressing and holding 1 or 2 for five seconds.

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