Why Is the Fire Stick so Good?
The Fire Stick has quickly and easily become a way to turn a “dumb TV” smart. And while the list of services supported is robust and growing, the fact that you can get them in 4K on this tiny little stick is simply astounding. Here are 4 hacks that can transform your Fire Stick into a multimedia powerhouse.
Use Your Voice
Control the Fire Stick With Your Phone
Control the Content With Parental Controls
The second place to make adjustments is in the app itself. Netflix for example lets you create separate profiles for yourself and your children and you can customize these based on age.
Kodi Media Centre
When you first launch your new Fire Stick the app library can be somewhat sparse. Fortunately there are workarounds available that can give you access to all of the apps on the Android Play Store. One of the most popular apps to increase viewing choices is Kodi and it’s easy to setup on the Fire Stick.The best part about Kodi is that you can install a host of other apps and add-ons within it to further expand its capabilities. Many of these are only available within Kodi.
Plex Media
You will need to install the Plex Media Server software on your personal computer which then search your network for content. Once you’ve chosen the media you want to share, simply use the app on your Fire Stick to play it on a big screen!
Stream From Your Smartphone
To set this up, ensure that your smartphone and Fire Stick are on the same Wi-Fi network and click on Display Mirroring in the Display and Sound section of Settings. To start mirroring your screen, simply click and hold down the home button and then choose a compatible device from the mirroring menu.
Bonus – SideClick Remote
This is unfortunately something you will need to buy, but as an avid user of the Fire Stick, I can 100 percent warrant that it is worth the cost. The Fire Stick remote is amazing with its voice capabilities and overall simplicity, but the generation 2 version at least does not let you control your TV so you’re still stuck with two devices which can be real pain. SideClick has released a nifty little device that attaches to your Fire Stick remote and provides eight new programmable buttons! You can quickly and easily customize this device to control the power and volume as well as input and even simple stereo! It’s definitely worth the investment. Find more gear and gadgets for your home at TechCo
