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Insignia Fire TV Remote App: Streamlined Control for Your Fire TV

by Naba

3.7
ANDROIDHouse & Home
This app provides comprehensive control over Insignia Fire TV Edition televisions directly from Android devices. Designed to help users replace their physical remote with smartphone convenience, it offers navigation, voice commands, and keyboard input. Perfect for situations where the original remote is misplaced or when typing lengthy searches becomes necessary.

Detailed Review

The Insignia Fire TV Remote app by Naba serves as a software alternative to physical remotes for Insignia's Fire TV Edition smart televisions. Positioned in the crowded space of TV remote applications, it distinguishes itself by focusing specifically on Insignia's implementation of Amazon's Fire TV platform rather than attempting universal compatibility. This specialization allows for deeper integration with the television's native features while maintaining straightforward operation. Core functionality centers around replicating the standard remote experience with virtual directional pads, playback controls, and menu buttons. The app includes voice search capabilities through the device's microphone, keyboard input for text entry, and power controls. Additional features like volume adjustment and input switching work reliably when the television and phone are properly connected to the same Wi-Fi network. The interface presents a clean layout with large, clearly labeled buttons that mimic the physical remote's organization. In practical use, the app performs well for basic navigation and media playback control. Users can comfortably browse Fire TV's interface, launch applications, and manage video content without reaching for the physical remote. The keyboard functionality proves particularly useful for entering search terms or login credentials, significantly reducing the tedium of using a directional pad to select individual characters. Some minor latency occasionally occurs between button presses and television response, though this typically doesn't impact the overall experience. User feedback indicates general satisfaction with the app's primary functions, though some reports mention connectivity issues requiring repeated pairing attempts. Reviews suggest the voice search feature works consistently when background noise is minimal, and the keyboard implementation receives praise for its responsiveness. Several users note the app becomes indispensable when the original remote's batteries deplete or when the physical device gets misplaced between couch cushions. The absence of advanced customization options has been noted as a limitation for power users. The application delivers reliable performance for its intended purpose despite occasional connectivity quirks. It successfully eliminates the frustration of searching for a lost remote while adding convenient text entry capabilities. While not replacing every function of sophisticated universal remotes, it provides solid value for Insignia Fire TV owners seeking a backup control method or enhanced typing experience. The straightforward approach makes it accessible for users of all technical levels who want simplified television management.

Key Features

  • Voice control functionality allows searching content and controlling navigation through spoken commands using the phone's microphone
  • Virtual keyboard enables rapid text entry for searches, login credentials, and browsing compared to manual character selection
  • Full navigation controls replicate the physical remote's directional pad, menu buttons, and playback controls for seamless operation
  • Power management includes television on/off functionality and sleep mode activation through dedicated interface buttons
  • Volume adjustment controls provide audio level management without requiring the original remote for basic operations
  • Input switching capability lets users change between connected devices and television sources directly from the app interface

Why Users Love It

Convenient remote replacement
Faster text input

Perfect for: Insignia Fire TV owners who want smartphone control or need a backup remote solution

Screenshots

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User Reviews

Jen Barbera
Mar 11, 2023

it works and I didn't have to buy anything. it worked for my insignia smart tv AND picked up my Roku.

Jen Barbera
Mar 11, 2023

it works and I didn't have to buy anything. it worked for my insignia smart tv AND picked up my Roku.

Jen Barbera
Mar 11, 2023

it works and I didn't have to buy anything. it worked for my insignia smart tv AND picked up my Roku.

Angeleen Barrantes
Apr 19, 2023

The Only app that actually worked for my son's insignia fire tv. Thank you! Cocomelon is back on, LOL.

Angeleen Barrantes
Apr 19, 2023

The Only app that actually worked for my son's insignia fire tv. Thank you! Cocomelon is back on, LOL.

App Details

Developer

Naba

Platform

android

Rating

3.7

Last Updated

11/29/2025