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Amazon Fire TV Mobile App: Comprehensive iOS Remote Solution

by AMZN Mobile LLC

4.5
IOSUtilities
The Amazon Fire TV iOS app transforms iPhones into sophisticated remote controls for Fire TV devices. It provides voice search, keyboard input, and app navigation while serving as a reliable backup when physical remotes are misplaced.

Detailed Review

The Amazon Fire TV mobile application for iOS devices serves as a comprehensive remote control solution for Amazon's Fire TV ecosystem. Developed by AMZN Mobile LLC, this free application positions itself as an enhancement tool rather than a standalone product, requiring connection to existing Fire TV hardware through a multicast-enabled router. The app occupies a unique space in the market by leveraging users' always-available smartphones to control their television experience. The application's core functionality centers around replicating and expanding upon physical remote capabilities. Voice search functionality allows for hands-free content discovery, though geographic restrictions apply in certain markets. The integrated keyboard eliminates the tedious process of selecting individual characters using directional buttons, significantly streamlining text entry for searches and login credentials. Playback controls mirror traditional remote functions including play, pause, skip, and volume adjustment. The app also provides direct access to installed applications and games, enabling quick launching without navigating through multiple television menus. User experience demonstrates thoughtful interface design with large, clearly labeled buttons and intuitive navigation patterns. The layout prioritizes frequently used functions while maintaining quick access to secondary features. Real-world usage patterns show particular utility in scenarios where physical remotes are misplaced, as evidenced by multiple user reviews. The application maintains persistent connection stability when operating on the same Wi-Fi network as the Fire TV device, though initial setup requires proper network configuration. User feedback trends overwhelmingly positive, with the current 4.5-star rating reflecting strong satisfaction. Reviewers consistently highlight the convenience of using smartphones as permanent remote solutions, with JuanitaBabyGirl (September 3, 2025) noting 'I NEVER LOSE MY REMOTE BECAUSE IT IS MY PHONE.' Multiple users including super deaf (August 27, 2025) appreciate the application as backup functionality when physical remotes are misplaced. Some feature requests have emerged, such as Rosie and Bill's (September 1, 2025) suggestion for adding support for manufacturer-specific buttons like the settings gear on Hisense remotes. The application demonstrates clear strengths in convenience and additional functionality beyond physical remotes, particularly through keyboard input and voice search capabilities. Limitations include dependency on proper network configuration and geographic restrictions for certain features. The app serves as most valuable for Fire TV owners seeking enhanced text input, users who frequently misplace physical remotes, and households wanting multiple control options without additional hardware costs. Performance remains reliable within its intended ecosystem, though functionality remains exclusively tied to Amazon's Fire TV platform.

Key Features

  • Voice search functionality enables hands-free content discovery through natural language commands, though availability varies by geographic region
  • Integrated keyboard provides full text input capabilities, eliminating tedious character-by-character navigation using directional buttons
  • Comprehensive playback controls replicate physical remote functions including play, pause, skip forward/backward, and volume adjustment
  • Quick application access allows direct launching of installed apps and games without navigating television interface menus
  • Persistent device connection maintains reliable control through multicast-enabled Wi-Fi networks without frequent re-pairing requirements

Why Users Love It

Eliminates physical remote dependency
Enhanced text input capabilities

Perfect for: Fire TV owners seeking enhanced control options and backup remote functionality

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#9

+3 from last week

Best Rank

#6

All-time high

Average Rank

#10

30-day average

User Reviews

JuanitaBabyGirl
Sep 3, 2025

TOP TIER LOVE IT I NEVER LOSE MY REMOTE BECAUSE IT IS MY PHONE 😂 Top Tier TOP TIERLOVE ITI NEVER LOSE MY REMOTE BECAUSE IT IS MY PHONE 😂

Taurissa222
Aug 27, 2025

There’s been so many times I lost my remote or my batteries died. Sometimes I use it to turn down the volume in my sibling’s room haha - in all seriousness I don’t write reviews but I have nothing but positive things to say about the fire tv app - sooooooo happy with it. It’s easy and intuitive. Very cool. A life saver!!! There’s been so many times I lost my remote or my batteries died. Sometimes I use it to turn down the volume in my sibling’s room haha - in all seriousness I don’t write reviews but I have nothing but positive things to say about the fire tv app - sooooooo happy with it. It’s easy and intuitive. Very cool.

super deaf
Aug 27, 2025

I love this to use my movie apps for Amazon fire tv if I lost remote. Thats so wonderful for my back up on my mobile apps to use My beautiful Amazon tv I love this to use my movie apps for Amazon fire tv if I lost remote. Thats so wonderful for my back up on my mobile apps to use

Poppy NJ
Aug 28, 2025

We cut the cord with Comcast and bought three fire sticks! Still learning how to navigate. That said we really love the many options associated with fire stick. Has been a great choice We cut the cord with Comcast and bought three fire sticks! Still learning how to navigate. That said we really love the many options associated with fire stick.

Rosie and Bill
Sep 2, 2025

I have recently purchased a Hisense Fire TV and the app works great with it. The Hisense tv remote has an additional settings button (gear) near the bottom of the supplied remote. Any chance that this additional button could be included in your next update? Love this mobile app I have recently purchased a Hisense Fire TV and the app works great with it. The Hisense tv remote has an additional settings button (gear) near the bottom of the supplied remote. Any chance that this additional button could be included in your next update?

App Details

Developer

AMZN Mobile LLC

Platform

ios

Rating

4.5

Last Updated

10/7/2025