Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro (newest model) with remote finder, TV controls, and backlit buttons

Update #2: I received the replacement remote today. After installing the batteries and pressing the home button, I navigated to the menu on the Fire Stick to add a remote. It immediately found the remote and paired. Total setup time was under 15 seconds. When I ask Alexa where my remote is, the remote starts beeping as intended. The tone isn't super loud, but it should help locate the remote as intended unless it's under a cushion. The tone almost sounds like the Universal Studios intro. The custom buttons are also super easy to setup. My overall impression of the remote itself after finally receiving it... Is 5 out of 5. It works exactly as intended, and was super easy to setup (once I received a working unit). I only wish the replacement process has been smoother, but it worked out in the end. While I would take off a star because of the initial experience, the product is what I'm rating. And yes, I would certainly recommend this product to others. Update #1: After writing my initial review, Amazon customer service contacted me in hopes of reaching a resolution. They apologized for the confusion with the experts, and were very friendly and understanding. While they were not able to "send a replacement" directly, they agreed to issue the refund immediately, and told me to keep, donate, or dispose of the current remote. I opted to have the refund credited as a gift card, so I could immediately place a new order and apply the gift card, which I did. The new remote should arrive by Saturday. I will provide additional updates on the product one I receive it and finally get to test its features. Initial Review: I ordered this remote to replace a lost remote. By the time it arrived, the original FireTV Stick 4K was bricked, and they could not fix it. I ordered a NEW FireTV Stick 4K during Black Friday, and got it set up tonight without a hitch. Once it was setup, I attempted to pair this Remote Pro with my new FireTV Stick 4K (3rd Gen). Despite repeated attempted holding the Home button down, it would never connect. Long story short, I've now spent 1 hour and 40 minutes on two phone calls, being transferred to 6 different representatives. I've factory reset my remote pro 4 times, changed batteries, unplugged the FireTV Stick, and done everything but dance.... Everything the customer service "experts" advised. The first FireTV "expert" told me there wasn't even an option to add another remote in the settings (?!? Settings.... Controllers and Bluetooth Devices). Then I spoke to another "expert" who told me the Remote Pro wasn't compatible with Fire TV Stick, despite its compatibility page listing 5 types of Fire TV Sticks it's compatible with. After finally having tech support agree it was likely an RMA.... they refused to send a replacement, as it was not in Amazon's policy to do so. The only option would be to send it back, wait days for it to be received, so they can process the refund, wait for it to show a credit, and then I get to spend the money on the remote again and hope for the best. I've been an Amazon Prime customer for years, and I've had great experiences 95% of the time.... But this is by far the worst experience I've ever had with them. I think the product page sounds great for this product, and I understand RMAs happen... That's all fine. I get it. But to go through nearly three total hours just trying to get a remote paired or replaced has me questioning if it's worth it in the first place. Perhaps if I ever get a working Remote Pro, I'll be glad to update my rating.

Lost my remote , this one is great . Easy to pair or connect w finder feature and back lighted up buttons and 2 extra programmable buttons for favorite channels! Love it thank you for a great remote, well worth the money !!!

I’m really glad I upgraded my Fire TV remote to this one. It was very easy to pair with my Fire TV, and it worked smoothly right away. Compared to my old remote, this one feels like a much better and more convenient upgrade. The remote has a comfortable design, and I love the backlit buttons. They make it so much easier to use in a dark room, which is something I really missed with my old remote. The remote finder is also a huge time saver, especially when the remote gets misplaced. Overall, this is a great upgrade from the standard Fire TV remote. The added features make it much more convenient, easier to use, and worth the purchase.

Batteries die fast, but it’s a good remote, the find my remote feature is great, especially since my kids always misplace it and it makes it easy to find. The remote lights up when moved and I think it’s because of this the batteries die quickly. So far, I haven’t found a way to turn the light off. Overall, a good product.

I recently purchased an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K to eliminate an issue I had with my Vizio "Smart" 4K TV freezing up with apps, specifically Netflix. Problem solved (I'll review the Fire TV Stick 4K separately..it's great!). The remote that came with the Fire TV Stick 4k (on the left in the picture) worked great. Paired easily with my TV, Fire Stick and Alexa-enabled Echo Dot speaker. It really lacked only one thing that I wanted...back-lit buttons. I use this in my bedroom and at night in a dark room, fumbling to find the buttons was a pain. I could say "Alexa...rewind 30 seconds", etc and my Echo Dot would take over but I wanted to be able to make full use of the remote, separate from the Echo Dot so I'll concentrate my review on the remote itself. Here are the things that the "PRO" has that the "standard" Alexa Fire TV voice remote doesn't have: "Find My Remote": NOTE: If you already have an Alexa Voice remote, you will want to add the Pro as a second remote and keep your original to use this feature if you don't have an Echo Dot or other Voice enabled device. The "Find My Remote" feature is a definite plus. You just say "Alexa...find my remote" and the PRO will begin to beep until you find it and touch a button. It works with any Alexa device (including your old Alexa voice remote) and ALSO WORKS WITH THE ALEXA APP on your phone. The "beeping" isn't very loud, but it's loud enough to enable you to find the remote between sofa cushions. Back-lit buttons: My favorite feature, hands down. It lights up automatically when it senses movement or if you press any button. The other features are cool and useful, but I got spoiled having a universal remote with back-lit buttons. Bluetooth Headphone Pairing (top right button): Easily paired my Pioneer Bluetooth headphones with very good quality and no lag or delay in the audio. A nice feature, but I live alone so I don't use headphones for TV viewing, so it's nice to have, but didn't factor into my decision to buy it, but if it's something that you would use, it works great. In addition to the Volume Up/Down the Pro includes a Channel Up/Down button. I have no need for this very often but it's handy. Settings Button: The Pro has a button that takes you directly to the "Settings Menu" skipping the need to use the "Menu" button and having to navigate to Settings. I guess it's useful, but I don't see a need to access settings very often and using the blue Alexa Voice control button, you can just press it and say "Open Settings". 2 Programmable Buttons on the PRO (labeled 1 and 2): Basically any command you give to Alexa, you can use these as a shortcut. You can also assign apps to them, etc. I assigned Button 1 to open HBOMAX and Button 2 to open YouTube TV as an example. The 4 quick-launch app buttons (Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu) at the bottom came as shown in my pic. In the product pics for this item above they are shown as blank buttons for some reason? I also have a Blink camera linked to my Alexa and can see a live shot from the camera on my TV with a quick voice command ("Show Camera Name") or I could assign that voice command to one of the 2 programmable buttons. When programming the buttons (a very easy process) it will show you your recent Alexa voice commands to choose from, you can choose "Apps" for a listing of all of your apps, etc. Same for games, etc. My decision to buy this rather than stick with the Alexa Voice remote that came with my Fire TV 4K was the Back-lit buttons. The headphone connection is cool, but I don't need it. The settings button I don't see my needing to access it often, so I don't care. Channel Up/Down button, only useful for me when using YouTube TV and I rarely channel surf so, I can live without it The 2 Programmable buttons: I like that I can have 2 extra apps to launch using one touch but I could just say "Launch HBOMAX" so maybe I'll find more fun or useful ways to use the buttons. ****When pressing the Blue Alexa Voice Button on the remote you don't need to say "Alexa" before giving the command. I did that once and had my Echo Dot trying to respond as well as the remote. lol In the end, I basically paid $35 so I could see the remote's buttons in the dark (I only paid $24.99 for the Fire TV Stick 4K with voice remote). LOL Was it worth it? I switched back to using the original one for one night and yes, not being able to see the buttons after being able to the night before is worth the $35 to eliminate the frustration. LOL I hope you find this review helpful.

Ok, I have had this remote now for a good few months and I gotta say, I haven’t ran across any issues what so ever. The voice function works good. The (find my remote) alarm works great. And that function alone is worth buying this thing. These little fire remotes always seem to get lost. They can slide down in couch cushions, get wrapped up in blankets, fall behind beds, or just misplaced in general. So having the ability to ask Alexa where the remote is and she turns on an alarm on the remote itself so you can track it down is perfect. This remote also has back lit keys so you won’t be fumbling around in a dark room trying to make sure you’re hitting the correct buttons. Now the lighted keys only turn on when your fingers brush over the keys. So I’m sure that helps out with battery life, however, this is the only issue I have came across that does put a damper on the remote, is that this thing will drink up batteries very quickly. Not sure how often you will be using your remote, but I can drain a set of triple AAAs in a couple weeks in this remote. Now I shouldn’t have to tell you that batteries in remotes can last for many many months. I have even had some that last for over a year. So when I blow through a set in 2 weeks, you know it’s gonna start costing you. I decided to order a couple sets of rechargeable batteries so I always have a good set to toss in. One thing to note here is if you just leave your remote sitting on your couch or in your bed, some items coming into contact by brushing up against the keys, can cause the lighted keys to turn on. Now this is another reason the batteries can die out more quickly. All in all, looking past these personal things, I still think this remote deserves a 5 star rating. It is definitely better than the old stock remotes that came with the old sticks and cubes. And the added blank buttons that allow you to program in what apps you want to open for personalization is a game changer. Do I think this remote is a bit overpriced? Yes. But like most things, if you really want it, you pay the price. Would i suggest this to others? Yes. And I already have gotten a few of my friends to upgrade to this remote. They dig it also. Just make sure that if you buy a cover for this, that it is the correct cover to fit this remote specifically. Covers for the other fire remotes will not fit this one as they are about a half inch different in length, and the button layouts are different. I do hope this review helps some of you out trying to decide if this is worth buying.

Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro (newest model) with remote finder, TV controls, and backlit buttons Made for Amazon Remote Cover Case, for Alexa Voice Remote Pro (2022 Release) | Red ================================================================================================= Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro and Remote Cover Case ALTERNATE REVIEW TITLE: Thoughtful Upgrade for Fire TV Users – Especially with the Red Cover Case Combo If you use your Fire TV frequently, this Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro (paired with the Made for Amazon red cover) feels like a worthy and well-designed upgrade. The remote itself is a noticeable step up. The backlit buttons are something I didn’t know If you use your Fire TV frequently, this Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro (paired with the Made for Amazon red cover) feels like a worthy and well-designed upgrade. The remote itself is a noticeable step up. The backlit buttons are something I didn’t know I needed until I used them—especially helpful during movie nights or in dimly lit rooms. The “remote finder” feature is also a true stress-saver. You just ask Alexa to find it, and the remote makes a sound to help you track it down. I’ve already had to use it more than once, and it works like a charm. The remote also includes programmable buttons, so I can jump straight to my favorite apps without navigating through the menus. The tactile feel is solid and responsive—not cheap or flimsy. You can really tell this is a “Pro” version. As for the Made for Amazon Red Cover, it adds grip and visibility. I personally chose the red version to help it stand out in the room (and against dark furniture), and it’s worked exactly as I hoped. The silicone has a soft, flexible texture, not too bulky, and it fits snugly on the Pro remote. Plus, it adds some basic drop protection, which is important in my household. I read a few reviews before buying where people mentioned wishing this combo came standard. I can see why. Together, they make the remote easier to locate, harder to misplace, and much more comfortable to use. Pros: Remote finder is a game-changer Backlighting is perfect for nighttime use Strong build and snappy responsiveness The red case adds grip, protection, and visibility Programmable app shortcut buttons Cons: Slightly pricier than a basic remote setup Would be nice if the silicone cover came included instead of being a separate purchase The remote is not rechargeable — still uses AAA batteries, which feels like a missed opportunity for a “Pro” device The red case, while helpful for visibility, may not appeal to everyone aesthetically (though other color options are available) Final Thoughts: This pairing—the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro and the Made for Amazon red silicone cover—feels like a thoughtful enhancement for anyone already invested in Amazon’s Fire TV ecosystem. The remote’s upgraded features like the remote finder, backlit keys, and customizable app buttons aren’t gimmicks; they genuinely improve the daily experience. And while the silicone cover is a simple accessory, it adds just the right amount of protection and makes the remote easier to find and handle. For those like me, who use their Fire TV every day — or live in homes where remotes tend to go missing — this combination makes sense. It's not just a cosmetic or comfort upgrade; it adds real functionality. If you're considering stepping up from the standard remote, this Pro version (with a cover that fits it perfectly) is one of those purchases that you’ll appreciate every time you reach for the remote and it’s actually there.

This was purchased to replace the original remote for an Amazon Fire 4K cube which suddenly quit working without having been dropped or damaged in any way. I did NOT appreciate the fact that Amazon refuses to sell the cheaper remote I had, since (for reasons only they know) Amazon is HEAVILY pushing users to use their digital eavesdropper called Alexa. This means that they want to charge over 35% of the initial cost of the Fire cube for a remote that will NEVER be used with Alexa... On the plus side, this remote does have backlit buttons, which is nice for movies in a darkened room. I also like that it can turn my TV on & off plus adjust the volume. This makes it more useful since this handles 90% of our streaming use. HOWEVER, this doesn't help users with the primary issue with EVERY remote Amazon has released for the Fire streaming devices. The functionality is frustratingly poor because even though they made this remote 50% longer & slightly wider you HAVE to look before you hit a button! This is due to their poor ergonomic choice to put TWELVE identical sized small round buttons in the center, with two double sized rockers for volume & I'm constantly finding that I accidentally hit the home button instead of play/pause like I meant to. This gives an unplanned stop to whatever was being viewed. On the plus side it still has more buttons than the lousy remote that came with the new OLED TV we bought... The four buttons at the bottom to take you directly to Prime, Netflix, Disney or Peacock were quite annoying at first because just holding the remote makes it easy to accidentally hit them. Because of the awkward way you'd need to hold the remote in order to USE them I haven't been interested in even using them on purpose. But I have learned to hold the remote on the sides to minimize the accidental presses. I haven't tried using the remote finder feature so I can't comment on whether it works or not. While I wish they'd give us a better designed remote this does do everything the original did. It has the useful upgrades of TV control & lighting, and I suppose some users like using the Alexa so I gave four stars. If not for those I'd give it 3 stars for my personal preferences. YMMV