Fire Stick 4K Max Setup Tips and Tricks

Amazon Fire TV is one of the biggest streaming platforms in the world. It’s relatively inexpensive to get into, and is super-easy to use. And most important is that it gets you the full power and might of the Amazon ecosystem, from movies and shows to music and photos.

But that doesn’t mean you need to go into it blind. These basic Amazon Fire TV tips and tricks will help you make the most of your Fire TV investment, starting with which Fire TV device is the one you should get. And spoiler alert: You shouldn’t just go for the cheapest one you can find.

Plus we’ll dive into some of the things you need to be sure you do once you’re up and running, like setting up user profiles, or customizing the screen saver so you basically have an art gallery in your living room.

And there’s even a Fire TV trick for the remote control.

None of this is super secret or anything, and taking just a few extra minutes once you’ve set up your Fire TV device will make it that much better to use for months and years to come. And be sure to share any Fire TV tips and tricks you’re using, too!

WATCH

BUY THE FIRE TV STICK 4K MAX

VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:48 Why You Should Buy the Fire Stick 4K Max
02:12 The Ambient Experience
03:20 Setup User Profiles
04:16 Install the Fire TV App
05:09 Rearrange Your App Homepage
05:46 Turn Off Navigation Sounds
06:24 Channel Management
07:06 Long Press Shortcut

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[PhilNickinson]

Oh, hey. Look at that. ... Here's a quick look at the top things I think you need to do with a Fire TV Stick 4K Max. ... Starting with don't cheap out and get something lesser. This is the stick to get.

[tudorcosmin-andrei]

Thanks sir ! Just got one for 50€ and in satisfied with it.

And it’s just faster, the ambient mode it’s just great !

[bostonterrier]

Question: I am trying to find how to scroll by page instead of one channel at a time on my Bell Fibe TV app, any ideas?

[kalanbays]

Thanks for the comprehensive overview. I have a question, will a Firestick work through a Home Theater System receiver? Can I plug the Firestick into an HDMI IN on the reciever and push it to a television? Thanks!

[ravenflame]

I don’t have a 4k TV and still using a 2nd gen stick which is ridiculous slow now. Would the 4K max still work with my TV?

[kameoosama]

but you see I my navigation sounds to make sure my soundbar is working before I start something.

[mankysalad]

My tip would be to get the Voice Remote Pro to go with it. The 2 programmable buttons are useful and the backlit buttons are a really nice addition. Plus you can ask Alexa to find your remote and it'll make a noise so you can find it - no more lost remote! I picked up the 4K Max and the remote in the Black Friday deals.

[leondennis]

Why will firetv 4k max not stay on 1080p? It keeps reverting to 4k in display settings.I like to use less data as I watch a lot of TV.

[WRS_WatchReviews]

I just got a Sony x90l, and im trying to figure out if my firestick 4k max needs to go in one of the 2.1, 4k, 120hz hdmi ports. It looks like Firesticks only support 60hz, so im guessing it's fine in one of the other hdmi ports?? Is there any real benefit for my firestick in a 2.1 hdmi port??

[shirleyaston]

How do you get the TV Guide back if you have lost it

[computerguymikki]

When you kept saying click, I thought you were singing the song clique by Kanye West lol.

[druid]

Apple TV 4k vs Nvidia Shield Pro. Which would win in a fight to the death?

[BobbyCoolBreeze]

Picked up a max for $40 on Black Friday deals
I have a Apple 1st gen 4K, but the Firestick is better for amazon prime originals

[frederickadams]

Which firestick can you downloaded xf🎉inity stream app?

[billc.riemers]

You should mention you are only providing tips for the version of Firestick 4K Max released in September 2023. Even if someone purchased one today, it is equally likely they purchased the older version since that is the one that goes on sale...

[pbosche]

The only reason I have this is because it was included with my AWOL 3000Pro ust. I’ll use it occasionally much like the apps built in to any tv, but my Apple TV will continue to be superior and offer the best picture and nicest browsing and user interface.

[McKluskie]

Tere only reason to have this now for me is if you are using two ECHO's in cinema mode, that works really well and sound is great but the stick itself is garbage and the box thing doesnt even have gigabit lan. Never looked back since I moved to NVIDIA Sheild which has USB ports and gig lan.

[RonnRicco]

Caleb looking a bit different these days ain't he?

[HeraBros]

What version of the Fire TV 4K Max does it need to be on to have the Ambient Experience? I personally have the Fire TV 4K Max and in the Home long press I don't see the option for the Ambient Experience. Would gladly appreciate your reply.

[PusterPL]

And still no audio passthrough 😂😂 will stick with my shield pro for a while yet 😅