How To Connect a Fire TV Stick to a Mobile Hotspot, Even Without a Remote

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Are you looking to enjoy your favorite shows on your Fire TV Stick but don’t have access to a traditional Wi-Fi network?

Fear not! This handy guide will walk you through the simple steps of connecting your Fire TV Stick to a mobile hotspot, ensuring uninterrupted streaming bliss, even without a remote.

How to Connect a Fire TV Stick to a Mobile Hotspot?

Connecting your Fire TV Stick to a mobile hotspot is a breeze, whether you’re using an Android or an iPhone.

Let’s dive into the steps for seamlessly streaming your favorite content on the Fire TV Stick!

Step 1: Enable Your Phone’s Mobile Hotspot

Before linking your Fire TV Stick to your mobile hotspot, you’ll need to activate the hotspot feature on your smartphone.

The steps vary slightly between iPhone and Android devices.

iPhone

Step 1: Go to Settings, and select Cellular.

Step 2: Turn on Cellular Data, then tap Personal Hotspot.

Step 3: Toggle Allow Others to Join on.

Step 4: Right below it, click on Wi-Fi Password. Ensure you’ve set a password to protect your privacy and prevent others from connecting to your hotspot. Then, tap Done to finish.

Android Phone

It should be noted that Android phones are not standardized like iPhones are. So, the settings listed below may be labeled slightly differently depending on your phone’s model.

However, many Android phones have a search feature in their Settings app, making it easy to navigate to the Hotspot setting.

In this guide, I’ll show you how to activate and set up a mobile hotspot on my Samsung A71 smartphone.

Step 1: Swipe down to access the Quick menu, and turn on Mobile Data.

Step 2: Go to Settings, then locate Connections.

Step 3: Navigate to the Mobile Hotspot and Tethering, and toggle the slider next to the Mobile Hotspot to activate it.

Step 4: Tap the Mobile Hotspot to see your hotspot’s name and password. You can change these if you want to, though we strongly recommend setting a strong password for your security.

Step 2: Connect Your Fire TV Stick to Your Mobile Hotspot

Now that your mobile hotspot is turned on and discoverable, you can navigate to your Fire TV Stick’s Network settings to find it.

Step 1: Go to Settings, and select Network.

Step 2: From the list of available networks, choose your mobile hotspot.

Once you’ve successfully connected to the hotspot, you can enjoy streaming on your Fire TV Stick just as you would when connected to your home network.

Lost Your Remote? Here’s a Guide to Connect Your Fire TV Stick to a Mobile Hotspot & Control It Without a Remote

Requirements

• An Android phone to use as the mobile hotspot
• Another smartphone (iPhone or Android) with the Amazon Fire TV app installed

Instructions

For this guide, I’ll be using my iPhone 14 Pro along with a Samsung Smartphone A71.

1. Connect Your Fire TV Stick to the Mobile Hotspot

Step 1: Follow Step 1 in the first section to enable the Android hotspot.

Step 2: Set your Android hotspot’s name and password to match a Wi-Fi network your Fire TV Stick has previously connected to.

For instance, my Fire TV Stick was linked to my office Wi-Fi named PointerClicker with the password 1234567891, so I set my Samsung A71’s hotspot to the same.

Step 3: Hang tight for a bit, and voilà! Your Fire TV Stick should link up with your Android hotspot automatically.

2. Connect Your Fire TV Stick to the Amazon Fire TV App

Assuming you’re looking to connect your Fire TV Stick to a hotspot without using the remote, it’s important to consider how you’ll control your Fire TV Stick afterward.

So, let me walk you through the steps to effortlessly link your Fire TV Stick to the Fire TV app, ensuring you can control your stick with ease.

Step 1: Download the Amazon Fire TV app from the App Store on your iPhone or Google Play if you’re using an Android phone.

Step 2: Connect your second smartphone to the same Android hotspot as your Fire TV Stick has connected to. This ensures your iPhone and Fire TV Stick can see each other on the same network. Then, open the Amazon Fire TV app.

Step 3: Allow the app permissions for Bluetooth and local network connectivity when prompted.

Step 4: When asked for permission to send notifications, you can choose either Don’t Allow or Allow.

Step 5: Sign in to your Amazon account.

Step 6: Your Fire TV Stick should appear in the Remote tab’s list, click it.

In case your Fire TV Stick doesn’t appear on the list, go to More > Set Up New Device > Fire TV > And wait for your stick to show up.

Step 7: Enter the code that appears on your Fire TV Stick into the app to confirm the connection.

Step 8: All set! Use the app’s buttons to navigate and control your Fire TV Stick.

Note: You can also use the app to switch your Fire TV Stick to a different Wi-Fi network. Just remember to connect your phone to this new network for continued control through the app.

My Personal Experience

Interestingly, when I attempted this setup using different devices as hotspots – specifically a Windows laptop, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro – it didn’t work.

That’s why I lean towards suggesting the use of an Android smartphone as your hotspot for a smoother connection.

However, don’t hesitate to play around with various hotspot devices in your setup to see what works best for you!

Troubleshooting Fire TV Stick Won’t Connect to Hotspot

1. Update the Firmware

This issue was once a common problem for many Fire TV Stick users, but Amazon stepped up and addressed it in a firmware update.

So, if there’s an update waiting for you, it’s a good idea to get it installed promptly. Here’s a quick guide on how to check for and install updates on your Fire TV Stick.

Step 1: Go to Settings, and select My Fire TV.

Step 2: Navigate to About, and choose Install Update if there are any updates available.

2. Set the DNS to 8.8.8.8

If the latest update on your Fire TV Stick doesn’t resolve the issue, there’s another effective workaround worth trying, suggested by an Amazon staff member. Here’s how you can do it:

Step 1: On your Fire TV Stick, navigate to Settings, and select Network.

Step 2: If your hotspot is already saved on your Fire TV Stick, press the Hamburger & Select buttons on the remote to forget this network.

Step 3: Now, choose your hotspot name, enter the correct password, and select Advanced.

Step 4: Enter 172.20.10.4 as the IP address, then hit Next.

Step 5: Type in 172.20.10.1 for the Gateway, and click Next.

Step 6: Set the Network Prefix Length to 28, and proceed with Next.

Step 7: Set the DNS 1 to 8.8.8.8, and tap Next.

Step 8: Leave the DNS 2 empty, and select Connect.

This process sets a Google Public DNS, which can often help solve connectivity issues.

3. Soft Reset Everything

It may seem like a simple solution, but performing a soft reset is actually one of the most effective ways to tackle network issues.

Here’s how you can give everything in your setup a gentle reset:

Step 1: Disconnect everything from each other and from the power source for at least 30 seconds. Meanwhile, reset your hotspot and cellular network by switching the Airplane mode on and off.

Step 2: Reconnect everything, and go to the Network settings on your Fire TV Stick.

Step 3: If your hotspot is already saved, click the Hamburger & Select buttons to forget the network.

Step 4: Finally, find and reconnect to your hotspot.

In conclusion, connecting your Fire TV Stick to a mobile hotspot can unlock a world of streaming possibilities, especially when a traditional Wi-Fi connection is out of reach.

Whether you’re using an Android or iPhone, the steps outlined in this article can guide you through a smooth setup process.

Don’t forget, if you encounter any hiccups along the way, our troubleshooting tips are here to help.

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