{"id":539892,"date":"2023-01-16T14:00:31","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T11:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/"},"modified":"2023-01-16T14:00:31","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T11:00:31","slug":"amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"#Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro for Fire TV Review: A Sensible, Convenient Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a43219d16e4a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a43219d16e4a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#%E2%80%9CAmazon_Alexa_Voice_Remote_Pro_for_Fire_TV_Review_A_Sensible_Convenient_Upgrade%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro for Fire TV Review: A Sensible, Convenient Upgrade&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#Look_and_Feel_Compact_and_Streamlined\" >Look and Feel: Compact and Streamlined<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#Setting_Up_Simple_or_a_Pain\" >Setting Up: Simple or a Pain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#What_the_Pro_Has_That_Old_Remotes_Dont\" >What the Pro Has That Old Remotes Don\u2019t<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#The_Programmable_Buttons\" >The Programmable Buttons<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#The_Bluetooth_Headphones_Button\" >The Bluetooth Headphones Button<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#Backlight_Me_Baby\" >Backlight Me, Baby<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#The_Remote_Finder_Feature\" >The Remote Finder Feature<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#Performance_The_Alexa_Voice_Remote_Pro_Devliers\" >Performance: The Alexa Voice Remote Pro Devliers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Alexa_Voice_Remote_Pro\" >Should You Buy the Alexa Voice Remote Pro?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-for-fire-tv-review-a-sensible-convenient-upgrade\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CAmazon_Alexa_Voice_Remote_Pro_for_Fire_TV_Review_A_Sensible_Convenient_Upgrade%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro for Fire TV Review: A Sensible, Convenient Upgrade&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\" data-nosnippet=\"\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Does not work<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Barely functional<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Severely lacking in most areas<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Functions, but has numerous issues<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Fine yet leaves a lot to be desired<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good enough to buy on sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great and worth purchasing<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roaching best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Best-in-class<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Borderline perfection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$35<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-858209 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/858209\/6161da6cd150f799a18706fbd041d92b.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Person holding the Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Amazon\u2019s Fire TV system gets an upgrade with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Introducing-alexa-voice-remote-pro\/dp\/B09RX4HKTD?tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">Alexa Voice Remote Pro<\/a>, but is it worth the cost to switch? For now, smart remotes are still pretty basic gadgets\u2014but Amazon has thrown in some handy features that could justify upgrading.<\/p>\n<p>At $35, the Alexa Voice Remote Pro is cheap enough to grab any day, but it\u2019s also more expensive than competitors. Cost aside, it might be worth replacing\u00a0your old <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/alexa-voice-remote-with-power-and-volume-controls\/dp\/B08D6WJYD9\/?tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">Alexa remote<\/a>\u2014even if you aren\u2019t a champion binge-watcher\u2014just for the new auto backlight, a Bluetooth button to connect to your favorite headphones, and two customizable buttons to complete frequent tasks quicker.<\/p>\n<p>New additions aside, the Alexa Voice Remote Pro isn\u2019t perfect. There\u2019s no way to bypass the Alexa Voice button for a hands-free experience, it doesn\u2019t appear to be a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/77663\/the-5-best-universal-remotes-now-that-logitech-quit-the-game\/\">universal remote<\/a> for non-Fire TVs, and Amazon neglected important additions, such as an integrated rechargeable battery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline fullwidth\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The auto-backlight function is a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> changer<\/li>\n<li>Programmable buttons are convenient<\/li>\n<li>The Bluetooth headphones button makes it simple to watch quietly<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable and sturdy build<\/li>\n<li>Remote finder works well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Couldn&#8217;t use it as an all-in-one remote<\/li>\n<li>No way to bypass the Alexa Voice button and opt for voice activation<\/li>\n<li>This upgrade should become the standard<\/li>\n<li>Uses external batteries instead of an integrated rechargeable one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"reviews-blurb\">How-To Geek&#8217;s expert reviewers go hands-on with each product we review. We put every piece of hardware through hours of testing in the real world and run them through benchmarks in our lab. We never accept payment to endorse or review a product and never aggregate other people\u2019s reviews. Read more &gt;&gt;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Look_and_Feel_Compact_and_Streamlined\"><\/span>Look and Feel: Compact and Streamlined<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-858206\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/amazon-alexa-voice-remote-pro-sitting-next-to-an-amazon-fire-stickjpg_52567060992_o.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro sitting next to an Amazon Fire Stick.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Included in the box:<\/strong>\u00a0Alexa Voice Remote Pro, 2 AAA batteries, Quick Start Guide<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong>\u00a01.5 x 5.8 x 0.7in (38 x 148 x 18mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>1.9oz (54g) without batteries; 2.2oz (64g) with batteries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compatibility: <\/strong>Most Fire TV streaming <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> players, Amazon Fire TV smart TVs, and smart TVs with Fire TV built-in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Out of the box, I discovered the Alexa Voice Remote Pro, two AAA batteries, and a helpful Quick Start Guide that details the controls, how to set it up, and how to use its features, such as the remote finder and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/748634\/what-is-bluetooth\/\">Bluetooth connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>The remote looks similar to past iterations, but its new additions\u2014notably the Bluetooth headphone button in the top-right corner of the remote\u2014are well integrated. In the top-center spot is the blue Alexa Voice button, and above that is an indicator light and microphone. Meanwhile, the programmable buttons (\u201c1\u201d and \u201c2\u201d) are located in the third row from the bottom, above the app shortcut buttons.<\/p>\n<p>The Alexa Voice Remote Pro feels more solid than other Alexa remotes, which I appreciated.\u00a0For context, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/alexa-voice-remote-with-power-and-volume-controls\/dp\/B08D6WJYD9?tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">3rd Gen Alexa Voice Remote<\/a> weighs 0.4 ounces less.<\/p>\n<p>The latest Alexa remote is still compact and easy to lose, but Amazon has somewhat remedied this common frustration with the remote\u2019s built-in remote finder (which <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#moka_anchor_TheRemoteFinderFeature\">I\u2019ll detail later<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_Simple_or_a_Pain\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Setting Up: Simple or a Pain?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Setting up your Alexa Voice Remote Pro\u00a0should be easy. Unfortunately, you might have some issues if you\u2019re hooking it up with a smart TV via a Fire Stick device. The instructions in the Quick Start Guide provided me with the basics, but when I couldn\u2019t get my TV to read the remote, I had to head to the forums.<\/p>\n<p>Since I didn\u2019t have a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/85562\/the-5-best-tvs-with-fire-tv\/\">smart TV with Fire TV built-in<\/a>, I had to install the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/8141\/amazon-launched-a-new-4k-fire-tv-stick-but-should-you-buy-it\/\">Fire TV Stick 4K<\/a>, which comes with the 2nd Gen Alexa Voice Remote.<\/p>\n<p>Because my Roku TV\u2019s\u00a0three HDMI ports were occupied, I had to unplug my Xbox One\u2014a reminder that I should grab <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/11587\/add-more-hdmi-ports-to-your-tv-with-these-switches\/\">an HDMI switch<\/a> to add more ports to my TV. It took a couple of tries to get the Fire TV Stick 4K to register.<\/p>\n<p>I had to unplug it and power cycle my TV to get my Roku to list the second HDMI port as \u201cFire TV.\u201d Then, my Fire TV app struggled to recognize the Alexa Voice Remote included in the Fire TV Stick bundle. I removed the batteries at least four times, restarted my TV twice, and finally gave up after wasting 20 minutes trying.<\/p>\n<p>My Roku finally got with the program the next morning, and the first Alexa Voice Remote worked. Then I set up the Alexa Voice Remote Pro as an additional remote in the Fire TV app\u2019s Settings.<\/p>\n<p>Adding the Alexa Voice Remote Pro was the easiest, most painless part of the process, so if you already have Fire TV on your television, you shouldn\u2019t struggle as much as I did. Again, I\u2019m uncertain if the blame was on my Roku TV, but I have a suspicion that it was the culprit. Additionally, if you use a soundbar, Amazon has done an excellent job of making that part of your setup as painless as possible.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Pro_Has_That_Old_Remotes_Dont\"><\/span>What the Pro Has That Old Remotes Don\u2019t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Connectivity:\u00a0<\/strong>Bluetooth, IR<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Buying the latest Alexa remote makes sense if your house is full of Amazon devices; it makes everything more convenient. For example, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/236471\/how-to-extend-the-reach-of-your-amazon-echo-with-a-voice-remote\/\">use Alexa Voice Remote to extend the reach of Amazon Echo devices.<\/p>\n<p>I don\u2019t have a Fire TV, but with the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/8136\/amazon-unveils-4k-fire-stick-with-all-new-alexa-voice-remote\/\">Fire TV Stick 4K<\/a> Amazon sent with the remote, I got much of the same experience. Even if the company made its\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/136616\/your-fire-tv-is-begging-for-the-alexa-voice-remote-pro\/\">Amazon Voice Remote Pro with Fire TVs in mind<\/a>, you could upgrade your remote for your Fire TV Stick without a worry about performance; but make sure it\u2019s on the compatible list. For instance, the 1st Gen Amazon Fire TV isn\u2019t\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/help\/customer\/display.html?nodeId=GGJEXBX2A8S5UMZA&amp;tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">a compatible device<\/a>. It\u2019s also important to note the company will expand compatibility in the coming months.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Programmable_Buttons\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">The Programmable Buttons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-858205\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-close-up-of-the-shortcut-buttons-on-the-amazon-alexa-voice-remote-projpg_52567967990_o.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A close up of the shortcut buttons on the Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Programmable Buttons:\u00a0<\/strong>2 programmable buttons labeled \u201c1\u201d and \u201c2.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Having two customizable buttons can make your streaming experience easier\u2014so I appreciate the thought Amazon put into this feature. I watched\u00a0<em>way\u00a0<\/em>too many Discovery+ shows over the holiday season, so I programmed button \u201c1\u201d to launch <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.discoveryplus.com%2F&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Discovery+<\/a>. This made it easier to continue my marathon of Food Network\u2019s \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/shows\/christmas-cookie-challenge\">Christmas Cookie Challenge<\/a>\u201c\u2014don\u2019t judge me.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of pushing the Alexa Voice button and asking Alexa to launch Discovery+ every time, a single push of a button was all I needed to get to the app.<\/p>\n<p>I also frequently enjoy\u00a0Amazon Music, so I set button \u201c2\u201d to \u201cGo to Amazon Music.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The process was easy. I held down one of the two buttons for three seconds. Then, I followed the prompt and selected an action from my list of previous Alexa commands. From there, I chose one from the list or went to the pre-programmed suggestions. If you have a specific order you haven\u2019t asked Alexa yet, hit the back arrow on your remote, tell Alexa to do the action desired, then repeat. You\u2019ll see the new command at the top of your list.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bluetooth_Headphones_Button\"><\/span>The Bluetooth Headphones Button<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-858204\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/a-close-up-of-the-alexa-voice-button-on-the-amazon-alexa-voice-remote-projpg_52568050278_o.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A close up of the Alexa voice button on the Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you live with other people, an integrated Bluetooth button is a terrific option to have. Whenever I wanted to play a game on my <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/534691\/how-to-decide-which-nintendo-switch-is-right-for-you\/\">Nintendo Switch or watch a show without disturbing anyone, I got connected with ease. To do so, you tap the Bluetooth button and scroll to \u201cAdd Device.\u201d I paired my <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Beats-Studio-Cancelling-Earbuds-Built-Bluetooth-Headphones\/dp\/B096SV8SJG\/?tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">Beats Studio Buds<\/a>, and in a matter of seconds, I was getting the TV audio through my earbuds.<\/p>\n<p>Some may prefer a wired headphone jack to be included on the Alexa Voice Remote Pro as well, but as someone who has more Bluetooth devices than wired, it didn\u2019t bother me. However, more options are always the most convenient, so this might be a dealbreaker for you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Backlight_Me_Baby\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Backlight Me, Baby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-859118 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/20230104_163529.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The Alexa Voice Remote Pro's backlighting in dim lighting.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1081\" data-credittext=\"Cianna Garrison \/ How-To Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cianna Garrison \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s a ridiculously simple upgrade, but the Alexa Voice Remote Pro\u2019s automated backlight is a welcome upgrade and probably my favorite of the three. In regular lighting, the Alexa Voice Remote Pro keeps the light off to conserve battery. But in dim lighting, the remote lights up when you pick it up, so there\u2019s no need to turn on a light or reach for your phone\u2019s flashlight to press the right button.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Remote_Finder_Feature\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_6\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_TheRemoteFinderFeature\">The Remote Finder Feature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For what it is, the Alexa Voice Remote Pro\u2019s Remote Finder feature does its job. If you\u2019ve lost your remote, you can say, \u201cAlexa, find my remote,\u201d to any Amazon device with Alexa. You can also use the Alexa app (available on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/amazon-alexa\/id944011620?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg858200&amp;tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">iPhone<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.amazon.dee.app&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">Android<\/a>) or Fire TV app (available on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/amazon-fire-tv\/id947984433?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg858200&amp;tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">iPhone<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.amazon.storm.lightning.client.aosp&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">Android<\/a>) or tap the remote finder button in the Fire TV app.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-859116 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/lost-remote-page-set-up.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A Roku smart TV on the Fire TV app's Find My Remote page for the Alexa Voice Remote Pro.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cianna Garrison \/ How-To Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Cianna Garrison \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I \u201chid\u201d my remote several times to test out this feature. Sure enough, when I asked Alexa to find my controller, I heard a shrill ringing sound coming from where I placed the remote. If your Fire TV device is on, you have a lot of battery power left, and you\u2019re within 30 feet (~9m) of your TV, the remote finder will sound. If any of these things aren\u2019t in alignment, the Remote Finder won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n<p>Obviously, the limited capabilities of this feature could make it difficult to <em>actually\u00a0<\/em>find your remote when you\u2019ve lost it, so I\u2019d still keep tabs on the accessory when you can.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_The_Alexa_Voice_Remote_Pro_Devliers\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_7\">Performance: The Alexa Voice Remote Pro Devliers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-858203\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/person-using-the-voice-command-functionality-on-the-amazon-alexa-voice-remote-projpg_52568050343_o.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Person using the voice command functionality on the Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Power Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>2 AAA batteries (included)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warranty: <\/strong>90-Day Limited Warranty and service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>As far as the Alexa Voice Remote Pro\u2019s overall performance, I\u2019d give it a solid 8 out of 10\u2014and it might\u2019ve been higher if not for a few things that could use improvement.<\/p>\n<p>First off, the Alexa Voice Remote Pro doesn\u2019t have the option to use only your voice to wake Alexa\u2014a feature that was probably left out due to how easy it is to activate Alexa if you accidentally say the name or, ironically, have a best friend named Alexa as I do. Still, bypassing the button and using voice activation would\u2019ve been nice, especially since the latest <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/77766\/roku-unveils-the-rechargeable-voice-remote-pro-streambar-pro-and-express-4k\/\">Roku Voice Remote Pro<\/a> includes a voice-wake feature and costs less money.<\/p>\n<p>Second, most of us are getting tired of changing the batteries in these smart remotes every two days. That estimate may be an exaggeration\u2014but it seems these smart devices zap up power in a matter of a few days, a week tops. Again, Roku\u2019s Remote Pro is rechargeable, so I\u2019m disappointed Amazon didn\u2019t latch onto this as well.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the Alexa Voice Pro Remote wasn\u2019t an all-in-one, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-universal-remotes-for-your-entertainment-system\/\">universal remote<\/a>. It didn\u2019t work from my TV\u2019s homepage and only responded once I had Fire TV open.<\/p>\n<p>When I summoned it from cyberspace, the integrated Alexa Assistant worked well. I started by changing Alexa\u2019s voice to a British man in place of the standard woman\u2019s voice, and from there was able to command it to launch my favorite TV apps, search for movie titles, and stream music through <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/?tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">Amazon Music<\/a>. You can also ask Alexa to tell you the weather forecast, answer a random question, or turn your Alexa-connected devices (i.e., smart lights, for example) on or off. The performance was solid\u2014barely a blip in most of my streaming adventures over a span of two weeks.<\/p>\n<p>The issues I had while streaming were small\u2014likely attributable to my Roku or the Fire TV app rather than the remote itself. One example of this was some hideous oversaturation when playing certain shows.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-859120 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/oversaturated-stream.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An oversaturated stream of Below Deck using the Alexa Voice Remote Pro with the Fire TV app.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Cianna Garrison \/ How-To Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i>An oversaturated stream of \u201cBelow Deck\u201d with the Fire TV app.<\/i> <span class=\"imagecredit\">Cianna Garrison \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Luckily, switching my \u201cDynamic Range Settings\u201d under the Fire TV app\u2019s \u201cDisplay and Sounds\u201d settings to \u201cAdaptive\u201d instead of \u201cAlways On\u201d eliminated the lobster-person look in Bravo\u2019s latest \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bravotv.com\/below-deck\">Below Deck<\/a>\u201d season.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Alexa_Voice_Remote_Pro\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Should You Buy the Alexa Voice Remote Pro?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-858208 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/indicator-light-on-the-amazon-alexa-voice-remote-projpg_52568050673_o.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Indicator light on the Amazon Alexa Voice Remote Pro.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Hannah Stryker \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Introducing-alexa-voice-remote-pro\/dp\/B09RX4HKTD?tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">Alexa Voice Remote Pro<\/a>\u00a0might not be an upgrade you need, but it\u2019s an upgrade that could bring more ease of use to your streaming experience. I wouldn\u2019t call it the best smart home device\u00a0out there, but having it on hand for a couple of weeks made me a believer, despite its shortcomings.<\/p>\n<p>Those who have Roku TVs may want to spring for the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Roku-Rechargeable-controls-listening-hands-free\/dp\/B0916RDGMD\/?tag=lsmedia-13694-20\">Roku Voice Remote Pro<\/a>, which is cheaper and has similar features. But if you\u2019re sold on Amazon\u2019s smart devices, the Alexa Voice Remote Pro is the best controller for Amazon\u2019s Fire TVs.<\/p>\n<p>You can purchase the Alexa Voice Remote Pro for $35 today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The auto-backlight function is a game changer<\/li>\n<li>Programmable buttons are convenient<\/li>\n<li>The Bluetooth headphones button makes it simple to watch quietly<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable and sturdy build<\/li>\n<li>Remote finder works well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Couldn&#8217;t use it as an all-in-one remote<\/li>\n<li>No way to bypass the Alexa Voice button and opt for voice activation<\/li>\n<li>This upgrade should become the standard<\/li>\n<li>Uses external batteries instead of an integrated rechargeable one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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