Home Theatre System allows you to create a home theatre system for your Fire TV device by using your Echo Devices as speakers.
At this time Home Theatre System is only supported for the following devices:
Compatible Fire TV Devices
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K
Amazon Fire TV (3rd Generation)
Fire TV Cube (2nd Generation)
Compatible Echo Devices
Echo Dot (3rd Generation)
Echo (2nd Generation)
Echo (3rd Generation)
Echo Plus (1st Generation)
Echo Plus (2nd Generation)
Echo Dot with clock
Echo Studio
Note: Echo Sub can pair with any of the above Echo devices.
Home Theatre System on Fire TV supports the following speaker configurations:
1.0 (one Echo device working as an external speaker)
1.1 (one Echo device working as an external speaker with Echo Sub
2.0 (two Echo devices working as external speakers, one as left audio and one as right audio)
2.1 (two Echo devices working as external speakers, one as left audio and one as right audio, and on Echo Sub)
To get started, download the latest version of the Alexa app and check that your Echo device has the latest software version installed. For more information on software updates, go to: Alexa Device Software Updates
To create a speaker set for Home Theatre:
Connect your Fire TV device and Echo device(s) to the same network and Amazon account.
In the Alexa app, tap on the Devices icon on the lower right-hand side and then tap the “+” icon on the upper right hand side.
Tap “Set Up Audio System” from the popup and then tap “Home Cinema” on the next screen.
Select your Fire TV device and then “Next” to name your new Home Theatre system.
Select the Echo devices you would like to use as speakers – you can set-up up to two speakers, plus an optional Echo Sub.
Follow the on-screen instructions, and fire up the popcorn!
Once you enable your speaker system, manage your Home Theatre settings on your Fire TV.
Go to Settings > Display & Sounds > Home Theatre System.
Gaming Audio: Enable this setting to ensure optimal audio quality only when gaming. This setting uses your TV speakers and should be disabled when you are not gaming.
Volume Control: Allows your Fire TV remote to control the volume of your Home Theatre System.
Lip Sync Tuning: Use this setting if you notice inconsistencies between the audio you hear and the action seen on screen.
Is there a reason the regular fire stick is not compatible with this? I recently bought the regular one because I don’t have a 4K TV. Is there something technically different about the 4K model in regards to this feature?
This does nothing for me, I want to stream a show on my TV and let it come through all the speakers in the house, again through ALL the speakers in the house, not 1 or 2 , or 1 with a sub bla bla bla, hey designers do you not have an Alexa in your house? do you not watch TV and say hey this is be great if the speakers floats through the whole entire house so when I got to get up and go get a drink out in the kitchen or I'm having a party and I want to play a concert on my TV it would come through the whole entire house, I'm slowly realizing through the headaches and the BS that this wireless speaker smart house BS is nothing more than a scam, going back to old school wired speakers everywhere with a amp and room switches
Please contact Amazon Development team using the HELP link on every Amazon web page and see how you can help them make their application better for the planet.
This does nothing for me, I want to stream a show on my TV and let it come through all the speakers in the house, again through ALL the speakers in the house, not 1 or 2 , or 1 with a sub bla bla bla, hey designers do you not have an Alexa in your house? do you not watch TV and say hey this is be great if the speakers floats through the whole entire house so when I got to get up and go get a drink out in the kitchen or I'm having a party and I want to play a concert on my TV it would come through the whole entire house, I'm slowly realizing through the headaches and the BS that this wireless speaker smart house BS is nothing more than a scam, going back to old school wired speakers everywhere with a amp and room switches
I totally agree.
I went "back to old school wired speakers" several months ago"
This does nothing for me, I want to stream a show on my TV and let it come through all the speakers in the house, again through ALL the speakers in the house, not 1 or 2 , or 1 with a sub bla bla bla, hey designers do you not have an Alexa in your house? do you not watch TV and say hey this is be great if the speakers floats through the whole entire house so when I got to get up and go get a drink out in the kitchen or I'm having a party and I want to play a concert on my TV it would come through the whole entire house, I'm slowly realizing through the headaches and the BS that this wireless speaker smart house BS is nothing more than a scam, going back to old school wired speakers everywhere with a amp and room switches
Full wireless already available. Wherever you want it. It’s called Sonos. Been around for 15+ years. And with proper home theatre.
your ideas should be sent to the Amazon team, and not in a customer forum, so they may improve your experience to your satisfaction.
I have tried to set this up. But can not get it working.
i have the latest 4K Fire TV stick along with two Echo 2nd gen and an echo sub.
when I use the create home theatre option I can select my Fire TV stick but the sub pair says incompatible.
ive tried resetting and also unpairing all devices but this doesn’t work either,
any one with any ideas?
Hello Usehgal,
Welcome to the Forums!
I recommend performing the following troubleshooting:
Make sure that your devices are registered to same account.
Check that your devices are on the same Wi-Fi network and frequency band.
Check the appstore on your mobile device to make sure the Alexa app is updated.
Force close the Alexa app.
Make sure that your devices are on the latest software version. For Echo devices, say "Check for software updates." For Fire TV, go to Settings > My Fire TV > About > Check for Updates.
Please let me know if you continue to experience this issue.
I have the same issue. If I remove the sub from the stereo pair then the two echos appear in the app. When I put the sub back in the stereo pair it says incompatible again. It is as though the sub hasn’t got the new firmware or something is up with compatibility with the sub.
If you have performed the above troubleshooting and continue to experience this issue, then I recommend reaching out to our Echo team using the following link:
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Amazon StaffHome Theatre System allows you to create a home theatre system for your Fire TV device by using your Echo Devices as speakers.
At this time Home Theatre System is only supported for the following devices:
Compatible Fire TV Devices
Compatible Echo Devices
Note: Echo Sub can pair with any of the above Echo devices.
Home Theatre System on Fire TV supports the following speaker configurations:
To get started, download the latest version of the Alexa app and check that your Echo device has the latest software version installed. For more information on software updates, go to: Alexa Device Software Updates
To create a speaker set for Home Theatre:
Once you enable your speaker system, manage your Home Theatre settings on your Fire TV.
Go to Settings > Display & Sounds > Home Theatre System.
Sticking some stereo speakers onto your TV is NOT home theatre.
home theatre requires rear speakers - a minimum of 4.1 - the 1 being optional
what about the link amp?
Nah. 2.1 won't cut it for me. Lemme know when it's 5.1+ and I'll be all over it like a magnet on metal.
Is there a reason the regular fire stick is not compatible with this? I recently bought the regular one because I don’t have a 4K TV. Is there something technically different about the 4K model in regards to this feature?
This does nothing for me, I want to stream a show on my TV and let it come through all the speakers in the house, again through ALL the speakers in the house, not 1 or 2 , or 1 with a sub bla bla bla, hey designers do you not have an Alexa in your house? do you not watch TV and say hey this is be great if the speakers floats through the whole entire house so when I got to get up and go get a drink out in the kitchen or I'm having a party and I want to play a concert on my TV it would come through the whole entire house, I'm slowly realizing through the headaches and the BS that this wireless speaker smart house BS is nothing more than a scam, going back to old school wired speakers everywhere with a amp and room switches
Please contact Amazon Development team using the HELP link on every Amazon web page and see how you can help them make their application better for the planet.
I wonder why someone would follow their own alternative forum profile.
I totally agree.
I went "back to old school wired speakers" several months ago"
A lot less hassle.
Another one?
Full wireless already available. Wherever you want it. It’s called Sonos. Been around for 15+ years. And with proper home theatre.
your ideas should be sent to the Amazon team, and not in a customer forum, so they may improve your experience to your satisfaction.
I have tried to set this up. But can not get it working.
i have the latest 4K Fire TV stick along with two Echo 2nd gen and an echo sub.
when I use the create home theatre option I can select my Fire TV stick but the sub pair says incompatible.
ive tried resetting and also unpairing all devices but this doesn’t work either,
any one with any ideas?
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Amazon StaffHello Usehgal,
Welcome to the Forums!
I recommend performing the following troubleshooting:
Please let me know if you continue to experience this issue.
I have the same issue. If I remove the sub from the stereo pair then the two echos appear in the app. When I put the sub back in the stereo pair it says incompatible again. It is as though the sub hasn’t got the new firmware or something is up with compatibility with the sub.
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Amazon StaffHello Matthew Gratton,
If you have performed the above troubleshooting and continue to experience this issue, then I recommend reaching out to our Echo team using the following link:
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Please let me know if they resolve your issue.
Perfect solution for me with a 4K monitor that doesnt have speaker to turn it into a TV with a Fire TV stick and Echo Dot!