Amazon’s new Fire TV Stick remote finally adds useful Alexa functionality

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Amazon Fire TV Stick remotes beat common smart TV clickers with the added convenience they offer. The newest model, Alexa Voice Remote Pro, comes equipped with, as its name suggests, Amazon Alexa for quick, hands-free control, plus other handy features like backlit motion-activated buttons, a Bluetooth headphone pairing button, and mappable buttons for TV shortcuts. Another essential function is one that TV users have been asking for since the invention of the remote control.

Alexa Voice Remote Pro also includes another smart Alexa feature that some users may find life-saving: a remote locator. If your remote ever falls into the dark abyss of a couch crevice or gets lost in an unruly jungle of blankets, all you have to do is ask another Amazon Alexa device, “Alexa, find my remote,” and it will ping your controller. You no longer need to rely on your Fire TV app to control your device, since you can now locate your remote and easily return to streaming.

To access this feature, first sync Voice Remote Pro with your Fire TV or Echo Show and make sure both are signed into the same Amazon account. As long as the remote is within 30 feet of your device, you should be able to find your channel changer easily.

Amazon Fire TV Stick users hoping to say goodbye to the days of searching for lost TV remotes will be pleased to know that the Alexa Voice Remote Pro is more affordable than ever. The control is priced at the retail price of $34.99 and, as of September 2026, is sold at the discounted rate of $19.99. The reduced price comes before any future Prime Day or Black Friday deals that may be offered.

Along with Voice Remote Pro, Amazon is rolling out November 2026 software updates that introduce new features like enhanced Alexa+ functionality on Fire TV and the Fire TV app, which takes into account household subscriptions, viewing history, and other specific factors when making content recommendations, rather than relying solely on keywords. The AI-driven service will also have its own hub available in the Fire TV main menu for easy access to start or open conversations and receive suggestions. Alexa+ is initially offered as a free service, but those hoping to take advantage of all its benefits, including access to all compatible devices and unlimited daily use, must purchase one of its subscription tiers: Prime (which is free to all Amazon Prime members) or Standard (which has all the benefits of Prime except infinite photo memory and 5 GB of video memory).