Program new FireTV remote without fireTV device

by coledeb

Hey guys! So I purchased a Mi Box S recently and have been loving the Android TV ecosystem, I'm looking to upgrade to a Shield TV very soon hopefully. I also am looking to buy the newest Fire TV remote for it, because of the included IR controls for TV power, volume, etc. However, I read that a FireTV device is required to program these controls before they can be used on an Android TV. I don't really have the money to afford buying both a shield and a firestick right now, so is there any way for me to program the remote without needing the firestick? Thank you in advance.

hardaysknight

You know the shield has CEC controls in the remote right?

SoapyMacNCheese

Wait for a sale. The Fire TV stick 4k goes on sale for $35, and the remote separately costs $30.

Max_Roc

Borrow someone's fire tv to program it then return or just wait until it's on sale for 35.

coledeb

Thank you all for your suggestions and information!! I have my shield and firestick/remote ordered and I can't wait to see the best of Android TV on this thing.