How to Set Up the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max in 5 Minutes! | Fire TV Setup and Activation Guide

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a great streaming media player that often goes on sale for less than $50. Although I primarily use Roku players, I have owned several Fire TV Stick devices over the years. The 4K Max is my favorite! In today's video, I show you how to set up the device in less than five minutes. I also share a few tips and tricks for using your new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.
Get an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max here: amzn.to/3Oj4rmc
CHAPTERS:
0:00 What You Need to Get Started
0:26 Unboxing Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max
0:45 Connecting Your Device to Your TV
1:28 On-Screen Setup Instructions
2:55 Downloading Apps With Amazon Fire TV
3:33 Why I Don't Subscribe to Services Through Amazon
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[@MichaelSaves]

Thanks for watching today's tutorial. If you found it helpful, please consider sharing it with someone who is new to cutting the cord!

[@lynxeffect84]

Where did other end of hdmi cable plug into ?

[@jodygierke970]

I am brand new to cutting the cord. I am 68 and not tech savvy but this was easy for me. I just need to figure out how I can watch the entire programs of things I always watched when I had satelite TV. If you can instruct me, I would truly appreciate it. You have been a complete blessing to me setting this up. Thank you so much.

[@MichaelSaves]

@@jodygierke970this guide may help you out michaelsaves.com/streaming/how-to-cut-the-cord/

[@kevinc.dooley5744]

well done! easy to follow instructions, good audio, specific and clear!

[@teammarchandchannel4468]

Thank you so much, the most easy way to follow how to use Firestick, it's really step by step, i've watched other vlogs but it's not step by step & can't follow them. Only your video helps me a lot & easy. Thank you!❤️

[@chakyyy]

Short and useful.

[@BretMuckdogs]

Thank you for this video.

[@7amber7]

VERY HELPFUL!!! THANX

[@johnpolese6575]

Great device. I have a Roku Ultra, Chromecast with Google TV, and the Fire TV Max. I think this is my favorite device. It’s very zippy and smooth. I also love that it is so portable. I take it with me on vacation all the time and have no problem hooking it up at hotels or AirBnBs.

[@garywhite406]

Thank you very much!

[@Jusna392]

Tysm it helped someone much I was trying to set it up for like a week

[@arthisathish7081]

Girl u tried to set the firestick for a week 😅

[@monzilachowdhury6590]

Thank you.

[@50450720]

Nice and simple instructions 👍

[@lindahiggs5927]

Thank you

[@MRSTEEL15]

Very helpful TY

[@munafwala2822]

Very good and helpful 👍

[@brianprince6745]

GREAT VIDEO. one quick question. i have a 4k tv. do i use the hdmi port 1 are use hdcp2.2 port? any info would be great thanks

[@MichaelSaves]

I’m not sure it matters

[@down813]

3:47 I'll have to agree with you on that.

[@IslandDigital]

I purchased a Firestick for my Brother. I want to set it up for him with his information so when he gets it he can plug in and play. The only issue I see is I’ll be setting it up on my tv and my internet. Will he be able to change those setting bringing it to his house for his tv and internet settings ? This way the volume/ power and internet all work on his and not looking for my info? Thanks

[@MichaelSaves]

Is there a way to set it up at his house? I don't see a way around the Wi-Fi step. Or share this video with him.

[@judithsteven4037]

I have the new Forest stick but it won’t power up my tv…. I have to turn tv on manually and remote still doesn’t work

[@edgardoflores2382]

I ask questions for fire stick tv 4k max from kodi builds what kind this

[@joinercharle]

Do I need a Fire Stick for every TV?

[@MichaelSaves]

Yes

[@sammyg1368]

What if don’t have acct in Amazon yet?

[@smark1180]

Do you have a dedicated video about adding channels from various apps to the Firestick TV Guide?

[@MichaelSaves]

I don't, but I can add it to my list

[@elvisonstage]

I have a 24" VIZIO HDTV with ONE HDMI port. How would I connect an Amazon Firestick 4K Max AND an over-the-air TV antenna and antenna amplifier, to ONE HDMI port please? Thank you!!!!

[@ryancraig4811]

The antenna should have a round connector that goes to the ANT port on the tv. The antenna amplifier plugs into a wall outlet or a USB port on the tv. This leaves the HDMI port free for the fire stick. Probably overkill on the 4k max since the tv likely isn’t 4k, but no big deal. Hope this helps.

[@CW-yg7qm]

Display setting at auto or set to highest 4K resolution? Colour bit depth at 8bits or higher?

[@battureventyr9635]

Hey, I have a question. Do I need to have an account on all channels? I thought there was free access

[@MichaelSaves]

You only need to create accounts for the channels you want. Some are free and some are paid. There are many free channels available, including my 7 favorites here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYeWZ6aenr2nock

[@battureventyr9635]

@@MichaelSaves Thanks for answering me 😊 however If I have to pay normally as I do now. What’s the point to have this firestick?🙄 what’s different what I have now?🙄

[@MichaelSaves]

@@battureventyr9635 I don't know what you have now. But a Fire TV Stick connects to your TV and lets you stream content over the internet. It has a "hub" to help you discover free and paid apps.

[@Kyrocit0xe]

the hmdi wont go in my samsung 4k tv

[@josephb8499]

My fire stick won’t activate when I plug in the code.. why is that ? What can I do ?

[@HappyCello-rk9ov]

How to set up a fire stick to my Polaroid TV

[@davemack7740]

👍

[@micalus8955]

I have a problem with 2 new 3rd gen firesticks I purchased on prime day. The problem is the firesticks work however the remotes that came with each one for some reason are not pairing with the firesticks (remotes are the one with the netflix, hulu, disney, and amazon button on bottom). But the old 2nd gen controllers I have work after pairing. Do you know why this is? And yes the new remotes light up and batteries are fresh they just are not pairing even after holding the home button for 10 seconds and longer. Any help would be appreciated

[@sidneysmith5411]

I need the same help did you get any

[@micalus8955]

@sidneysmith5411 hey honestly I did fix it myself. However, I can't remember what I did. I think I either did a factory reset using the 2nd gen controllers or I think it had something to do with me using the login in credentials to my firestick. I think they remembered the old controllers so I had to delete those off the firestick in settings devices and then I was able to sync the new ones. Hopefully that helps as it was a year ago lol

[@arod7404]

Why not use the HDMI (arc) port?

[@Fraden7]

I think because if you have a Sound bar like a lot of ppl have you would want to connect that there instead..

[@khalidarshad3448]

Is it a streaming device

[@MichaelSaves]

yes

[@camillesimms4627]

well explain

[@benpar8120]

What if you don't have an Amazon account? Mine was a Birthday present

[@MichaelSaves]

Create an Amazon account

[@benpar8120]

@@MichaelSaves I don't like the Amazon website, it's too complicated

[@petekane2501]

Sadly the setup of our fire stick was not easy . Amazon

[@willisedwards5271]

Why do you demonstrate from the side of the TV?🤷🏿‍♂️

[@MichaelSaves]

For this case it was because of glare. I had just moved and my studio was not setup.

[@lucifersixsixsix4225]

My issue is. I cant locate the HDMI port selection. Samsung smart tv.