AmazonFire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro (newest model) with remote finder, TV controls, and backlit buttons

Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro (newest model) with remote finder, TV controls, and backlit buttonsMade for Amazon Remote Cover Case, for Alexa Voice Remote Pro (2022 Release) | Red=================================================================================================Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro and Remote Cover CaseALTERNATE REVIEW TITLE: Thoughtful Upgrade for Fire TV Users – Especially with the Red Cover Case ComboIf you use your Fire TV frequently, this Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro (paired with the Made for Amazon red cover) feels like a worthy and well-designed upgrade.The remote itself is a noticeable step up. The backlit buttons are something I didn’t know If you use your Fire TV frequently, this Amazon Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro (paired with the Made for Amazon red cover) feels like a worthy and well-designed upgrade.The remote itself is a noticeable step up. The backlit buttons are something I didn’t know I needed until I used them—especially helpful during movie nights or in dimly lit rooms. The “remote finder” feature is also a true stress-saver. You just ask Alexa to find it, and the remote makes a sound to help you track it down. I’ve already had to use it more than once, and it works like a charm.The remote also includes programmable buttons, so I can jump straight to my favorite apps without navigating through the menus. The tactile feel is solid and responsive—not cheap or flimsy. You can really tell this is a “Pro” version.As for the Made for Amazon Red Cover, it adds grip and visibility. I personally chose the red version to help it stand out in the room (and against dark furniture), and it’s worked exactly as I hoped. The silicone has a soft, flexible texture, not too bulky, and it fits snugly on the Pro remote. Plus, it adds some basic drop protection, which is important in my household.I read a few reviews before buying where people mentioned wishing this combo came standard. I can see why. Together, they make the remote easier to locate, harder to misplace, and much more comfortable to use.Pros:Remote finder is a game-changerBacklighting is perfect for nighttime useStrong build and snappy responsivenessThe red case adds grip, protection, and visibilityProgrammable app shortcut buttonsCons:Slightly pricier than a basic remote setupWould be nice if the silicone cover came included instead of being a separate purchaseThe remote is not rechargeable — still uses AAA batteries, which feels like a missed opportunity for a “Pro” deviceThe red case, while helpful for visibility, may not appeal to everyone aesthetically (though other color options are available)Final Thoughts:This pairing—the Fire TV Alexa Voice Remote Pro and the Made for Amazon red silicone cover—feels like a thoughtful enhancement for anyone already invested in Amazon’s Fire TV ecosystem. The remote’s upgraded features like the remote finder, backlit keys, and customizable app buttons aren’t gimmicks; they genuinely improve the daily experience. And while the silicone cover is a simple accessory, it adds just the right amount of protection and makes the remote easier to find and handle.For those like me, who use their Fire TV every day — or live in homes where remotes tend to go missing — this combination makes sense. It's not just a cosmetic or comfort upgrade; it adds real functionality. If you're considering stepping up from the standard remote, this Pro version (with a cover that fits it perfectly) is one of those purchases that you’ll appreciate every time you reach for the remote and it’s actually there.

So one of my crazy cats knocked my remote off the counter and was throwing it all over the place playing with it. Somehow the internal microphone must have broken as it no longer responded to voice commands (everything else worked fine). I picked up one of those super cheap ($6) no name remotes that supposedly works with my fire cube (the pop-up message stated that it works with all my fire devices). It did technically work for simple commands but none of the multi-button press shortcuts worked. I use “voice view” amazons built in screen reader for the blind. There are many times when that feature needs to be toggled on or off and the easiest way is by pressing and holding down the “back” and “menu” buttons simultaneously for a few seconds. Anyway, it seems that only the legit Amazon branded remotes can perform these tasks. So I had to order up this one as it was n sale for less than the basic version at the time (still pricy considering that for a few dollars more you can get a fire stick and remote).This remote pairs instantly, much faster and easier than with the no name remotes. As soon as it paired, it immediately asked to update the remotes software so I did. It also immediately generated an Alexa app message on my phone that a new device was found. I’ve never had that happen with a remote before. Ends up that’s part of the “find remote” feature that this remote has. It’s also backlit which is nice. With an Amazon branded remote everything, including the multi-button shortcuts work flawlessly. The only thing that I miss (having low vision) was the colored app buttons as those were easily identifiable. These buttons have the app name printed over a standard black button. At least the microphone button is still colored blue so I know which way is up at a glance.

I recently purchased an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K to eliminate an issue I had with my Vizio "Smart" 4K TV freezing up with apps, specifically Netflix. Problem solved (I'll review the Fire TV Stick 4K separately..it's great!).The remote that came with the Fire TV Stick 4k (on the left in the picture) worked great. Paired easily with my TV, Fire Stick and Alexa-enabled Echo Dot speaker. It really lacked only one thing that I wanted...back-lit buttons. I use this in my bedroom and at night in a dark room, fumbling to find the buttons was a pain. I could say "Alexa...rewind 30 seconds", etc and my Echo Dot would take over but I wanted to be able to make full use of the remote, separate from the Echo Dot so I'll concentrate my review on the remote itself.Here are the things that the "PRO" has that the "standard" Alexa Fire TV voice remote doesn't have:"Find My Remote": NOTE: If you already have an Alexa Voice remote, you will want to add the Pro as a second remote and keep your original to use this feature if you don't have an Echo Dot or other Voice enabled device. The "Find My Remote" feature is a definite plus. You just say "Alexa...find my remote" and the PRO will begin to beep until you find it and touch a button. It works with any Alexa device (including your old Alexa voice remote) and ALSO WORKS WITH THE ALEXA APP on your phone. The "beeping" isn't very loud, but it's loud enough to enable you to find the remote between sofa cushions.Back-lit buttons: My favorite feature, hands down. It lights up automatically when it senses movement or if you press any button. The other features are cool and useful, but I got spoiled having a universal remote with back-lit buttons.Bluetooth Headphone Pairing (top right button): Easily paired my Pioneer Bluetooth headphones with very good quality and no lag or delay in the audio. A nice feature, but I live alone so I don't use headphones for TV viewing, so it's nice to have, but didn't factor into my decision to buy it, but if it's something that you would use, it works great.In addition to the Volume Up/Down the Pro includes a Channel Up/Down button. I have no need for this very often but it's handy.Settings Button: The Pro has a button that takes you directly to the "Settings Menu" skipping the need to use the "Menu" button and having to navigate to Settings. I guess it's useful, but I don't see a need to access settings very often and using the blue Alexa Voice control button, you can just press it and say "Open Settings".2 Programmable Buttons on the PRO (labeled 1 and 2): Basically any command you give to Alexa, you can use these as a shortcut. You can also assign apps to them, etc. I assigned Button 1 to open HBOMAX and Button 2 to open YouTube TV as an example. The 4 quick-launch app buttons (Prime Video, Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu) at the bottom came as shown in my pic. In the product pics for this item above they are shown as blank buttons for some reason?I also have a Blink camera linked to my Alexa and can see a live shot from the camera on my TV with a quick voice command ("Show Camera Name") or I could assign that voice command to one of the 2 programmable buttons.When programming the buttons (a very easy process) it will show you your recent Alexa voice commands to choose from, you can choose "Apps" for a listing of all of your apps, etc. Same for games, etc.My decision to buy this rather than stick with the Alexa Voice remote that came with my Fire TV 4K was the Back-lit buttons.The headphone connection is cool, but I don't need it.The settings button I don't see my needing to access it often, so I don't care.Channel Up/Down button, only useful for me when using YouTube TV and I rarely channel surf so, I can live without itThe 2 Programmable buttons: I like that I can have 2 extra apps to launch using one touch but I could just say "Launch HBOMAX" so maybe I'll find more fun or useful ways to use the buttons.****When pressing the Blue Alexa Voice Button on the remote you don't need to say "Alexa" before giving the command. I did that once and had my Echo Dot trying to respond as well as the remote. lolIn the end, I basically paid $35 so I could see the remote's buttons in the dark (I only paid $24.99 for the Fire TV Stick 4K with voice remote). LOL Was it worth it? I switched back to using the original one for one night and yes, not being able to see the buttons after being able to the night before is worth the $35 to eliminate the frustration. LOLI hope you find this review helpful.