Amazon Fire TV Matches Roku with Alexa Voice Remote Pro

Amazon Fire TV 'Alexa Voice Remote Pro'
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Roku scored nicely in 2021 with the introduction of its $30 Voice Remote Pro, which added nifty features such as Micro-USB recharging and voice-enabled "find-my-remote" capabilities. 

Roku hasn't disclosed how many units of this premium  add-on accessory -- now bundled with some of its higher end players -- it's sold to date. But the premium remote product strategy has been successful enough for Amazon to copy it for its rival Amazon Fire TV streaming OS platform. 

The new $34.99 Alexa Voice Remote Pro for Amazon Fire TV includes the following features. 

* Remote Finder - Say, “Alexa, find my remote” or use the dedicated Remote Finder button in the Fire TV app, and Alexa Voice Remote Pro’s built-in speaker will emit an audible ring to attract your attention.

* Customizable Buttons - You can personalize your remote by programming two customizable buttons to create one-touch shortcuts to favorite apps, channels, and anything Alexa can do.

* Backlighting - Motion-activated backlighting automatically illuminates the buttons when the remote is picked up in low-light settings.

* Dedicated Headphone Button - A new shortcut to the on-screen Bluetooth menu that lets you pair your wireless headphones fast.

* Integrated TV Controls - Control power, volume, plus surf live TV with dedicated channel buttons all from one remote.

* Press and Ask Alexa - Use your voice to find your shows, open apps, manage volume, and control compatible smart home devices.

One notable Roku Voice Remote Pro that isn't matched here -- there's no recharging. The Alexa device ships with two AAA batteries. 

The new remote is compatible with most later-generation Amazon Fire TV devices. 

Daniel Frankel

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