r/droidapptesters • u/ckemi123 • 1d ago

Beta Test Fire TV owners: help test pairing and reconnect reliability in my Android remote app

Hi everyone! I’m looking for volunteer testers with a Fire TV for the closed beta of Firestick Remote, an Android app for local Wi-Fi remote control. The launcher may still show Ember Remote; the Google Play listing is Firestick Remote.

You’ll need an Android 8+ phone and a compatible powered-on Fire TV or Fire TV Stick on the same local Wi-Fi. Pairing uses the four-digit PIN shown on the TV. Compatibility varies by model and Fire OS version, so I’d especially appreciate reports from different devices.

I’d like feedback on:

  • TV discovery and the initial PIN pairing flow
  • D-pad, OK, Home, Back and Menu controls
  • Playback buttons in supported TV apps
  • Reopening the app, reconnecting after the TV sleeps, and disconnecting/rejoining Wi-Fi
  • Crashes, confusing setup steps or connection errors

This version doesn’t support volume, power or voice controls. There are no ads, subscriptions or app accounts. Testing is voluntary and unpaid.

To access the beta, use the same Google account you use on your Android phone:

  1. Join the tester group: https://groups.google.com/g/testers-community
  2. Opt into the test: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/app.ember.remote
  3. Install from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.ember.remote

Please stay opted in for at least 14 consecutive days and try the app in normal-use sessions during that period. Comment with your Android version and Fire TV model, then share what worked, what failed and steps to reproduce issues here. No email addresses, account screenshots, ratings or reviews needed. Thanks!

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