How to use ChitramTV with Amazon Fire Stick and control it using your TV remote via HDMI-CEC

Want to enjoy ChitramTV like a traditional set-top box? Here’s how you can install it on your Amazon Fire Stick and control it using your TV remote via HDMI-CEC.

Step-by-Step Setup

1. Set Up ChitramTV on Fire Stick

  • Plug your Fire Stick into your TV’s HDMI port.
  • Connect it to Wi-Fi and power it on.
  • Install the ChitramTV app  using the Downloader app.
  • Launch ChitramTV and log in with your credentials.

2. Enable HDMI-CEC on Your TV

HDMI-CEC lets you use your TV remote to control devices like the Fire Stick. Enable it in your TV’s settings.

TV Brand HDMI-CEC Name
Samsung Anynet+
LG Simplink
Sony Bravia Sync
Panasonic Viera Link
Philips EasyLink
Toshiba Regza Link

3. Enable HDMI-CEC on Fire Stick

  • Go to Settings → Display & Sounds
  • Enable HDMI CEC Device Control

4. Use Your TV Remote

  • Use < >arrow keys, OK/Enter, Back, and Home to navigate in Fire Stick
  • Open ChitramTV and change channels with arrow < > buttons
  • Use your TV CH+/CH- button to change channels like in a Set Top Box

 Tips

Direct Channel Switching (e.g. 101, 102):

  • If your remote has number keys and is CEC-compatible, you can use them
  • Otherwise, consider a universal remote that supports HDMI-CEC and numeric input

For Fast Access:

  • Add ChitramTV to your Fire Stick favorites
  • Go to Home → Apps → Move to Front for quick launching