Amazon Fire Sticks are one of the best ways to enjoy movies and TV shows on your TV. The device's price puts it in competition with Roku and Chromecast, but its list of features makes it the best of the three.
Of all the features, users probably make the most of the ability to download apps. This means you can install any app from the Google Play Store, even if it's not available through the device's native app store.
But the problem with sideloading apps is that many haven't been adapted for the TV screen. As such, they still require finger taps to navigate; you cannot move using your device's remote control. The solution is to enable a mouse pointer.
To enable a mouse pointer on your Fire Stick, you'll need to install a third-party app:
You now have a permanently installed mouse pointer on your Amazon Fire stick. To turn the pointer on and off, double-tap the Play button on your remote. Note: You cannot use the mouse on the home screen of your device, only within applications.
For other options, we've covered more Fire Stick remote apps.
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