--- product_id: 501010704 title: "FLIRC USB Fire TV Edition" brand: "flirc" price: "COP 170459" currency: COP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Flirc" url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/501010704-flirc-usb-fire-tv-edition store_origin: CO region: Colombia --- # Universal remote compatibility Plug & play USB simplicity Cross-platform pairing software FLIRC USB Fire TV Edition **Brand:** flirc **Price:** COP 170459 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Control your entire media universe with one sleek USB plug-in! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** FLIRC USB Fire TV Edition by flirc - **How much does it cost?** COP 170459 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/501010704-flirc-usb-fire-tv-edition) ## Best For - flirc enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted flirc brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cross-Platform Pairing:** Intuitive software supports Windows, macOS, and Linux for effortless remote syncing. - • **Future-Proof Versatility:** Works flawlessly with Fire TV, Nvidia Shield, PCs, and more—one device to rule them all. - • **Seamless USB Integration:** Plug directly between your Fire TV and USB power cord for instant setup. - • **Universal Remote Control:** Pair almost any remote to your Fire TV, eliminating the need for multiple remotes. - • **Reliable IR Signal Reception:** Exceptional IR pickup even from indirect angles—control your media without aiming. ## Overview The FLIRC USB Fire TV Edition is a compact, plug-and-play IR receiver that lets you control your Fire TV with virtually any remote. Featuring easy-to-use cross-platform software for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it pairs seamlessly and offers exceptional IR signal reception from any angle. Perfect for simplifying your home theater setup, it supports multiple devices including Nvidia Shield and PCs, making it the ultimate universal remote solution for tech-savvy professionals. ## Description Flirc Fire TV Edition is a universal remote control receiver. It allows you to pair any remote control with your computer or media center. Just walk through our super simple cross platform pairing application, and you're done. Use your previously paired remote with no additional software on your Fire TV with Flirc. Review: Nvidia Shield 2017 + Harmony Hub using simple remote - This little usb device is easy to set up--but there are no instructions. The instructions that are on the web are scattered and bits and pieces are all you get. I got it to work...finally...and it works great! I use the harmony hub using the simple remote. I do not use the iphone version as a remote control using bluetooth. If I did I would not need this USB device since the Shield has bluetooth. Since I don't use the iphone as a remote--the 16gb version of the Shielld and a Harmony Remote will not work without this FLIRC as it is no IR. I think the 500gb N. shield has IR built in...but am not sure. These steps may not work for you; particularly if you have a different harmony remote than I do...and I am going off memory. I also use mac OSX. I plugged the FLIRC in my imac USB port. I downloaded the Flirc software. Once installed, the software auto checked for firmware updates. There was an update. the Flirc updated. Once updated. I pulled the FLIRC out of the imac USB port. I plugged in my harmony hub and used myharmony,com. You need to add the FLIRC as a device. DO NOT ADD the Nvidia Shield as a device on the harmony for IR on the 16gb machine. It will do you no good. You have to pretend that the FLIRC is the N. Shield basically for the set up to the harmony if you are using IR. Add device on the harmony. Manufacture: FLIRC Model #: Kodi It should appear as a device now. You have to now set up an activity for the FLIRC. (Remember, pretend this is the N. Shield in your mind) Click Add activity I clicked "additional watch tv"-- I then changed it to watch Nvidia in the next screen. On the hub and simple remote--this does not really matter what you call it except for identification purposes. You can call it whatever you want. Click your set ups that you want...just make sure you select the FLIRC as one of you choices. I clicked the TV; receiver; and FLIRC. Make sure you click the TV as how to show the video. The rest is how ever your set up is. (HDMI 1; 2 ;3 etc.) On the simple remote you have to set up the 3 buttons to power on activities. Click "buttons" from the main menu of the remote in myharmony and click which button you want for the Nvidia. Again- this is for the harmony hub using the simple remote. Sync the remote. Plug the harmony hub back in as if you are using it on your TV as normal. Take a laptop so you are near the harmony hub and your Shield. Plug the FLIRC into your laptops' USB port. Open the FLIRC Software. You should see a remote on the screen. Grab your harmony simple remote. Once the FLIRC software is open--with the FLIRC in the laptops USB port--use your mouse to click the top left under "controllers". Find Nvidia Shield and select it. You should now see the Shields remote on the screen. Click go or start ( I cannot remember) and you will see a green light highlighting what the SHIELD REMOTE DOES. For example it will highlight the top of the arrow keys as "up" etc. when these are highlighted--you click on your HARMONY remote where you want it. I did up; down; side RT; side LT and center just like the Shield remote; For " Back" I clicked on the harmony what I use for the back key; and I clicked on the harmony "menu" key when it got to the home key on the Shield. (But you can program the keys whatever your preference. Once it is done that is it. You can save the settings onto your desktop if you want. Unplug the FLIRC from the laptop USB port and plug it into the Nvidia shield's USB port. Use your harmony simple remote. NOTE: I had to use a usb extender on the N. Shield from the back to the front.; but some people report that it works fine without one. Why an extender?: If the IR signal is not "read" the remote won't work and the USB port is in the back of the Shield. I tested it and everything works great. Hope this helps. It was a hassle setting it up as I did not know what I was doing. I pieced together items from the internet and got it figured out. Review: Absolutely Amazing, BUY IT NOW!! - WOW, this is awesome!!! I am so glad that this product exists because there is nothing out there that compares and this made my home theater setup SO MUCH BETTER!!! I have an nvidia shield and a Sony 4K TV. I use a Sony Universal remote to control my TV, Soundbar, Home theater System, Bluray Player, and the shield. It's GREAT being able to control everything with 1 remote, but there is one problem that has caused issues for me for a long time... There's no equivalent button in my TV remote for the "Home" Button for the shield (android TV) which goes through CEC. In an effort to try to get a "home" button functionality out of my IR universal remote, I bought this little device. It took about 30 seconds to program this thing and as soon as I plugged it in it started working. First off... the reception is AMAZING!!! I have this mounted directly behind the center of my 55" TV, and somehow it picks up the IR signal from my remote literally no matter where I point the remote... Even if I point it at the wall behind me. It picks up the signal every time no matter what (which is really really nice). Also, it goes home every time I push the button, and this has fixed other issues I have had, for instance, CEC control not working after switching inputs, or the shield going to sleep and not waking up through CEC and I would have to find the shield remote and press the button to wake it up... Small glitches, but annoying nonetheless. But with the FLIRC, one press of that home button and everything wakes up, turns on, goes home, and starts working. It's sort of an "oh crap" button and it hasn't failed me yet. Sorry for the long winded review, but really. A+ Guys... I thought at first that $25 was pricey for what this is, but after living with it for a month I am 100% sure it was worth every single penny!!! It works as advertised, the quality is outstanding, and it's so versatile. It works amazing with my shield. But if I decide to get a FireTV, it will work with that. If I plug in a windows PC to my TV, it will work with that, too!! BUY THIS if you have a high tech home theater... It will come in handy in ways you can't even imagine!! ## Features - Control your Fire TV with almost any remote. Compatible with Harmony - Flirc’s easy-to-use software walks you through the entire pairing process and works on Windows, OSX and Linux - Simple connection. Plug directly between your Fire TV and the USB power cord - As fully featured as the original Flirc USB in an all new body ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BN39CVFD | | Additional Features | Universal | | Best Sellers Rank | #7,148 in USB Cables | | Brand | Flirc | | Button Quantity | 3 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Fire TV, Harmony Remotes, Devices supported by Harmony Remotes, Windows systems, OSX systems, Linux systems Compatible Devices Fire TV, Harmony Remotes, Devices supported by Harmony Remotes, Windows systems, OSX systems, Linux systems See more | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Controller Type | Button Control | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 2,004 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00090281227739 | | Manufacturer | Flirc Inc. | | Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 | | Maximum Number of Supported Devices | 1 | | Maximum Range | 10 Meters | | Mfr Part Number | FL-22773 | | Model Name | FLIRC USB | | Model Number | FL-22773 | | Special Feature | Universal | | UPC | 090281227739 | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Flirc - **Color:** Black - **Max Number of Supported Devices:** 1 - **Special Feature:** Universal ## Images ![FLIRC USB Fire TV Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nyUXencjL.jpg) ![FLIRC USB Fire TV Edition - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21jl2JBxk5L.jpg) ![FLIRC USB Fire TV Edition - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/219KT5luP1L.jpg) ![FLIRC USB Fire TV Edition - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Pf8hATWDL.jpg) ![FLIRC USB Fire TV Edition - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/11pN25kPCmL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is line of site to the usb device itself required? or just to the front of the Fire TV** A: The sensor is infrared and you must be in line of site with the USB for the remote to work. I bought a USB extension cable and positioned it facing forward. **Q: Can you send infrared signal via LIRC using a rasperry pi?** A: No this emulates a keyboard. If you want to use LIRC you need to connect an IR receiver diode to the GPIO pins. **Q: Have Harmony 650 and I will buy the Fire TV. There will be no line of sight, reflected or otherwise to the rear of the Fire TV. Will this work?** A: You need line of site. I had my FireTv mounted behind the TV and it didn't work. I got a USB extension cable and mounted that to the bottom of my TV and it works like a champ. **Q: Infrared requiring line of sight?** A: Yes, or some way for the light signal to get to the flirc, such as bouncing the signal off a wall. Best if there's a direct line of sight though. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nvidia Shield 2017 + Harmony Hub using simple remote *by R***G on September 9, 2017* This little usb device is easy to set up--but there are no instructions. The instructions that are on the web are scattered and bits and pieces are all you get. I got it to work...finally...and it works great! I use the harmony hub using the simple remote. I do not use the iphone version as a remote control using bluetooth. If I did I would not need this USB device since the Shield has bluetooth. Since I don't use the iphone as a remote--the 16gb version of the Shielld and a Harmony Remote will not work without this FLIRC as it is no IR. I think the 500gb N. shield has IR built in...but am not sure. These steps may not work for you; particularly if you have a different harmony remote than I do...and I am going off memory. I also use mac OSX. I plugged the FLIRC in my imac USB port. I downloaded the Flirc software. Once installed, the software auto checked for firmware updates. There was an update. the Flirc updated. Once updated. I pulled the FLIRC out of the imac USB port. I plugged in my harmony hub and used myharmony,com. You need to add the FLIRC as a device. DO NOT ADD the Nvidia Shield as a device on the harmony for IR on the 16gb machine. It will do you no good. You have to pretend that the FLIRC is the N. Shield basically for the set up to the harmony if you are using IR. Add device on the harmony. Manufacture: FLIRC Model #: Kodi It should appear as a device now. You have to now set up an activity for the FLIRC. (Remember, pretend this is the N. Shield in your mind) Click Add activity I clicked "additional watch tv"-- I then changed it to watch Nvidia in the next screen. On the hub and simple remote--this does not really matter what you call it except for identification purposes. You can call it whatever you want. Click your set ups that you want...just make sure you select the FLIRC as one of you choices. I clicked the TV; receiver; and FLIRC. Make sure you click the TV as how to show the video. The rest is how ever your set up is. (HDMI 1; 2 ;3 etc.) On the simple remote you have to set up the 3 buttons to power on activities. Click "buttons" from the main menu of the remote in myharmony and click which button you want for the Nvidia. Again- this is for the harmony hub using the simple remote. Sync the remote. Plug the harmony hub back in as if you are using it on your TV as normal. Take a laptop so you are near the harmony hub and your Shield. Plug the FLIRC into your laptops' USB port. Open the FLIRC Software. You should see a remote on the screen. Grab your harmony simple remote. Once the FLIRC software is open--with the FLIRC in the laptops USB port--use your mouse to click the top left under "controllers". Find Nvidia Shield and select it. You should now see the Shields remote on the screen. Click go or start ( I cannot remember) and you will see a green light highlighting what the SHIELD REMOTE DOES. For example it will highlight the top of the arrow keys as "up" etc. when these are highlighted--you click on your HARMONY remote where you want it. I did up; down; side RT; side LT and center just like the Shield remote; For " Back" I clicked on the harmony what I use for the back key; and I clicked on the harmony "menu" key when it got to the home key on the Shield. (But you can program the keys whatever your preference. Once it is done that is it. You can save the settings onto your desktop if you want. Unplug the FLIRC from the laptop USB port and plug it into the Nvidia shield's USB port. Use your harmony simple remote. NOTE: I had to use a usb extender on the N. Shield from the back to the front.; but some people report that it works fine without one. Why an extender?: If the IR signal is not "read" the remote won't work and the USB port is in the back of the Shield. I tested it and everything works great. Hope this helps. It was a hassle setting it up as I did not know what I was doing. I pieced together items from the internet and got it figured out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Amazing, BUY IT NOW!! *by D***A on March 14, 2017* WOW, this is awesome!!! I am so glad that this product exists because there is nothing out there that compares and this made my home theater setup SO MUCH BETTER!!! I have an nvidia shield and a Sony 4K TV. I use a Sony Universal remote to control my TV, Soundbar, Home theater System, Bluray Player, and the shield. It's GREAT being able to control everything with 1 remote, but there is one problem that has caused issues for me for a long time... There's no equivalent button in my TV remote for the "Home" Button for the shield (android TV) which goes through CEC. In an effort to try to get a "home" button functionality out of my IR universal remote, I bought this little device. It took about 30 seconds to program this thing and as soon as I plugged it in it started working. First off... the reception is AMAZING!!! I have this mounted directly behind the center of my 55" TV, and somehow it picks up the IR signal from my remote literally no matter where I point the remote... Even if I point it at the wall behind me. It picks up the signal every time no matter what (which is really really nice). Also, it goes home every time I push the button, and this has fixed other issues I have had, for instance, CEC control not working after switching inputs, or the shield going to sleep and not waking up through CEC and I would have to find the shield remote and press the button to wake it up... Small glitches, but annoying nonetheless. But with the FLIRC, one press of that home button and everything wakes up, turns on, goes home, and starts working. It's sort of an "oh crap" button and it hasn't failed me yet. Sorry for the long winded review, but really. A+ Guys... I thought at first that $25 was pricey for what this is, but after living with it for a month I am 100% sure it was worth every single penny!!! It works as advertised, the quality is outstanding, and it's so versatile. It works amazing with my shield. But if I decide to get a FireTV, it will work with that. If I plug in a windows PC to my TV, it will work with that, too!! BUY THIS if you have a high tech home theater... It will come in handy in ways you can't even imagine!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great device- getting it to work in Arch Linux is complicated... *by M***T on April 30, 2018* Let me state right up front that I am a Linux user... so what I am writing pertains to Linux, not any other OS... and also to the Raspberry Pi, which is what it's attached to. This is a bit of a PITA to install in Arch Linux or any of it's offshoots like Manjaro, which is what I use. I have a generation 1 Flirc (the clear one) for my bedroom Raspberry Pi and it works great. I needed to get another Flirc because the cheapo 19" tv I bought recently for the screen porch has CEC- but the CEC does not work in Kodi with the RPi for some reason. Since it's a PITA to have to use a mouse to control the tv in Kodi I bought one of these. Ok, first thing I learned is that a gen 2 Flirc does *not* work with gen 1 software. I had the gen 1 software and it didn't recognize the Flirc. Wouldn't connect. No, there are no instructions of any kind with the device. Other reviewers are correct about that. The Flirc repository has .rpm files for other distros and Debian .deb files you can download if you're using a Debian based distro. I am using an Arch based distro. The software for this device is in the Arch AUR. That's how I installed it the first time. Unfortunately the package maintainer has not kept up with the changes and the package is way out of date and won't install. Without the software, you can't program the remote... :-/ After much digging, some simple editing of the SRCINFO and PKGBUILD with mousepad solved the problem. I had to change the source to the *current* file in the repo and change the package version and the md5sums in both files. Then I ran "makepkg" and it gave me a file I was able to install with the Arch package manager. *Note* that you have to uninstall the gen 1 software first, as they conflict. So once I programmed it, I had no issues. It works fine, just like my old one. And yes it does require "line of sight". I attached mine to a usb extension cable and it's plugged into one the usb ports on the RPi. So I'm still giving it 5 stars because- at least with Arch- the software problem is not the fault of the Flirc developers- it's the fault of the package maintainers of the AUR software. All in all it's a great device. ## Frequently Bought Together - FLIRC USB Fire TV Edition - Skip 1s Universal Remote Control --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co/products/501010704-flirc-usb-fire-tv-edition](https://www.desertcart.co/products/501010704-flirc-usb-fire-tv-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart Colombia* *Store origin: CO* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*