Does my fire tv stick need a cable box to function or can I just plug it from my tv to the electric outlets

Hello, Carolyn -

If you have not already done so, I suggest you check if there is power coming to the electrical outlet into which you have plugged your TV. You can also plug your TV into a different electrical outlet to help determine if the problem is the TV itself or the electrical outlet.

Plug a different electrical device into the outlet. Does it power on?

Check to make sure the fuse or circuit breaker for the electrical outlet into which you usually plug your TV into has not blown / flipped. Note: You may need the assistance of another person while you check the electrical fuse box or circuit breaker.

Best wishes.

If yourAmazon Fire TV displays normally but you aren’t able to use any controls, first try troubleshooting the remote. For more information on troubleshooting the remote, go to Can't Pair a Fire TV Remote or Game Controller.
Restart your device. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the device or from the power outlet, and then plug it back in.
You can also use your remote to restart your device. Press and hold the Select Select Button
and Play/Pause Play/Pause Button
buttons at the same time, for about five seconds. Or, select Settings > Device > Restart from the Fire TV menu.

Make sure that you are using the power supply provided with your Amazon Fire TV device. Connect the included power adapter into the power port on the back of your Fire TV, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
For Amazon Fire TV (1st and 2nd Generation), make sure that you are using a High Speed HDMI cable, if needed. The cable should say "High Speed", "1.3", or "1.4" on it. Plug one end of your HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back of your Amazon Fire TV, then plug the other end into an available HDMI port on your TV. For Fire TV Stick, make sure that you use the included HDMI extender.
If you are using an HDMI hub, disconnect your Amazon Fire TV device from the hub and try plugging it directly into the TV.
Try switching to a different HDMI port on your television. Remember which HDMI port you used to connect your Amazon Fire TV device and switch to the corresponding input channel on your TV.

hi Paula.
not sure if this will help you out.
To restart your Fire TV: Unplug the power adapter for three seconds, then plug it back in. You can also restart your device with your remote. Press and hold the Select and Play/Pause buttons at the same for about five seconds, until your device restarts.

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Why does my fire stick not turn on?Restarting your device can resolve many issues-just disconnect the power cord (from the back of the device or from the power outlet), and then plug it back in. You can also use your remote to restart your device. Press and hold the Select and Play/Pause buttons at the same time, for about five seconds.Amazon.com Help: Basic Troubleshooting for Fire TVhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=202104850
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Do other inputs work?

Setting up Amazon Fire TV Stick hardware

1. Plug the micro-USB power cable into your Fire TV Stick and the other end into the plug adapter and into the wall.
2. Plug your Fire TV Stick into an HDMI port on your TV (a cable is included to extend the HDMI reach if you've got a particularly tricky TV).
3. Next, turn on your TV and switch the input to the right HDMI port
4. You won't be able to interact with Fire TV Stick until you pair a remote. Thankfully, by just inserting the batteries into the included remote, it should pair automatically. If this fails, you can download and use the Amazon Fire TV remote app on your phone.
5. Now it's time to set up your wireless network. Fire TV Stick should automatically detect your Wi-Fi. Select your network and enter any passwords.
6. Your Fire TV Stick will then check for updates and download anything it doesn't have before letting you continue. Depending on how new your Stick is and the strength of your connection, this could take some time.
7. If you bought your Fire TV Stick from Amazon, it will have arrived already logged in and set up with your account, which is handy. If not, don't worry, it's very easy to set up a new account on Fire TV, requiring nothing more than your Amazon login details.
8. Once done, you'll be treated to an unskippable introduction to your Fire TV Stick, taking you through the basics of what the system can do and how to make the most of its features.
9. From here, you can set up parental control settings before you start using your Fire TV Stick as intended.

Now you've set your Fire TV Stick up, here's how to install Kodi on it.
How to set up your Amazon Fire TV Stick

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Amazon Fire TV Stick

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Amazon.com, Inc.It doesn't even play all the games that can run on the Fire TV box. Also note ... Q: CanI use my TV's USB port to power the Fire TV Stick? ... A USB port on your TV or other equipment probably will not work. ..... You can plug the Fire Stick's USB cable into theUSB port on your TV and it should work (depending on your TV ).

Amazon.com: Customer Discussions: Fire stick and Samsung TV issues

www.amazon.com/forum/fire?cdForum...cdThread...

Amazon.com, Inc.Getting a brand new replacement from Amazon did not help, seems to be some other HW or SW issue. Anyone else run into similar issues? ... I also have a Samsung TV and the Fire Stick is not recognized through HDMI or USB connections. .... Can youplug the HDMI extender cable into your TV and will the Fire TV stick fix

plug stick into hdmi on tv,tune tv to hdmi 1 or 2,plug power cord into stick and outlet,push center button for 5 seconds

plug stick into hdmi on tv,tune tv to hdmi 1 or 2,plug in power to stick and outlet,push center button for 5 seconds

Sounds like there is too much voltage going into the same outlet. Please keep in mind cable boxes as well as your tv hold a higher amount of voltage then your dvd player. If your tv is plugged into the back of your cable box, unplug that and just plug it directly into the wall. If not, get a power strip and plug it in that way.

Have you tried another outlet in the house? If it still blows a fuse there could be an internal issue in the TV regarding grounding. Can you temporarily connect a microwave oven or similar device to that outlet to see if the fuse still blows? If it continues to blow, you can at least rule out the TV being the cause. Is the TV new? Has any recent electrical upgrades been done? Are you using an extension cord or plugging the TV's power cable into the Cable/Satellite box instead?

One important step to do regardless for all sensitive electronics is to perform a power drain by unplugging the device or removing batteries followed by holding in the products power button for 1 minute. This flushes out the capacitors and circuit board of any electricity that can prevent normal functionality.