Fire TV comes with its own features and requirements that make creating an app a little different than making one for tablets or phones. The Amazon Appstore community space has a knowledge base of articles of common inquiries, including the most popular questions about developing and submitting Fire TV apps.

Here are four articles about how to optimize your apps for Fire TV:

1. How do I make my app available on Fire TV?

Fire TVs have different compatibility requirements than Fire tablets & Android phones because they use a remote control instead of a touch interface. Check out this guide to learn how to make your app compatible with Fire TV in addition to tablets and phones.

2. How to add voice support to Fire TV apps and content

Fire TV users can access Alexa with the push of a button on the remote. Check out this guide to integrate voice support.

3. Handling system initiated video pauses on Fire TV

Video playback pauses when the microphone (voice search) button or Home button is pressed on the remote. Use this guide to ensure your app will handle these inputs correctly.

4. What images and videos are needed for Fire TV apps?

Fire TV apps need to be submitted with icons and screenshots that meet specific requirements. Check out this guide for the details on exactly what you need.

Check out the rest of our Knowledge Base for more developer tips and guides. If you have additional technical questions about Fire TV or the Amazon Appstore, let us know!