Luckily, you don't need the remote that came with your Firestick to control it. If you have a smartphone — either an iPhone or Android — you can download the Fire TV app and use it as a remote ...

TV Remote app lets you use your iPhone or iPad as a remote control for Smart TVs from LG, Samsung, Hitachi, Toshiba, Sharp, and more.

How to remote control your Mac from your iPhone or iPad 1. Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your Mac's screen and select System Preferences. Then, click Sharing.