I use Simple Control and am interested in figuring out a way to add "Launch An App" button. The FireTV Remote app has the ability to select a "Favorite" app where it shows you a list of all installed apps on the FireTV, and then save one as a favorite. This then creates a button that automatically opens that app on the FireTV.
I am interested in reviewing this API to see if I can add similiar functionality into my SimpleControl FireTV remote.
Hi Ken,
I've asked the Fire TV team if this functionality is supported and I'll update the thread once I have more information.
The remote used by the Fire TV app utilizes a private API. A public API of this type is under consideration and knowing SimpleRemote's requirements would be helpful as we investigate this further. Feel free to include them in this thread or through contact us if you do not wish for the information to be public.
Hi Ross, I am also interested in this functionality. I would like to be able to launch applications directly from the Echo Dot. I have a Raspberry Pi that I use for home automation using the Alexa APIs, Lambda, and code running on the Pi. I'd like to extend this to have the Pi send commands using the Private/Public API of the Fire TV remote. Any information you can provide on the API would be greatly appreciated
Hi NewUser,
Thanks for posting! Regrettably, such API does not exist at the moment. Thanks!
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