https://github.com/amzn/firetv-sample-touch-app

This sample Android project demonstrates how to build the main UI of a Fire TV application in order to support both Touch interactions and Remote D-Pad controls.
https://github.com/amzn/firetv-sample-touch-app

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This sample Android project demonstrates how to build the main UI of a Fire TV application in order to support both Touch interactions and Remote D-Pad controls.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/amzn/firetv-sample-touch-app
• Owner: amzn
• License: apache-2.0
• Created: 2021-06-28T13:37:39.000Z (almost 5 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2023-10-27T21:09:13.000Z (over 2 years ago)
• Last Synced: 2025-06-10T04:05:55.122Z (11 months ago)
• Topics: amazon, android, apps, appstore, firetv, ott, sample, sample-app, samples, template, tv
• Language: Java
• Homepage:
• Size: 108 KB
• Stars: 14
• Watchers: 7
• Forks: 13
• Open Issues: 1
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • Contributing: CONTRIBUTING.md
  • License: LICENSE
  • Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md

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## Fire TV Sample App Android - Touch and D-Pad

This sample Android project demonstrates how to build the main UI of a Fire TV application in order to support both Touch interactions and Remote D-Pad controls.

This project can be imported in Android Studio (tested on Android Studio 4.1.1).

Make sure sure to check out the [related tutorial on the Amazon Developer Blog](https://developer.amazon.com/blogs/appstore/post/63ff3988-9d3d-44d5-bbec-111f46895669/how-to-add-touch-interactions-to-android-based-fire-tv-applications)

![Screenshot](/images/screenshot.jpg)

## How to use this repository

1.  Clone or download the repository

2.  Import the project in Android Studio

3.  Run the app

## Which devices can you run this sample app on

You can run this sample app on:

1.  Amazon Fire TV device (Fire OS 5+) - recommended

2.  Android TV emulator (API 21+)

## How to test Touch on Fire TV devices without a touchscreen

The easiest solution is to connect a wireless mouse to your Amazon Fire TV. Mouse on Android simulates touch interaction. You can do this by:

1.  Going to "Settings"

2.  Go to "Remote and Bluetooth Devices"

3.  Go to "Other Bluetooth devices"

4.  Follow the on-screen instructions on how to connect your Bluetooth mouse

5.  After connecting the mouse, go back to your app. The mouse will show a cursor on screen you can use to simulate touch interactions, including clicks and gestures.

## License

This project is licensed under the Apache-2.0 License.