Short answer: your phone charger should work. Yes I am using the cord I had for my old Samsung J3 and firestick is working great. The phone charger is actually better than the Amazon firestick one.
Can you use any USB cord for Fire Stick?
Any micro USB cable will work. However, tvs only output about 500ma, and the firetv stickfiretv stickThe FireStick receives streaming TV through your home Wifi, but the FireStick also transmits back to the web using its own WiFi transmitter. So if you looked at WiFi signals at your house on an analyzer you would see a signal on the same WiFi channel as your main WiFi.https://www.amazon.com › ask › questionsDoes the FireStick come with its own wifi, or do you have to have wifi requires 800 or so, even higher on the second generation, around 1.1.
Does Fire Stick use USB C?
The Fire Stick uses HDMI, not USB. It has a micro-USB input for auxiliary power, but it should have the power cord for that in the box. Try plugging it into an HDMI port. If your TV doesn't have HDMI you're not going to have a good time with it anyway.
What type of charger does a Firestick use?
USB
Can you use any USB cord for Firestick?
Any micro USB cable will work. However, tvs only output about 500ma, and the firetv stick requires 800 or so, even higher on the second generation, around 1.1.
What power supply do I need for Amazon Firestick?
Yes, the Amazon Fire Stick does need to be plugged into a power source in order to function. Since it requires 5v @1000 mA of power the most ideal method of powering the device is through a power outlet. This works by simply connecting the Firestick device to a power outlet through a USB cable.