amazon has launched a new device called fire tv blaster the device is similar to universal remotes fire tv blaster uses ir to help tvs soundbars satellite and cable boxes and av receivers to work together wirelessly and responds to voice commands priced at 3499 the amazon fire tv blaster lets you control your tv and settopbox using alexa you can control volume playback through alexa however note that the fire tv blaster is a companion device and it doesnt work on its own to use it you will need fire tv stick with alexa voice remote or fire tv stick 4k or thirdgen fire tv 3rd gen along with echo smart speaker there is no word as to whether the device will be launched in india or not fire tv blaster adds handsfree voice control to your existing tv soundbar cable or satellite box and receiver use your voice to control power volume and playback and switch between inputseven from across the room explains the company the fire tv blaster doesnt come with a microphone on its own and alexa will respond through the linked echo smart speaker or smart displaythis device simply does one thing you do not to carry multiple remotes if you already own both a compatible fire tv streaming device and compatible echo device then fire tv blaster will add handsfree voice control to what you can already do with the alexa voice remote it said