Kindle Fire Accessories

Kindle Fire Cases and Covers

Lets talk about the difference between cases and covers for your Kindle Fire. Why? Aren't they the same thing? Sadly, no, that would make life too simple. Fortunately, I clarify things in my article, Kindle Fire Covers vs Kindle Fire Cases.

Understanding the differences between these two types of accessories will make things much easier when deciding which kind you want and then finding the right one.

Next see my help with:

• Choosing a Kindle Fire Cover
• Choosing a Kindle Fire Case

After deciding what features you want, be sure to see these great articles:

• The Best Kindle Fire Cover
  
• The Best Kindle Fire HD & HDX Cover
• The Biggest Mistake Kindle Fire Cover Designers Make (you want a great cover, not a lemon!)

Then you'll be ready to go shopping!

If you want to start looking right now, you can browse through Amazon's Kindle Fire Covers or Kindle Fire Cases. Of course, I highly suggest reading my articles as they are full of helpful details, especially knowing the biggest cover mistake.

Micro SD Cards

Newer Fire models offer you the option of expanding their memory with an SD card.

Whilst this can be a cheaper option than buying a Fire with a large memory, it's not an entirely problem-free solution!

This article will help you:

• Decide whether an SD card is the right choice for you
• Install an SD card to your device
• Choose whether to use your card for 'portable' or 'internal' storage
  

...and lots more.

Visit now: How to Use an SD Card with your Fire

Chargers

If you're tired of waiting for your Fire tablet to charge and want something a little faster, or simply need a replacement for your original charger, then this is the article for you!

In it I look at some of the best chargers for Amazon Fire tablets, whether you have an older model or one of the latest versions.

Learn more: Best Chargers for Fire Tablets

Magnetic Charging Wires

As with most devices, the charging ports on Fire tablets are vulnerable to damage from daily wear and tear.

A magnetic charging wire makes a great alternative to the traditional charger supplied with your device, as it removes the need for constantly connecting and disconnecting the lead from the port.

Learn more: Protect Your Fire's Charging Port with a Magnetic Charger

Show Mode Charging Dock

This is my latest gadget, and I love it!

The Show Mode Charging Dock from Amazon is a stand, charger and case all in one, plus it gives your tablet some of the features of the more expensive Echo Show.

On this page I'll explain:

• Just what 'Show Mode' actually is
• Which devices this Dock is compatible with
• How it helps you do away with fiddly charging wires
• How the Charging Dock can sometimes bring an old Fire back to life!
  

...and lots more.

Visit now: Amazon's Show Mode Charging Dock

UPDATE: Amazon has now released a charging dock for it's brand new Fire HD 8 Plus. 

You can read about the All-New Charging Dock for the Fire HD 8 Plus here

Earphones and Headphones

With an almost endless variety of headphones, earphones, and earbuds it can be overwhelming to know what to look for when shopping for a new set.

Although I'm not an expert in this area, I've created a few resources to help you out:

• Earphone/Headphone Tips & Tricks
  
• My review of the Soundcore X10 Bluetooth Headphones (spoiler alert - love them!)

In the earphone tips & tricks page several site visitors have also shared their ideas and recommendations so be sure to check it out, or share your own tips in the comments at the bottom of the page!

Kindle Fire Keyboards

This is one of my newest accessories, a bluetooth keyboard!

This fun device is an excellent addition, especially for those of us who are really long winded (er, typists).

I can easily type up page long emails, forum posts, and on occasion, Facebook updates. However, there's no way I can create long posts with the Kindle Fire's onscreen keyboard.

Using an external keyboard is 100 times faster and easier for that kind of writing.

And - if you have an 11th generation Fire HD 10 released in 2021 - you can even get a keyboard and cover all rolled into one, so it's just like using a laptop!

Learn more about the Bluetooth Keyboard for the 11 generation Fire HD 10 here

Bluetooth Mouse for Kindle Fire

If you're using a bluetooth keyboard with your Fire, you might want to use a bluetooth mouse too. 

In my tutorial, I show you how to connect a bluetooth mouse, plus discuss a few other options, including a keyboard with an integrated touchpad.

This article even includes tips for using a WIRED mouse (yes, you CAN use wired devices with your Fire!).

Power Chargers & Cables

The original Kindle Fire (1st generation) only came with the basic power cable for charging your device, while the Kindle Fire HD (2nd gen) tablets came with a USB cable, but not the wall plug.

My Kindle Fire HD 7" (1st generation) page has more about an extra Kindle Fire accessory you can buy to connect a USB cable to an adapter that plugs into the wall to charge your tablet.

(It's much faster than using your computer!)

If you have the original Kindle Fire and want to be able to physically connect your tablet to your computer you will need a certain cable.

This cable has a micro-USB on one end (connects to your tablet) and a regular USB plug on the other end (the part that plugs into your computer).

Many electronic devices (phones, cameras, etc) come with this type of cable, so you might already have one. If not, you can purchase a micro-USB cable at any electronic store or online.

See my tutorial on how to transfer content to and from your Kindle Fire for more information on this as other methods you can use wirelessly.

Screen Protectors

After quite a bit of research and personal experience, I've learned some useful things about the Kindle Fire screen, like how strong it is against scratches, drops, and other accidents.

I used to think that you didn't really need a screen protector but now I've learned (the hard way) that it's an important Kindle Fire accessory to have!

Don't miss my screen page linked to above to see pictures of what happened to my first Kindle Fire, and to learn from my mistake... so you don't make it too.

After some additional testing I've discovered the Best Kindle Fire Screen Protector! Or, if you'd like to do your own research, you can start by checking out these Kindle Fire screen protectors.

Screen Cleaner and Cloths

One of the not so charming things about the Kindle Fire is its ability to show all kinds of smudges and finger prints. Thus, having a little bottle of cleaner and a soft cloth nearby is a good extra accessory to have.

There are all kinds of cleaners out there that you can use, but it definitely doesn't have to be exclusively made for tablets. I personally use a lens cleaner and microfiber cloth designed for cleaning glasses, and it works great.

After some additional research I'll add more screen cleaning articles and resources in the near future (including how to make your own inexpensive cleaner), so stay tuned!

Until then, if you're looking for a screen cleaner for your Kindle Fire you can browse through the ones on Amazon, they have a huge selection, of course.

Speakers

There are TONS and TONS of portable speakers out there!

There are TONS and TONS of opinions and reviews too. However, this is my experience with three different Kindle Fire accessories: including speakers that connect with a wire and others that are wireless.

I even made a video to let you hear the difference a speaker can make to the volume of your Kindle Fire for yourself... so don't miss it!

You can also read my review of the best Bluetooth speaker for Fire tablets.

Styluses/Styli

Using a stylus is a great way to keep the screen of your Kindle Fire clean, and is sometimes easier to use instead of your fingers.

Instead of touching your tablet with your oily fingers you use the tip of a specially designed pen called a stylus.

Unfortunately, there are some really cheap styli out there (I know, I've bought and used a few of them myself) but there are also some good quality ones at affordable prices as well.

Of course there are super expensive ones too, so if that's what you're looking for you'll find them.

After a year of buying and testing out several different styli (including Amazon's stylus) I've finally found the Best Kindle Fire Stylus!

I'm so excited to share this fabulous stylus with you so be sure to check it out.

I love using a stylus, but I still use my fingers to touch the screen, especially if I'm too impatient to grab my stylus first (which is usually the case).

TV Connectors & Cables

One super fun feature of the newer Kindle Fires is to view your screen on an HDTV.

For those of you with the Kindle Fire HD (2012 2nd generation) you only need an inexpensive HDMI to Micro-HDMI cable for hooking up your tablet to your HDTV. However, Kindle Fire HDX users will need a Miracast accessory AND a regular HDMI to HDMI cable.

My family and I use these accessories all the time for watching movies, TV shows, playing games, browsing the Internet with others, and other fun adventures! :)

Hooking up your Kindle Fire to your TV is really easy to do, BUT you need the right accessories for it to work, so please see my tutorials for all the details:

• Amazon Fire TV
  
• Connect Your Kindle Fire HD to a TV
• Connect Your Kindle Fire HDX to a TV
   
  

Amazon recently released a sweet new "box" called Fire TV which is similar to Roku and Google ChromeCast which are devices that let you stream and play content (movies, TV, music, photos, games) on your TV.

I purchased a Fire TV and two controllers that I've tested out so be sure to check out my article for all the details of what you can do with this new device and how to set it up!

Electronic Kindle Fire Accessories

There are quite a few electronic accessories for the Kindle Fire, so let's briefly go over some of them and be sure to read my full articles and reviews of those with links below!

Amazon Gift Cards

Purchasing an Amazon gift card is the perfect accessory to go with your Kindle Fire. This way you (or your loved one if this is for them) can buy ebooks, apps, games, videos, or even a magazine subscription.

What's the point of having such an amazing digital tablet if you don't put anything on it? Of course, you can find bucket loads of free stuff, which is great (I love free stuff, who doesn't?) but there are some really fabulous digital goodies out there that you're going to want to buy.

See my article on Amazon Gift Cards to learn why using a gift card with your Kindle Fire FOR YOURSELF is such an excellent idea and totally worth doing. I also show you how to redeem a gift card and check your balance right on your tablet!

Using gift cards for purchasing future Kindle Fire accessories is great too, so if you're not sure yet what you want, a gift card is the way to go!

Amazon Coins & Amazon Prime

Although these items are not physical accessories, I consider them electronic accessories.

The first one is Amazon Coins and the other is Amazon Prime. There are probably others out there, which I'll add to this section, but this is what I've written about thus far.

See my reviews of each of these electronic accessories including what comes with them, my thoughts and experiences, and if they are worth the cost.

Kindle Fire Warranties

How about a special Kindle Fire warranty that comes with a protection plan? If your tablet is dropped, gets liquid spilled on it, cracks, or breaks the warranty will replace it!

This is especially valuable if you have children who love to play with your electronics (as most do) since they may not be as careful as an adult... although some of us can be quite accident prone as well.