I have not bought the remote separately, she was part of my Fire-TV. You work from the outset perfectly, perfect voice search, the strong sensitivity of the other reviews I can not confirm. Initially were frequent (4-week) Batteries change necessary now to keep the currently engaged since 6 months (VLT was using software fixed something that can even be used, that it is up to the new batteries (Amazon batteries:;. Qid = 1431095012 & sr = 8-3 -spell & keywords = Battery amazon) Recently, I have found that with this great part art my Mac Book Pro Retina can be controlled (Keynote, music ...) which I find very great because the new Mac Book generation has unfortunately no longer infrared, so that the Remote from Apple was unnecessary. This remote control can, however, connect via Bluetooth to your Mac -> TOP The only shortcoming I feel currently still the high price. Had I bought extra this remote, I dare to doubt (even if it is even a good complement for the Firestick), I also have each used the actions on the part of Amazon Prime and as member of the TV Stick for 19 and the Fire for TV could buy 49. Although quality has its price, but Amazon can do better.