How to Turn a Fire TV Stick into a Digital Menu Board

Make Your Fire TV Stick a Professional Restaurant Digital Menu Display with Wilyer.

The Firestick digital menu board revolution has come. Restaurants are able to develop their own cloud menu display using the Firestick restaurant menu software with Wilyer cloud menu board software by turning any Amazon Fire TV Stick into an effective Firestick restaurant menu display within minutes. This step-by-step guide will guide you to install your digital menu board on Fire TV Stick.

Why Choose Fire TV Stick for Digital menu board?

The Ultimate HDMI Signage gadget.

Low cost digital menu board solution

Fire TV stick is one of the most cost-effective digital signage media players, priced between $29-$59. It eliminates the need for expensive proprietary hardware – simply plug it into any HDMI-enabled display and start running signage instantly.

Cloud-based Digital Menu Board Management on FireStick

Wilyer’s cloud-based Firestick digital signage enables complete remote management from a single dashboard. Manage unlimited screens, push real-time content updates, and monitor every display remotely with ease.

Fire OS Ready Digital Signage. Fire OS Powered Digital menu boards for smart Restaurants 

Fire OS, built on Android, supports powerful digital signage applications on the Firestick. The system is reliable, stable, and designed for continuous 24/7 operation.

Hardware:

• Amazon Fire TV Stick (Any model: 29-59)

• HDMI port (TV or monitor) display.

• Solid internet connectivity (WiFi connection or Ethernet)

• Power outlet

Software:

• Wilyer Digital Signage Player (Firestick signage app).

• Wilyer cloud account (14 days free trial at wilyer.com)

How to turn any TV into a Digital Menu board with Firestick
Complete Menu Board Setup Guide amazonfire stick

Step 1: Setting up the first Fire TV Stick.

Physical Connection:

• Insert Fire TV Stick on the HDMI port of your display.

• Attach USB power to electrical connection.

• Power on your display

• Switch to correct HDMI input

• Fire TV boots automatically

First-Time Configuration:

• Select language

• Connect to WiFi network

• Amazon Sign in (or create an account)

• Confirm display resolution

• Bypass entertainment application recommendations.

Step 2: Setup WiFi Connectivity for Firestick Digital signage

Access Settings:

Fire TV remote Press Settings button (gear icon).

• Network: Have competent WiFi  connection.

Access your Fire TV system settings to manage applications, optimize display and audio settings, and configure a stable network or internet connection for interrupted digital signage playback.

• Network Configuration:

Connect to special restaurant WiFi to be the most reliable Connection Stability is a requirement so that your Firestick restaurant menu can reflect immediately.

Step 3: Install Wilyer Digital Signage App

Search for Wilyer via Amazon App store
Press the Home button on your fire TV remote, open the Amazon APP Store, then click on Find to search for the Wilyer Digital signage player

• Select "Search"

(Press the Home button on your Fire TV remote, click on Find, and select Search to begin locating the Wilyer Digital Signage App)

• Type with on-screen keyboard

• Type "Wilyer"

• Or speak: "Alexa, find Wilyer Digital Signage Player"

(Use the on-screen keyboard to type “Wilyer” or simply say “Alexa, Find Wilyer Digital Signage Player” to quickly search and locate the app on your firestick)

Find the App:
Wilyer Digital Signage Player is being displayed with:

• 5-star rating

• One-stop Digital Signage Software Solution to your business.

• The suitable digital signage Firestick requires in a restaurant.

• Developer: Wilyer

• Works with Fire TV Remote

Download and Install:

1. Choose Wilyer digital signage player.

2. Click on Get button (Free to download)

3. Review details:

• Developer: Wilyer

• Works with Fire TV Remote

• Supported Languages English.

• A compatibility of devices established.

4. Installation would take 1-2 minutes.

Once the installation is completed and the “Open App” option appears on your screen, simply click on it to launch the Wilyer Digital Signage Player. This confirms the setup is successful and allows you to begin using the application immediately.

Wilyer Digital Menu board player software direct to your Firestick is in place.

After Installing the app, return to the Fire Tv Home Screen, Open my apps or the App section, locate Wilyer Digital signage player, and select it to launch the application anytime.

Step 4: Pair Your Menu Board Display

Launch Wilyer App:

On opening Wilyer, the pairing screen shows:

• Wilyer logo

• 6-digit pairing code (example: 395344)

• "Enter the Code Below"

• Listening...

•  forming a new connection... Internet Active"

• "to pair with this Screen"

Never leave this screen out of your Fire TV menu.

Now head over to your laptop or mobile devices to pair this screen with the Wilyer Digital Menu board Management Cloud Signage Software

• Open a new browser tab on your device.

• Visit https://www.wilyer.com/signup to create your Wilyer account.

• Complete the signup process or log in if you already have an account.

• Access the Wilyer dashboard to add and pair your Fire TV screen using the on-screen code.

• Open the Wilyer Signup Page

Go to the official Wilyer cloud cms registration page on the web in order to create your digital signage account.

• Enter Your Full Name

Include your full legal name as the main User of the Signage dashboard.

• Provide Your Email Address

Put in an existing working email ID that will be the only used to log into, confirm, and receive notifications from your Wilyer account.

• Enter Your Phone Number

Include the mobile number from which this account will be managed, along with the appropriate International Country Code.

• Fill in Your Company Name

Fill out your Company or Organisation Name in order for your registration to have a Professional Identity on your Signage Network.

• Create a Secure Password

In order to protect your Wilyer Account at all times, establish a provided Password for your Signage Account.

• Accept the Terms and Privacy Policy

Before submitting your information for your account, check the box to accept the Wilyer Terms of Service Agreement and Wilyer Privacy Policy.

• Click the “Sign In” Button

Once you've finished filling out the registration form, click on the blue "Sign In" button to complete your Wilyer Account creation and access to your Wilyer/Dashboard Account.

Pair Your Fire TV Screen with Wilyer Cloud Signage

After installing and opening the Wilyer Digital Signage Player on your Fire TV Stick, leave the app open on the TV. You will see a pairing screen displaying a unique 6-digit code. Do not close this screen.

• Once logged in, access the Wilyer Dashboard.

• Navigate to the Screens section from the left menu.

• Click Add Screen or the “+” icon.

• Enter the 6-digit pairing code shown on your Fire TV screen.

• Name your screen and add location details if required.

• Click Pair Screen to complete the connection.

How to Create a Playlist in Wilyer Digital Signage CMS

Wilyer provides a simple, slick and user-friendly digital signage CMS play list developer suitable to both amateurs and experts.

How to create a playlist in Wilyer CMS:

• Open your CMS

• Enter into the Wilyer Dashboard.

• Log in to your cloud account using any browser.

Go to "Playlists" Section

• The loops you create are generated and securely stored here, allowing efficient access, seamless management, and organized control of your content for streamlined workflow operations.

Click "Create Playlist"

• Click new Playlist on the top of the right side

• Name your playlist something of significance like Restaurant Menu Board, Promotions or Corporate Notices and click on Create Playlist.

Choose Orientation / Layout

• Wilyer automatically detects and optimizes your playlists for both landscape and portrait displays, ensuring accurate orientation, smooth playback, and a consistent viewing experience across all screens.

Design Your Restaurant Menu Content.

Step 5: Upload Menu Images

In Wilyer Dashboard:

1. Click "Library"

2. Click "Upload" or "+ Add Media"

3. Upload menu images:

• Menu boards (1920x1080 recommended)

• Food photos

• Promotional graphics

• Daily specials

Menu Design Best Practices:

• Food photography on a high resolution.

• Big font (bigger than 72pt) prices.

• Use of high contrast color to read.

• Appetizing presentation

• Professional branding

Step 6: Build Menu Playlists

Create Day-Part Menus:

The menu board system Firestick template is menu board system that is easy to organize:

Breakfast Menu Playlist:

• Click "Playlists" - "Create New"

• Name: "Breakfast Menu"

• Breakfast, coffee, morning specials.

• Time spent on the screen: 20-30 seconds.

Lunch Menu Playlist:

• Create "Lunch Menu" playlist

• Add lunch entrees, combos, drinks.

• Add advertising materials.

Dinner Menu Playlist:

• Create "Dinner Menu" playlist

• Special desserts, feature dinner, specials.

• Add evening promotions

Content Timing:

• Static menu screens: 20-30 seconds

• Promotional videos: 10-15 seconds

• Daily specials: 15 seconds

• Total loop: 2-3 minutes ideal

Advanced Scheduling:

• Specials during Happy Hour (4-7 PM 5 days of the week)

• Weekend brunch menus

• Holiday menus

• Seasonal offerings

• Limited-time promotions

Step 7: Confirm and Publish Your Menu Content

After you click Continue to complete the deployment process, your Fire TV Stick menu board will go into vertical format on the Fire TV Stick home screen. The playlist you selected will automatically be sent to your Fire TV Stick from the cloud-based signage system almost immediately following the deployment process completion. Within seconds after being sent, the professionally designed menu of content will appear on the restaurant's digital display. There is no need for a physical cable connection to manage this new technology or update the digital menus remotely because the digital menu board solutions offered by your restaurant will easily connect to the cloud-based signage system to manage both remotely and quickly if necessary.

Final Step: Playlist Live on Screen

Now that your playlist has been published, it will automatically play through the connected display. The information contained in your uploads will display in accordance with the specifications of your Layouts, the Media Order you selected and the Time Delay settings on your Media Uploads. Please verify that your Visuals, Screen Orientation and Automatic Playback Transitions are working properly to ensure that your viewers are seeing what you intend for them to see.

Verify Display:

• Physical menu board- content playing.

• Remote viewing Use dashboard "Preview"

• Approve online status (green mark)

Your digital signage Firestick restaurant is up.

Advanced Menu Board Features

Dynamic Pricing Updates

Firestick Dynamic Pricing Menu Board:

Immediate updates of prices at all locations:

• Edit menu image in Wilyer

• Change pricing

• Save and publish

• Every menu board changes within seconds.

Perfect for:

• Happy hour pricing changes

• Surge pricing adjustments

• Seasonal price updates

• Market-based pricing

Multi-Location Management

For Restaurant Chains:

Remote Menu updates Firestick:

• Control every location on a single dashboard.

• Send push notifications to all restaurants at the same time.

• Or menu tailor site by site.

• Flexibility locally controlled centrally.

Chain Management:

• Corporate controls trademark norms.

• Franchisees revise local pricing.

• Regional menu variations

• Synchronized promotional effort.

Template-Based Menu Design

Menu board in the format of a firestick template:

Wilyer offers restaurant templates:

• QSR combo meal layouts

• Coffee shop drink menus

• Pizza restaurant displays

• Full service restaurant menus.

• Bakery item showcases

• Drive-thru menu formats

Ready-made templates or template design.

The Fire TV Stick Cannot Connect to the Internet

If you are having trouble connecting your Fire TV Stick to the Internet, your Digital Menu board will not sync with Wilyer Cloud CMS. Here are some things you can try to resolve your issue:

1. Verify that Your Wi-Fi Information is Correct

Make sure that the information you have entered into your Fire TV Stick for your Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID) and Wi-Fi Password are correct. When entering your password, be aware that it is case-sensitive. Double check for uppercase letters, numbers and also for any other special characters. You may want to try entering the password again.

2. Check your Router’s Internet Connection

Make sure that your router is functioning properly by trying to connect another device (such as your phone or laptop) to the same wireless network. If you are unable to connect any other devices, then restart your router and then try and reconnect the Fire TV after allowing enough time for your Internet connection to stabilize.

3. Restarting your Fire TV Stick and your Internet Router

• Unplug the Fire TV Stick from the power source

• Turn off your router for 30–60 seconds

• Power the router back on and wait until the internet is fully active

• Reconnect and restart the Fire TV Stick

4. Use an Ethernet Adapter for Network Connection Stability

If your digital menu boards need to stay connected to the Internet continuously, Wi-Fi is not always the best solution. Using an Ethernet Adapter gives you a more stable (less interfered with) connection between your Fire TV Stick and your Router that won't suffer from (any) interference. It is recommended for Restaurants, Retail stores, Signage and similar applications that need to operate 24/7 without interruptions.

Menu Content Not Updating:

• Check Fire TV on the internet (green status)

• Check internet speed

• Force sync from dashboard

• Restart Wilyer app

Display Quality Issues:

• Use 1920x1080 minimum resolution

• Optimize image compression

• Check TV display settings

• Adjust HDMI connection

App Won't Auto-Start:

• Enable app permissions

• Grant Over other applications.

• Check Fire TV startup environment.

• Test with manual restart

Cost & ROI for Restaurants

Investment:

• Fire TV Stick: $29-59

• Wilyer subscriptions: Per screen/month.

• Establishing total: Less than $100 per menu board.

Savings:

• Do away with the printing menu: 500-2000 per update.

• No reprinting costs ever

• Instant price changes

• Staff time saved: 5-10 hours/week

Revenue Impact:

• Call an item with a high margin to the fore.

• Increase combo meal sales: 20-30%

• Sell desserts and drinks upsell.

• Promote daily specials

• The look of the profession appeals to the customers.

Average Payback: 1-2 months of most restaurants.

Why Wilyer to Fire TV Menu boards?

Restaurant-Focused Solution:

• Fire OS menu board solution.

• Day-part scheduling was composed of.

• Template-based designs

• QSR and cafe optimized

Easy to Use:

• No technical skills needed

• Digital menu board Cloud CMS.

• Intuitive dashboard

• Quick 30-minute setup

Reliable:

• 24/7 operation capability

• Auto-recovery on power outage.

• Offline playback

• Always displaying menus

Scalable:

• Begin with the Firestick kitchen display menu.

• Expand to hundreds of fast food menu screen Firestick platforms.

• Available to operate everything through a single dashboard.

• Regular throughout all locations.

Conclusion

The Firestick digital signage software by Wilyer of Fire TV Stick gives the ideal balance of low cost, simplicity and functionalities of a menu board in restaurants. Using the services of independent cafes and national QSR chains, this Fire TV Stick digital menu board provides dynamic menu displays using cloud menu board software Firestick management.

You need one single Firestick restaurant menu display or a thousand QSR Firestick digital menu board Wilyer offers it all: menu board material scheduling Firestick, remote menu updated Firestick, Firestick dynamic pricing menu board, and full cloud CMS of digital menu boards- all at a single easy-to-use dashboard.