The Amazon Signage Stick has no built-in Ethernet port. A wired connection needs Amazon's own micro-USB Ethernet Adapter ($14.99), plugged into the Stick's only micro-USB port. Power the adapter from the Stick's own wall adapter and cable, not the TV's USB port. The adapter then powers the Stick.
Does the Amazon Signage Stick have an Ethernet port?
No. Every Signage Stick connects over Wi-Fi 6E out of the box. For a wired connection, the only way in is the Stick's micro-USB port, through Amazon's own adapter. See the Amazon Signage Stick overview for its full specs and price.
What adapter works for a wired Amazon Signage Stick?
Buy Amazon's Ethernet Adapter for Fire TV Devices, the micro-USB version, $14.99. The Stick's only port for an adapter is micro-USB, not USB-C: a USB-C adapter is for other Fire TV devices and will not plug in. Check the connector before you order: micro-USB is small and flat; USB-C is a small oval shape.
Amazon names the Electop Micro USB to RJ45 adapter as one example of a third-party adapter that works. It does not guarantee every other adapter, so its own $14.99 adapter is the safe choice.
How fast is the wired connection?
Up to 100 Mbps. The adapter is a 10/100 Ethernet device, more than a signage playlist needs.
Why does the adapter need its own power supply?
Because the TV's USB ports have limited power output. Amazon says not to power the adapter from the TV's USB port. Plug the Stick's own power cable and wall adapter into the Ethernet adapter instead; the adapter then powers the Stick through the same micro-USB connection.
Set up Ethernet on an Amazon Signage Stick
- Buy Amazon's own micro-USB Ethernet Adapter ($14.99). Skip the USB-C version.
- Plug the Stick into the TV's HDMI port. Plug the adapter into the Stick's micro-USB port, its only one.
- Run an Ethernet cable from the adapter's RJ45 port to your router or switch.
- Plug the Stick's own power cable and wall adapter into the Ethernet adapter. The Ethernet adapter then powers the Stick.
- Finish the Stick's first-time setup as usual; it takes about 10 minutes. Pick Brix Signage when the Stick asks which app to use.
- In Brix, open Screens, select Add screen, then Pair a hardware device. Enter the pairing code shown on the TV.
When does wired beat Wi-Fi 6E on the Stick?
Wi-Fi 6E is enough for most single-screen sites, especially near a 6E router, and it needs no extra hardware or cable run. Wired is the better choice when any of these apply:
- The screen sits somewhere Wi-Fi is weak or crowded with other devices: a warehouse floor, a concrete stairwell, a trade-show hall.
- The site runs enterprise Wi-Fi (802.1X/RADIUS) with no personal network to spare. The Stick's own setup does not support WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise, so a wired connection avoids the Wi-Fi login.
- Downtime on that screen costs enough that you want fewer points of failure. Wired removes Wi-Fi roaming and interference; a router reboot can still take either connection down.
| Wi-Fi 6E | Wired Ethernet (micro-USB adapter) | |
|---|---|---|
| Extra hardware | None | Amazon's $14.99 adapter, plus its own power source |
| Typical speed | Varies by router and interference | Up to 100 Mbps |
| Best for | A single screen with a clear 6E signal | A busy, crowded, or enterprise-Wi-Fi site |
| Setup | Join the network during first-time setup | Run a cable, then finish setup as usual |
| What it removes | — | Roaming, interference, captive portals, RADIUS logins |
A fleet can be mixed. A back-office or stockroom screen goes wired because the Wi-Fi is weak there; a storefront screen near the router stays on Wi-Fi 6E. Pairing and managing a screen works the same way on both.
Where Brix fits
Brix runs on the Amazon Signage Stick on either connection, wired or Wi-Fi, at $6 per screen per month billed annually, or $8 billed monthly. Try it free for 7 days, no card needed: start a trial.
Once the screen is paired, open it in the Screens list, then expand the Player row. On a wired screen, the network section is headed "Ethernet" and lists the connection state and local IP address. A wired Stick usually shows no link speed: the Android player only measures that over Wi-Fi. On a wireless screen, the row is headed "Wi-Fi" and lists the network name and signal strength instead. The panel header's connection icon shows a cable for a wired screen. The Screens list itself has no Ethernet or Wi-Fi column, so check each screen's Player row to see which one it is using.
For the firewall and network detail an IT team needs before a rollout, see Amazon Signage Stick network requirements for IT. If wired is not an option at every site, set up backup Wi-Fi networks instead. For the full setup walkthrough, see Amazon Signage Stick setup.
FAQ
Does the Ethernet adapter need its own power supply?
Yes. Amazon says not to power it from the TV's USB port, because the output is too limited. Power it from the Stick's own power adapter and cable instead.
Can I use a USB-C Ethernet adapter?
No. The Stick's accessory port is micro-USB. A USB-C adapter is built for other Fire TV devices, and will not plug into the Stick.
Will a third-party Ethernet adapter work?
Amazon names the Electop Micro USB to RJ45 adapter as one example that works. It does not guarantee any other adapter, so Amazon's own $14.99 micro-USB Ethernet Adapter for Fire TV devices is the safe choice.
Does wired fix slow playlist updates?
Usually, on a screen with weak or crowded Wi-Fi. A wired Stick removes Wi-Fi roaming, interference and captive portals from the list of things that can slow a download. If updates stay slow after wiring it, see troubleshoot a screen.
Does the Ethernet adapter run at Gigabit speed?
No. The adapter runs at 10/100 Ethernet: up to 100 Mbps. That is far more than one screen's playlist needs.