The Amazon Fire TV Stick can turn a regular TV into a smart TV. But it won’t be so smart if your remote isn’t working. Out of the box, your remote should automatically pair with your Fire TV Stick when you set it up the first time, but your remote can lose connection. Here’s how to pair an unresponsive Fire TV Stick remote, how to pair a replacement remote, and how you can use your phone as a remote instead. Show How to Pair an Unresponsive Amazon Fire TV Stick RemoteTo pair an unresponsive Amazon Fire TV Stick remote, press and hold the Home button for 10 seconds or until the light at the top of your remote starts blinking rapidly. You will see an on-screen message or the light on your remote will flash blue three times when it has been paired. For the best results, Amazon recommends you pair your remote less than 10 feet away from your Fire TV Stick. However, you might want to move even closer to get a better signal. This method can work if you are trying to pair a remote that was previously paired to your Fire TV Stick or a remote that was paired with a different device. If that doesn’t work, you can try resetting your remote and then pairing it again. How to Reset an Amazon Fire Stick RemoteTo reset a Fire TV remote, unplug your Fire TV device from power for 60 seconds. Then press the Left, Menu, and Back buttons on your remote for 12 seconds. Next, remove the batteries, plug your Fire TV device back in and wait 60 seconds. Finally, insert your batteries and press the Home button.
Note: It might take a minute for your remote to pair with your Fire TV. Then it might also need to update, which could take even longer. If your current remote is still working, you can also manually pair a new remote to your Fire TV Stick. Here’s how: How to Pair a Replacement Remote to Your Fire TVTo pair a replacement remote for your Fire Stick, go to Settings > Controllers & Bluetooth Devices > Amazon Fire TV Remotes > Add New Remote. Finally, press the Home button on your “new” remote and the Select button on your “old” remote.
You can add up to 7 remotes to your Fire Stick. If you’ve reached your limit, you will need to unpair one of them. To do this, find your remote in the Controllers & Bluetooth Devices settings. Then press the menu button with three lines and then press the Select button to confirm. How to Use Your Phone as a Fire Stick RemoteTo use your phone as a Fire Stick remote, download and install the Amazon Fire TV app. Then open the app and select your Fire TV device or tap Set Up New Device. Finally, enter the PIN that you see on the TV screen into the app on your phone.
If none of the steps above worked, check out our guide on how to reset your Amazon Fire TV Stick.
$293.40 $319.99 in stock 9 new from $268.85 as of November 10, 2022 2:48 am Last updated on November 10, 2022 2:48 am HelloTech editors choose the products and services we write about. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. How do I pair a lost Fire Stick remote?How to Pair a Replacement Remote to Your Fire TV. To pair a replacement remote for your Fire Stick, go to Settings > Controllers & Bluetooth Devices > Amazon Fire TV Remotes > Add New Remote. Finally, press the Home button on your “new” remote and the Select button on your “old” remote.
Can you pair a different Fire Stick remote?Select Controllers and Bluetooth Devices. Select Amazon Fire TV Remotes. Press and hold the Home button on your new remote. Wait for your Fire Stick to find your new remote, then press the Select button on your old remote.
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