The Amazon Fire TV Stick is becoming more popular as more and more people cut the cord. The Firestick works well when it's working right.
Your streaming experience may be disrupted if your Firestick's remote control ceases to work. It could mean that you can't turn on your TV.
There are many ways to fix a Firestick remote.
The steps in this article should work for any Amazon Fire TV device.
You can try the following methods.
This might be hard to do, but we need to hear it. The Firestick uses a lot of power when you press it. That adds up over a year.
The batteries on your Firestick remote need to be removed and replaced with new ones. The majority of Firestick remotes have two batteries.
Try to use the remote again after you replace the batteries.
The Firestick's remote uses a different type of technology. You don't need to point the remote at the Firestick in order to use it, but you do need to be close to it. If there are no obstacles in between, the maximum range of connection is about 30 feet.
If it's not working, it's best to get as close as you can, because the range for Firestick remotes is different.
The Firestick remote needs a path to connect with it. Don't let a game console or pile of books block your remote or Firestick. It's a good idea to remove any nearby devices that send radio signals.
There should be a line between the remote and the firestick.
Your remote's connection to the Firestick might need to be refreshed if batteries aren't the problem. It may be possible to unpair the remote and re-pair it.
This is the first thing. You can unpair the remote by pressing the Home and Back buttons.
There are two You can re-pair the remote by pressing the Back button.
The steps should be repeated a couple of times if the Firestick and remote don't work together. You can use another remote to pair the remote from your Firestick.
This is the first thing. Open the settings menu if you want to wake your Firestick.
You can use your phone as a virtual remote if you don't have a physical one.
There are two The Amazon Fire TV remotes can be found in the settings menu.
There are three. Press the Menu button if you want to scroll down to the remote that isn't working. You will no longer be on the list.
There are four. Press the Home button if you want to add a new remote.
There are five. Press the Select button on the old remote if the Firestick asks you to.
The Firestick will re-pair with the remote in order to get it to work again.
Resetting the remote is possible if unpairing didn't work. It also restarts the remote's internal software and hardware.
Check out our full guide on how to reset your Firestick remote to get more information. The Firestick needs to be unplugged from its power source if you want to use it.
It's possible that your Firestick is the cause of the connection issues. You can factory reset your Firestick if the previous steps didn't work.
The Firestick's data will be erased after the factory resets it. You have to log back into your accounts after redownloading your apps. It's a good way to fix issues.
Even if it's a virtual remote in the Fire TV app, you will need to have at least one remote that you can connect to.
This is the first thing. Select My Fire TV when you open the settings on your Firestick.
There are two Select Reset to Factory Defaults after scrolling down.
The device needs to be reset. Set it up like new once it's finished.
If you've tried everything and your Firestick remote isn't working, the problem probably isn't fixed. Contact Amazon for help if you need it.
There are customer service representatives who can help with Fire TV issues. If they can't figure out the problem, you may be able to get a replacement Firestick.
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