If your Fire TV remote controller is being unresponsive out of the box then read this guide. Amazon has made it simple to use Firestick for the non-tech-savvy crowd which makes it really a great device.
But if your Fire TV stick isn’t automatically pairing with the remote on power up then there is a small error. But don’t fret because there is a simple way to fix this pairing error.
In this guide, we will be showing you how how to pair the Firestick remote so you can start watching your favorite shows now.
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Steps to Pair Your Remote to your Fire Stick Device
Here’s how to pair an unresponsive Fire Stick Remote. To start the pairing process of the Fire Stick remote, first, you must restart the Fire Stick, then let it be in a pairing mode as it is starting up.
After the start-up process of the Fire Stick, it will kick start the automatic pairing of the remote.
- Remove the Fire Stick from power.
- Detach the batteries from the remote. For old batteries, endeavor to replace them so you won’t have to repeat the process when they are no longer active.
- Connect the Fire Stick back to a power outlet.
- Insert the batteries back or better still put a new set of batteries especially if it’s a new remote.
- Press and at the same time hold the Home button on the new remote for 10 seconds.
- You will see on your TV screen a message saying the remote was successfully paired
- A blue flashing on your controller also indicates that the pairing was successful
- Wait for the menu screen to appear. Next, confirm if it’s properly paired. Most firesticks will indicate a blue LED once the pairing process has been completed.
Pairing an additional Fire Stick remote
Seven remotes including a third-party remote can be paired on your Fire Stick. However, it’s one remote to one Fire TV. In a situation where you pair the Fire Stick remote to another Fire Stick, automatically, it will no longer work with the original Fire Stick.
Apart from the original remote that came with your device, you can pair an extra Fire Stick via the settings menu.
The same procedure can also be adopted if you mistakenly misplace your original remote. With the Fire TV remote application installed on your phone, you can use it as a remote. The guide below will help you achieve this:
- Tap the Home button on the Fire TV remote app or existing remote to take it back to the home screen.
- Tap on Settings.
- Choose Bluetooth and Controllers Devices.
- Choose the Amazon Fire TV Remotes.
- Next, tap on Add New Remote.
- Press and at the same time hold the Home button on the new remote for 10 seconds.
- You will see on your TV screen a message saying the remote was found you may also see a blue light flashing on your controller indicating the pairing was successful
- If you navigate back to your controllers screen you will see any new and old remotes.
Can a FireStick remote be paired with a different FireStick?
There are different models of Fire Stick remote, but all of them are not interchangeable. For you to successfully pair a Fire Stick remote to another one, both models must be compatible.
For instance, Alexa Voice Remote (second generation) is not compatible with the Fire TV Edition smart TVs or 1st generation Fire Stick. Surprisingly, it functions with other models.
There is no specified guideline on how compatibility will be determined. Hence, it is advisable to check with Amazon. Normally, Amazon provides a comprehensive list of compatible devices.
Furthermore, you can reach out to their customer support unit for additional assistance. Do not purchase a replacement remote until you have ascertained its compatibility.
In Conclusion
With access to Amazon Fire TV Stick, there will be so much to watch provided you made correct paring between the Firestick remote and other devices.
Frequently asked questions
How can I successfully pair a new Fire TV remote if I lost the old remote?
To pair a replacement remote, from the Settings menu, tap the Fire TV phone app then carefully follow the steps outlined above to add your replacement remote from Bluetooth & Controllers Devices.
Why is it difficult to pair Firestick remote?
When you notice that your fire stick remote is not working, try and reset the connection. To connect without delay, ensure there is a clear path between your fire stick and your remote. Check if the remote batteries are weak. Replace accordingly.
How can FireStick remote be paired to Roku TV?
- After successfully pairing the Fire Stick remote to Fire TV Stick,
- Navigate to Settings >>> Equipment Control, change it to automatic to control power including the volume on your Roku TV.
- Tap Fire Stick remote Home button to switch input on Roku TV,
- Confirm if HDMI-CEC control is enabled.
- From Fire TV, navigate to Settings >>> Display & Sounds.
- Finally, turn on turn on HDMI CEC Device Control.
Final Thoughts
Although we have made it easy to help you pair your firestrick remotes there are always going to be quirks depending on firmware versions which can be avoided if you have updated your Fire Stick. On that note, if you have any questions then we would be happy to answer and amend this guide to include other devices.
