This guide will teach you how to reset Firestick without remote. To enjoy your favorite entertainment, it is a necessity to have an Amazon fire stick which is a very sleek device.
It’s not problematic to use; just plug in the device through an HDMI, then start enjoying endless entertainment.
This device is a must-have if you enjoy watching TV series, movies, listening to music, games, and other online content. Despite this device being so amazing, you can also experience bad days when using it which might possibly lead to you reset the device.
Most times this happens the moment you experience a blank TV screen or when the device begins to function slowly. It’s a convenient technique to reset the device to factory settings when it starts malfunctioning. The process is not tedious, and it only lasts for a few minutes.
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What may lead to resetting a Firestick?
Several reasons might occur which would result in resetting your Firestick. This will have to do with entirely troubleshooting this device. Below are some common reasons that may lead to you resetting your Amazon fire stick:
- When the Firestick keeps crashing.
- The inability of the device to recover from a failed update.
- When the Firestick is unresponsive to a TV remote.
- The inability of the Firestick to connect to Wi-Fi.
- Formatting your Firestick for resale.
It is important to note that factory resetting will wipe out the entire application and data stored in your fire stick. Before commencing this procedure, ensure to have your account credentials ready to logins into your favorite apps.
How to reset Firestick without remote
If for some reason you do not have a remote control for your Firestick, it is possible to still complete the process using the mobile application. The procedure is as follows:
- Navigate to the app store and download the Firestick app. It is obtainable on either Apple or Android devices. After the installation, both need to be on the same Wi-Fi as the Firestick device.
- From the app, tap on your Firestick name to initiate the connection. A four-digit code will display on your TV.
- The app will request your TV’s code. Type it to finally establish the connection.
- From the app menu, tap “settings”. Search for your device.
- Click “Factory Reset” from the new list.
- Tap on “confirm” to complete the resetting process. Wait for some minutes for the Firestick device to reset.
Alternatives to resetting Firestick without remote
Using a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse
Another good alternative is to connect a Bluetooth keyboard to your Firestick device. In as much as other fire stick devices can handle USB keyboards, sometimes it can be complicated to connect any USB accessories to a Firestick.
The implication is that it is going to be difficult to link these two up if your fire stick device is not handy.
If you have not paired a mouse to the fire stick device, the only option is to either use the fire stick app or other methods. If you choose to make use of a mouse, you might encounter some challenges because there is no on-screen cursor for the fire stick device.
However, it is still possible to point and click just that it would be difficult identifying most of the icons. To do this, follow the procedures below:
- For first pairing, connect your mouse or keyboard to your Firestick.
- Navigate to settings, go to controllers & Bluetooth Devices, add Bluetooth Devices, and proceed with the instructions on the screen.
- From the Firestick settings, click the gear icon.
- Scroll towards My Firestick.
- Choose Reset, then confirm.
Use AdbLink2 and computer
This last option is a bit tricky and more difficult when compared to other ones. However, it’s still an option to try out if others did not work.
Firestick is currently running on a modified version which makes it easier to connect computers directly to Android devices such as adbLink2.
With this, controlling your Firestick will be easy. This is unique because it can be used on either desktop or laptop. The procedure is as follows:
Before you commence this process, you need to get your Firestick IP address from the settings >>> My Fire TV >>> About >>> Network.
The IP address will be seen on the right side if you hover through the Network option. In a situation where you can’t get access to the menu, the IP address can be gotten from the router login screen.
The procedure is as follows:
- First, download the adbLink2 and open it either on your laptop or computer.
- From the adbLink2 app menu, connect your Firestick device
- Type in the Firestick IP directly into the Ad Hoc IP field. Then connect.
- Touch the keyboard to pop out the on-screen keyboard which will serve as a controller.
- The Home button will take you to the Firestick home screen.
- With the navigation buttons, go to the gear icon seen at the upper right of the Firestick menu, then press select.
- Go to My Fire TV, and tap on defaults.
- Finally, confirm it.
In Conclusion
This has been a detailed guide on the several methods to reset your Firestick without a paired Fire TV remote control. Patiently take your time and go through all the procedures.
The only challenge about resetting is that you will be required to set up a Firestick again. It’s always advisable to get a spare remote from the Amazon website if you do not want to experience all these bottle-neck approaches.
Frequently asked questions
Can I manually reset Firestick?
Yes, it can be done by the following procedure:
- Power it, then go to the home screen.
- Go to the settings option – the option differs based on the Firestick you use but generally, it looks like a gear icon. Click it.
- Scroll down and locate My Fire TV.
- Finally, go to reset to defaults.
My Firestick remote suddenly stopped working.
The moment you start experiencing this, first unplug your device from the outlet, reconnect it and try if the remote will work. Also, ensure no obstacles are hindering the remote. You can also replace the batteries.
How can I successfully reconnect my fire stick remote back to my Television?
To do this, consistently hold the home button until its light starts to blink consistently. An on-screen message will appear. Also, the remote light will change to blue when it has been paired back.
