- Plug in your Firestick remote by holding the “Home” button for 10 seconds.
- You can add a new remote or put an old one in your Amazon Fire TV settings.
- Some non-Firestick remotes can be paired, but must use specific Bluetooth profiles to work.
If you have an Amazon Fire TV, the Firestick remote can be a useful tool. But before you can start using it, you need to link the remote to your TV.
The process will vary slightly depending on whether you have existing remotes linked, as well as whether you’re using a remote that’s turned off. brand name Bluetooth remote.
Here’s what you need to know to pair your Firestick or other compatible remote with your Amazon Fire TV.
How to pair a remote Firestick
1. Hold down the Home button on your Firestick remote for 10 seconds.
2. You will then see a blue light on your remote flash several times or there will be a confirmation message on the screen that your remote has been paired.
3. If you don’t see either, try disconnecting the Firestick from the power source and remove the batteries. Then plug the Firestick back in and put the batteries back in. Then try holding down the Home button.
Adding or Replacing a Firestick Remote
1. Press the Home button on your original Firestick remote.
2. Select Settings.
3. Choose Bluetooth Devices and Controllers.
4. Go to Amazon Fire TV Remotes.
5. On the next screen, select Add New Remote.
6. Hold down the Home button on your new Firestick remote until it is recognized.
7. Using your old remote, press Select. Both remotes should appear in your list.
How to Pair a Firestick Remote When You Lost Your Old One
If you don’t have a working remote, control Paired remote, you can use your phone as a remote:
1. Open the Firestick app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android.
2. Select your Fire TV device, or select Add Device if you don’t see that option, then enter your account sign-in information.
3 . Enter your PIN to start using your phone as a remote control.
4. Using your phone or tablet, select Start, and then tap Settings.
5. Choose Bluetooth Devices and Controllers.
6. Go to Amazon Fire TV Remotes and select Add New Remote.
7. Hold down the Home button on your new Firestick remote until it is recognized.
8. On your phone or tablet, press Select. Your new remote should appear in your list.
Pairing a Non-Firestick Remote
Non-Firestick remotes must be compatible .
Amazon Fire TV recognizes specific types of Bluetooth profiles, including Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Human Interface Device Profile (HID), and Serial Port Profile (SPP) .
The User of Your Remote The manual should say what kind of Bluetooth profile it uses, and might even say it’s compatible with Amazon Fire TV.
Here’s how to pair the remote control:
1. Go to the Settings menu on your Fire TV.
2. Choose Bluetooth Devices and Controllers.
3. Select Other Bluetooth devices.
4. Choose Add Bluetooth Devices.
5. Your Amazon TV will then search for your device. Once recognized, select its name from the list of devices on the screen.
6. You should see a confirmation message letting you know that your non-Firestick remote has been paired. You can then start using it just like you would a regular Firestick remote.
Troubleshooting a Firestick Remote
If you’re having trouble pairing your Firestick remote control with Amazon Fire TV, there are a couple of things you can do to fix this:
- Make sure the remote is within range. Move closer to the Amazon Fire TV, making sure you are within typical Bluetooth ranges, which is 6 to 30 feet; the closer the better.
- Try changing the batteries. Try changing the batteries in the remote if you’ve been using it for a while. Open the battery compartment at the back, remove the old batteries and insert the new ones; A Firestick remote uses two AAA batteries.
- Make sure there is a clear path between the remote and the TV. Remove anything between or near the remote control and the Amazon Fire TV that might interfere with the Bluetooth signal. This includes other devices, routers, and microwave ovens.
- Reset the Firestick remote. In some cases, resetting your Firestick remote can fix the connectivity issues you’re experiencing.
- Restart Amazon Fire TV. If the pairing issues are the result of a bug in the TV’s software, you can fix the problem by resetting your Amazon Fire TV to factory settings.
Note: When you’ve tried everything and your Firestick remote still doesn’t pair, you may be able to contact Amazon for a solution. This should be the last effort before replacing the remote.
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