Did your Amazon Fire Stick remote suddenly stop working? If you’re having trouble understanding the cause or how to fix it, keep on reading. Let’s Know That Fire Stick Remote Doesn’t Work.
There are many reasons as to why your Amazon Fire Stick remote is not working. The first thing to consider is the possibility that your remote is not properly paired. Let’s start with pairing your device first and then move on to some other solutions.
How to Pair a New Remote on your Amazon Fire Stick?
- On your TV, go to settings.
- Scroll over to Controllers & Bluetooth devices.
- Choose Amazon Fire TV Remote.
- Scroll over to Add New Remote.
- Press the Home button on the Fire Stick remote and hold it for 10 seconds.
- Once it is discovered, it will appear on the screen.
If your remote is not getting discovered, hold down the home button for ten seconds and release it. Keep on repeating this until your remote is discovered.
Now, if your remote suddenly stopped working despite being properly paired, try the steps listed below.
Step 1: Refresh the Power Cycle of the Amazon Fire Stick Remote
- Take out your batteries from the remote and put them back again.
- Make sure the connectors and the batteries are clean.
- Check if the positives and negatives of the batteries are properly aligned.
This is usually caused by drained-out batteries. In most cases, replacing your batteries will solve your problem. If that doesn’t solve your issue, go to Step 2.
Step 2: Power Cycling the Amazon Fire Stick Itself
- Unplug the Fire Stick wire from the power source
- Wait for thirty seconds
- Replug it back into the power source
The Fire Stick will now go through a series of rebooting and it will appear back on your TV. Pick up your remote and check if it works. If it doesn’t, go to Step 3.
Step 3: Download the Amazon Fire TV Application on your Mobile
- You can download the Amazon Fire TV app from here.
- Connect your phone to your home wifi.
- Select your Fire Stick once it appears on the phone.
- Confirm it with the 4-digit pin that is generated automatically.
This is a great substitute when your remote is not working. It has all the features of the Fire Stick remote including access to voice functions and the ability to type with a keyboard. This is the most convenient option until you can get a new remote.
Step 4: Buy a New Remote
If none of the steps mentioned above works, you can consider buying a new Fire Stick remote. Do keep the below points in your mind if you wish to buy a new remote.
- Read the reviews before going with third-party remotes.
- Buying a remote, later on, will cost more though.
A probable cause for this could be any cracks on your remote or some internal damage. Make sure that you replace your old remote with a new one. If that is not on your list, head over to Step 5 to access the Fire Stick with your TV remote.
Step 5: Make Amazon Fire Stick TV a Source for TV
- On your TV, go to your Source options.
- Choose Amazon Fire Stick TV as a source.
- Now, you can access all the features with your own TV remote.
- Some options may be remapped to your TV.
If your remote is not responding even then, try Step 6 for rebooting it.
Step 6: Reboot your Fire Stick Remote
- On the home of your TV, go to Settings.
- Go to My Fire TV and click on Restart.
- Now your FIre Stick will power off and restart.
- You can also reboot directly by clicking on the select and play buttons together.
These are some solutions to fix your Amazon Fire Stick TV Remote. Another point of concern is the distance between your TV and your Fire Stick remote. Ensure that they’re both within 10 feet of each other. If you make sure your remote is facing the TV and follow the steps outlined above, your remote will be fully functional in no time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q) How to understand if my app will work on the Amazon Fire TV?
The Amazon Fire TV has certain device specifications. You have to ensure that your app’s compatibility matches those specifications.
Q) Am I not able to use the Fire Stick because I am not a prime member?
No. You will be able to use the Fire Stick with an Amazon regular account.
Q) Is my Amazon Fire Stick not working since I have not updated the payment?
No. The Amazon Fire Stick does not necessarily require a payment revision. There is no extra payment once you have paid the initial cash and purchased the item.
Q) Is my Fire Stick blinking yellow because it has been damaged?
No. When in discovery mode, a fire stick remote will typically flash slowly in yellow. Red blinking usually indicates that new batteries are required.
