The Firestick remote is a crucial component of using and handling your Amazon Fire TV. But there are times when you may need to reset the remote because it isn’t working right or because it can’t connect. The following article will instruct you on how to reset the FireStick remote in a number of circumstances.
3 Ways to Reset Firestick Remote
It’s possible that the Amazon FireStick remote isn’t working right. You can try to fix it by restarting it from the FireStick menu. Do the following steps:
Reset the Remote Using the Firestick Menu
You need to go to the “Settings” menu on your Amazon Fire TV Stick to restart your WiFi remote using the Firestick menu. Here’s how to reset a Firestick remote:
- To get to the Fire Stick home screen, press and hold the Home button on your remote.
- Scroll to the right on the home screen and tap “Settings.”
- Scroll all the way down in the settings menu and choose “Controllers & Bluetooth Devices.”
- Pick out “Amazon Fire TV Remotes.”
- Now, pick out your FireStick remote from the list that appears.
- The final step is to restart the remote by choosing “Unpair.”
Perform a Factory Reset on the Firestick
Resetting the remote through the Fire Stick menu might not always fix the problem. If the remote for your Amazon FireStick still doesn’t work, you can try resetting the FireStick to its original settings. To reset a FireStick remote, do these things:
- Go to the “Settings” menu on your Fire TV Stick.
- It’s on the far right. Pick “My Fire TV” or “Device.”
- Pick either “Reset” or “Reset to Factory Defaults.”
- After you confirm the action, wait for the Fire Stick to restart.
Troubleshooting Common Issues with the Firestick Remote
If none of the above solutions worked and the remote failed to function, here are some ways to fix common problems with the FireStick remote:
- Take the batteries out of the remote and put them back in.
- Make sure that nothing is in the way of the remote and the Fire Stick’s line of sight.
- Take the Fire TV Stick off the power source and plug it back in after a few seconds to restart it.
How do I resync my Firestick remote?
You can restart your Fire TV by either unplugging it or going to Settings. Hold down the Home button on your remote for 10 seconds once you’re on the home screen. Take one of the seven connected controllers off before you try to pair another one. Connect your remote to your Fire TV with the Fire TV app.
How to use Firestick without a remote?
- Get the Fire TV app for your phone or tablet.
- Join the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV device on your phone or tablet.
- On your phone or tablet, open the Fire TV app.
- Choose a device from the list on the screen.
- Do what it says on the screen.
