How To Activate a New Firestick Remote
What is Firestick Remote?
Firestick Remote Control allows you to control your fire TV directly from iPhone/iPad using intuitive swipe based touch controls. Just connect an iPhone and TV or a media player to the same Wi-Fi network and you will be able to control it using this mobile app.
How To Activate a New Firestick Remote
- Open the Fire TV app on your mobile device.
- Use the Fire TV app to go to Settings on your Fire TV device.
- Select Controllers & Bluetooth Devices.
- Select Amazon Fire TV Remotes.
- Select Add New Remote.
- Select the remote you want to pair.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get my fire stick to recognize a new remote?
Restart your Fire TV device and wait until “Cannot detect your remote” appears on-screen. Then, pair your Fire TV remote again by pressing and holding the Home button on the remote for 10 seconds.
How do I register my new Firestick remote?
Go to Settings on your Fire TV. Select Controllers & Bluetooth Devices. Select Amazon Fire TV Remotes. Press and hold the Home button for 10 seconds to pair your remote.
Why is my replacement fire stick remote not working?
To fix an Amazon Firestick remote that isn’t working, try resetting the remote or your device. Make sure there’s a clear path between your remote and the Firestick so they can connect. Replacing your Firestick remote’s batteries or unpairing and re-pairing the remote can also help.
Can you use a Fire Stick without the remote?
You can still use your Fire Stick without the Fire Stick remote. You can use the Fire TV app on your smartphone, another TV remote, or a Bluetooth device to control your Fire Stick. Before connecting a Bluetooth device, you will need to have one active remote connected.
Can I replace my Fire Stick remote?
Buy a New Remote
If you lost your Fire TV remote and nothing seemed to work for you then you have no option other than to buy a new Fire TV remote. You can buy the 1st-gen Alexa Voice Remote from Amazon ($29.99).
What is Fire Stick remote?
Remote for Fire Stick TV allows you to control your Amazon Fire TV directly from your iPhone using intuitive swipe-based controls. It also allows you to use your keyboard to make access your favorite entertainment easier and more convenient. Apps are accessed using a single tap in the dedicated Apps Menu.
Can I use a universal remote for Firestick?
A: The Amazon Fire Stick can connect to a universal remote via BLUETOOTH (if the remote supports the fire stick). I successfully setup the Harmony Smart Keyboard to work with the fire stick (the Harmony Hub connects to the fire stick via Bluetooth, relaying the commands/signal from the RF keyboard). Helpful?
How do I pair my Amazon Fire Stick remote?
Pair Additional Fire TV Remotes
- Go to Settings on your Fire TV.
- Select Controllers & Bluetooth Devices.
- Select Amazon Fire TV Remotes.
- Press and hold the Home button for 10 seconds to pair your remote.
Why is my Fire Stick remote not pairing?
Replace the batteries in your remote. For best performance, alkaline batteries are recommended. Move your remote closer to your Fire TV device, within 10 feet (3 m). Restart your Fire TV by unplugging the device or going to Settings.
Does Fire Stick work on any TV?
A compatible TV – this is any TV that has HD or UHD plus a HDMI port (most TV screens today will have this) A wireless internet connection. An Amazon account. You don’t have to be an Amazon Prime customer to use the Amazon Fire TV Stick but you do have to have a regular Amazon account.