If you are looking to connect a new or replacement remote control to your Firestick, we have you covered in this article. The latest generation of Fire TV devices includes Alexa Voice Remote with power and volume buttons.
Firestick allows you to enjoy endless entertainment (movies, news, sports, music, etc) from streaming apps such as Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Peacock, SLING TV, YouTube TV, Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, and others.
When you purchase a firestick TV you don’t have to worry about how to connect firestick remote to TV. You can connect the firestick to your TV through the HDMI port on your TV.
So, here in this article, we would guide you on how to connect Firestick remote to TV.
How To Connect Firestick Remote To TV Remote
Follow the methods listed below on how to connect firestick remote to TV:
Method 1:
- Connect the Firestick to a TV using the HDMI port. Locate the HDMI port at the back of your TV.
- Power on your TV. Press and hold the power button on the front of your TV. You can also use your TV remote control to power on the TV.
- Press and hold the Home button on your firestick remote control for about 10 seconds.
- The LED light on the button will begin to blink. This is a sign that your remote control is searching for a TV to connect.
- Once your firestick remote control has found a TV and is connected to it, your remote will flash three blue lights. This is an indication that your remote control has successfully paired with the TV.
Method 2:
- Connect the Firestick to your TV. You can connect the Firestick to your TV through the HDMI port on the back of your TV.
- Turn on your TV. Press the power button on the front of your TV, or use your remote control to turn on your TV.
- Select the Amazon Firestick HDMI source. Press the source button on your firestick remote control to select the HDMI port that your Firestick is connected to. The Amazon Fire home screen will be displayed on your TV.
- Press and hold the Home button (the icon resembles a house) on your firestick remote control for about 10 seconds. When your remote control connects to the Firestick, you will receive a message that says “New Remote Connected” on the screen of your TV.
Method 3:
This method on how to connect firestick remote to TV involves using your TV remote with HDMI-CEC to control your firestick and many other devices.
- Connect your Firestick to your TV. Plug the Firestick into the HDMI port on the back of your TV.
- Press the power button on the front of your TV or your remote control to power on the TV.
- Press the source button on your TV remote to select the HDMI port that your Firestick is connected to. The Amazon Fire home screen will be shown on your TV.
- Open the system settings on your TV. On some TV models press the “Menu” button on your remote. While on other TV models, press the Home button and then select Settings, or Options.
- Find the HDMI-CEC settings on your TV. This option varies from one TV to another and you can locate it under Input Settings or System Settings, or any similar settings on your TV. Although each TV brand has a different trade name for HDMI-CEC.
- To enable HDMI-CE locate the appropriate setting in your TV’s settings menu. It is often turned off on most TV by default. Once HDMI-CE is enabled, you will be able to use your TV remote to control your Amazon Firestick and many other devices, including your PlayStation 4.
Firestick Remote Not Pairing
If you can’t pair your firestick remote control try the following troubleshooting steps:
- Replace the batteries in your remote.
- Move your remote closer to your Fire TV device, within 10 feet (3 m).
Unplug your Fire TV device from the power cord or adapter then plug it back in. - Use the Fire TV app to pair your remote.
- If you already have 7 controllers paired to your TV, remove one of them before you attempt to pair another remote control.
Amazon Fire TV Stick Remote Not Working
If your firestick remote control is not working, follow the troubleshooting steps that are listed below:
- Press together the rewind and right button for 3 seconds.
- Press the Menu button. The LED will turn green to show that your remote control is now in troubleshooting mode.
- Press any button on your remote. To help identify the issue, you should take note of the colour that the LED flashes.
- A slow-blinking red light indicates a low battery. You should replace the batteries in your remote control.
- A fast-blinking red light means there is a problem with your remote control. You should try to reset your Fire TV remote control.
- An orange light indicates your remote control is not paired with your Fire TV. You should first restart your Fire TV device and then wait for 1 minute. Press and hold the Home button on the remote for 10 seconds to re-pair your Fire TV remote control. Your remote control should now pair with your Fire TV device.
- A white LED ensures that the Fire TV device is powered on and if an issue persists, you should restart your Fire TV device.
- When you see a blue LED there is no issue with your remote control. You should try to restart your Fire TV device.
Other troubleshooting steps you should follow include:
- Replace the batteries in your remote.
- Move your remote closer to your Fire TV device, within 10 feet (3 m).
- Unplug your Fire TV device from the power cord or adapter then plug it back in.
Reset Firestick Remote
If your firestick remote is not working, you can follow these steps to reset your firestick remote control:
- Press and hold the Home button on your remote control and at the same time, press the Menu button three times.
- Release the Home button.
- Press the Menu button 9 times.
- Remove the batteries from your remote control.
- Unplug your TV and then wait for 60 seconds.
- Place the batteries back in your remote control, and then plug in your TV.
- Once the Home screen is displayed on your TV, press and hold the Home button for 40 seconds.
- Wait about 60 seconds for the setup to be complete.