FIX Firestick Remote Not Working Quickly [Under 20 Seconds]


It is quite annoying when you are streaming your favorite movies on your TV via Firestick and suddenly, the remote of the Firestick is not working for any unknown reason.

If you are going through such a situation, don’t worry as I’m here to help you solve the problem.

So, How to Fix Firestick Remote Not Working Issue?

In order to fix the remote of Firestick not working, you can:

  1. Remove and re-insert the batteries.
  2. Replace the old batteries with the newer ones.
  3. Power cycle the Firestick.
  4. Add as a new remote.
  5. Reset the remote.
  6. Get a new remote.

Firestick Remote Not Working

Stick with me for a couple of minutes as I’m going to discuss all the 6 ways in detail that might help you solve the issue ASAP. Let’s get started.

 1. Re-insert the batteries.

To fix the remote of Firestick not working, simply open the back case of the remote, remove both the batteries, wait for at least 60 seconds and then re-insert the batteries.

This is one of the most simple yet effective ways to fix If your Firestick remote isn’t working.

The batteries inside the remote may have moved slightly and that’s the reason why it isn’t working properly or not working at all. Give this method a try and hopefully, the issue will be gone in a minute or two.

 2. Replace the batteries

If your Firestick remote isn’t working suddenly, then the batteries of the remote may have drained completely and you have to replace the old batteries with the new ones.

If you are using the Firestick remote for a very long time, then there is a high probability that the batteries of the remote might be dead and it is time for you to get a set of new AAA batteries and replace that with the old ones.

You can get the new batteries for as cheap as $3 on Amazon or any other store.

If you don’t know how to replace the batteries of Firestick TV, then you can watch the short 1-minute video below by WorldofTech.

 3. Power Cycle Amazon Firestick

To fix the Firestick remote not working, you have to turn off your Firestick, remove the adapter of the Firestick TV from the TV, wait for around 10 seconds, plug it back on TV and then turn on the Firestick.

A power cycle is a process of draining residual power from any device.

If your Firestick is going through some sort of power issue, then you won’t be able to use the remote properly.

The process of a power cycle is very similar to restarting or rebooting any device however, the major difference between a reboot and a power cycle is, that you have to manually perform actions like turning off the device, waiting for some time, and then starting the device again.

You can follow the same process If you have any power-related issues with your TV or any other device. It can get rid of most of the issues very quickly.

 4. Add a new remote to Firestick

To add a new remote to your Firestick, you have to:

  1. Open “Settings” from the Firestick menu.
  2. Scroll down and tap on “Controllers & Bluetooth Devices”.
  3. Now, select “Amazon Fire TV Remotes” from the options.
  4. And finally, click on “Add New Remote” and complete the process.

Press and hold the “home button” on your remote for about 10 seconds to make sure that your remote is properly connected.

Once your remote is connected to the TV, you will get a similar message.

Adding New Firestick Remote

So, how do you “Add New Remote” when the remote isn’t working at all?

And the answer to that question is via the Official Amazon Fire TV app which is available on both Android and iOS platforms. The app has exactly the same interface as your Firestick remote plus you can also perform voice commands with the app to play any movies on your TV.

Here’s how to use the Amazon Fire TV app as a remote for Firestick,

  1. Download and install the app on your phone.
  2. Open the app and select your Firestick device from the list.
  3. Now, sign in with your Amazon account by entering the details.
  4. Finally, enter the 4-Digit code which appears on your TV and that is it.

Before doing any of these things, you have to make sure that both your phone and the Firestick device are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

If you have any other doubts to use the Fire TV app as your remote, I would suggest you watch the below video that’ll clear most of your doubts.

Video by: YouTube.com/ WorldofTech

5. Reset the Firestick remote

To reset Firestick remote, you have to:

  1. Turn off your TV completely, unplug the cable, and wait for about 60 seconds.
  2. Press and hold the left, menu & back buttons for 12 seconds and release the buttons.
  3. Remove the batteries from the remote, wait for 60 seconds, and turn on your TV.
  4. Re-insert the batteries in the remote and that is it.

Resetting your Firestick remote is surely one of the best ways to solve any issue related to your remote.

Whether the remote isn’t working properly or not working at all for some reason, you can give this method a try and you will able able to use the remote just like before in no time.

There are 5 types of remote control available for Firestick and the methods to reset the remote slightly differ from each other.

The method which I’ve shared above is specifically for 3rd gen Firestick remotes however, you can visit the Amazon page where they have talked about the process of resetting all the Firestick remotes.

 6. Get a new remote

If your Firestick remote isn’t working, there is a probability that it may have got damaged internally and it is time to replace the remote with a new one.

If you have followed all the methods which I’ve mentioned above such as resetting the remote, replacing the batteries, etc, and still your Firestick remote isn’t working, then there is a possibility that it may have got damaged internally and unfortunately, you have no option other than replacing it.

The official replacement of the Firestick remote by Amazon costs slightly higher when compared to other brands however, you can opt for any one of them as per your wish.

Both work perfectly fine.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What is the green light on my Fire Stick remote?

The green in the Firestick remote tells you that it is connected to the Firestick.

2. Can you use other remotes with Fire Stick?

Yes, you can absolutely use other remotes with your Firestick without any issues.

Final Words:

Even though there are multiple ways to use Firestick without a remote such as using the Amazon Fire TV app, however, using the Firestick with the remote gives you a sense of satisfaction.

If you have been looking for ways to fix your dead remote of Firestick, then I’m sure you may have solved the issue with help of this guide till now.

If you have got any other questions about the Firestick remote or any related stuff, do let me know in the comments below and I’ll get back to you ASAP. Cheers! Before you go, check out How to AirPlay to firestick!

Christoffer K

Christoffer is the man behind Gaming Simplified. He has been an avid gamer and Tech lover and that has motivated him to share All Things Tech on this blog!

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