If you have a TV at home with those limited features, then trust me, you are missing out on those fantastic gadgets which can convert your mundane television experience into a wholesome, extensive experience. Here is a device that can transform your regular TV into a smart TV. “Fire TV stick.” Your remote should be paired with your Fire TV stick once you set it up. If your remote loses connection shortly, you can refer to this article or a lucid guide to manually pair your fire TV stick.
Amazon Firestick is the smart way to get all live Television, pictures, and on-demand content from different sources. To probe device features and switch between streaming apps or titles, the Firestick remote is an essential and accessible tool. The Amazon Fire TV Remote Product Team On-Demand is a forum where users can get help with their remotes and provide feedback to the product team. The rearmost Firestick model comes with an Alexa voice remote to search for, install apps, renew, reset, and numerous further. You can control media playbacks using only your voice. To use a remote with the Firestick, you must first pair it with your Firestick device. Here are other ways to couple the Firestick slim, so let’s have a look at them all.
Pair New Remote with Firestick
The first and foremost thing while setting up the Firestick is to pair the remote with that. Follow the below instructions to know the procedure.
- First, power up your Firestick and the Television.
Firestick residence screen will appear on the television screen. Now take the new Firestick remote and fit the batteries into it.
- Press the Power button, and the remote will pair with your Firestick automatically.
- Press and hold the home button for 15-20 seconds if the remote does not link automatically.
- Once the remote is paired, a message will appear on the screen with the communication instructions. Remote pairing is successful.
- In case of any issues while pairing the remote, or when your Firestick remote doesn’t pair, turn off and turn on your Firestick and perform the below process.
Pair the Firestick Against the Fresh/Secondary Remote
You can pair a secondary remote with Firestick to execute its function in addition to the primary remote. You’re allowed to pair up to 7 remotes with a Firestick. Once you reach the limit, you’ll need to unpair a remote to add a new one.
- Power up your Firestick and go to the home screen.
- Go to the top of the screen and select the Settings menu.
- Select the Controller & Bluetooth Bias option from the settings menu.
- Choose the Amazon Fire TV Remote option, and your Firestick will start searching for the available remotes.
- Now, on your new remote, press and hold the Home button for 10 seconds.
- Once the new remote is discovered, the new remote name will appear in the hunt list. Select the new remote name by using the remote.
- Incontinently, it’ll display a communication that the new remote is successfully paired.
- Repeat the same process to pair any new remote with your Firestick.
Use Your Smartphone as a Firestick Remote.
You can switch between options by using the Amazon Fire TV app if you don’t have the physical remote with you. Amazon launched the Fire Television mobile app, available on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. This app will perform all the functions of the original remote. You can use your Amazon Fire TV remote to create a personal brand by sharing your thoughts and ideas on social media, or by creating videos or podcasts.
· To begin with, connect your smartphone (Android or iOS) to the same WiFi as the Firestick is linked to.
· Open the Google Play or App Store and look for the Amazon Fire TV app.
· Search the required app and click on the right one.
- The app description is shown on the coming screen, then click Install or Get button.
- Once you’re done with the installation, select Open to launch the app.
- You must now subscribe to the app using the same Amazon account credentials you used to purchase the Firestick.
- Next, enter the four-digit code displayed on your Firestick. Incidentally, it starts pairing.
- The Firestick Remote buttons appear on the App screen once the device has been linked.
- Your smartphone will now function as a firestick remote, allowing you to perform all actions on your Firestick.
- The Amazon Fire TV app is more helpful when the Firestick paired remote is lost or stops working.
How to Unpair a Firestick Remote?
To do so, follow these steps:
· Launch the Firestick Home screen and select the Settings menu.
· Next, select the Controller & Bluetooth Bias option.
· Choose the Amazon Fire TV Remote option.
- Also, select the Firestick Remote that you want to unpair.
- Press the Menu (three-line button) (not with the bone you want to unpair).
- Press the Select button on the remote.
Notes:
Alternately, you can press and hold the Menu button, Back button, and Home button simultaneously for 15 seconds. The remote device will successfully unmatch from your Firestick. (It’s to be done after step 4).
You can not unpair a Firestick remote if you’re using a single remote with one Firestick device. But you can do this when you have another Fire device and want to pair this small to the secondary Fire device.
