Best Methods to Pair Firestick Remote to TV

It sounds great that Amazon’s Firestick can turn your regular television into a smart TV allowing you to stream what you want. But this needs a Firestick remote, so you are supposed to pair the remote to your Fire TV device first. Then how to pair Firestick remote to TV?

The article shares straightforward methods to pair Firestick remote to TV and bonus steps about unpairing your Firestick remote. 

How to Pair Firestick Remote to TV

You can find the Firestick remote accompanying Amazon Fire TV devices in the box. Once paired, it will let you navigate menus, select content, and adjust settings.

In addition to pairing a traditional remote control, you can also handle a remote application to control the TV with your mobile phone. Whether you prefer a traditional remote or a virtual remote, the pairing process for each is outlined below.

Pair a Firestick Remote

To begin with, you are supposed to ensure your Firestick and remote are powered and ready for the pairing process. For Firestick, it should be connected to your TV’s HDMI port and plugged into a power outlet. For a Fire TV remote, it should have batteries inserted and turned on. 

Usually, your remote will automatically pair with your Firestick when you set it up the first time. But if this doesn’t happen, you can complete it manually by the following steps

Step 1. Press the Home button on the Firestick remote for about 10 seconds or until you see a light blinking rapidly on your remote.

Step 2. When pairing successfully, the Remote Connected notification will appear on your television screen.

If nothing happens, you can try to reset your Firestick remote before pairing Firestick remote to TV again. Please read the detailed operations:

Step 1. Unplug the Firestick from the wall outlet or unplug the power cord from itself for 60 seconds.

Step 2. Press Left, Menu, and Back buttons on your remote simultaneously for 10 minutes. (If you own the 1st-generation Amazon Firestick remote, you don’t need to press the Back button)

Step 3. Wait a few seconds and remove the batteries from your remote then.

Step 4. Plug the Firestick back into the power outlet and wait 60 seconds for your Firestick to restart. Once the screen says not having a remote control connected, then you can put the batteries in your remote control.

Step 5. Press the Home button on your remote for 10 seconds to pair.

Pair a Fire TV Remote App

In case some situations where your remote refuses to work, there is a virtual Fire TV remote control prepared for you and you can download it from your app store on your mobile device.

The Fire TV remote app was created by BoostVision, which is a startup company that aims to provide apps for users to interact between mobile phones and TVs more conveniently. After a simple pairing process, you are allowed to control your Fire TV smoothly with this smart software.

Step 1. Download and install the Fire TV remote app on your phone or tablet. Ensure your mobile device and Firestick are under the same wireless network.

Step 2. Open this application and allow its permissions. Tap the Pairing Entry in the upper right corner to choose your Firestick to connect. You can turn the Auto Connect switch on and off to decide whether or not you want the Fire Remote to automatically connect to your TV every time you use it. Then, click the Connect button.

Step 3. Enter the PIN code shown on your television screen to finish the pairing process. 

Step 4. Once paired successfully, it lets you control your Firestick with your mobile device so that you won’t worry it cannot be used without electricity.

After learning about how to connect Firestick remote to TV, now let’s keep reading to know the ways to unpair your Firestick remote. 

How to Unpair Firestick Remote

To begin with, you should realize that you can’t unpair a Firestick remote when you’re using it, and you can unpair a Firestick remote when the second remote is connected, or you can unpair the remote with another Fire TV device.

Pair an Additional Firestick Remote

Your Firestick can support multiple remotes, and you can follow the mentioned ways above to pair the other Firestick physical or virtual remote. Alternatively, you can navigate to Settings to add a second or more Fire TV remotes.

Step 1. Turn on your Fire Stick and go to the home screen, select Settings > Controllers & Bluetooth Devices > Amazon Fire TV Remotes > Add New Remote.

Step 2. Now your Firestick will start looking for a new remote, then press the Home button on your new remote for at least 10 seconds.

Step 3. Once your new remote is discovered, press the Select button on your old remote to confirm the pairing.

Step 4. Back to the Amazon Fire TV Remotes option, select the Firestick remote you want to unpair. Press the 3-line menu button on the remote (not the one you wish to unpair).

Step 5. Press the Select button on the remote (not the one you wish to unpair) to confirm the unpairing option.

Pair to Another Firestick Device

Suppose you have another working Firestick device; then you own one more method to unpair your Firestick remote.

You need to unplug the existing device that the remote paired and adopt one of the pairing ways above to connect it to your other Firestick device. 

Conclusion

Armed with the information included in this article, nothing will stop you from pairing Fire TV remotes and unpairing Fire TV remotes now.

Whether it is a physical remote or a virtual remote, you can get it as a backup in case of emergencies. Hoping this blog will offer you a more convenient way to control and enjoy your Firestick!