How to Pair Your Amazon Fire TV Stick Remote (Step-by-Step Guide)
Whether you are setting up a brand-new Amazon Fire TV Stick, replacing a lost remote, or pairing an additional controller, connecting your remote only takes a few seconds. Follow this comprehensive step-by-step guide to pair your Fire TV remote directly, via the mobile app, or troubleshoot unresponsiveness.
Photo: Fire TV Remote Setup Guide
Method 1: Quick Pairing (Hold Home Button)
This is the fastest method for first-time setups or when reconnecting a remote that lost pairing.
- Unplug your Fire TV Stick from power for 10 seconds, then plug it back in.
- Ensure fresh AAA batteries are properly installed in the remote.
- Once the Fire TV home screen loads, press and hold the Home button (icon shaped like a house) for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Release the button when the top LED blinks rapidly or an on-screen message confirms that the remote has paired.
Method 2: Pairing a New Remote via On-Screen Settings
If you already have a working remote or are using the Fire TV App to navigate:
- Navigate to Settings (gear icon) on your Fire TV menu.
- Select Controllers & Bluetooth Devices.
- Choose Amazon Fire TV Remotes and click Add New Remote.
- Press and hold the Home button on your new remote for 10 seconds until it appears in the device list, then select it.
Pro Tip (Lost Remote?): Download the free Amazon Fire TV app on iOS or Android. Connect your phone to the same Wi-Fi network as your Fire TV Stick to use your phone screen as a remote touchpad while pairing a new hardware remote!
Remote Troubleshooting Guide
| Issue | Recommended Solution |
|---|---|
| Remote Won't Connect | Move within 10 feet of the device and replace existing batteries with fresh AAA alkaline batteries. |
| Resetting the Remote | Unplug Fire TV, hold Left + Menu + Back buttons simultaneously for 12 seconds, remove batteries, wait 10 seconds, then power back on. |
| Maximum Limit Reached | Fire TV supports up to 7 paired remotes/controllers. Unpair old unused remotes in Settings. |
