If your Firestick remote isn’t responding, a quick reset can resolve the issue in seconds. Whether you’re using the basic Firestick remote, Alexa Voice remote, or a different model, the reset process is simple and helps restore functionality. This guide will teach you detailed step-by-step instructions on how to reset your Firestick remote.
Before proceeding, ensure to change the batteries on the remote if it is too old or fully drained.
How to Reset Firestick Basic Remote
1. Aim the remote towards your TV and long-press the Home button.
2. While holding the home button, simultaneously tap the Menu button three times.
3. Now, release the Home button and select the Menu button again nine times.
4. Next, remove the batteries from your Fire TV Stick remote. Disconnect your Fire TV/Firestick from the power outlet and wait for 60 seconds.
5. Now, reinsert the batteries into your remote and turn on your Firestick or Fire TV.
6. Turn on your Firestick or Fire TV. Once the Home screen appears, take your remote and press the Home button for about 40 seconds. Your Firestick remote should now be functioning properly.
How to Reset Firestick Voice Remote [1st Generation]
1. Disconnect your Firestick or Fire TV from the power source and wait for a minute.
2. Now, hold the left navigation button and the Menu button at the same time for 12 seconds.
3. Now, release the buttons on the remote and wait for 5 seconds.
4. Remove the batteries from your remote and reconnect your Firestick. This will reset your remote.
5. Power on your Fire TV Stick and insert the batteries back into your Alexa Voice remote. Press the Home button on the remote for 10 seconds to pair it with your Firestick. After this, your remote should work properly.
How to Reset Firestick Remotes [2nd Generation or Later]
You can use the steps below to reset the 2nd and 3rd generation Firestick remote models.
1. Remove your Firestick from the TV or unplug the power cable of your Fire TV from the power outlet.
2. Hold the left navigational, menu, and back buttons on the remote for 12-15 seconds.
3. After holding it for a while, wait for a few seconds.
4. Now, remove the battery from the remote and plug in the power cable of your Fire TV or connect the Firestick device to your TV.
5. Once your TV has turned on, you can see a message on the TV screen that says, “Remote can’t be detected.”
6. That’s it. Now, you have successfully performed a factory reset to your Firestick remote.
To pair your Firestick remote with your TV, insert the batteries into the remote and hold the home button for 10 seconds. Once you see the blue LED indicator start to blink on your remote, you have successfully paired the remote with your TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your remote has any internal or IR blaster damage, it will not work even after the factory reset or changed new batteries.
