Trouble pairing your Fire TV remote? Learn how to reset, reconnect, and sync your remote to fix connection issues with your Amazon Firestick or Fire TV device. New remote won't pair with Fire TV I have tried all methods I have found to pair a new remote with my Fire TV: unplug/replug the TV; put new batteries in remote; hold home button for 10 seconds; hold down three buttons and reset the remote; download the FireTV app (app doesn't see the device when either on or off the same wifi.) None of these work. If the physical remote still refuses to pair, you can use your smartphone as a stopgap remote while you troubleshoot or wait for a replacement.
Download the Amazon Fire TV app on your smartphone. Struggling with your FireStick remote not pairing? Discover simple troubleshooting steps to resolve the issue and get your Fire TV remote working again quickly. Is your Fire Stick not connecting? Here's how to pair or reset a Fire TV Stick remote to get you back to your favorite entertainment.
Unplug your Fire TV. Disconnect the power supply and HDMI cable to make sure it's fully off, and then wait at least 60 seconds. [1] You may need to reset your Fire Stick remote if it's no longer pairing, frozen, or if you have a replacement remote.
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Pairing an Amazon Fire TV remote is one of those tiny tech. If your remote doesn't pair automatically, or a "Pairing failed" message appears: Make sure that your remote is within 10 feet (3 m) of your Fire TV device. Press the Home button until "Press to start" appears on-screen (about 10 seconds).
Remove the batteries from your remote and wait 30 seconds. Move your remote closer to your Fire TV device, within 10 feet (3 m). Restart your Fire TV by unplugging the device or going to Settings.
Once you're on the home screen, press and hold the Home button on your remote for 10 seconds. If you have seven controllers paired, remove one of them before attempting to pair another.