How to Solve Fire Stick Remote Not Working?

In this article, we introduced how to fix the Fire Stick not working issue.

The Fire Stick and other Fire TV devices utilize remote controls that are somewhat different from those found on the majority of other devices in your home. Due to the fact that these remotes are different from the ones you're presumably accustomed to, determining why your Fire Stick remote stopped functioning might be challenging.

What Causes the Remote Control on a Fire Stick to Stop Working?

There are several factors that might cause a Fire Stick remote to cease operating or fail to function at all. The most often encountered faults are dead batteries, impediments that impede the remote's signal, and interference from other equipment. Remember, if everything else fails, you may attempt a factory reset of your Fire Stick.

The following are the most often encountered causes for a Fire Stick remote to cease working:

Batteries: The most frequent cause of Fire Stick remotes failing to operate is a dead battery. Incorrectly inserted batteries, low battery charge, and other faults may all result in a Fire Stick remote being inoperable.
Pairing: Your remote will not operate until it is paired with your Fire Stick. Replacement remotes must always be linked prior to usage.
Distance: Because Fire Stick remotes utilize Bluetooth rather than infrared, their potential range is around 30 feet. Typically, the range is less.
Obstacles: A straight line of sight between your Fire Stick and remote is not required, however obstructions may significantly restrict range.
Interference: Devices that may disrupt Bluetooth connections might cause your remote to malfunction.
Compatibility: Check for compatibility before purchasing a new remote for your Fire Stick.
Damage: External damage, such as water damage, and internal defects caused by damaged components might result in your Fire Stick remote being inoperable.

How to Fix a Non-Working Fire Stick?

Battery Issues with the Fire Stick Remote

The most frequent cause for a Fire Stick control to cease operating is a dead battery. The primary difficulty is that Fire Stick remotes communicate by Bluetooth rather than infrared, and the Bluetooth connection may become unreliable as the batteries drain.

Here's how to rule out batteries as a possible cause of your Fire Stick remote's malfunction:

Remove the batteries from the remote control for your Fire Stick.
Take note of how the batteries were fitted and ensure they were not placed backwards. If they were installed incorrectly, replace them and test the remote.
Replace the batteries.
If the remote continues to malfunction, try a replacement battery.
If the remote continues to malfunction, the batteries are most likely not the issue.

Connecting a Remote Control to a Fire Stick

When you purchase a new Fire Stick or Fire TV device, the remote should be already connected. That means that when you first set up your Fire Stick or Fire TV device, it should automatically identify remote inputs.

In rare circumstances, you may discover that the Fire Stick and remote were not paired, or that they become unpaired over time due to a fault. When this occurs, repairing the remote generally resolves the issue.

How to link a Fire Stick remote control:

Connect your Fire Stick and turn it on.
Allow time for the Fire TV to boot.
Keep your remote in close proximity to your Fire Stick.
On your Fire TV remote, press and hold the Home button.
Maintain a firm grip on the Home button for at least ten seconds.
Release the Home button and check to see whether the remote functions properly.
If the remote continues to malfunction, press and hold the Home button one more. This procedure might take many tries to complete.

Problems With Fire TV Remotes Due to Distance and Obstruction

The Fire Stick and Fire TV remotes communicate through Bluetooth rather than infrared, which eliminates the requirement for a direct line of sight between the remote and the device. You are not even need to direct the remote towards your device, since the remote's orientation has no impact on the strength of the Bluetooth signal.

Bluetooth devices, such as the Fire Stick remote, theoretically have a range of around 30 feet, although a variety of factors may restrict that range. Obstacles between the remote and the Fire Stick or Fire TV might significantly restrict the remote's range.

Here's how to determine if your issue is with distance or obstructions:

Physically move your remote closer to your Fire Stick.
Remove any obstacles that are in the way of your remote and your Fire Stick.
If the remote only works when held behind the television or when the remote is held extremely near to the television, use the Fire Stick extension dongle to relocate the device.
Whether you've installed your Fire TV device within an entertainment cabinet or another similar enclosure, remove it and check to see if the remote works.

Remote Controls for Fire Sticks and Interference

Bluetooth offers a few advantages over infrared, such as the fact that the lack of a direct line of sight between the remote and the Fire Stick simply decreases the range, rather than prohibiting the remote from functioning at all. Bluetooth remotes, on the other hand, are subject to interference, but infrared remotes are not.

Check to check if any of the following devices are in close proximity to your Fire Stick:

Ovens microwaves
Speakers that operate wirelessly
Coaxial wires that are not protected
Telephones that are wireless
Speakers that operate wirelessly
Additional wireless devices

If you have any wireless gadgets or anything else in close proximity to your Fire Stick that might cause Bluetooth interference, consider relocating them. Whether that is not a possibility, try powering them down and disconnecting them one at a time to see if the Fire Stick remote works. This should enable you to pinpoint the source of the interference and resolve it appropriately.

Remote Control Compatibility with the Fire Stick

If your issue began when you acquired a new Fire Stick remote and were unable to connect it correctly, you may be experiencing a compatibility issue. There are several versions of Fire Sticks, additional Fire TV devices, and Fire TV remotes, and not all of them are compatible. Before purchasing a remote, ensure that it is compatible with your model by reading the product description.

Make an Attempt at Using the Fire TV Phone App

If you've explored all other possibilities, the remote control for your Fire TV may have malfunctioned or been damaged. In such scenario, the best course of action is to purchase a new remote. Meanwhile, you may use your Android or iPhone as a remote control for your Fire Stick or Fire TV.

To use your phone to operate your Fire TV device, you must first install the Fire TV remote app.

How to get it to operate with your Fire Stick or Fire TV device is as follows:

Connect your Fire Stick or Fire TV device to the power source and wait for it to boot.
Install and activate the Fire TV control app.
In the Fire TV remote app, sign in with your Amazon account.
Select your Fire TV device from the app's list of available devices.
A code will display on your television, which you must input in the app.
That's it; your phone will now act as a remote for your Fire TV.