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Firestick Remote Not Working – Fix Firestick Remote Right Now

by Jayant

Is your Firestick remote not working? Here is the best firestick remote replacement. But first, have you checked the Firestick remote batteries? Is Firestick Remote still not working on new batteries? Below we are discussing the Amazon Firestick remote replacement. Along with that, we are also talking about simple yet important things that will help you out in fixing the firestick remote not working issue.

We have also talked about the Firestick remote app which is a free app for using the Firestick remote on smartphones. Using the Firestick remote app, you can navigate Firestick using your smartphone.

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How to Fix Amazon Firestick Remote Not Working

We have mentioned some of the common reasons why the Firestick remote not working.

1. Amazon Firestick Remote Not Working After Changing Batteries

This is the first case scenario where you do have Firestick Remote in your hand but it is not working anymore. Firestick Remote works on batteries and maybe batteries don’t have enough juice to power up the Firestick Remote.

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So first, try replacing the Firestick Remote Batteries with a new pair of batteries. Don’t use the spare AAA Remote batteries. Get a new pair of AAA Batteries and place it properly in the right way. Also, check the placement of the connector and batteries. The negative side of the battery must be connected to the metal connector of the remote. See the picture below.

By now, maybe the remote start to work again.

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If the Firestick remote not working even after changing to batteries, you should check the connectors of the battery in the battery compartment of the Firestick remote. You might see some white layer covering the connectors. This whitish layer is the residue of acid released by batteries.

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This unwanted whitish layer might be blocking the current from passing through the batteries to connectors. Scratch that layers off from the Firestick remote and put the new batteries once again. Try again to connect the Firestick remote. If it is not working, you might need to pair it with Firestick.

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How to Pair Firestick Remote?

There are times when the Firestick remote gets unpaired automatically. Maybe after a software update or while you changed the batteries or maybe because of some firestick bug. If the remote is not paired with a firestick, it will not respond. You need to pair the remote via Bluetooth. Here is how to pair the Firestick remote.

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To pair it again, turn on the Firestick on your TV and Press & Hold the ‘Home’ button for 10 seconds on the remote. You will see a small box at the bottom right corner of the screen saying ‘Remote Has been Paired’ kinda thing. If you didn’t see anything, press & Hold it again for at least 10-15 seconds.

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Amazon Firestick Remote Not Working?

If you have lost Firestick remote or broken a Firestick remote or you have spillover some tea, or coffee over your Firestick remote, there might be hardware damage. There is no solution for a broken Firestick remote or physically damaged Firestick remote but as in place of an actual Firestick remote, you can use the Firestick remote app which is the best Firestick remote replacement.



Firestick Remote App: Free FireStick Remote Replacement

Some users might not be comfortable with a smartphone app such as the Firestick remote. For those users, a new Firestick remote is suggested. You can easily buy a Firestick remote from Amazon.

Once you have the new Firestick Remote, you can easily pair it by the same method as stated above like pressing & Hold the Home Button for 10-15 seconds while the Firestick is turned on.

But if you are looking for a free Firestick Remote Replacement we have a free Firestick Remote Replacement.

How to use Firestick Remote App?

So here we have a free Firestick Remote app that works great with Firestick and most importantly, it is absolutely free. You can download the Firestick Remote official app from Play Store as well as from the App Store. Amazon Firestick Remote App is free for both Android & iOS. Using the Fire TV remote app, you can control Firestick from your Smartphone.

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Setting up the Remote App with Firestick is super easy. Here is how to Pair Fire TV Remote app with Firestick.

1. Go to Play Store or App Store and download the app for the respective device.

2. Now open the app and Sign In with your Amazon account.how-to-use-firestick-remote-app

3. Once you Sign in with your Amazon account, it will search for the available Firestick device. Make sure your device is connected and Turned on.

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4. If your device is turned on, you will see your Firestick device name on the smartphone and it will show you the Remote User Interface.

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5. Firestick Remote app is now ready to use.




The Good thing about Firestick Remote App is its accessibility. Moving the cursor from the remote app is so convenient than clicking the remote button.

Moreover, writing text on the Amazon Fire Stick while searching or entering the login credentials of any app, is so easy with the Firestick Remote app. You can enter the text right from your Smartphone keyboard and it is super convenient.

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Using the Firestick Remote app, you can also open the app right from the Remote app. Tap on the ‘+’ icon on the top and tap on the desired app.

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Moreover, you can also Trigger Alexa Voice Search right from the Firestick Remote App. Simply tap and Slide Down the Mic icon and say your Keywords. Isn’t it great?

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You can also trigger the Firestick Settings from the Remote App itself. Tap on Settings on the Remote app and tap on the desired function.

Amazon Firestick, FireTV users in the US can also control Amazon Fire TV Recast with this same app. You will see the Recorded Shows from the Air and you can also play them right from this Remote app.

Firestick Remote Not Working – Use Firestick Remote App





If you have lost Firestick Remote or you just have broken down the Firestick Remote and looking to replace it, you have 2 great options having their own advantages and disadvantages.

You can easily buy a Firestick Remote from Amazon at $30 but if you are okay with the Smartphone Interface, you can save your $30 for later.

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Using the Firestick Remote app, you don’t need AAA Batteries on the Remote App, moreover, it is silent. No more ‘click-click’ noise of the physical button of the Firestick remote. Apart from all these reasons, entering text from the smartphone keyboard seems more convenient to me.

Having a physical remote for firesticks is also not a problem. Firestick remote provides you with a classic TV interface. It looks good with the whole TV setup. If Firestick remote app not working for you, get a new remote and it would be the best solution for you.

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Parents & Grandparents would also like to have a Firestick remote instead of the app. So, if you are looking for a firestick remote replacement for parents or grandparents, just give them the physical remote.

So, it all depends on you. If you are the only user of Firestick and you are comfortable with Firestick Remote App then it is fine to have Firestick remote app only but for family use, a brand new physical Firestick remote is always recommended.

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2 comments

Chuck Maglaughlin May 13, 2019 - 8:26 pm

I’m tired of going through high powered lithium batteries…firestick is ridiculous. I have no and HATE smartphones. I’m 70. I have wifi, laptop and a smart tv, all connected. Firestick is activated through all this when I go to HDMI on my tv remote. It’s amazing that millions of smartphone haters like me with just regular cell phones have been cut out of so much by the marketplace.

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Jayant March 24, 2022 - 2:00 pm

My bad sir. But their Firestick Remote App is the only solution as a free firestick remote replacement. If you are not comfortable with smartphones, I would suggest the new Firestick Remote.

Hope that helps.

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