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How to Reset Firestick Remote? Check Out This Guide to Know the Process for Its Different Versions

Just imagine, on a nice weekend, you’re ready to watch your favorite football match but suddenly your Firestick remote gets unresponsive. How frustrating it is! 

But don’t worry! You can simply eliminate the issue by resetting your Firestick remote. However, if you’re among those several users who don’t know how to reset the Firestick remote, this article is for you.

Here I’ve prepared this extensive guide about resetting the Fire Stick remote with the simple and clear steps after watching several videos, surfing through various sites, and contacting Amazon customer care. So, let’s continue and resolve the issue together!

General Process to Reset Fire Stick Remote

There are several versions of the Amazon Fire TV Sticks remote available on the market. Here, I have presented the most common process that will work for Alexa Voice Remote Pro, the 3rd-Gen Fire TV remote, and the 2nd-Gen Alexa Voice Remote Lite:

1. First, unplug your Fire TV from the power supply and HDMI input and wait for 60 seconds.

2. Now, simultaneously, press and hold the Left, Menu, and Back buttons for about 12 seconds.

   

3. Release the buttons and wait for 5 seconds.

4. Remove the batteries from the remote and then place them back. 

5. Plug your Fire TV back in and press the Home button from the remote after a minute.

When the LED indicator blinks blue, your remote has successfully paired with the TV. If this is not the case, press the Home button for 10 seconds, and the issue will get resolved. 

How to Reset a Fire Stick Remote Basic Edition?

If you have a basic edition of the Fire Stick remote, you can follow the given procedure to reset it: 

1. Press and hold the Home button and Menu button simultaneously 3 times.

   

2. Now, release the Home button and press the Menu button nine times more.

3. Then, unplug your TV, remove the batteries from the remote, and wait for a minute.

4. Next, plug on the TV back and reset the batteries in the remote.

5. Finally, when the home screen appears on the TV, press and hold the Home button on your remote for 40 seconds.

The setup process will be completed after a minute, and then you can use the remote normally.

How to Reset Alexa Voice Remote 1st Generation?

Using an Alexa Voice Remote? Then, things might be easier for you as you have to deal with the fewer buttons while resetting the remote. The steps for the same are as under: 

1. Start unplugging your TV from the power supply and HDMI input and wait a minute. 

2. Now, simultaneously, press and hold the Left and Menu buttons for 12 seconds. 

   

3. Release the buttons and, after 5 seconds, remove the batteries from the remote. 

4. Plug in your Fire TV again and wait until the “Remote can’t be detected” message appears on the screen. 

5. Lastly, place the batteries back in your remote and press the Home button.

FYI

Alexa Voice Remote doesn’t allow you to operate the TV hands-free by saying Alexa; however, you can pair it with an Echo speaker to enjoy this feature.

Reset Fire Stick Without Remote Using Firestick Menu

You can also learn how to reset Fire TV Stick remote without using the remote. For this, you first need to head to the Fire Stick home screen using the remote or Fire TV app and continue as follows: 

1. Scroll to the right and select Settings. 

   

2. Now, scroll down and click on Controllers & Bluetooth Devices. 

   

3. Select Amazon Fire TV Remotes.

4. Then, choose your Fire Stick remote from the available options. 

5. Finally, hit the Unpair option to reset the remote. 

To re-pair the remote, again head to Settings menu >> Controllers & Bluetooth Devices >> Amazon Fire TV Remotes >> Select your Fire Smart TV remote and follow the on-screen instructions. 

Method to do a Factory Reset on the Amazon Firestick

If your Amazon Fire Stick is still unresponsive, performing a factory reset might be the solution for you. The process for the same is discussed below:

1. On your FireTV Stick, head to the Settings.

   

2. Then, scroll down and navigate to the My Fire TV or Device. 

   

3. Next, select Reset to Factory Defaults.

   

4. Lastly, hit the Reset button for confirmation and wait for the process to be completed.

   

Other Tips to Fix the Non-responsive Firestick Remote

Are you still having trouble with your Firestick remote? It might be possible that there is some physical damage or other basic issues underlying the problem. So, prefer to check for the following things as well:

• Make sure the batteries are placed properly and not drained. 
• Unplug the Fire TV Stick from the power source and HDMI port and after a few minutes, reconnect them.
• Ensure no object is blocking the signal path of the remote to the TV.
• Check if there is any dent or crack on the outer case of the remote.
• Open the battery compartment and check for the leakages and if there are any, clean the area with a cloth. 
• You may also get a replacement if the remote is under warranty. 

If none of the above ways work, you can alternatively use the Amazon Fire TV app on your Android or iPhone to control the TV from it or get your remote repaired or replaced with a new one.

Final Words

With this step-by-step guide, I tried to help you with how to reset the Firestick remote’s basic, advanced, and Alexa voice control versions. If you get stuck at any step or are unable to find the root cause of the problem, I recommend contacting Amazon TV Support. 

That’s for today, guys! I hope you no longer face this issue with your Firestick remote and, unlike me, can seamlessly enjoy your favorite match or other content!

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Priya Prakash

Internet Writer