How to Pair a FireStick Remote in 1-Minute [All Versions]

In this post, I will show you how to pair a FireStick remote. This guide applies to remote controllers for Amazon FireStick 2^nd Gen, FireStick 4K, All-New FireStick 4K, All-New FireStick 4K Max, Fire TV Cube, and most older Fire TV devices. I have also provided bonus steps to unpair your existing remotes if you need to do that for any reason. I have also included the steps to sync your FireStick remote with TV controls (power and volume).

There are several instances where you’ll be required to pair a FireStick remote to your FireStick. In several cases, remotes pair with your FireStick device automatically, but in some cases, they need to be paired manually.

When you first set up your FireStick, you’ll need to pair the remote controller with the device. If you’ve replaced your old remote, you’ll also need to pair the new remote with the FireStick.

Lastly, you may want to add a second remote to your FireStick for whatever reason. Maybe the new remote is acting up, but you want to keep it.

Note: You might want to check out my other post if your FireStick remote is not working.

Whatever your remote-pairing scenario, I have tried to show you how to go about it in this post. Let’s see how to pair a FireStick remote with the FireStick on these occasions below.

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How to Pair a FireStick Remote

Understanding the different parts of the remote control is essential for following through with the pairing process of a FireStick remote.

The following image shows the All-New FireStick 4K Max (2nd-gen) remote control. The 2nd-gen 4K Max has the most buttons, including the channel guide buttons (highlighted in red).

1. Pair the Remote During FireStick Setup

The first time you’ll be required to pair your FireStick remote is during the initial Fire TV setup. This can happen right after unboxing the device or after a factory reset.

To pair the Amazon Fire TV Stick remote during the setup, you will be asked to press the Play/Pause button on the remote (check the image above). That’s how simple it is.

2. Pair a Replacement/New Remote

Have you lost your FireStick remote? Or maybe the remote stopped working for some reason?  The best course of action is to get a replacement. Follow the steps below to pair a replacement FireStick remote:

1. Unplug your FireStick from the power source.
2. Insert batteries in your new remote.
3. Power on your FireStick after about a minute and wait for the home screen to load.
4. Sometimes, the new remote pairs with the FireStick automatically upon reboot.
5. If the remote doesn’t pair automatically, hold the HOME button on your FireStick remote for 10-20 seconds.
6. You may see a notification on your TV that the remote was successfully paired. If the notification isn’t displayed or you missed it, try using the remote to see if it works.

This is how you pair a replacement FireStick remote.

3. How to Pair Additional/Second FireStick Remote

You can use multiple remote controllers with Amazon FireStick. This could be handy if your remote isn’t working properly, but you are not ready to replace it. In the meantime, you want to have a better-performing remote by your side.

Here are the steps to pair the second or additional remote with your FireStick:

1. Go to the home screen of Fire Stick. Select the option Settings in the menu bar.

2. On the following screen, choose and click Controllers & Bluetooth Devices.

3. Click Amazon Fire TV Remotes on the next window.

4. Choose the option Add New Remote on this screen.

5. Your Fire TV Stick will start searching for a new remote. Hold the Home button on your “new” remote for at least 10 seconds. Once the new remote is discovered, press the SELECT button (middle button) on the OLD remote to confirm its pairing. Then, try to use the new remote to check whether it has been paired.

How to Unpair Your FireStick Remote

You may want to unpair your Fire TV remote from the FireStick for various reasons. For instance, you may want to use the paired remote with another FireStick.

There are two scenarios to consider:

1. You are using only 1 remote with the existing device.
2. You are using 2 remotes with the existing device.

Let’s cover both cases here.

1. You Are Using Only 1 Remote With the Existing Device

Unfortunately, if you are using only one remote, you can’t use it to unpair itself. You can only do that with a second remote paired with the same FireStick.

However, there is a workaround.

If both Fire Stick devices are within the remote’s range, unplug the existing device to which the remote is paired. If the FireStick is turned on, you can’t unpair the remote.

Once the paired FireStick device is turned off and unplugged, pair the remote with the second Fire TV device.

2.  You are using 2 remotes with the existing device

If you use two remotes with the same Fire TV device and wish to unpair one, you can easily do that using the other remote. Follow the steps below:

1. Go to Settings from the home screen of FireStick.

2. Open the option Controllers & Bluetooth Devices.

3. Click Amazon Fire TV Remotes.

4. Select the FireStick remote you wish to unpair. Press the 3-line menu key on the “other” remote (pressing the button on the remote you wish to unpair will not work).

5. Press the Select button on the “other” remote.

This is how you unpair a FireStick remote using two remote controllers. You may now use the unpaired remote with any other Fire Stick or Fire TV device.

How to pair the FireStick remote with TV controls

The new FireStick and Fire TV remotes come with basic TV controls. You will find the following TV buttons on your remote (only on supported devices) that sync with the IR profile of your TV:

• Power ON/OFF.
• Volume Up/Down.
• Mute.

Again, these buttons do not control your FireStick. They sync with your TV. In most cases, the TV buttons pair with your TV automatically. However, you may need to do it manually sometimes.

If the TV buttons are not working, please follow these steps:

1. Select Fire Stick Settings from the home screen.

2. Click Equipment Control.

3. Choose the option Manage Equipment on the next screen.

4. Click TV on this window.

5. Choose the option Change TV.

6. Click Change TV when prompted.

7. Wait!

8. If FireStick detected the TV correctly, click YES. If not, click NO

9. You will be asked to choose your TV brand if you click NO above. Do that and follow the onscreen instructions to set up the TV control.

Wrapping Up

Pairing a FireStick remote is easy. In most cases, the remote gets paired automatically or with a button press. However, in some cases, it needs to be paired manually. To pair any Fire TV remote, you simply need to follow the instructions in this guide.

Read Also:

• How to use FireStick Without a Remote
• How to Control FireStick with a Phone
• Best tips & tricks for Amazon Fire Stick Users
• How to fix buffering issues on Amazon Fire TV Stick

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