How to Sync FireStick Remote to TV (2024)

This guide demonstrates how to sync the FireStick remote to your TV. The instructions work for all Fire TV devices, such as FireStick 4K, New FireStick 4K, New FireStick 4K Max, and Fire Cube TV. 

Most FireStick/Fire TV remotes can be synced with your TV for power on/off, volume control, and more. If you have a compatible Fire TV remote, this feature also lets you switch sources (such as HDMI ports) with Alexa.

To sync your FireStick remote to your TV, you need two things:

• A CEC-supported TV
• Alexa Voice Remote with Power & Volume buttons

Read: How to Install and Use Best VPN for FireStick

How to Connect a New FireStick Remote to TV

The  FireStick remote pairs with the TV during the device setup. However, if you are pairing a new or different remote or, for some reason, the existing remote is unpaired, you can pair it manually by following these quick steps:

1. Press the home button (looks like a house) on your FireStick remote for around 10 seconds.
2. The LED light on the button will start blinking. This means that the remote is searching for a TV.
3. The remote will flash three blue lights once it has found a TV and connected to it. This means that your remote is paired with the TV.

If these steps do not work for you or you are pairing an additional remote, please follow our detailed guide.

How to Control the TV using FireStick Remote

FireStick and its remote can communicate with your TV via Consumer Electronic Control or CEC – a feature found in most modern televisions. As a result, you can:

• Power on/off TV
• Increase/decrease volume
• Switch display source

Different TV manufacturers market the CEC feature with different names. I have compiled a list of the most popular TV brands and their respective CEC branding:

• Samsung: Anynet+
• Sony: BRAVIA Sync
• LG: SimpLink
• Panasonic: HDAVI Control, EZ-Sync, or VIERA Link
• Toshiba: CE-Link and Regza Link

I will show you how to enable CEC on your FireStick and TV.

Part 1: Preparing your FireStick and TV

Please follow these steps:

1. Go to your FireStick home screen and click on settings (the gear icon) on the far right.

2. Click on the Display & Audio banner.

3. Scroll down to HDMI CEC Device Control.

4. If this setting is OFF, click it to turn it ON.

Your FireStick is now ready. I will now explain how to enable CEC on your TV.

Note: I will explain this process on a Toshiba TV. The UI and controls will vary from brand to brand. However, the general process should be similar.

1. Press the menu button on the TV remote.
2. The settings window should pop up. Go to System.
3. Locate the option named HDMI CEC Control.
4. Enable HDMI CEC control. If prompted, select Always On.

We can now set up the FireStick remote to control the TV, as CEC has been enabled on both devices.

Part 2: Connecting the FireStick Remote to TV

Here are the steps:

1. Click Home on your FireStick remote and choose the Settings Gear.

2. Open Equipment Control.

3. Select Manage Equipment.

4. Click Add Equipment.

5. Choose TV.

6. Wait for FireStick to prepare your remote for setup.

7. If the system correctly identifies your TV, select Yes and skip to step 10. Otherwise, continue with step 8 below.

8. If the identified TV is incorrect, click on No.

9. From the list of TV brands, select the one that matches your TV. I am using a Toshiba TV, so I’ll select Toshiba.

10. Follow the on-screen instructions: Press the power button on your FireStick remote, wait 10 seconds, and press the power button again.

11. If your FireStick remote turns your TV off and back on, select Yes and skip to step 15. Otherwise, go to step 12 below.

12. Select No if your TV didn’t respond to the FireStick remote’s power button.

13. The system will now ask you to go through several attempts. This is a trial-and-error method. Keep trying until you come across the option that works for you. Each user’s mileage and the number of attempts may vary.

14. Click on Yes for the attempt that successfully turned the TV off and on.

15. The system will now perform a volume test. If the TV is muted, increase the volume using your TV’s traditional remote. Click Next when you’re ready for the volume test.

16. Use your FireStick remote to change the volume levels. If you can control the volume using your FireStick remote, click Yes and skip to step 19. Otherwise, follow step 17 below.

17. Click No if the volume didn’t change in response to your FireStick remote.

18. Select the option that suits your setup. I will select I use just my TV since I am not using any external audio equipment.

Repeat from step 13. Keep repeating this cycle until you find a setup that works for you. Once you’ve found the one that works, you can proceed to step 20.

19. This step is very useful when multiple media devices (like consoles and DTH boxes) are connected to your TV and must constantly switch between the HDMI channels.

This step will create a shortcut to jump to your FireStick’s HDMI channel. From the list, select the HDMI port to which your FireStick is connected. In my case, it’s HDMI 2.

Note: If your TV has only a single HDMI input (FireStick), you can skip this process by pressing the forward button (two forward arrows) on your FireStick remote. Then, skip to step 23.

20. Switch to an alternate HDMI input source using your traditional TV remote. Press the forward button (two forward arrows) on your FireStick remote.

21. The TV should switch to the FireStick HDMI channel. If it did, select Yes. You have now created a shortcut to switch back to your Fire TV from any HDMI source using the forward button on your FireStick remote.

22. Clicking OK will sync your FireStick remote to your TV.

You can now enjoy a hassle-free experience using only a single remote to control your FireStick and TV.

How to Change the Paired TV

FireStick lets you transfer the remote sync to a new television. Here are the steps to pair up your new TV to Fire TV’s remote:

1. Access the Fire TV Home menu and click the Cog icon.

2. In the Settings menu, select the Equipment Control tab.

3. Next, select Manage Equipment.

4. Now, click TV.

5. In the TV menu, press the Change TV tab.

6. Press Change TV. Refer to the Connecting the FireStick Remote to TV section and follow steps 6-23.

And that’s it. The FireStick remote will be connected to the new television. You can now use the remote to control and navigate the Fire TV.

How to Add a New Remote to FireStick

FireStick lets you sync two remotes so the device is easily accessible if the primary one gets lost or broken. Here are the steps to add a new Fire TV remote:

1. On FireStick home, select Settings Gear.

2. Open the Remotes & Bluetooth Devices sub-menu.

3. Select Amazon Fire TV Remotes.

4. Open Add New Remote.

5. FireStick will start searching for a new remote nearby. On your new remote, press & hold the Home button for 10 seconds.

And you’re done. The new remote will be paired with the TV and appear next to the older remote.

Conclusion

Syncing your FireStick remote to a TV allows you to control your TV and Fire TV with a single remote. Pairing a new remote and adding two FireStick remotes is super simple—just follow the steps in the article.

Related:

• How to Use FireStick Without Remote
• How to Fix if FireStick Remote is Not Working
• Best FireStick Remote Apps
• FireStick Remote Volume Not Working

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